Porteilh–Aygues Cluses par le pas de la Crabe
- 1.3 mi
- round trip
- 1,568 ft
- climb
- 8,046 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Porteilh–Aygues Cluses par le pas de la Crabe is an out-and-back trail, 1.3 miles each way (2.5 miles round trip) in Occitania, France, inside Parc national des Pyrénées (Aire d'adhésion). It runs between about 7,310 ft and 8,050 ft above sea level, with roughly 810 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. The nearest town is Barèges, about 5.2 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pic d'Aygues-Cluses, Pic du Contadé and Soum du cot de l'espade. For camping, Zone de Bivouac d'Aubert and Aire de bivouac de la Lude are within about 6 miles. There are 2 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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