Sentier des Marmites
- 1.0 mi
- round trip
- 1,743 ft
- climb
- 3,696 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Sentier des Marmites is an out-and-back trail, 1.0 miles each way (2.1 miles round trip) in Occitania, France, inside Réserve naturelle du massif du Pibeste-Aoulhet. It runs between about 2,840 ft and 3,700 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,280 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. The nearest town is Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre, about 2.1 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pic de Larbastan, Soum des Brioles and Pic de Miqueu. For camping, Camping A l'ombre des tilleuls and Ferme du Plantier are within about 6 miles. There are 6 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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