N°69 - Lac d'Arlet par Lhers
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N°69 - Lac d'Arlet par Lhers

The Refuge d'Arlet is accessible from several places. Due to bad weather last autumn, the tour of Lac d'Arlet via Aubise is not practicable. Here's a round-trip alternative starting from the Plateau de Lhers. This is one of the most beautiful, long and steep hikes.

The Refuge d'Arlet is accessible from several places. Due to bad weather last autumn, the tour of Lac d'Arlet via Aubise is not practicable. Here's a round-trip alternative starting from the Plateau de Lhers. This is one of the most beautiful of the long, steep hikes. The lake, dominated by the Pic d'Aillary and Pic

d'Arlet. Herds grazing all around add a bucolic touch to the landscape

to the landscape.

Warning As signposting is forbidden in the heart of the Pyrenees National Park, part of the

part of the route is marked by directional signs rather than painted tracks.



How to get there

From Oloron Sainte-Marie follow signs for Somport/Saragosse. At the traffic circle, take the first exit. Continue on the bypass and at the 2nd traffic circle take direction Somport. After about 3 km, turn right towards Lescun. Pass a small factory and turn left over the bridge. Continue uphill for 6 kms. At the entrance, orientation table. Continue for 3 kms, crossing the hamlet to reach the plateau. Go to the end of the asphalt road, the terminus is the Aumet parking lot