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68 - LES HAUTS DE LUCHON
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Description
A demanding but accessible route that takes you through the high altitude landscapes of the Luchonnais. Between steep valleys, forest paths and breathtaking panoramas, this loop takes you to the heart of the Pyrenean mountains, all the way to the village of Artigue, perched against the highest peaks.
From the very first steps, the path invites you to walk alongside the Pique, a tributary of the Garonne. The terrain soon rises through the forest, revealing some lovely viewpoints. The effort becomes noticeable as the gradient rises, but progress along these gentle paths remains smooth and pleasant. You then join a side path that offers superb views of the Luchon Pyrenees all the way to the village of Artigue.
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Detailed stages
1 - On leaving the village of Antignac from Luchon, turn left towards the Chemin des Cavaliers. At the junction with a forest track, go straight ahead to reach the road, where you turn right.
2 - Cross the River Pique, then take the path on the left that runs under the main road. Then turn right towards Hounex (route de Gouaux de Luchon). At the crossroads, go left up the steepest track.
3 - When you reach the first houses, go straight on until you reach the main road. Turn right, then quickly left onto an uphill path. After the bend, turn left again.
4 - A little further on, a small path on the left takes you off the track. Follow this footpath as far as Artigue, where you turn right to pass under the village and begin the descent.
5 - At the junction, turn right towards Salles.
6 - When you reach the first houses on the road, turn right and follow the signs for Antignac. You will pass under the road again to reach your starting point.
Dates
From 2025-04-01T00:00:00 From 2025-12-31T00:00:00
From 2026-04-01T00:00:00 From 2026-11-29T00:00:00
Signage
Yellow
Elevation gain
861 (Medium)
Contact
Tel : 05 61 79 21 21
Email : info@pyrenees31.com
Website : www.pyrenees31.com
Start and end town
ANTIGNAC
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Contact : HAUTE-GARONNE TOURISME / OFFICE DE TOURISME PYRÉNÉES 31
Phone : 05 61 79 21 21
This information comes from the Haute-Garonne Departmental Tourism Network and is synchronized as part of the partnership between Cirkwi and Haute-Garonne Tourisme.
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