The major sites around Saint Lary

A mosaic of crystalline and sedimentary rocks, battered by erosion and glaciation, has given rise to the fabulous landscapes of the Pyrenees National Park.
A mosaic of crystalline and sedimentary rocks, battered by erosion and glaciation, has given rise to the fabulous landscapes of the Pyrenees National Park. A mosaic of crystalline and sedimentary rocks, battered by erosion and glaciation, has given rise to the fabulous landscapes of the Pyrenees National Park.

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Route du Col du Portet

The Portet Pass road is now closed for the winter.

Reopening scheduled for late May 2026.

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Néouvielle reserve

The lake road is closed from the Artigusse car park.

Access to the car park for L’Oule is still possible.

Everything you need to know about the regulations governing the Reserve

Rioumajou Valley

Route ouverte jusqu’au parking de Frédancon

En juillet et août, la route entre Frédancon et l’hospice du Rioumajou est fermée aux véhicules motorisées entre 12h et 16h

The Néouvielle Nature Reserve

The Lakes Route

Between granite landscapes and lakes &eute;meraudes, this magical place reveals an incomparable beauty with its exceptional flora and fauna. allows as many people as possible to get as close as possible to these great unspoilt spaces through the Réservelle Naturelle du Néouvielle. You’ll discover magnificent lakeside landscapes, a succession of lakes and streams, an unforgettable experience to share with the whole family.

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Go toat La Réserve

Closed in winter, this road generally opens from late May to early November (first snowfall). A Fabian (km 9), take à right the route des lacs which winds along a gorge to à a vast flat:the parking d’Artigusse (départ pédestre for le lac de l’Oule). The winding road continues to Lac d’Orédon (20km from Saint-Lary), where it splits to reach the car park at the Cap de Long dam or the upper lakes of Aumar and Aubert

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Oule and Bastan lakes

At the Artigusse car park, you’ll find a track that will take you in 45 minutes to lac de l’Oule (1820m). At the far end of the lake upstream, you can then pick up the GR10 trail and reach the first lakes and then the Bastan lakes (2250m) (1 hour 45 minutes from the Oule dam). Other access options: By car, you’ll need to take the Pla d’Adet road and turn off towards Espiaube. Then take the Col du Portet road (open from early June until the first snow *) and leave the car at the top to join the GR10 on foot towards Bastan (2h15) or Oule (1h15).

Lakes of Orédon - Aumar - Aubert

Lacs d’Oredon and Aubert are linked to the barrage d’Oredon intended to feed the Neste canal. After the Orredon dam, you can take the road to Lac d’Aumar at 2192m (the road is closed);(road closed from 9.30am to 6pm from June to the end of September, with paid parking) or on foot via the path to Les Laquettes, which takes 1.5 hours to reach Lac d’Aubert.

Cap de long lake and dam

Voilà an impressive Barrageà not to be missed during your visit. It was completed in 1954. It supplies the Pragnères hydroelectric power station (Gèdre canton de Luz). To reach it, leave the junction for Lac d’Orédon and continue along the road that ends at the foot of the dam. There is a car park (beware, it is very busy during the holidays) and a snack bar. For hikers keen on summits, you can reach, among others,the Campbielh (3173 mètres) at the départ of the dam.

The must-see valleys

Géla Valley

You’ll need to follow the signs for Spain after the Templar chapel.The start of the hike is then in the first bend on the right. Allow 3 hours to reach the Barroude lakes (2383m), overlooked by the Baroude wall, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This valley is very pastoral and dogs are not allowed, even on a lead. If you êtes observant you can see Isards on the heights of the pâturages. For the more courageous, you can reach several summits, including the peak of Port-Vieux.

Rioumajou Valley

In the direction of Spain, reach the village of Tramezaïgues and take the small road that climbs through the pine forest. You will arrive at the Frédancon car park (1,381m; 12km from Saint-Lary). Closed in winter, this road generally opens from late May to early September. Filled with a wealth of flora and fauna, this valley is now a protected area.Zone Naturelle d’Intérêt Ecologique Faunistique et Floristique, the valley winds along a torrent. From the car park you can reach the Hospice du Rioumajou (1h15 walk) and its vast, welcoming lawns by taking an easy track. There are a number of other easy walks, as well as 2 No Kill courses for fishing for Fario trout, on the outskirts of the Hospice du Rioumajou: 1 children’s course of 120 metres and 1 adult course of 400 metres. You can also take a paddle on the back of a horse.

Eating at the Rioumajou hospice

The Moudang Valley

<A wild valley, populated by numerous isards (a hunting reserve) and a ferruginous spring, the Moudang takes you to a remarkable group of barns at altitude (1521m), once the scene of intense pastoral activity. After the Eget factory (towards Spain), at a place called Pont du Moudang, cross the bridge to the right bank and leave the car behind. A wide track will take you to the barns (2 hours).

A hike in the Moudang valley

Aulon Regional Reserve

La Réserve régionale d’Aulon situated at the foot of l’Arbizon. The Aulon reserve is a rare jewel of biodiversity, where you can discover nature at its best. It is located in the International Starry Sky Reserve; of the Pic du Midi and close to the Massif du Néouvielle National Reserve. Follow the signs for Aulon from the village of Guchen (6Km – 10 min). Take the track towards the Granges de Lurgues before entering the village of’Aulon. If you pass through the village, don’t miss the Maison de la Nature. For experienced hikers with an appetite for summits, you can reach the famous l’Arbizon summit (2831mètres) from the Lurgues barns.

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The Louron Valley

A valley with many attractions. At its centre is the magnificent Lac de G&eute;nos -Loudenvielle, which can be seen from the many peaks and ridges that surround the valley. From Saint-Lary, you can reach the valley via Arreau or the Col d’Azet.