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Hiking in the great outdoors The Cross of Saint Justin

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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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Look at the valley The Cross of Saint Justin

2 hours return The oratory and its viewing point

Starting from a forest path that winds its way up the mountainside, the ‘Trait nature’ offers a creative walk to explore the natural environment. With pencils in hand, sketch your finest drawings as you make your way to the spot known as Saint-Justin, which offers a breathtaking view over the Luz valley. On this leafy promontory, discover the cross and the oratory built in honour of Saint Justin.

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LAFFONT Alice

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IMBERT Nadege

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IMBERT Nadege

TAKE A LOOKAT
BEFORE YOU SET OFF

Easy level
43 m elevation gain
White-and-red markings

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

T&H Label (People with Reduced Mobility)

camping permitted

Dog on a lead

panoramic view

young child

Fancy some more?

A compass table for viewing the surrounding peaks, with or without binoculars!

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1Departure from Barèges

  • Take the metal footbridge (Avenue Louvois) to cross the Gave du Bastan.
    Follow the footpath to the left and, at the first junction, keep to the path on the right (the ‘trait nature’ introductory drawing trail).
    Continue along this gentle, level forest path.

2Arrioulets Balcony

  • Carry on straight ahead towards Saint-Justin; further on, there’s a lovely viewpoint as the road winds its way along the Arrioulets in a balcony-like formation.

3Towards Saint-Justin

  • Leave the path coming from the right.
    Walk straight on for another 200 metres to reach the site of Saint-Justin.

4Saint-Justin Viewpoint

  • At the Petit Col de Saint-Justin (1,260 m), on your left, stop to admire the surrounding peaks; there is an information board and the Oratory of Saint-Justin.

5Arrival

  • The return journey follows the same route.

 Check out the other walks

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

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.