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Marbrières de Peyras de la Génie Longue walks
The Marbrières de la Génie Longue in Peyras
Visorando Member
4.95 mi
+351 ft
-381 ft
1.5 hrs
Easy
Departure from Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre (Hautes-Pyrénées)
A short cycle ride along the banks of the Génie Longue torrent in the Saint Pé-de-Bigorre massif, where the forest of the same name begins, or the Très-Croutz (Trois-Croix in the Bigourdan dialect).
You’ll discover a cluster of buildings, completely overgrown by lush vegetation, which see very little sunlight.
This deeply mysterious forest and these abandoned buildings from the early 20th-century marble industry transport us into the land of the genies...
Walks near Marbrières de Peyras de la Génie Longue
Très-Crouts Forest – Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre – Ridge Route
8.64 mi
+3,868 ft
-3,822 ft
7h 20
Moderate
Departure from Asson (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
This beautiful mid-mountain hike, suitable for experienced walkers, offers the chance to admire astonishing biodiversity and 360° panoramic views over the Piedmont plain and the main range of the Pyrenees.
After a strenuous climb, the route takes you across the mountain pastures on the Plateau de l’Isarce and along a stunning ridge – straddling the Hautes-Pyrénées and Pyrénées-Atlantiques departments – to the modest summit of the Soum de la Génie Braque. Well known to locals, this route offers a guaranteed change of scenery!
The valleys of Yerse and Aguée via Arriousec to Peyras
10.62 mi
+4,695 ft
-4,678 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Asson (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
On the forgotten trails of Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre No. 5A long journey from the Ouzom Valley, through Les Aoules, to the Génies Valley, in the unfathomable Saint-Pé massif.In all seasons, the landscapes and forests are impressive and majestic.Its main attraction lies in the beauty of the two valleys crossed from end to end: the Yerse and the Aguée, sites of ancestral pastoralism where shepherds and their flocks lived from June to October. There are still many traces of this to be found.
The Henri IV Trail
20.70 mi
+732 ft
-1,421 ft
10h 10
Difficult
Departure from Lourdes (Hautes-Pyrénées)
A beautiful route linking Lourdes to Pau along an ancient Roman road steeped in history. The Henri IV trail stretches across the Hautes-Pyrénées and Pyrénées-Atlantiques departments, along the foothills of the Pyrenees.
From Les Aoules to Ferrières via the Soum de Souste and the Soum d’Arangou
4.42 mi
+2,241 ft
-1,962 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Arthez-d'Asson (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
This walk is only suitable for walkers who are comfortable with steep and long climbs. This rarely used route offers a peaceful walk in absolute silence in the shade of the Monbula woods. You must first leave a car at the finish point on the D126, on the left-hand side of the road, and then walk to the Aoules car park. The walk can be done in either direction, but the descent towards Ferrières will be easier.
From the Col de Couraduque to the Col du Soulor via Lac de Soum
5.01 mi
+1,083 ft
-738 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Aucun (Hautes-Pyrénées)
An easy walk with some lovely views. Using two cars (one at Couraduque and one at Soulor) makes this walk accessible to everyone. Otherwise, you can return via the same route in the opposite direction.
Estaing – Cauterets
13.50 mi
+4,301 ft
-4,534 ft
9h 55
Difficult
Departure from Estaing (Hautes-Pyrénées) (Hautes-Pyrénées)
The second stage of the trek, starting from Estaing and heading towards the spa town of Cauterets, via Lakes Estaing and Ilhéou.
From Gourette to Saint-Lary-Soulan
109.40 mi
+31,391 ft
-33,186 ft
8 days
Very difficult
Departure from Eaux-Bonnes (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
An 8-stage hiking tour, undertaken by two of us from 17 to 25 July 2019, between Gourette and Saint-Lary-Soulan. The route follows theGR®10trail for the most part, although we added a detour through the Marcadau Valley as well as a rest day in Gavarnie.