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Ourse (rivière) walks
Circuit des Deux Ourses
Visorando Member 
9.06 km
+387 m
-387 m
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Mauléon-Barousse (Hautes-Pyrénées)
A short, mostly shaded hike starting from the beautiful village of Mauléon-Barousse. The path is marked from start to finish (yellow markings). You can go to the Gouffre de la Saoule and admire the waterfalls.
Short circular loop from Anla to Izaourt
Visorando Member 
4.18 km
+45 m
-45 m
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Anla (Hautes-Pyrénées)
A short, gentle circular route, half road and half woodland.
Camin des Costes in Antichan
Visorando Member 6.03 km
+142 m
-139 m
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Antichan (Hautes-Pyrénées)
The commune of Antichan has a mountain climate and is drained by various small streams. It has a remarkable natural heritage comprising two natural areas of ecological, faunistic and floristic interest and several built heritage sites.
Friends of Lake Mauléon-Barousse
Local authority 10.83 km
+515 m
-518 m
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Mauléon-Barousse (Hautes-Pyrénées)
During this hike, you’ll walk through the woods and across the valley’s high ground. Discover Bramevaque Castle, built inthe 11th century, which was the cradle of the valley’s first feudal system. Perched on the rocky outcrop of Mont Sacon, it faces Mount Gert, whose south-western face features a remarkable cliff. The cliffs of Troubat are well-known and highly regarded by climbing enthusiasts, a must-visit for any climber exploring the Pyrenees. As you follow this limestone ridge, you will also come across an old quarry. Enjoy the restorative tranquillity of Lake Mauléon-Barousse before returning to the starting point.
Walks near Ourse (rivière)
Granges d'Astau - Lac du Portillon
Visorando Member 10.28 km
+1,499 m
-69 m
7h 15
Difficult
Departure from Oô (Haute-Garonne)
Starting from Les Granges d'Astau, there is a long climb with some steep sections, made more pleasant by the presence of several lakes. Lac d'Oô and its inn, and Lac d'Espingo in its magnificent setting are ideal places to stop for a break. After Lac du Saussat (pronounced Sa-ou-sat), the much smaller Lac de la Coume de l'Abesque marks the start of the steep, winding climb that leads to a plateau dotted with smooth rocks and small lakes, and then to the Jean Arlaud refuge.
Fréchet-Aure - Sarrancolin
Visorando Member 
5.13 km
+136 m
-246 m
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Fréchet-Aure (Hautes-Pyrénées)
Fourth stage of the Ténarèze: this section of the route takes you back to the GR®105 from Fréchet-Aure.
The route continues through Camous, a picturesque village with a rich mining heritage. You will then take a path towards Ilhet, following the old railway line, an industrial relic that adds a touch of nostalgia to the hike.
The walk continues to Sarrancolin, the end point of this stage.
From Ancizan to Fréchet-Aure
Visorando Member 
9.02 km
+300 m
-330 m
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Ancizan (Hautes-Pyrénées)
Third stage of the Ténarèze. From Ancizan, follow the GR® 105 north-east, crossing summer pastures and beech woods with views of the Pic du Midi de Bigorre. After Cadéac, the trail leads to Arreau, the former capital of the Aure Valley. Then take the old railway line (now disused), a flat path lined with ferns, to Fréchet-Aure. This balcony village, listed as one of the "Most Beautiful Villages in France", offers a panorama of the Pyrenees and a preserved pastoral heritage.
Lake Espingo - Granges d'Astau
Visorando Member 
6.19 km
+22 m
-837 m
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Oô (Haute-Garonne)
A gentle descent after the exertions of the previous days. From the Col d’Espingo, the Lac d’Oô below accompanies us for a long while. Once at the stone bridge, don’t hesitate to make a short detour to the Auberge du Lac d’Oô, where you can enjoy the view of the great waterfall, which will help you forget, if only for a moment, the increasingly obvious and cruel shortage of water. The return to Les Granges d’Astau brings this getaway in one of the most beautiful spots in the Luchon area to a pleasant close.
From Saint-Lary-Soulan to Ancizan
Visorando Member 
8.05 km
+97 m
-135 m
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Saint-Lary-Soulan (Hautes-Pyrénées)
The second stage of the Ténarèze, at the bottom of the Aure valley, runs alongside the Neste river through fields. In places, the path widens, suggesting the trace of the old drovers' road, particularly near the Nourde footbridge. A peaceful route that passes through several small rural villages set on a plain ideal for resting herds before the climb to the summer pastures.