
Trail du Benou hike to the Pic d'Escurets
A panoramic hike with ridges and steep sections
Hiking Moderate
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 1 km
- Descent
- 1 km
- Duration
- 4-5 hrs
- Low Point
- 673 m
- High Point
- 1.4 km
- Gradient
- 17˚

This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's not remote, it features low exposure and is typically done in an unknown time of year. From a low point of 673 m to the maximum altitude of 1.4 km, the route covers 16 km, 1022 vertical metres of ascent and 1018 vertical metres of descent.
Description
Enjoy a long and scenic hike around the Benou, starting and finishing in the town of Bilheres.
There are some steep climbs and the last section to the Pic d'Escurets is a bit of a scramble, but otherwise it's relatively easy.
Difficulty
Moderate
Hiking along trails with some uneven terrain and small hills. Small rocks and roots may be present.
Features
- Wildlife
- Picturesque
- Summit Hike
- Dog friendly
- Wild flowers
- Water features
- Family friendly
- Forestry or heavy vegetation