In Saint-Lary-Soulan, head towards Spain. Continue on the D929 for 3 km, then turn right onto the D19 towards Tramezaïgues and follow this road for 2.5 km through the Rioumajou valley to the Pont de Tisné: start of the hike at 1,100 m
(S/E) Take theGR® 105 on the left-hand side of the road, which leads to Frédancon, Hospice du Rioumajou and Port d'Ourdissétou. You will soon come to a signpost indicating the lakes.
(1) Leave theGR® 105 and turn left towards the lakes. The path climbs steadily through a pine forest at a gradient of 28% in this first section. Take your time – this is only the start. This long climb leads to a clearing with a hut at an altitude of 1,498 m.
(2) The path climbs through the clearing and reaches the Hitte Longue stream.
(3) Follow the path which runs alongside the stream and continues to climb steeply. At around 2,070 m, the path bends left, heading due north
(4) Leave the Hitte Longue stream and head due north. You’ll join the path descending from Cap de Laubère, coming from the village of Ens.
(5) Turn right and follow this path due south. After a short rest, the gradient steepens again and you rejoin the stream.
(6) The path continues to climb alongside the stream to the first Consaterre lake (elevation 2344m).
(7) The three lakes lie in a row. After taking in the scenery and enjoying a well-deserved rest, the return journey follows the same route back to the Pont de Tisné car park (S/E).
