Pic de Berbeillet

Pic de Berbeillet is a small, easily accessible peak which, thanks to its location, offers a stunning 360° panoramic view.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.71 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 50 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 807 ft
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    Descent: - 797 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 5,279 ft
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    Lowest point: 4,478 ft

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Description of the walk

From Argelès-Gazost, take the Val d'Azun road (D918) towards Aubisque until you reach Aucun.
At Aucun, turn right and follow the D918 up to the large car park at the Col de Couraduque.

(S/E) From the car park, head towards the restaurant and, after passing the buildings, you will arrive at the Col de Couraduque crossroads.

(1) Turn 90° to the left and take the track that climbs westwards into the forest.
Follow this track to Col de la Serre.

(2) Turn left onto the track (south-west, sign).
After about 50 metres, stay on the track on the left.

(3) At the fork, stay on the track on the left again and follow it uphill, ignoring the intersections, until you reach Col de Bazès.

(4) Go past the barrier and continue along the track, which descends slightly towards the south, until you reach the Col du Soulor sign on the left-hand side of the bend.
This sign also indicates the direction of Col de Berbeillet.

(5) Leave the track and climb left off-trail through the summer pastures to the south-east until you reach the wide Col de Berbeillet.
Bear towards the nearby summit bastion in a south-southeast direction.
Rejoin the trail at the base of the bastion and then climb to the summit of Pic de Berbeillet, marked by a cairn.

(6) To return, retrace your steps to the Col de Bazès crossroads.

(4) To complete the circular route, turn left onto the track.
The track descends gently and passes close to the Marioulète metal hut, then climbs eastwards to join the Col de la Serre.

(2) From the pass, take the track opposite the crossroads, then follow the outward route in reverse to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 4,482 ft - Car park at - Col de Couraduque (1367m)
  2. 1 : mi 0.07 - alt. 4,478 ft - Col de Couraduque
  3. 2 : mi 0.53 - alt. 4,767 ft - Common fork A/R of the - Col de la Serre (1458m)
  4. 3 : mi 0.67 - alt. 4,813 ft - Crossroads, path, alley
  5. 4 : mi 1.74 - alt. 5,013 ft - Common fork A/R of the Col de Bazès
  6. 5 : mi 2.16 - alt. 5,030 ft - Crossroads, track, off-trail.
  7. 6 : mi 2.53 - alt. 5,253 ft - Pic de Berbeillet
  8. S/E : mi 4.71 - alt. 4,482 ft - Car park at - Col de Couraduque (1367m)

Notes

I have made a video guide with panoramic views and the names of the peaks. Here is the link, which covers all the important points in the guide (Waypoints from (1) to (6)).

The off-trail section is not difficult. You can reach the Col de Berbeillet in about ten minutes, and it doesn't take much longer to reach the summit. However, because of this section, I rate the difficulty as medium.

The time indicated by the software may not necessarily be the same as yours. You may need to recalculate it based on your own pace, the elevation gain and the distance.

This hike is for walkers only. It is not suitable in winter.
It should be done after the snow has completely melted.

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 17 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5
Route interest
4.2 / 5
Pat FDI
Pat FDI
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 04, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk, starting in the forest and therefore in the shade (contrary to the previous review). The view from the top is lovely. A small stone arch allows you to enjoy the view even more from a promontory.
A lot of development work is currently underway (rest platforms with views).
The section through the mountain pastures is clearly visible
Return via the “yellow hut”
On that day, there was a herd guarded by two Patou dogs on the Soum de Berducou, which came down as far as the track… not very friendly.

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savate38
savate38

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 29, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Warning!!!!! The forest is no longer there, so the climb is in full sun!!!!!
At the Col de Bazès: Warning!!!!!! There are no signposts for the Pic de Berbeillet. You must turn left: head for the wooden post marked with the GR symbol (GR 101)
Follow the GR markings to the Col de Berbeillet. To climb to the Pic, head left along the track leading up to it.
Return via the “discovery trail”: 9.8 km, elevation gain/loss approx. 300 m. At the Marioulète metal hut, take the grassy path to the left that runs past it. Then simply follow various wide paths, with occasional (especially towards the end) yellow markers indicating the right direction. This will take you straight to the Col de Couraduque. This return route is quite undulating, with ups and downs, and offers a bit more shade.
In a heatwave, this is no small matter!!!!!!
The route was completed on 20/06/26 and was more than adequate in this intense heat. There is no water along the route, so make sure you take plenty with you.

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User 6272738

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 20, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful, easy hike. Perfect description. Beautiful view of the Pyrenean peaks.

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lupi001
lupi001

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 23, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

With sunshine and a picnic under the few trees at the peak, it was great! And a superb view.

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Britanicus100
Britanicus100

You're welcome, it's my pleasure to share the mountains through my guidebooks and my YouTube channel, "randonnées montagnardes" (mountain hikes).

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danielfr40
danielfr40

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 11, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Easy walk, just a little steep at the peak but short and easy
The climb is mostly in the forest but in the shade
Clear view on the way back
Nice view at the summit and a few walls and chasms that look like a castle with a little imagination
Thank you

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User 9890494

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 09, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

A short hike with little to offer.
Some beautiful views!
It's true that the clouds prevented us from enjoying a 360° panorama from the top of the peak.
The path is dotted with concrete structures, called balconies, which stretch from Col de Couraduque to Soulor, making it a very urbanised route. The workers building these "balconies" said they were sorry..
As if we couldn't sit in the grass and contemplate the landscape
It's a shame for our beautiful mountain, which until now has been preserved in the Pyrenees.
I don't understand..

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User 20870038

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 23, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hike done more or less in the clouds... a shame. The 360° view from the top of the peak was "very limited". It's a bit frustrating, but you can't fight the weather.
No particular difficulties. We followed the very well-marked trail.

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Pred
Pred

Overall rating : 4 / 5

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

No particular difficulties. Beautiful 360° panorama upon arrival

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garmend64
garmend64

With pleasure!

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Britanicus100
Britanicus100

Thank you for your feedback and the photo.

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garmend64
garmend64
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

We found this hike by chance, which was a great way to end the week and stay at a viewpoint that lived up to our expectations after Lake Estom and Gavarnie. We first discovered these small, pretty villages that we didn't know about on our way to the starting point.
The hike is easy, we weave our way between fir trees and patches of stubborn snow. We are almost alone and the arrival point leaves us speechless as we gaze out over the Pyrenees mountain range.
We followed the Visiorando trail and it was perfect.

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chemin65240
chemin65240

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 26, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A pleasant little hike
Beautiful views

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jipe12
jipe12

Very interesting, the 360° view from the top is magnificent
As always, Visorando's route is very well planned
It's a short hike but very pleasant
Thank you
Be sure to follow the route with VISORANDO!!!

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françois legendre
françois legendre

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 13, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The route is not completely cleared of snow but is passable. The only drawback is that the ski trail markers do not correspond to the description, but it is a beautiful hike for adults in good weather and offers very pretty views.

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