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Pibeste peak from Lourdes
09:08
23.4km
1,320m
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This generous 23 kilometer loop covers several peaks around Lourdes which offer their share of panoramas over the heart of the Pyrenees chain. Pretty mountain trails are responsible for making the link between each of them.
World famous for its historical religious heritage, Lourdes attracts many pilgrims every year who come to meditate there. The city is placed at the gates of the Gaves valley. It extends from Lourdes at 325 meters above sea level, to Vignemale culminating at the Spanish border at 3,298 meters.
The departure is located at the Lourdes train station which is on the Piedmont line of the Occitanie Rail Tour. You join the Gave de Pau where the GR 101 path crosses, you will follow the markings to the village of Ossen. Take advantage of your crossing of the city to find your lunch. Indeed, when leaving Lourdes, you will find nothing on the way to refuel. Also bring enough water.
From the village, you embark on a climb that leads to the peak of Alian, the first belvedere of your journey at 1,089 meters above sea level. The ascent continues towards the Pic du Pibeste via a pretty ridge passage. Arrived at the top, the panorama on the chain of the Pyrenees seems infinite. In clear weather it is possible to observe a significant number of peaks.
The descent begins by sliding between the soum of Mont Agut and the mall of Arréou before reaching the village of Ségus. From there you undertake a new and final climb to Béout. This summit offers a beautiful view of the city of Lourdes that you are about to find. Back in the city, take a short detour through the area of the sanctuary of Lourdes before returning to the station.
Last updated: June 3, 2024
Tips
Includes a segment that is highly dangerous
A part of this route comprises highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.
After 10.3 km for 1.31 km
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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Lourdes
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The city is mainly built around its religious heritage. However, it is located at the foot of some beautiful peaks which offer lovely views of the Pyrenees chain. Lourdes is also crossed by the GR 101 trail.
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10.1 km
Alian Peak
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11.5 km
Pibeste Peak
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18.5 km
View from the Summit of Béout
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21.7 km
Lourdes sanctuary estate
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Since the apparitions of the Virgin in the time of Marie-Bernadette Soubirous, the place has changed a lot. It has been laid out in such a way that it can accommodate a crowd of pilgrims, which are still numerous year after year. On both sides of the Gave de Pau, there are many monuments.
In addition to the Grotto of Massabelle, which with the water from the Grotto and the swimming pools represents a bit of the "holy of holies", the imposing church of Sainte-Bernadette is impressive.
The route also takes you to the Eucharist adoration tent, the Pieta, the adoration chapel and the so-called Matter Dolorosa.
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23.4 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
8.63 km
3.60 km
3.54 km
3.28 km
2.55 km
1.37 km
467 m
Surfaces
7.36 km
4.20 km
3.91 km
3.72 km
3.00 km
1.22 km
< 100 m
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Highest point (1,300 m)
Lowest point (370 m)
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April 20, 2023
This generous 23 kilometer loop covers several peaks around Lourdes which offer their share of panoramas over the heart of the Pyrenees chain. Pretty mountain trails are responsible for making the link between each of them.
World famous for its historical religious heritage, Lourdes attracts many pilgrims
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