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46 - LA BOUCLE DES CROMLECHS
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Description
An "open" loop, bring a hat in summer and ideal in winter due to its sunny location. From these mysterious alignments, you can admire the typical valleys of Larboust and Oueil as well as the resorts of Peyragudes and Superbagnères.
Start at the exit of the village of Benqué dessus towards Bourg d'Oueil, follow the yellow and red GRP markings to the cromlechs. At the top, turn left to descend to the bench, then left again to return to Benqué.
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Detailed stages
1 - The trail starts at the end of the village of Benqué-dessus. At the first intersection, take the track going up on your left, marked in red and yellow (GRPays Oueil-Larboust). Follow this track, go through the two gates, until you reach a sign indicating the cromlechs on the ridge (1346m).
2 - Here, there is a fantastic view of the high peaks of Luchon. At the cromlechs, descend to the left, following the ridge. The descent is a little steep but not difficult.
3 - When you reach a junction with a small gate, turn left towards Benqué/Saint-Aventin.
4 - When you reach the bench (1015m), take the path on the left through the woods, called the Voie Claude, and in a few minutes you will return to your starting point.
Elevation gain
350 (Medium)
Start and end town
BENQUE DESSUS
Contact
Tel : 05 61 79 21 21
Email : info@pyrenees31.com
Website : www.pyrenees31.com
Data producer
Contact : HAUTE-GARONNE TOURISME / OFFICE DE TOURISME PYRENEES 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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