Chemin du Pic du Midi
- 2.1 mi
- round trip
- 2,995 ft
- climb
- 7,789 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Chemin du Pic du Midi is an out-and-back trail, 2.1 miles each way (4.2 miles round trip) in Occitania, France, inside Parc national des Pyrénées (Aire d'adhésion). It runs between about 5,970 ft and 7,790 ft above sea level, with roughly 590 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Barèges, about 4.6 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pic du Midi de Bigorre, Pic Costallat and Pène Blanque. Ourdégon and Cascade d'Arises are within about 3 miles. For camping, Bivouac possible and Camping La Ribère are within about 6 miles. There are 3 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.
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Conditions and forecast
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