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La Pierre Saint-Martin - Soum Couy

Limestone ocean and a void experience

Hiking Moderate

Distance
12 km
Ascent
716 m
Descent
716 m
Duration
3-4 hrs
Low Point
1.6 km
High Point
2.3 km
Gradient
14˚
La Pierre Saint-Martin - Soum Couy Map

ENGLISH | FRANÇAIS | ESPAÑOL

Description

EN:

Crossing the karst could be dangerous, but it is not following the nice trails of this route to the top of this limestone area, the Soum Couy peak. Its rigdge will provide nice 360º views and a great sensation of altitude and void. The way back takes a really nice path along the karstic environment.

FR:

Le kasrt peut être un danger potentielle, mais en suivant le chemins indiqués ici vous allez monter en tout sécurité le Soum Couy, un belvedere extraordinaire qui vous offre un panorama à 360º. Pendant la descente on prendra un jolie sentier pour faire une découverte plus proche et intime du paysage karstique.

ES:

La ruta aprovecha las pistas de esquí para moverse con seguridad a través del karst y alcanzar el pico Soum Couy, una cima que ofrece unas vistas 360º increíbles y mucha sensación de vacío. La vuelta se realiza con un sendero que explora la extraña belleza de la caliza y el paisaje kárstico

More additional info and images here: https://www.nevasport.com/eMotion365/art/60935/rutas-verano-pirineo-frances/

Difficulty

Moderate

Hiking along trails with some uneven terrain and small hills. Small rocks and roots may be present.

Medium Exposure

2 out of 4

The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.

Remoteness

1 out of 4

Close to help in case of emergency.

Best time to visit

between May and October

Features

  • Alpine
  • Picturesque
  • Summit Hike