On the Superbagnères ridge

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A magnificent, easily accessible route on the Superbagnères ridge, offering exceptional views of all the peaks of the Luchonnais and the surrounding valleys.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.39 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 05 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 184 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 191 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,973 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 1,779 m
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View of the peaks
The ridge trail
On the ridge
Cows in front of the Luchonnais peaks

Description of the walk

Park in the large car park at the Superbagnères resort.

(S/E) Go down the road to reach the junction with a track leading to theGR®10.

(1) Follow it to the right and climb up to the top station of the Crabouilles chairlift (orientation table, magnificent view of the Luchonnais peaks).

(2) Turn right with the GR®. Pass the upper station of the Arbesquens chairlift and follow the ridge westwards to a crossroads.

(3) Continue along the ridge (leaving theGR® trail to your left) and pass the Arbesquens ski lift arrival point. Pass an electricity pylon, continue west-southwest and take a steep path climbing through a few trees. Continue along an aerial path on the ridge with the Pic de Céciré straight ahead. Reach a secondary summit at an altitude of 1,977 metres.

(4) Retrace your steps in the opposite direction to the Superbagnères resort car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,795 m - Resort car park
  2. 1 : km 0.24 - alt. 1,784 m - GR10
  3. 2 : km 0.63 - alt. 1,818 m - Upper station of the Crabouilles chairlift
  4. 3 : km 1.52 - alt. 1,840 m - Trail junction
  5. 4 : km 2.69 - alt. 1,969 m - Second summit
  6. S/E : km 5.39 - alt. 1,795 m - Resort car park

Notes

Between 1½ and 2 hours depending on your fitness level and any breaks taken.
Be careful on the path that climbs up to the electricity pylon: it is quite steep.

This route passes through a protected area, which may be subject to special regulations:

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.

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Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 9 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.4 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
User 13690719

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 19, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful, easy hike with views of the Maupas and Maladeta mountain ranges. However, the Aneto peak remains hidden by clouds. Today

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Cédric33740
Cédric33740

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 04, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Great hike along the ridges. Easy start but one section is a bit tricky if you have children, I think. You can even continue further to reach the summit. Magnificent view 🤩

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zaza.B
zaza.B

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 25, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Magnificent hike, varied landscapes. I would classify this route as difficult, steep from the start, walking on stones of all sizes in some places, but the effort is really rewarded by the beauty of the surroundings.

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Fred Pessac
Fred Pessac

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 24, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

An easy hike for the whole family, starting from the hotel in Superbagnères, after taking the cable car or driving up. The hike itself is easy and the view of the Pyrenees is magnificent. In summer, it is best to do this hike in the morning to avoid the heat, as there is no shade.

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louis35
louis35

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 14, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The hike was very good, but we didn't follow the directions regarding the passage around the pylon.
we preferred to follow the GR10; the area around the sheepfold being quite difficult to pass without causing a disturbance, then at the secondary summit it's an easy climb to see the panoramic view.

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Loul29
Loul29

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

Great hike

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GR127
GR127

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 20, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

We started with this hike to warm up, but when we reached point 4, we took the path below on the left that joins the GR 10 below the Pic de Cicéré and returned to point 3 via the GR, with beautiful views of the Lys valley and the border peaks.

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gedoula
gedoula

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 24, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

An interesting, rather spectacular route, with griffon vultures gliding overhead. Please note that this path is no longer the GR 10 leading to Las d'Espingo.

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Algerard1
Algerard1

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 16, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

On the ridge, there is a wild side and a resort side. Towards the top, the resort is less visible and the mountain is there.
For us, the cloud cover was rather low and dark, but it was a good walk nonetheless.

Thanks to the poster.

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