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La Mongie walks
Snowshoeing from La Mongie resort
Visorando Member
3.28 mi
+997 ft
-1,027 ft
2h 22
Moderate
Departure from Bagnères-de-Bigorre (Hautes-Pyrénées)
Return trip on snowshoes from La Mongie resort to the chairlift arrival point on the Étape du Berger side. On that day, the snowshoe trail was not yet marked, but it will be ready for the following weekend.This round trip along the edge of the slopes is not particularly difficult, and the reward is a break on the terrace with a superb view of the slopes.
Walks near La Mongie
From Artigues to the Campana de Cloutou refuge
7.24 mi
+4,439 ft
-1,119 ft
7h 10
Difficult
Departure from Campan (Hautes-Pyrénées)
Ascent to the Hourquette de Caderolles, the Col de Bastanet and overnight stay at the Campana de Cloutou refuge.
This first stage is classified as difficult because there is a lot of elevation gain.
From Artigues to Tournaboup
8.82 mi
+3,904 ft
-3,041 ft
7h 25
Difficult
Departure from Campan (Hautes-Pyrénées)
Third day of a three-day circular route. After a restful night in Artigues, we set off having filled our water flasks and packed a picnic for lunch. To round off this circular route on a high note, we take this path between the Col du Tourmalet and the Pic du Midi de Bigorre. A very pleasant walk, with the Pic du Midi towering above us. We head back down towards the Tournaboup car park.
Du Refuge du Campana de Cloutou à Artigues par le Lac de Montarrouye
7.55 mi
+974 ft
-4,285 ft
4h 20
Difficult
Departure from Bagnères-de-Bigorre (Hautes-Pyrénées)
This second stage, after spending the night at the Refuge de Campana de Cloutou, returns to Artigues, off the beaten track, with the discovery of the little-known Montarrouye valley.This day is classified as difficult because you need to know how to find your way.
Aygues-Cluses Refuge - Campana de Cloutou Refuge
4.62 mi
+2,146 ft
-1,867 ft
4h 00
Difficult
Departure from Barèges (Hautes-Pyrénées)
Day three of the four-day Tour du Massif de Néouvielle, the shortest route of the four days, but no less magnificent.This hike is classified as difficult due to the ascent of Pic d'Aygues-Cluses (T5 ridge). See the variants if you wish to avoid the peak or climb it in the other direction (less complicated).
Tournaboup - Bastan Refuge
8.80 mi
+4,337 ft
-1,742 ft
7h 50
Difficult
Departure from Barèges (Hautes-Pyrénées)
First stage of the Three Days in the Néouvielle Reserve and its lakes.
From the Tournaboup car park to the Bastan refuge.
This is a fairly challenging hike due to its elevation gain and short distance.
At (6), you can listen to the stage and remove some of the elevation gain. See Practical Information.
At (7), you can shorten the route and remove some of the elevation gain by starting on a south-facing balcony trail.
From Tournaboup to the Refuge de l’Oule
11.18 mi
+3,921 ft
-2,743 ft
8h 35
Difficult
Departure from Barèges (Hautes-Pyrénées)
First day of a three-day circular route. The first section up to the Col de Madamète is quite stony and requires good footwear, but after that it is a real pleasure to walk past the magnificent Néouvielle lakes, which include, amongst others, Lac d’Aumar, Lac d’Aubert and Lac de l’Oule.
Bastan refuge - Chalet Hôtel d'Orédon
5.60 mi
+2,126 ft
-3,330 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Vielle-Aure (Hautes-Pyrénées)
Second stage of the Three Days in the Néouvielle Reserve and its lakes.
From the Bastan refuge to the Chalet-Hôtel d'Orédon.
The tour and contemplation of the 20 lakes continues.
You are entering the Néouvielle National Nature Reserve, which is protected by regulations. Please respect these regulations (see practical information).
Chalet Hôtel d'Orédon - Tournaboup
9.05 mi
+2,096 ft
-3,494 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Aragnouet (Hautes-Pyrénées)
Third stage of the Three Days in the Néouvielle Reserve and its lakesFrom the Chalet-Hôtel d'Orédon to the Tournaboup car park.The multi-day hike is coming to an end, but the beauty of the 20 lakes remains.You are entering the Néouvielle National Nature Reserve, which is protected by regulations. Please respect these regulations (see practical information).
From the Refuge de l’Oule to the village of Artigues
10.75 mi
+2,365 ft
-4,377 ft
7h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Lary-Soulan (Hautes-Pyrénées)
Second day of a three-day circular route. You can book a packed lunch if you’re spending the night at the Refuge de l’Oule, as well as top up your water flasks. Afterwards, the trail is lovely as it runs alongside the lake. It passes through the Col de Bastanet, with magnificent lakes all along the way. At the Campana de Cloutou mountain refuge, you can sit at a table to eat your packed lunch and refill your water flask. The path then descends, passing by pretty lakes, to the village of Artigues.
From Ancizan to Fréchet-Aure
5.60 mi
+984 ft
-1,083 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Ancizan (Hautes-Pyrénées)
Third stage of the Ténarèze. From Ancizan, follow the GR® 105 north-east, crossing summer pastures and beech woods with views of the Pic du Midi de Bigorre. After Cadéac, the trail leads to Arreau, the former capital of the Aure Valley. Then take the old railway line (now disused), a flat path lined with ferns, to Fréchet-Aure. This balcony village, listed as one of the "Most Beautiful Villages in France", offers a panorama of the Pyrenees and a preserved pastoral heritage.