• GR10 stage 5: Bagnères de Luchon to Aulus-les-Bains
  • GR10 stage 5: Bagnères de Luchon to Aulus-les-Bains
  • GR10 stage 5: Bagnères de Luchon to Aulus-les-Bains
  • GR10 stage 5: Bagnères de Luchon to Aulus-les-Bains
  • GR10 stage 5: Bagnères de Luchon to Aulus-les-Bains
  • GR10 stage 5: Bagnères de Luchon to Aulus-les-Bains
Ariège / Pyrenees

GR10 stage 5: Bagnères de Luchon to Aulus-les-Bains

Réf : OBDNCU

In summary

  • Sports
    Hiking / Trekking
  • Duration
    7 days
  • Level
    Expert

    Levels

    Hiking / Trekking
    Beginner
    For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
    Intermediate
    For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
    Confirmed
    For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
    Advanced
    For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
    Expert
    For those who want a challenging hike of 7 to 8 hours per day with over 1200 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years, and you are training for this event.
  • Destination
    Ariège / Pyrenees
  • Age
    Accessible to all ages
  • CO₂-Emissions
    83.76 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This group trip is perfect for travelers who want to experience a sporting adventure with other enthusiasts and be guided.
    Type of stay
    In a group
  • Languages
    🇫🇷
    French
    🇬🇧
    English

In a few words

Embark on an adventure along the legendary GR10 : "The Pyrenees Crossing"! You'll hike a section of this grand trek, reaching the Ariège Pyrenees and the wild Couserans region at your own pace. You'll encounter some of the region's most iconic sites: ridges with magnificent views of Aneto, the highest peak in the Pyrenees, and the valleys below; the Ars waterfall, considered one of the most beautiful in the region; and the charming Araing pond, a place that immerses you in a bucolic atmosphere . On this trip, you'll discover unspoiled nature, creating an ideal setting for relaxation and disconnecting !

The highlights

  • The GR10 as a common thread
  • Part of the route within the Ariège Pyrenees Natural Park
  • The magnificent views of the high peaks of the Luchon region, the Encantats and the Maladeta
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Sport

Level

Hiking / Trekking

Expert

Levels

Hiking / Trekking
Beginner
For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
Intermediate
For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
Confirmed
For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
Advanced
For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
Expert
For those who want a challenging hike of 7 to 8 hours per day with over 1200 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years, and you are training for this event.
For those who want a challenging hike of 7 to 8 hours per day with over 1200 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years, and you are training for this event.

The expert's opinion

For experienced walkers in good physical condition who already have good experience hiking in the mountains.

In figures

Hiking

  • Average duration/day: 7h
  • Average distance/day: 12 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 1217 m
  • Average daily descent: 675 m

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band : 1 supervisor for 4 to 11 people
Languages ​​spoken:
🇫🇷
French
🇬🇧
English
Supervisor

Guided hike led by a qualified mountain guide specializing in the region.


Management

Security

During your stay we are available 24/7 on our emergency number to assist or advise you if needed.
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Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
  • map

    Day 1: From Artigue to Fos

    • Transportation Minibus - 00h15 - 10km
    • Activity Hiking
    • Duration of the activity 8h
    • Positive elevation gain 1300 m
    • Accommodation Cottage
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch included
    • Dinner included

    You will meet your guide in Luchon at 8:00 a.m. for a 15-minute transfer to the village of Artigue, the starting point of the hike. From Artigue, you will begin your ascent to the Col de Peyrahitte. Shortly after crossing the pass, you will follow a superb route along the border ridge, culminating at the Pic de Bacanère, at 2,193 meters. From there, you will enjoy an exceptional panorama stretching from the peaks of Ariège to the Hautes-Pyrénées, taking in the Luchon region, Aneto—the highest peak in the Pyrenees—and the Encantats, among others. This enchanting panoramic view will accompany you throughout a pleasant 3-km ridge walk, dotted with small viewpoints. Afterward, you will begin the descent, passing from cabin to cabin through a forested landscape, until you reach the village of Fos.

    Day 1

Note

The programs were established based on the latest information available at the time of writing; however, unforeseen circumstances are always possible, and situations beyond our control may alter the itinerary. Our guides are the best judges on site and may modify the route depending on the weather or if the safety of the group requires it.

Accommodation

During this stay, you will sleep in several different accommodations.

Access

Departure
Bagnères-de-Luchon
Day 1 : 08h00
End of stay
Aulus les Bains
Day 7 - 10h00

The tour leader will contact you a few days before the trip to specify the exact meeting place.


It is strongly recommended that you travel by train for your trip to avoid returning to your starting point to retrieve your vehicle, as journeys can be very long and poorly served, or expensive if you choose to return by taxi. However, if you do choose to come by car, we advise you to leave your vehicle at your arrival point on the first day and drive to your starting point for your trip. This will give you time to make the journey and you won't be tired from your week of hiking.

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toGare de Luchon

Numerous trains depart from major cities towards Luchon (with connections): https://www.sncf-connect.com

Access by car
Travel to the place of stay with parking available
  1. Vehicle parking in Luchon: All paid and free parking options are listed on this page: https://www.mairie-luchon.fr/stationnement/
  2. Vehicle parking in Aulus les Bains: Parking in the village, along the road at the entrance (free and unguarded/unsupervised)


If you are leaving your vehicle for the entire duration of your stay, please check with the tourist office to find out if any events (festivals, markets, etc.) will be organized at your parking location.

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Price details

The price includes

  1. Dormitory accommodation
  2. Full board from picnic lunch on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 7
  3. Luggage transport between accommodations except on Day 2
  4. The transfers indicated in the day-by-day
  5. Supervision by a state-certified mid-mountain guide

The price does not include

  1. Transfers not included in the program
  2. The visits
  3. Drinks
  4. Luggage transport between accommodations on Day 2

Options

You will be able to select these options when booking.
  1. Return transfer from Aulus les Bains to Bagnères de Luchon : CHF82.33 / person
  2. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

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