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Pas de la Montjoie (2069m) walks
Étangs de la Frèche, Soum de l'Escalette circular
Visorando Member
7.43 mi
+3,602 ft
-3,602 ft
6h 35
Difficult
Departure from Bagnères-de-Luchon (Haute-Garonne)
A beautiful route that is less frequented than those of the Étangs de Boums du Port de Vénasque or the Pic de Sauvegarde. The climb takes place in a pleasant valley, shaded in the morning. From the Soum de l'Escalette (2,466 m), the 360° panorama is magnificent. The descent begins with a beautiful ridge trail that offers magnificent scenery all along the way. This is an easy hike with fairly regular and moderate slopes for the most part.
Walks near Pas de la Montjoie (2069m)
Plan d’Abaixo – Fuente de la Pubiya
6.17 mi
+630 ft
-2,231 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Benasque/Benás (Huesca)
The route runs from Plan d’Abaixo to Fuente de la Pubiya. This final stage, approximately 10 km long, will take you back to the starting point of the route. You’ll follow mountain paths offering beautiful views of the valley before finishing with a gentle descent to Fuente de la Pubiya, thus completing this circular walk.
Aiguallut Waterfall and Forau d’Aiguallut
9.62 mi
+1,942 ft
-1,962 ft
6h 05
Difficult
Departure from Benasque/Benás (Huesca)
A beautiful succession of landscapes including a plateau, a mountain refuge, a pass and a waterfall…
Park in the car park accessible to tourists. Alternatively, there is a paid shuttle bus from Bénasque to La Besurta.
Water is available at the La Besurta car park, at the refreshment bar and at the mountain refuge.
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.
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.
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.
Superbagnères – Lac d’Oô – Granges d’Astau
10.50 mi
+2,723 ft
-4,820 ft
7h 10
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Aventin (Haute-Garonne)
Easily accessible without a car, this walk offers views of the surrounding valleys and peaks, as well as the magnificent Lac d’Oô. A perfectly signposted and well-maintained path where it is impossible to get lost. The return journey will be by public transport back to Luchon station.
Prados de Llosás – Cap de Llauset mountain hut
3.65 mi
+3,156 ft
-2,257 ft
4h 25
Difficult
Departure from Benasque/Benás (Huesca)
The route runs from Prados de Llosás to the Cap de Llauset mountain hut. This is a day during which you’ll have the chance to climb a peak over 3,000 metres high, the Tuca de Culebres. From there, you’ll be able to enjoy a magnificent view of the Aneto. You’ll then continue on a gentle descent to the mountain hut.
Fuente de la Pubiya – Prados de Llosás
5.63 mi
+3,074 ft
-476 ft
5h 15
Difficult
Departure from Benasque/Benás (Huesca)
Starting from Fuente de la Pubiya and ending at Prados de Llosás. The first day covers around 10 km with a climb of nearly 1,000 m. A lovely, gradual climb through the heart of the valley, with superb scenery and a finish in a magnificent setting.
Cap de Llauset mountain refuge – Plan d’Abaixo
9.05 mi
+2,920 ft
-4,767 ft
6h 40
Difficult
Departure from Montanuy / Montanui (Huesca)
The route starts at the Cap de Llauset mountain hut and ends at Plan d’Abaixo. This stage takes you over the Col d’Ixalenques, which rises to an altitude of 2,812 metres. You’ll enjoy magnificent panoramic views of the surrounding peaks before beginning a long descent to Plan d’Abaixò, in the heart of a wild and unspoilt landscape.