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3 - LE PIC DU GAR
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Description
Visible from the entrance to the valley, this is the summit to climb for breathtaking views.
This viewpoint in the heart of the area will take you to the Pic du Gar at 1,785 metres and the cross on the Pic Saillant at 1,756 metres.
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Starting point
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Detailed stages
1 - The trail starts at the small chapel at the end of the village of Bezins Garraux (car park available).
2 - At the first intersection, turn left. Follow the track to the next fork, where a sign invites you to turn right. The path climbs in regular switchbacks, ""l'Eperon - 1031m"" on the IGN map.
3 - You will pass under the cliffs of the Pic du Gar and cross a small pass.
4 - Shortly afterwards, you will arrive at the final grassy slopes.
5 - Be careful, the Pic du Gar is not the one with the cross (Pic Saillant). The Pic du Gar is the one on the left.
6 - Begin your descent on the ridge facing the plain, then follow the forest trail that leads to the Col de Caube (1,335 m).
7 - Turn right, then a few hundred metres further on, follow the signs for ""Bezins-Garraux"". You will pass the Plansous hut (930m).
8 - Turn right and you will rejoin the GR86 to return to your starting point.
Dates
From 2026-04-01T00:00:00 From 2026-11-30T00:00:00
Elevation gain
1168 (High)
Start and end town
BEZINS-GARRAUX
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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