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The barns of Bué are an invitation to explore the refreshing streams and the Soutarra waterfall in the seclusion of the Cestrède valley. At the start of the route leading to the lake, the traditional barns perfectly epitomise pastoral traditions, with their haylofts upstairs and sheepfolds on the ground floor.
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TAKE A LOOK
BEFORE YOU SET OFF
Medium difficulty
687 m elevation gain
Yellow, white-and-red markings
Route from the ‘ Luz-Saint-Sauveur Valley: Lakes and Peaks… on Foot’ guidebook, available from the Tourist Office (€12.50).
Damaged track
Lake Antarrouyes, 45 minutes away (there and back), where you can enjoy a view over the valley.
At the car park entrance, take the path that climbs to the left, then turns right, running alongside some barns and the edge of the forest.
Carry on until you reach a fork in the path.
Leave the GR10 and turn right onto the path which descends slightly and passes behind a barn.
After crossing a footbridge, continue to the right along the path which runs along the mountainside, then winds its way uphill and reaches a grassy clearing.
The path winds its way up due west (passing the path on the right that leads to a footbridge) until it reaches a ridge crossing (caution: take care!).
It descends before climbing again and veering left along the stream.
Cross the footbridge and continue the climb, keeping to the left bank, to Lake Cestrède (1,692 m).
Walk along the lake, then take the path that climbs to the right to reach the Cestrède hut.
From the lake and the hut, the return journey follows the same route.
It is recommended that you use the services of a mountain professional (guide or leader) when hiking this summer route (to be undertaken when there is no snow).
The information provided in this edition and/or on www.luz-tourisme.com, as well as the signposting, is for guidance only.
Maps or diagrams should not be regarded as official routes.
Despite the care taken in their production, the content from this edition and/or www.luz-tourisme.com does not constitute a contractual document, and the Luz-Saint-Sauveur Tourist Office (SIRET No. 31896425100017) accepts no liability (even in the event of any changes or errors), and cannot be held liable in the event of an accident or damage sustained whilst following this route.
Mowing, pruning and signposting are carried out between May and July by the Barège Valley Trade Union Committee.
