Pic d'Escurets

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A short hike through woods and pastures, along easy mountain paths.
From the summit, the view of the surrounding valleys and peaks is magnificent.
This walk is certainly less crowded than those starting from the Benou plateau.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.41 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 45 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 411 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 402 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,435 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 1,035 m
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SOUTH panorama
On the descent
Mountains
View from the top of the peak

Description of the walk

Departure from Col de Marie Blanque. Access via the D 294.

(S/E) Cross the D 294. Take the path that climbs to the right of the sign.

(1) At the three-way junction, turn left. Do not follow the arrow that invites you to take this very steep shortcut. This will be the route for the descent.
The route on the left is a little longer but much less steep.

(2) Pass a drinking trough fed by a spring. Continue in the same direction.

(3) Climb gradually, making a wide right turn. The path is not obvious, but there is no risk of getting lost.

(4) Continue climbing along a path on the left.

(5) Take the path on the left. It is well marked except as you approach the summit. Reach the Pic d'Escurets.

(6) Enjoy the panoramic view from the summit. Return via the same route.

(5) At the three-way junction, continue downhill to the right.

(4) Take the left-hand path. It is quite steep.

(1) Take the path on the left and return to the car park (S/E) via the same route you took on the way up.

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,035 m - Car park - Col de Marie Blanque (1035 m)
  2. 1 : km 0.75 - alt. 1,137 m - Le Garroc de Pétère (altitude 1146 m)
  3. 2 : km 1.37 - alt. 1,145 m - Water trough
  4. 3 : km 1.62 - alt. 1,182 m - Progressive orientation to the right
  5. 4 : km 2.19 - alt. 1,291 m - Common fork A/R
  6. 5 : km 2.47 - alt. 1,336 m - Etchaux (1,331 m)
  7. 6 : km 3.14 - alt. 1,429 m - Pic d'Escurets (1440m)
  8. S/E : km 5.41 - alt. 1,035 m - Car park - Col de Marie Blanque (1035 m)

Notes

(2) Water source
Good footwear is essential.

Reviews and comments

4.2 / 5
Based on 8 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.3 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.3 / 5
Route interest
4.1 / 5
jc.cantet
jc.cantet

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 24, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful hike, not very long, and even though it's quite steep (we are in the mountains), the climb is pleasant with beautiful views. If you take your time, it's not too difficult. And when you reach the top... there's a superb 360° panorama stretching for dozens of kilometres, to the north over Oloron and Pau, and to the south over the mountains. The view is breathtaking. Best done when it's not too windy and the weather is clear. With the GPX track, it's very easy to follow.

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Honortemplar
Honortemplar

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 29, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Hello, I gave it an average rating for interest because doing the circular route through the pastures doesn't really add anything. However, the descent, which is best done as a return trip, is really nice. It's steep but short. And the trails are great for people who are new to hiking.
We did the hike in very bad weather, which explains why there were so few people, but we still had a lot of fun.
I will do it again in good weather with my son.

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arbtlse
arbtlse

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 13, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Hike on 9 May 24 (Ascension Day), which explains the crowds.
Very nice view!

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regden
regden
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 22, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : Yes

Hike completed on 20/04/2024.
A lovely hike in the Pyrenees. It's not the most beautiful I've ever done, but it's easy to access.
There were lots of people on this hike starting from the Col de Marie Blanque.
The GPS track is easy to follow.
360° view upon reaching the Pic d'Escurets.

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Laléo
Laléo

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 18, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful hike, but it's steep.
Dog owners, be careful: there are lots of cows at high altitudes. At one point, I had to wait a while to get past with my dog Loulou.

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Coco6264
Coco6264

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 16, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The circular trail is not very well marked after the watering hole. We had to take several wrong turns before finding the right path. Once we found the trail again, it led us straight to the peak, where the view was incredible.

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Olivier de Lyon à Pau
Olivier de Lyon à Pau

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 24, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Nice little hike, perfect for getting back into shape.
Very clear directions and route!

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anglet
anglet

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 10, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Climb up on the right because the left side is beaten down; return on the left; it seems to me that the route is more rewarding that way; lots of people on Sundays!

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