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AUTOUR DE VIELLE-AURE

Walking/pedestrian ,  Natural in Saint-Lary-Soulan
5.4 km
  • After walking the bank of the Neste river, the route takes height on the southern slope, the Soulane, where slate quarries were formerly exploited. In Mediterranean surroundings, you will enjoy a magnificent view over the valley.
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Points of interest
1
With your back to the town hall, take the street which runs alongside the café, then cross the Neste on a bridge. take the road on the left along the Neste and follow it for about 950m.
2
Leave it to take a path on the left and cross the Neste on a footbridge. Continue to the right on the tarmac. Cross a car park and continue opposite on the embankment. Walk along the lake (picnic area), turn left between the 2 pools and by a path, join the road.
3
Follow it on the left for 100m (be careful), then go up to the right to the chapel. Continue to the right then at the fork, go up to the left by a steep path. Higher, continue to the left on the grassy path between the box trees, then climb to the right towards the slate quarry. Come to a fork.
4
Turn right (direction "Granges de Grascouéou"): the path climbs steadily and arrives at a new intersection: continue straight. The path dowhills and joins the road in a bend.
5
Continue and follow on the left side below the road and jon it further down.
6
Go down to the left to reach the village of Vielle-Aure. Go along the church and find the Town Hall Square.