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Lacs des Aires (Hautes-Pyrénées) walks
Circular route of the Cirque de Troumouse from the Chapelle de Héas
Visorando member 
12.41 km
+661 m
-661 m
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Gèdre (Hautes-Pyrénées)
Circular trail starting from the Chapelle de Héas to explore the magnificent Cirque de Troumouse. The trail offers panoramic views of the entire cirque, passing by the Lac des Aires, before continuing towards La Vierge and the Cabane de la Vierge.A varied hike with superb scenery, which returns gently to the Chapelle de Héas to complete a circular route.
⚠️ Following a discussion with the Gavarnie-Gèvre Tourist Office, here is some information about this hike:Road access to Héas and the Maillet plateau has been restored, and the road is considered to be open again. Works will resume in the spring and may occasionally affect traffic.However, the access road to the Chapelle de Héas is closed every winter and early spring due to snow and avalanche risks. The road reopens gradually from March–April and then in late May–early June.To find out when the road is open , pleasevisit the website.
Walks near Lacs des Aires (Hautes-Pyrénées)
The Spanish ledges
Visorando member 21.24 km
+1,351 m
-1,537 m
9h 55
Difficult
Departure from Fanlo (Huesca)
Second day of the trek between the Mont Perdu massif and the ledges overlooking the Ordesa Canyon: Faja Luenga, Faja de las Flores, Faja Tardiador and Faja Escuzana, with a passage via Pico Mondarruego. This hike leaves the mineral landscape of the high mountains for a succession of vertiginous ledges and grassy sections between the peaks. A long route offering thrilling experiences on the ledges and spectacular views of the mountains around Ordesa. Not recommended for those who suffer from vertigo.
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 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).
Refugio San Vicenda - San Urbez
Visorando member 
15.76 km
+853 m
-1,625 m
6h 55
Difficult
Departure from Puértolas (Huesca)
Second day of this superb two-day trip with a bivouac at the Refugio de San Vicenda. It is possible to go as far as Fuenblanca for the bivouac. In the Añisclo Canyon, bivouacking is permitted from 1,650 metres.
If you plan to sleep in your van the night before the hike, it is best to park 5-8 km before the canyon car park. The road to the car park is one-way, and crossing the canyon during the day must be magnificent (night crossing for the hike).
Col de Tentes - Goritz Refuge
Visorando member 15.96 km
+1,472 m
-1,300 m
8h 45
Very difficult
Departure from Gavarnie (Hautes-Pyrénées)
First day of the trek to Mont Perdu. Departure from Col de Tentes, passage through Brèche de Roland, at the foot of Pic du Marboré, and ascent of Mont Perdu. The first day is the most technical. You quickly reach the high mountain ranges of the Gavarnie massif.
From the Hospice de Rioumajou to Saint-Lary-Soulan
Visorando member 
17.46 km
+324 m
-1,060 m
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Lary-Soulan (Hautes-Pyrénées)
The first stage starts at the Hospice du Rioumajou. You are at the start of the summer pastures, one of the arrival points of the Ténarèze. This ancient path, first traced in prehistoric times and then developed by the Romans, linked the Adour and Garonne basins, avoiding fords and tolls. A major transhumance route, it allowed herds to move between the plains and the mountains, while serving as a commercial and cultural link between Gascony and Spain, notably via passes such as the Ourdissétou.
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).
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).
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.
San Urbez - Sestrales - Refugio San Vicenda
Visorando member 
14.54 km
+1,537 m
-795 m
8h 35
Difficult
Departure from Fanlo (Huesca)
A superb two-day hike with a bivouac at the Refugio de San Vicenda. It is possible to go as far as Fuenblanca for the bivouac. In the Añisclo Canyon, bivouacking is permitted from 1,650 m.
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.