Tour du Massif de Néouvielle sur 4 jours

Hello,
This route is of moderate difficulty (personal opinion) and does not present any major challenges (no climbing or glaciers to cross). The only major difficulties are the high peaks along the route: the Pic d'Aygues Cluses (the most technical) and the Pic de Bastan, which require you to use your hands in places and may frighten those who are prone to vertigo, but it is not compulsory to do them (refer to the route descriptions). If you are not used to fairly technical terrain (path not always visible, need to be sure-footed, secure footing), it is best to bypass the Pic d'Aygues Cluses.
Finally, the Soum de Montpelat is not technical, but the slope is very steep. It really tires your legs at the end of the loop 😅.
If you regularly go trail running (especially with elevation gain), you shouldn't have any trouble crossing the various hourquettes, which are easy to navigate despite a few steep slopes.

Enjoy your hike 😉

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Hello, my boyfriend and I are planning to do this hike in August. We are "occasional" hikers and are in good physical condition (regular running/trail running). I have seen different opinions about the difficulty of the route. Would you recommend it to hikers with our profile? I would appreciate any advice you may have! Thank you for sharing this itinerary

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Hello,
I completed this route between 20 and 23 June, which was ideal weather apart from a storm on the third day, but I was sheltered thanks to the short stage on day 3. The directions are really very good.
Day 1 was a good warm-up, especially as I started at 1pm and arrived at the refuge at 6.30pm, even though I didn't dawdle.
Day 2 was a longer route but with a full day, it was fine and we had plenty of time to take in the views, swim, and escape.
Day 3: a short route but not without difficulty if you do the Aygues Cluses ridge. As indicated, it's a T4 level, so beyond the vertigo, you have to use your hands. I loved it, but it's best to make sure everyone in your group is a competent hiker before attempting it. Really doable. Arrival at Campana with a swim in Lake Cloustou.
Day 4, a beautiful route with two optional climbs. The first is really worth it but, again, very technical at the end. I gave up the last 50 metres as I was on my own. You think you're in the clear when you reach the last lake, "supérieur", but the climb to Oredon and then the descent are intense and not without difficulty. I didn't have time to climb the last peak, but apparently you can see a multitude of lakes... something to do next time.
A big thank you to the editor of La Randonnée, who did me a world of good, with great encounters in the refuges and breathtaking landscapes. It felt a bit like Canada at times.

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