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Hiking in the great outdoors The Ardiden Lakes

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Taking in a beautiful view, cooling off in the woodland or by a lake, admiring the rustic barns and hilltop villages, or simply having a nap at altitude – these are all reasons to put on your walking boots, grab your rucksack, grab an IGN map or a guidebook, and set off on an adventure along the hiking trails.

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Take a look at the high-mountain granite The Ardiden Lakes

6 hours return Granitic reserve

In the heart of the Ardiden granite massif, walk from Lac de Lagues to Lac de Casdabat in search of the perfect spot for a picnic or a campsite. Drift off to sleep amidst the silence of the night and the clear skies of the International Dark Sky Reserve.

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TAKE A LOOKAT
BEFORE YOU SET OFF

Difficult level
1,052 m elevation gain
Yellow markings

Route from the ‘Vallée de Luz-Saint-Sauveur: Lakes and Peaks… On Foot’ guidebook, on sale at the Tourist Office (€12.50).

Fishing

Camping permitted

Pastoral area

Dog on a lead

Fancy some more?

Breakfast high in the mountains, in the heart of the Ardiden lake chain.

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1Bernazau ski run

  • Park in the hairpin bend just before the junction and the end of the Bernazau country lane.

2Bernazau Valley

  • From the end of the track, take the path that climbs to the left; at the second hairpin bend, turn left and continue along the hillside towards the south-west.
    The path overlooks some barns before beginning a long climb up the western flank of the Bernazau valley.

3Coueyla-Gran Plateau

  • Leads out onto the Pla de Coueyla-Gran.
    Cross it, keeping to the left, and continue the climb southwards.
    You’ll reach the hut (2,031 m – shelter) and Lac de Lagues.

4Lakes Lagues and Cantet

  • Go round the lake to the right, crossing its spillway, and continue southwards along the left bank.
    The climb, which starts off gently, becomes increasingly steep, leading to Lac de Cantet at the top of the escarpment.

5Lakes Herrat, Casdabat and Grand d’Ardiden

  • Continue southwards, skirting Lakes Herrat and Casdabat through a chaotic maze.
    Climb over a small ridge to the south-west to reach the Grand d’Ardiden Lake (2,434 m).

5Arrival

  • The return journey follows the same route.

 Check out the other walks

Hiking in the great outdoors Viscos Peak
Hiking in the great outdoors The Cross of Saint Justin
Hiking in the great outdoors Lake Cestrède
Hiking in the great outdoors Lake Maucapéra
Hiking in the great outdoors The Bellevue Plateau
Hiking in the great outdoors The hilltop villages
Hiking in the great outdoors L’Agnouède
Hiking in the great outdoors The Counques Hut
Hiking in the great outdoors A walk round Lac des Gloriettes
Hiking in the great outdoors Lake Bastampe
Hiking in the great outdoors Bergons Peak

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 cannot be regarded as official routes.

Despite the care taken in their production, the content from this publication 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 any 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.