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In the Aure valley, a few kilometres from Saint-Lary on the road to Spain, turn left towards Tramezaïgues.
Go up the Rioumajou valley to the Soubiron bridge at a place called l'Escalette. Park in the car park immediately on the right after the bridge.
(S/E) Take the path that climbs westwards through the meadow; the slope is steep from the start. You will reach a meadow.
(1) Continue straight ahead, the slope levels out, then after a sharp left turn, the path climbs again towards the east, entering the forest and winding its way up to the pass. This pass is the turning point between the two valleys.
(2) Turn left towards the northeast to reach the summit of the Tour de Baricave by following the ridge. Please note that reaching this summit requires a bit of climbing.
(3) Return to the pass via the same route.
(2) Turn left towards the Rioumajou valley, following the path that descends south-east into the woods. You will arrive at the Hospice du Rioumajou track after a very steep descent.
(4) Turn left and follow the track markedGR®105in red and white. You will arrive at the Frédancon campsite car park.
(5) Cross the bridge on the right. Immediately after the track, turn left onto the very pleasant path that runs alongside the Neste du Rioumajou to the Soubiron bridge. Cross it to reach the Escalette car park (S/E).
. Almost the entire route is either uphill or downhill, and it's quite slippery. Otherwise, the section across the top offers great views and a thrilling descent.
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