Occitania · Hiking

Sentier "Col de Riou - Pic de Viscos"

1.9 mi
round trip
2,211 ft
climb
6,814 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Sentier "Col de Riou - Pic de Viscos" is an out-and-back trail, 1.9 miles each way (3.8 miles round trip) in Occitania, France, inside Parc national des Pyrénées (Aire d'adhésion). It runs between about 6,360 ft and 6,810 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,300 ft of climbing one way. It is alpine hiking on rough, exposed ground where you may need your hands for balance; it is for experienced hikers. The nearest town is Grust, about 2.0 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pène de Bassots, Escalabor and Soum des Aulhères. Cascade de Lutour and Cascade des sources de Mauhourat are within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping GR10 and Camping le Péguère 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

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Sentier "Col de Riou - Pic de Viscos" for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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