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LA TOUR DE CASTEL BLANCAT DEPUIS LA GARE DE LUCHON
Description
Loop.
Trail accessible in winter.
A walk combining nature, heritage and remarkable views. From Luchon station, this walk leads to the village of Cazarilh-Laspènes before reaching the Tour de Castel-Blancat, an ancient medieval site overlooking the valley. Most of the route is through forest, offering superb views over the Luchon valley, the surrounding high peaks and the Larboust and Oueil valleys.
Departure from Luchon station. The path climbs steeply at first, then becomes gentler and twists and turns as you reach the village of Cazarilh. After crossing the village, a gentler path leads to the Tour de Castel Blancat, where there is a picnic table with a beautiful view.
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Starting point
Additional information
Signage
Yellow
Detailed stages
1 - From the Luchon station car park, cross the road to the impasse de la Liberté.
2 - Steep at first, path no. 53 then levels out slightly and you climb up to the top, with a beautiful view of Luchon.
3 - You then reach a crossroads of paths (alt: 870m): the path on the left leads to a ferruginous spring (5mn, nice viewpoint with a picnic table), keep going straight ahead, in the direction of Cazarilh.
4 - Follow the path as it rises up to the village.
5 - You arrive at the village of Cazarilh.
The sculpture "Le randonneur" by Françoise Lasvènes invites you to take a contemplative break.
6 - Go through the village of Cazarilh and just before the church, path no. 55 continues past the gate. Remember to close the gate after you have passed through.
7 - You soon enter the forest. The path is very pleasant, especially in hot weather.
8 - Turn left at the junction leading down to Trébons (980m), and continue on the track in front of you.
9 - Halfway along the route, a short diversions to the left will take you to the Castel-Blancat tower (1000m - whitewashed castle in Occitan).
10 - After a well-earned break, you return to Cazarilh along the same route. Cross the village to the "Randonneur" sculpture and begin the descent.
11 - The return journey takes the same route.
Elevation gain
600 (Medium)
Start and end town
BAGNERES-DE-LUCHON
Contact
Tel : 05 61 79 21 21
Email : info@pyrenees31.com
Website : www.pyrenees31.com
Data producer
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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