Bourg-d'Oueil - East ridge of port de Balès
Spectacular views from peaks and ridges without a grand effort
Hiking Moderate
- Distance
- 9.9 km
- Ascent
- 608 m
- Descent
- 608 m
- Duration
- 2-3 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.4 km
- High Point
- 1.9 km
- Gradient
- 14˚
ENGLISH | FRANÇAIS | ESPAÑOL
Description
EN
Simple but very beautiful route to the ridges and rounded summits over the Port de Balès col with one of the greatest views over the central sector of the Pyrenees range.FR
On vous propose une randonnée à la découverte du Port de Balès et ses sommets vallonnées avec des vues incroyables sûr la vallée d'Oueil et les Pyrénées du Luchonnais.ES
Ruta sencilla desde las cercanías de Bourg-d'Oueil para alcanzar a pie del Port de Balès y desde allí recorrer las amplias laderas cubiertas de praderas alcanzando algunas cumbres. Posiblemente una de las mejores perspectives sobre el valle de Oueil y sobre el sector central del Pirineo.Additional info here: https://www.nevasport.com/eMotion365/art/63006/rutas-pirineo-frances/
Difficulty
Moderate
Hiking along trails with some uneven terrain and small hills. Small rocks and roots may be present.
Low Exposure
The path is on completely flat land and potential injury is limited to falling over.
Remoteness
Close to help in case of emergency.
Best time to visit
Features
- Picturesque
- Summit Hike
- Dog friendly
- Wild flowers
- Family friendly