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Soum de la Génie Braque (1529m) walks
Soum de la Génie Braque circular loop via Cabanes d'Isarce and d'Aülhet
Visorando Member
9.88 mi
+4,364 ft
-4,364 ft
8 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre (Hautes-Pyrénées)
An exceptional and magnificent circular route on the heights of Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre, in the Tres-Croutz forest, then along the ridge of the Soums de Maletaule. This route circles the Génie Braque torrent, which supplies water to the village below. On the mountain pastures, the landscapes are magical in both summer and winter, on the northern side (St-Pé) and the southern side (the main Pyrenees range).
Walks near Soum de la Génie Braque (1529m)
Très-Crouts Forest – Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre – Ridge Route
8.64 mi
+3,868 ft
-3,822 ft
7h 20
Moderate
Departure from Asson (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
This beautiful mid-mountain hike, suitable for experienced walkers, offers the chance to admire astonishing biodiversity and 360° panoramic views over the Piedmont plain and the main range of the Pyrenees.
After a strenuous climb, the route takes you across the mountain pastures on the Plateau de l’Isarce and along a stunning ridge – straddling the Hautes-Pyrénées and Pyrénées-Atlantiques departments – to the modest summit of the Soum de la Génie Braque. Well known to locals, this route offers a guaranteed change of scenery!
The valleys of Yerse and Aguée via Arriousec to Peyras
10.62 mi
+4,695 ft
-4,678 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Asson (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
On the forgotten trails of Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre No. 5A long journey from the Ouzom Valley, through Les Aoules, to the Génies Valley, in the unfathomable Saint-Pé massif.In all seasons, the landscapes and forests are impressive and majestic.Its main attraction lies in the beauty of the two valleys crossed from end to end: the Yerse and the Aguée, sites of ancestral pastoralism where shepherds and their flocks lived from June to October. There are still many traces of this to be found.
From Les Aoules to Ferrières via the Soum de Souste and the Soum d’Arangou
4.42 mi
+2,241 ft
-1,962 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Arthez-d'Asson (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
This walk is only suitable for walkers who are comfortable with steep and long climbs. This rarely used route offers a peaceful walk in absolute silence in the shade of the Monbula woods. You must first leave a car at the finish point on the D126, on the left-hand side of the road, and then walk to the Aoules car park. The walk can be done in either direction, but the descent towards Ferrières will be easier.
From the Col de Couraduque to the Col du Soulor via Lac de Soum
5.01 mi
+1,083 ft
-738 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Aucun (Hautes-Pyrénées)
An easy walk with some lovely views. Using two cars (one at Couraduque and one at Soulor) makes this walk accessible to everyone. Otherwise, you can return via the same route in the opposite direction.
The Henri IV Trail
20.70 mi
+732 ft
-1,421 ft
10h 10
Difficult
Departure from Lourdes (Hautes-Pyrénées)
A beautiful route linking Lourdes to Pau along an ancient Roman road steeped in history. The Henri IV trail stretches across the Hautes-Pyrénées and Pyrénées-Atlantiques departments, along the foothills of the Pyrenees.
Estaing – Cauterets
13.50 mi
+4,301 ft
-4,534 ft
9h 55
Difficult
Departure from Estaing (Hautes-Pyrénées) (Hautes-Pyrénées)
The second stage of the trek, starting from Estaing and heading towards the spa town of Cauterets, via Lakes Estaing and Ilhéou.
Gourette – Estaing
11.76 mi
+3,691 ft
-4,915 ft
8h 35
Difficult
Departure from Eaux-Bonnes (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
The first stage of the 9-day trek, linking the resort of Gourette to the village of Estaing as it winds its way between the two great Pyrenean passes of the Aubisque and the Soulor.
From Gourette to Saint-Lary-Soulan
109.40 mi
+31,391 ft
-33,186 ft
8 days
Very difficult
Departure from Eaux-Bonnes (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
An 8-stage hiking tour, undertaken by two of us from 17 to 25 July 2019, between Gourette and Saint-Lary-Soulan. The route follows theGR®10trail for the most part, although we added a detour through the Marcadau Valley as well as a rest day in Gavarnie.
Cauterets – Wallon Marcadau Mountain Hut
12.83 mi
+5,738 ft
-2,556 ft
10 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Cauterets (Hautes-Pyrénées)
The third stage of the trek, starting from Cauterets and heading towards the Wallon Marcadau mountain hut via the high-altitude lakes (Embarrat, Pourtet and Nère), featuring in particular the magnificent climb to Pont d’Espagne alongside the waterfalls.