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Lis (cours d'eau) - Affluent de la Pique walks
Gouffre and Ru d'Enfer
Visorando Member
4.64 mi
+2,057 ft
-2,031 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Castillon-de-Larboust (Haute-Garonne)
A shady walk that takes in a splendid canyon and wonderful waterfalls.
Lac Vert loop via the Coume hut
Association / Club / Walk leader
7.47 mi
+3,251 ft
-3,232 ft
6h 15
Difficult
Departure from Cazeaux-de-Larboust (Haute-Garonne)
This is a beautiful hike during which you will discover stunning waterfalls, a beautiful view of the Luchonnais region and, the highlight of the show, the green waters of the lake of the same name. However, due to its elevation, length and a few tricky sections, this route requires a good level of fitness.
Lys Valley - Maupas Refuge
4.62 mi
+4,245 ft
-3 ft
5h 50
Difficult
Departure from Cazeaux-de-Larboust (Haute-Garonne)
This first stage, which serves as an approach walk, is difficult. The climb is steep and sustained along the Torrent de Houradade up to the junction at the Cabane de la Coume. Continuing the route to reach the Cabane de Pratlong allows you to catch your breath a little before tackling the final stretch via the numerous tight hairpin bends leading to the pumping station and then to the Refuge du Maupas, where the warm welcome will quickly make you forget the day’s exertions.
Campsaure Hut via the Hospice de France
9.22 mi
+2,861 ft
-2,861 ft
6h 45
Difficult
Departure from Bagnères-de-Luchon (Haute-Garonne)
Starting from Pont de Ravi, near Bagnères-de-Luchon, this circular walk takes you past the Hospice de France and the Cabane du Campsaure on the plateau of the same name, and ends with a walk through a splendid beech forest.
Refuge du Maupas – Pic de Maupas – Lys Valley
8.09 mi
+2,457 ft
-6,703 ft
6 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Castillon-de-Larboust (Haute-Garonne)
On this day’s hike, you’ll need to find your own way up to the Pic de Maupas over rounded boulders, where the numerous cairns mean you’ll have to locate the next one each time to continue the ascent to the ‘Mal Pas’, which gave the peak its name. This is the only pass – difficult to access – allowing you to cross over to the western slope and complete the ascent with a few easy climbing moves. The return will follow the same route as the ascent, with a pleasant alternative route via Lac Vert.
Lac Vert, the Cirque de la Glère and the Hospice de France
11.08 mi
+4,682 ft
-3,858 ft
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Castillon-de-Larboust (Haute-Garonne)
A truly beautiful walk leading from the Vallée du Lys to the Hospice de France via the Lac Vert. The route is varied and the elevation gain is certainly significant, but this is more than made up for by the magnificent views over the Haut-Luchonnais and the ridge marking the border with Spain.
Maupas Mountain Hut via the Cirque des Crabioules
6.12 mi
+4,839 ft
-581 ft
6 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Cazeaux-de-Larboust (Haute-Garonne)
An alternative route to climb up and spend the night at the Refuge du Maupas: this is longer than the standard ascent but less busy, offering splendid views over the Lys Valley and the 3,000-metre peaks overlooking the Cirque des Crabioules. Best undertaken in good weather, as the path is sometimes poorly marked after the Anciennes Mines des Crabioules.
Pic du Maupas
12.72 mi
+6,713 ft
-6,703 ft
2 days
Very difficult
Departure from Cazeaux-de-Larboust (Haute-Garonne)
A fairly demanding two-day hike. The ascent to the Refuge du Maupas, whilst steep, presents no difficulties apart from the elevation gain. The same cannot be said for the ascent of the Pic du Maupas, which is intended for experienced hikers who know how to navigate off-trail and are capable of tackling a few short sections of easy climbing and descending. However, the 360° panorama covering almost all of the 3,000-metre peaks of the Luchon region is well worth the effort.
Mont du Lys via the Serre des Cabales ridge
7.87 mi
+3,796 ft
-3,776 ft
6h 55
Difficult
Departure from Cazeaux-de-Larboust (Haute-Garonne)
A very beautiful, quiet hike offering views of several waterfalls and a magnificent vista of the Cirque des Crabioules and its peaks over 3,000 m. However, the largely unmarked path and the significant gradient require a fair bit of fitness.