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Lac de Payolle walks
Payolle - Col d'Aspin loop
Visorando member 
10.85 km
+516 m
-517 m
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Campan (Hautes-Pyrénées)
Hike offering some beautiful views of Lake Payolle and the Pic du Midi de Bigorre.
At the Col d'Aspin, beautiful view of Arreau.
Crête de Bidour depuis Lac de Payolle
Visorando member 
12.70 km
+681 m
-688 m
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Ancizan (Hautes-Pyrénées)
Cette Crête de Bidour permet de descendre au Col d'Aspin depuis le Plo Del Naou et d'admirer la Vallée d'Arreau.
En certaines périodes estivales, la zone de Payolle et les crêtes du Bidour sont assez fréquentées. Il est bon de démarrer la randonnée tôt.
Payolle - Plo del Naou loop
Visorando member 
13.41 km
+863 m
-867 m
6h 20
Moderate
Departure from Campan (Hautes-Pyrénées)
Hike along trails starting from Payolle, through the forest to the Col d'Aspin, then following the ridges of the Plo del Naou. At the summit, you can enjoy an exceptional panorama of the Campan and Arreau valleys, part of the Pyrenees mountain range, as well as the Pic du Midi de Bigorre and the Arbizon.
Walks near Lac de Payolle
Du Refuge du Campana de Cloutou à Artigues par le Lac de Montarrouye
Visorando member 
12.15 km
+297 m
-1,306 m
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.
Bastan refuge - Chalet Hôtel d'Orédon
Visorando member 
9.01 km
+648 m
-1,015 m
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).
From Saint-Lary-Soulan to Ancizan
Visorando member 
8.05 km
+97 m
-135 m
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Saint-Lary-Soulan (Hautes-Pyrénées)
The second stage of the Ténarèze, at the bottom of the Aure valley, runs alongside the Neste river through fields. In places, the path widens, suggesting the trace of the old drovers' road, particularly near the Nourde footbridge. A peaceful route that passes through several small rural villages set on a plain ideal for resting herds before the climb to the summer pastures.
Aygues-Cluses Refuge - Campana de Cloutou Refuge
Visorando member 7.43 km
+654 m
-569 m
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).
Chalet Hôtel d'Orédon - Tournaboup
Visorando member 
14.56 km
+639 m
-1,065 m
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Aragnouet (Hautes-Pyrénées)
Third stage of the Three Days in the Néouvielle Reserve and its lakes
From the Chalet-Hôtel d'Orédon to the Tournaboup car park.
The 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).
Tournaboup - Bastan Refuge
Visorando member 
14.16 km
+1,322 m
-531 m
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.