Sentier du Col de Besse à l'Escala

Sentier du Col de Besse à l'Escala is an out-and-back trail, 1.2 miles each way (2.4 miles round trip) in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. It runs between about 5,590 ft and 6,190 ft above sea level, with roughly 870 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. The nearest town is Laruns, about 2.5 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Montagnon de Besse, Pic de la Gentiane and Crête de Barthèque. Cascade de Séris and Cascades d'Isabe are within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping du Pont Lauguère and Camping des Gaves are within about 6 miles. There are 8 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.