N°18 - Le chemin de la transhumance

On the main street of Arette, in front of the butcher's shop, turn left and park at the Jardins de Salet square parking lot. Return to the main street that crosses the village, Rue Marcel Loubens. At the stop sign, turn right towards Aramits (North). Approximately 700 meters ahead, after passing the school and the college, you will find a small square with plane trees on the left. Pass to the left between two houses and follow a narrow path between two walls.

Continue to the l'Arrou bridge, cross the road, and follow the bank of the "Le Vert d'Arette" river. Proceed straight on the path of l’Arrou along the right bank of the Vert d’Arette while enjoying a pleasant and welcoming area called Le Vert à l’œil (picnic tables, playgrounds for children, restrooms, etc.). Reach the Escametch bridge.

Cross the bridge and take the first left, the transhumance path. From there to the Hourat bridge, approximately 2.9 km, continue straight alternating between a small secondary road and a trail that offers a beautiful view of the first foothills of the Piémont. After passing by the stable, return to the road and continue straight.

Before the bridge, turn right and continue along the left bank of the Vert d’Arette on a grassy path lined with a nice hedge (during season, blackberry picking is delightful). The end of the route is 2 km further ahead. This final stretch accompanied by the sound of water takes you to the site of the Fort bridge where you can take a refreshing break. Return is via the same itinerary.