Massif de Lherz walks

This is a fairly short hike that takes you to a summit steeped in history and offering superb panoramic views.

A lovely, shaded climb between Aulus and the foot of Mont Béas, culminating in a beautiful view of the neighbouring peaks.

This route offers a very pretty circular route providing access to a superb viewpoint over the entire massif. The Coumebière Plateau is a stunning grassy meadow leading to the Pas du Roc canyon. What’s more, vultures are often seen circling above the Pic de Girantès to take advantage of the updrafts, providing a great opportunity to take some magnificent photographs.

At the foot of Mont Béas, a lovely climb towards Col Dret offers stunning panoramic views of the Couserans peaks, the Pic des Trois Seigneurs massif and, if the weather is clear, the Roc Blanc in the background behind Port de Lers. The descent takes you through the Courtal de Cougneit, former shepherds’ huts, before continuing through a beautiful fir forest.

This hike is for experienced hikers who are comfortable using the app, as it takes place on unmarked roads and trails until the junction with the GR® Tour des Trois Seigneurs at the highest point of the Crêtes de Bège. The trails are old but still easily identifiable and easy to follow. However, you will need to be in good physical condition as there is a significant elevation gain over a relatively short distance. You will also need to be able to identify the best routes when you reach the rocky part of the ridge. From there, you will discover exceptional 360° panoramic views. The return journey, which is not particularly difficult, follows the GR® trail.