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Pic d'Estaragne walks
Circular walk around the Pics d’Estaragne, Campbieil and Lentilla
Visorando Member
8.29 mi
+4,150 ft
-4,127 ft
7h 25
Very difficult
Departure from Aragnouet (Hautes-Pyrénées)
A beautiful circular route passing over three peaks at over 3,000 metres, culminating at Campbieil, which offers a sublime panorama of the Pyrenean massif. The ridge paths are not particularly technical (T2 difficulty), but the significant elevation gain requires a good level of fitness.
Suitable for experienced walkers only
Walks near Pic d'Estaragne
Chalet Hôtel d'Orédon - Tournaboup
9.05 mi
+2,096 ft
-3,494 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Aragnouet (Hautes-Pyrénées)
Third stage of the Three Days in the Néouvielle Reserve and its lakesFrom the Chalet-Hôtel d'Orédon to the Tournaboup car park.The multi-day hike is coming to an end, but the beauty of the 20 lakes remains.You are entering the Néouvielle National Nature Reserve, which is protected by regulations. Please respect these regulations (see practical information).
From the Refuge de l’Oule to the village of Artigues
10.75 mi
+2,365 ft
-4,377 ft
7h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Lary-Soulan (Hautes-Pyrénées)
Second day of a three-day circular route. You can book a packed lunch if you’re staying overnight at the Refuge de l’Oule, as well as top up your water flasks. Afterwards, the trail is lovely as it runs alongside the lake. It passes through the Col de Bastanet and takes in magnificent lakes all along the route. At the Campana de Cloutou mountain refuge, you can sit at a table to eat your packed lunch and refill your water flask. The trail then descends, passing by pretty lakes, to the village of Artigues.
Troumouse Cirque – Héas Chapel
5.19 mi
+535 ft
-2,451 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Gèdre (Hautes-Pyrénées)
From the Cirque de Troumouse to the Chapel of Héas, via Fontaine and the Oratory of the Holy Family.
Aygues-Cluses Refuge - Campana de Cloutou Refuge
4.62 mi
+2,146 ft
-1,867 ft
4h 00
Difficult
Departure from Barèges (Hautes-Pyrénées)
Day three of the four-day Tour du Massif de Néouvielle, the shortest route of the four days, but no less magnificent.This hike is classified as difficult due to the ascent of Pic d'Aygues-Cluses (T5 ridge). See the variants if you wish to avoid the peak or climb it in the other direction (less complicated).
Bastan refuge - Chalet Hôtel d'Orédon
5.60 mi
+2,126 ft
-3,330 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Vielle-Aure (Hautes-Pyrénées)
Second stage of the Three Days in the Néouvielle Reserve and its lakes.
From the Bastan refuge to the Chalet-Hôtel d'Orédon.
The tour and contemplation of the 20 lakes continues.
You are entering the Néouvielle National Nature Reserve, which is protected by regulations. Please respect these regulations (see practical information).
Du Refuge du Campana de Cloutou à Artigues par le Lac de Montarrouye
7.55 mi
+974 ft
-4,285 ft
4h 20
Difficult
Departure from Bagnères-de-Bigorre (Hautes-Pyrénées)
This second stage, after spending the night at the Refuge de Campana de Cloutou, returns to Artigues, off the beaten track, with the discovery of the little-known Montarrouye valley.This day is classified as difficult because you need to know how to find your way.
Estaubé Cirque – Troumouse Cirque
9.52 mi
+2,106 ft
-1,237 ft
6h 15
Moderate
Departure from Gèdre (Hautes-Pyrénées)
Set off from the Cirque d’Estaubé, passing by the Lac des Gloriettes, to the Cirque de Troumouse for a completely self-catering bivouac.
From Tournaboup to Lac de l’Oule
11.29 mi
+3,957 ft
-2,785 ft
8h 40
Difficult
Departure from Barèges (Hautes-Pyrénées)
First day of a three-day circular route, from the Tournaboup car park to Lac de l’Oule. The first section up to the Col de Madamète is quite stony and requires good footwear, but after that it’s a real pleasure to walk past the magnificent Néouvielle lakes, including, amongst others, Lac d’Aumar, Lac d’Aubert and Lac de l’Oule.
Tournaboup - Bastan Refuge
8.80 mi
+4,337 ft
-1,742 ft
7h 50
Difficult
Departure from Barèges (Hautes-Pyrénées)
First stage of the Three Days in the Néouvielle Nature Reserve and its lakes.From the Tournaboup car park to the Bastan refuge.A fairly challenging hike due to its elevation gain and short distance.At point (6), it is possible to shorten the route and reduce the elevation gain. See Practical Information.At (7), it is possible to shorten the route and reduce the elevation gain slightly by taking a south-facing, balcony-style path.
Please note: the refuge has been closed by the authorities since May 2025
Refuge des Espugettes – Cirque d’Estaubé.
7.61 mi
+3,235 ft
-3,740 ft
6h 20
Difficult
Departure from Gavarnie (Hautes-Pyrénées)
Route from the Espuguettes refuge to the Cirque d’Estaubé, including the ascent of the Petit and Grand Piméné (2,801 m) via the Hourquette d’Alans. Bivouac in the cirque, entirely self-sufficient.