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24 - LES ÉTANGS DE LA FRÊCHE
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Description
Road closed from 30/11 to 15/04, trail inaccessible
This hike will take you to the Frèche valley, far from the crowds of Port de Vénasque.
Start in front of the Auberge de l'Hospice de France and follow the wide track towards the Cabane de Pesson. At the junction with Fontaine Rouge, continue straight ahead. At the hut, head into the valley. The slope becomes steeper, then you will reach the ponds.
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Detailed stages
1 - From the Hospice de France inn, follow the signs for ""Fontaine Rouge"" and ""Cabane de Pesson"". The track is wide, shaded and easy to follow. You will walk alongside the stream, which will provide some welcome refreshment in summer.
2 - When you reach a crossroads (1,449 m), leave the path leading to the Campsaure plateau on your left and continue straight ahead.
3 - A few minutes later, you will leave the forest and see the hut. Cross the footbridge and continue on the open path.
4 - From the point marked 1760m, the slope becomes steep and zigzags, but the view is superb.
5 - After a short rocky section, the trail levels out and you will see the Frèche ponds.
6 - Return via the same route.
Dates
From 2026-05-01T00:00:00 From 2026-11-29T00:00:00
Elevation gain
707 (High)
Start and end town
BAGNERES-DE-LUCHON
Contact
Tel : 05 61 79 21 21
Email : info@pyrenees31.com
Website : www.pyrenees31.com
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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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