Large circular from Les Caneilles to Saint-Lary-Soulan

An easy hike apart from the climb to Sailhan, which is steep but on a good, very passable path.
Yellow markings are faded or non-existent in places, but the Xs indicating the wrong direction are clearly visible.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 11.81 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 10 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 274 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 269 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 981 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 809 m

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Description of the walk

Departure from the cable car car park.

(S/E) Head towards the cable car station but do not cross the Neste d'Aure. Take the path that runs alongside it to the left until you reach the first street on the left, Rue de la Piscine.

(1) Turn left. Cross the D929 and continue to the roundabout with a fir tree-shaped fountain in the centre. Take the second street on the left, Rue Vincent Mir, then the street on the right at the roundabout near the bar "Au balcon", Rue Mirabelle. Continue for about 100 metres.

(2) Turn right onto Rue du Chemin de Sailhan and continue to the end

(3) Opposite, a small staircase leads to a steep path that goes up to the village of Sailhan.

(4) At the cemetery, opposite the church, turn right onto Rue Principale and, at the crossroads, follow the D116 towards Ens until you reach the calvary about 200 metres away.

(5) Take the path on the right and follow it straight ahead until you reach the junction with Chemin de Caneilles.

(6) Continue to the left and cross the old abandoned colony of Les Caneilles. Continue straight ahead until you reach the D929.

(7) Follow the road to the left, behind the protective parapet, and cross the Neste de Rioumajou on the Pont de Camou (small suspension bridge). Take the small path up the hill opposite towards the village of Tramezaïgues.

(8) Continue towards the village and cross the main street to go opposite, leaving the town hall on your left. At the end of the street, take the small alleyway to the right. After 50 metres, a small staircase on the left leads down to the D929.

(9) Take care when crossing the road to reach the bridge that takes you to the other side of the Neste d'Aure, then follow theGR® 105 stone path to the hamlet of Trachère.

(10) Continue to the left and cross the hamlet towards Cadeilhan-Trachère, straight on to the Notre-Dame de Piété Chapel at the end of the cul-de-sac.

(11) To the right of the chapel, follow a wooded path until you reach the road and descend the hairpin bend to the village of Vignec.

(12) At the church, turn right onto the main street towards Saint-Lary-Soulan and follow the D223 until you reach the car park on the right after crossing the Neste d'Aure (A/D).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 811 m - Saint Lary Soulan cable car car park
  2. 1 : km 0.31 - alt. 815 m - Swimming pool
  3. 2 : km 0.72 - alt. 813 m - Rue du Chemin de Sailhan
  4. 3 : km 1.12 - alt. 818 m - Sailhan trail
  5. 4 : km 1.61 - alt. 907 m - Church of Sailhan
  6. 5 : km 1.88 - alt. 929 m - Calvary
  7. 6 : km 4.53 - alt. 941 m - Chemin de Caneilles junction
  8. 7 : km 6 - alt. 905 m - Camou Bridge
  9. 8 : km 6.46 - alt. 948 m - Tramezaïgues
  10. 9 : km 6.87 - alt. 937 m - D929 junction - DANGER - Bridge over &gt - Neste (rivière)
  11. 10 : km 9.62 - alt. 927 m - Cadeilhan-Trachère
  12. 11 : km 10.27 - alt. 910 m - Notre-Dame de Piété chapel
  13. 12 : km 11.23 - alt. 822 m - Vignec
  14. S/E : km 11.81 - alt. 810 m - Gondola lift car park

Worth a visit

Many local and regional specialities are available in the shops in the village of Saint-Lary-Soulan.
In Tramezaïgues, ruins of a 12th-century castle.
In Cadeilhan-Trachère, Notre-Dame de Piété chapel
On arrival in Saint-Lary-Soulan, paragliding landing area.

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 16 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.9 / 5
Route interest
4.1 / 5
ABLH17
ABLH17
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 13, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Great route starting at 10 a.m. from the cable car car park directly after the descent from Pla d'Adet (€9 return for adults to the station).
Starting at 10 a.m., we had more shade than sun despite a few sunny patches, which was very pleasant. We did this route during a heatwave and it was bearable.
The few hikers and mountain bikers we encountered were very friendly and, given the amount of space available during the ride, not at all disruptive.
🐕We encountered a stray dog in the wooded area near the mountain bike trails, but it was quite skittish, so we managed to scare it away after a brief altercation with our Beauceron.
We took a short break to eat with a great view of the village of Tramezaïgues below.
We were pleasantly surprised to find this abandoned colony in the middle of nowhere with some magnificent graffiti. The suspension bridge was great fun for the children and older children, but despite the picturesque village, I found the old castle a little disappointing, as there was very little visibility from the top to see the village below and the tower was nothing special.
A sign just below indicated "Porte d'Espagne 400m A/R" (400m round trip), but we didn't try it.
The return journey is higher up than the road leading to Rioumajou, but it is a very busy road and quite noisy at this time of year. A shame, but still nice, as is the little village of La Tachère with its little curiosities.

To sum up, a very nice family walk with several pretty views and no major difficulties, except for the start, as mentioned in the description. But the rest is fine. Recommended if you're looking for peace and quiet, beautiful scenery and unusual sights!

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napasai
napasai

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 04, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Well-distributed shaded and sunny sections. No difficulty, but allow at least 3 hours and 45 minutes.

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Sambad
Sambad

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 11, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Walk that starts with a steep climb. The path is mostly in the forest and provides shelter from both rain and sun. A little muddy in places. No major difficulties. Quite pleasant and peaceful.

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Domiporte
Domiporte

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 17, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A very good warm-up, no difficulty. You need to make a small detour towards the Tramezaygue tower.

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bollywood
bollywood

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 21, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A family route that allows you to discover small villages. Can be shared with bicycles on certain sections

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Phasme91
Phasme91

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 04, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A hike that allows you to see the surroundings without climbing too high. Don't hesitate to stop at the Gardeloup orchards, which sell very original jams in the village of Tremazaigues.

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Core In
Core In

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 21, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A short hike in the valley, which had the advantage of not being too steep, and since the weather forecast was bad higher up, at least I was able to walk without getting too wet...

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Durisp
Durisp

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 12, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : Yes

A leisurely stroll when you don't have much time. A classic for local retirees. A very pleasant little outing. Can be done in any weather.

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Mariepi
Mariepi

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 28, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Did this route this morning in 4 hours, no difficulty except for the path that climbs up to Sailhan, but it's very short.
The first part to Tramezaïgues is in the shade, and then the second part is in the sun (bring a hat!)
A very pleasant route.

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enneirem
enneirem

possible hikes, but next June we will be living 800 km away

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Badoudebordeaux
Badoudebordeaux

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 10, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : Yes

There are no major difficulties on this route, apart from the climb to Sailhan, starting from the bottom via the small staircase... which is very steep. The smartest hikers will prefer to start from the cable car car park, heading towards TramezaÏgues via Trachère.
There isn't much to see, but it's an uneventful walk.
The signposting is very clear, and as long as you stay alert, you can't get lost.
It's suitable for families, as we saw lots of children on this route.
The little suspension bridge at Camou is very nice. You can take photos at the bottom, near the waterfalls.
We were a little disturbed by the mountain bikers, but there was a lot of courtesy between users.
Good footwear is essential.

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AetG22
AetG22

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 18, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

We chose this hike because the weather wasn't ideal for a walk in the mountains.
No particular problems.

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Kalagaan
Kalagaan

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 16, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Hikes undertaken in winter in beautiful weather, ideal for taking a break after several days of skiing.
The route was reliable and we had a great time.
😉

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briecfamily
briecfamily

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 21, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A short walk to get some fresh air after skiing.
I already knew the route well, and it is very well marked.
having done the hike in the morning, it was a bit chilly because the first part is in the shade.
Otherwise, no problems.

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jolo07
jolo07

scheduled for August

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