Les Granges de Nabias and the Lactoduc

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After exploring the village of Granges de Nabias, you will walk to the Col d'Azet, which offers a superb view of Lac de Génos. As you round a bend, you may spot a marmot.

In the 1960s, to prevent their land from becoming a desert, the farmers of Granges de Nabias set up a dairy cooperative. They built a milk pipeline that allowed them to transport milk from the mountains to the village in just a few minutes!

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.95 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 10 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 253 m
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    Descent: - 245 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,643 m
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    Lowest point: 1,394 m
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Photos

Simply magnificent
Encounter...
Local architecture
The summer pastures...

Description of the walk

Park at the Val Louron ski resort.

(S/E) Just at the entrance to the village, take the path on the right that goes through a field, below the access road to the resort, until it joins the main path.

(1) Cross the road and take the path opposite or, if it is very wet, follow the road to Granges de Nabias where there used to be a milk pipeline.

(2) Cross the hamlet and take the path to the next crossroads. At the crossroads, turn left and continue along the path to the Tuc de Labatiadère path.

(3) Turn left and descend towards the Col d'Azet (markings on the ground).

(4) Cross the road and descend north-east towards the Val Louron ski resort (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,444 m - Val Louron ski resort
  2. 1 : km 0.7 - alt. 1,447 m - Crossing the road
  3. 2 : km 1.31 - alt. 1,404 m - Granges de Nabias
  4. 3 : km 2.88 - alt. 1,638 m - Turn left at the fork.
  5. 4 : km 4.22 - alt. 1,578 m - Col d'Azet
  6. S/E : km 4.95 - alt. 1,444 m - Val Louron resort car park.

Notes

Close the gates behind you. The trail is marked either at eye level or on the ground. Some low sections of the trail may be wet. You can reach Granges de Nabias by following the road.
Toilets at the Val Louron ski resort.

Worth a visit

Val Louron ski resort.
Loudenvielle with its fun thermal facilities.
On the road to Col de Peyresourde, stop in the villages to discover the churches with painted interior and exterior walls.
You can try paragliding from the Col d'Azet to Lac de Génos.

Reviews and comments

4.2 / 5
Based on 9 reviews
Reliability of the description
4 / 5
Ease of following the route
4 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
Passoph
Passoph

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 22, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

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lauramona
lauramona

Actually, the start was on the road parallel to the main road. It took me a while to find it

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Azteck
Azteck

Overall rating : 2 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 05, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The path is impossible to find after crossing the road for the first time coming from the car park. I followed the map and after wandering around a field for five minutes without finding the path, I ended up turning back and following a GR trail so that I could walk and enjoy the beautiful scenery.
However, I was unable to visit the Nabias barns

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lauramona
lauramona

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

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

Great hike, difficult to find the starting point and no trail further on, I just followed my nose, but the scenery was magnificent and I had a wonderful time. You end up at the top of the paragliding spot, which is just magical for hiking and not difficult at all.
I'll definitely be back!

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letonio66
letonio66

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 16, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

The start of the route was difficult to find because it had snowed the day before. The rest of the route from the barns is easier to follow.
It's very beautiful, and there's a magnificent view when you reach the top.

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Gourvik
Gourvik

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 04, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

One of the most beautiful hikes I have ever done.
Extraordinary colours and panoramic views.

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Flora50
Flora50

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 20, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very beautiful route

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petites jambes
petites jambes

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 02, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Friday, 2 May 2023 Very few hikers (not yet the holiday season). Beautiful sunny landscape in the morning. Interesting route with few difficulties.
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Christian g
Christian g

Hello,
Thank you for the lovely photos. We spotted a marmot after the village as we climbed up towards the ridge.

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Steph87240
Steph87240
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Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 08, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike with stunning scenery, but the trails are not always in the best condition. You have to improvise a little, especially after point 4 where there is no path... you either go down into the field or further to the right to find a path... but otherwise the walk is very pleasant. We were lucky enough to see marmots on the way up.

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P Lacour
P Lacour

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 08, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant hike from Val Louron station.
The ridge crossing to reach the Col d'Azet offers beautiful views of Lake Genos and the valley.

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