




Road closed from 30/11 to 15/04, trail inaccessible.
A magnificent hike, unique in the Pyrenees, with stunning views of the Port de Vénasque, the Maladetta massif and the Aneto.
Start opposite the inn, cross the Pont de Penjat bridge and follow route 23, staying on the path and its (very) numerous hairpin bends. You will reach the Vénasque refuge and its lakes and then, higher up, the famous Port de Vénasque.
1 - The trail starts in front of the Hospice de France hostel (1,379 m). After descending a few metres, you will cross a stream and then the Penjat bridge (1,441 m). Here, leave the trail leading to the Cirque de la Glère on your right and continue straight ahead.
3 - A few minutes later, you pass the Vénasque refuge (2250m). A few more efforts and you'll be overlooking the Boums du Port lakes.
2 - The trail narrows and climbs in regular switchbacks. Higher up, you cross a ford at the ""Culet"" (1,798 m). A short break here will be very welcome. The slope becomes a little steeper but remains steady. During this climb, you cross several streams.
4 - A few minutes later, you will pass the Vénasque refuge (2,250 m). With a little more effort, you will be overlooking the lakes known as Boums du Vénasque.
5 - The switchbacks become shorter and everything around you is rock. The finish is there, unforgettable at 2,444m with a unique view of the Maladetta massif and the Pic d'Aneto, the highest peak in the Pyrenees at 3,404m.
6 - The return journey is via the same route
From 2026-05-01T00:00:00 From 2026-11-29T00:00:00
1050 (High)
BAGNERES-DE-LUCHON
Tel : 05 61 79 21 21
Email : info@pyrenees31.com
Website : www.pyrenees31.com
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.