A stunning ridge walk between the valleys of Labrénère and Labadie - overview
The ridge with Lhers just visible on the right and Lescun on the left
The walk tackles the ridge between the two valleys of Labrénère and Labadie (Lhers), providing an exhilarating stroll through rarely visited country along with spectacular and unusual views. Although it would be difficult to get lost once the ridge has been reached, there are two navigational challenges. The first is obtaining the ridge at the Col d’Ouratou and the second is locating the descent back down to the Fontaine de Lamatché. Neither of these, however, pose any particular danger in good visibility. The approach to the Col d’Ouratou borrows the familiar trail up to the Col de Pau before branching off into less familiar territory in order to gain the superb, undulating ridge. If you are looking for chance encounters of a human kind, then do not do this walk. You are far more likely to meet an isard or a vulture or, indeed, an eagle than another walker!