Discovering in comfort the Pyrenees National Park through the GR10 : East part

The GR10 path climbs to the Couret d'Ousset summer pastures, then through the woods to the Gué de Bolou, culminating at 1460m, before descending to Barèges, via the Pla dets Plaas and then the Lumière and Artiguète flats. Today's walk will allow you to discover the flora and fauna of the Pyrenees, such as the mountain izards and the playful marmots. The valley of light, ‘vallée lumière’ is a real joy for walkers. Distance : 12km, duration : around 5h00, altitude gain : +900m, descent : -400m

This section starts with the climb to the Madamète Pass, through the Aygue Cluse valley. After walking through the pass, you will enter the gorgeous Néouvielle Nature Reserve and admire charming landscapes meeting your eyes. The hike ends with some of the most beautiful lakes in the Pyrenees : Aumar, Aubert, les Laquettes and finally Orédon lake. Distance : 19km, duration : around 7h30, ascent : +1250m, descent : -650m

From the lake of Orédon, the itinerary goes up in direction of the pass of Estoudou from where it is possible to realize the ascent in round trip of the summit of the Soum of Montpelat. This one offers a large and magnificent panorama on the lakes and summits of the Néouvielle Reserve. Then you will go to the lake of Oule before going up to the Portet pass, new star of the Tour de France at 2215m of altitude. Transfer (30min) from the Portet pass to your accommodation in Saint Lary Soulan. Distance : 12km, duration : around 5h, ascent : +1000m, descent : -750m

Day trip through two superb valleys of the central Pyrenees: the Aure valley and the Louron valley. From the heights of the Azet pass, the views of the high peaks of the Pyrenees are magnificent: Néouvielle, Campbieil, Arbizon, Estos, Lustou, Hourgade... Then back down to Loudenvielle and its lake before heading back up to Germ. Distance : 15km, duration : around 6h00, altitude gain : +1150m, descent : -650m

Departure from the charming village of Germ in the Louron valley, where the daily life of the local population is punctuated by the activities of agropastoral life. Via the wild Val d'Aube, you will cross the Couret d'Esquierry in order to switch to the Luchonnais and reach the barns of Astau. Distance : 11,5km, duration : about 5h00, altitude gain : +850m, descent : -1050m.

The climb up to Lac d'Oô from Les Granges d'Astau is a great Pyrenean classic.You'll discover the famous Lac d'Oô and its large waterfall in the heart of a lush green landscape, before reaching the Hourquette des Hounts secs higher up, then the Col de la Coume de Bourg. You'll enjoy beautiful views of the high peaks of the Luchonnais before reaching the ski resort of Luchon (Superbagnères). You'll then take the ski resort's cable car to avoid the long descent to Luchon (€8/person; to be paid on site; not included in the price; only in July/August). Outside July/August, taxi transfer instead of cable car (included in the price). Distance : 17km, duration : around 7h30, altitude gain : +1550m, descent : -900m.