Short circular loop from Larrieu to Rebouc

This route is no longer signposted, but a GPS or map will suffice. This beginner-level route presents no difficulties apart from the elevation gain. It will allow you to explore the hills of Rebouc whilst staying on a tarmac road that is very quiet. Ideal for getting some fresh air, requiring no special equipment and suitable for all fitness levels.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.22 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 25 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 87 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 87 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 681 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 586 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐
    Area: Pyrenees
  • ⚐ City: Hèches (65250)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 43.001134° / E 0.377214°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 1746SB, 1747ET, 1847OT
  • Hour-by-hour weather

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Description of the walk

The starting sign is located on the D26 at the entrance to Rue de la Bourie, which leads to La Bourie campsite and the former Rebouc industrial estate.
Please do not park in front of the start sign; a public car park is available 50 metres away at the former industrial estate, opposite La Bourie Campsite.

(S/E) Head north-east towards Héchettes. Cross the bridge over the Neste.

(1) About 150 m after the bridge and before a cross, turn onto a small path on the right. Go behind a barn, then under a high-voltage power line, and climb up to the hamlet of Larrieu.

(2) You will come out onto a tarmac road; go down it for 30 m and keep to the right. Take the bend to the right, go straight on (south) for about 2 km to the hamlet of Melou.

(3) After the last houses, the road enters a wooded area and gives way to a dirt track. Take a sharp right-hand bend along this track and you will reach the hamlet of Artigau.

(4) When the road bends left, keep to the right and take the small path that runs behind the newly built wooden chalet. Follow this old path until you return to the road. Immediately take the entrance to the housing estate on the right. Cross the estate and, at the end, join the old railway line via a designated access point.

(5) Follow the old railway line to the right and cross the Neste again. At the end of the bridge, leave the track and turn right onto a small path that leads back to the main path. Follow this path to the left (north) and walk alongside the railway line until you return to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 594 m - Car park near La Bourie Campsite
  2. 1 : km 0.66 - alt. 586 m - Start of the path shortly after the > - Neste (rivière)
  3. 2 : km 0.93 - alt. 614 m - Larrieu
  4. 3 : km 2.16 - alt. 680 m - Melou
  5. 4 : km 3.14 - alt. 653 m - Artigau
  6. 5 : km 3.6 - alt. 596 m - Old railway line
  7. S/E : km 4.22 - alt. 594 m - Car park near La Bourie Campsite

Notes

Allow just over an hour to complete this circular route.
Half of the route follows the GR®105 in the Aure Valley.

Worth a visit

- View from the heights of Rebouc.
- Power station canal.

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 6 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.3 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.2 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
Patris
Patris
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Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 21, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The route was pleasant, but we found it difficult to stay on the route, especially towards the end near the railway line.
The pink markings are still there, but they’re no longer very fresh.
And the new wooden chalet isn’t very new anymore...

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julienb
julienb

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 05, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant little walk, mostly along roads. The pink markers aren’t very recent and can sometimes be hard to spot. But overall, it’s hard to get lost as the signposting is good.

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Chansou Jean Philippe bU
Chansou Jean Philippe bU

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 23, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

I’m not familiar with these ‘drawings’……

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MarieJean91
MarieJean91

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 10, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

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lilibrocdesbrols
lilibrocdesbrols

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 19, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk with some great views; it climbs gently. Quiet at this time of year. Fairly shaded. A magnificent return walk along the banks of the Neste.

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Louis FITTE
Louis FITTE

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 22, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

The route is well marked in the sand dunes, except at the starting point; route 2 could not be found

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