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Jutting out like a canine tooth where the valleys of Luz and Cauterets meet, the Pic de Viscos is an iconic peak visible from the plain. Follow the path to the Tuc des Arribans, walk along the vertiginous ridges with the utmost caution, and make one final push to the metal cross at an altitude of 2,141 metres. A breathtaking panorama awaits you at the top!
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TAKE A LOOK
BEFORE YOU SET OFF
Difficult level
580 m elevation gain
Yellow, white and red markings
Route from the guidebook *Vallée de Luz-Saint-Sauveur: Lakes and Peaks… On Foot*, on sale at the Tourist Office (€12.50).
A snack break on the way back, next to the Bossu’s hut.
At the far end of the car park, take the track and follow it for 750 metres to the mountain restaurant (closed in summer).
Go round it on the right.
Leave the track and head up to the left along a wide grassy path.
The path crosses a stream and then turns right.
After a hairpin bend, climb to the right (caution – make sure you follow the red-and-white markings of the GR10).
Rejoin the track further up and follow it to the left as far as the Col de Riou (1,949 m).
Head off to the right towards the ruins, go round them on the right and continue along a long, level stretch through vast mountain pastures.
The path joins the ridge at Soum de Counques, then descends along the rocky ridge (take care – there are exposed sections) to a small pass (1,980 m).
Continue straight ahead along the steep, rugged path that climbs up the southern slope to the summit of Viscos (2,141 m).
From the summit, head back down the same route to the small pass.
Take the path on the left which cuts into the slope and winds its way down to a junction.
Turn right and follow a long traverse along the hillside heading south.
After crossing a stream, you’ll reach the Counques hut.
Take a flat track heading south and follow it for 1.4 km to the mountain restaurant.
Take the same route you took on the way there to get back to the car park.
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.
