Randonnées au Départ de l'Hospice de France
Randonnées au Départ de l'Hospice de France
Randonnées au Départ de l'Hospice de France
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VAGABOND0445
Perpignan, France18 contributions
Jul 2020 • Couples
This place is high up in the pyrenees. It is the most fantastic location and was once a refuge for various travelers centuries ago and again for World War II resistance fighters to go back and forwards between Spain and France. There is a Monument there in the honour of the fighters If you want to eat there you have to make a booking at least the day before as it is very popular. It is well worth the drive up the windy narrow road to the hospice. The walks are numerous and for all levels of experience and available time The scenery is magnificent - the high mountains rising up all around. Not to be missed by serious hikers and walkers. There are places to stay like the refuge huts but on inspection we found these to be very musty and mouldy smelling and therefore Not a good option for people with respiratory problems.
Written July 31, 2020
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Alistair M
Melbourne, Australia31 contributions
Sep 2019
The Hospice provides a great base for a wide assortment of day walks ranging from the relatively easy to challenging. Today we did Walk 21, steep hike up to high plains/ meadow and the Hut, and instead of returning the same way (boring) continued on a gravel road which looped back to the Hospice, took about 2 hours in all. Beautiful. Lunch at the Hospice was good quality and selection, reasonably priced. May return later this week to do one of the longer walks.
Written September 17, 2019
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RScphi
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Jul 2018 • Solo
I have not been very walky lately, so I decided to start easy with walk #21. An hour and blue.
Well... I was completely broken after 15 minutes. That is one steep climb!
Plus there is NO view at all.
Once up there, it is magnificent! But 21 is just the shortest way up.
I would recommend to take #22 up, which is less steep by far, #23 works too. All you need to do is get up there and from there you can just walk where ever you want to go, for as long as you feel like. There are more than one way to return to the parking lot.
Just choose a way to get up there, 21 very steep but shortest (in distance), 22 nicest scenic route, 23 a way around but easiest.
Then, once up there just take your pick, everything is marked with signs.
Well... I was completely broken after 15 minutes. That is one steep climb!
Plus there is NO view at all.
Once up there, it is magnificent! But 21 is just the shortest way up.
I would recommend to take #22 up, which is less steep by far, #23 works too. All you need to do is get up there and from there you can just walk where ever you want to go, for as long as you feel like. There are more than one way to return to the parking lot.
Just choose a way to get up there, 21 very steep but shortest (in distance), 22 nicest scenic route, 23 a way around but easiest.
Then, once up there just take your pick, everything is marked with signs.
Written July 10, 2018
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Aitch22
Chichester, UK201 contributions
Aug 2017 • Family
We arrived at around 11:00 - and the main carpark was already full (necessitating parking on the side of the access road, with many others...) - We took the 21 Trail, which was varied and enjoyable, even on an overcast day. Eating at the L'Hospice itself is also a must - with a decently varied menu of reasonably priced fare - You can reward yourself with a Grand Hot Chocolate, before driving back down the (in parts fairly precipitous) Access Road.
Written August 11, 2017
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Roaminstar
Hampshire, UK15 contributions
Aug 2016 • Family
Wonderful and very accessible location in a great setting. Hearty food, very well done. Friendly service. Great place to start walks from. Would love to go again.
Written August 31, 2016
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duncaa00
28 contributions
Aug 2016 • Family
A must visit if you come to Luchon. A paradise at the end of a steep windy road. River us perfect for a paddle. Choose to walk or not or like us have a brilliant crepe and tarte de mirtelle! Yum. Go to this place.☺
Written August 24, 2016
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Val998
Bordeaux, France35 contributions
Aug 2015 • Couples
The hike from hospice de France to Etangs de la Frèche is well marked (yellow labels). Nice view from up there, after ~700m positive elevation. Then it's possible to go higher: follow a stream (there are some blue marks on rocks), then in the grass higher up, and you end up on a path that is actually on the Spanish border. Go to the right to come down to the Hospice de France. Total elevation gain: 940m.
Written August 31, 2015
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menno l
Amsterdam, The Netherlands46 contributions
Aug 2015 • Family
Starting point of many excellent walks. Small place to stay or have a drink. Parking place is filling up quickly during the day, so come early
Written August 18, 2015
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LightPacker370947
2 contributions
Jul 2015 • Couples
My boyfriend and I drove up to l'Hospice de France yesterday morning and did a lovely walk up to the Col de Glere. Beautiful, cool woodland path to start opening up into the lush green valley with stunning mountain views. The walks are varied and signposted and we saw a range of (mostly French) visitors incl. young families and older couples up there. The cafe at the start of the walks is also very cute and well worth a trip in itself!
Written July 20, 2015
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Susan S
Boulder, CO186 contributions
Jun 2015 • Friends
Not far from Bagneres-de-Luchon if you have a car (or a good bike), and so worthwhile. We didn't go into the Hospice itself, but the trails are well marked, and the mountains so lush and beautiful that the trails demand to be followed! Some short, some long - go for a wander or a serious hike. Wow. The Pyrenees fill your eyes and your soul.
Written June 19, 2015
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lolote82
Saint-Nicolas-de-la-Grave, France6 contributions
Bonjour nous aimerions faire cette rando jusqu'au refuge on aimerait connaître la difficulté de la montée merci
Mary M
Nevada City, CA8 contributions
Is it necessary to have a car to get to the trailheads near Bagneres de Luchon? Is there bus service, or readily available taxis?
Mary M
Nevada City, CA8 contributions
Can we go to Hospice de France from Bagneres-de-Luchon by public transportation? Is there a bus, train, or can we take a taxi? We don't want to rent a car as we will be hiking most of the time, not driving.
Olivier B
Majorca, Spain200 contributions
Yes there is a bus.
Jean-Marc L
Saint-Nazaire, France20 contributions
A partir de Luchon que peut on me conseiller pour faire une boucle de 2 ou 3 jours en randonnée avec nuit en refuge?
Merci beaucoup
Aram1959
Manresa, Spain120 contributions
Bonjour. De Lucho a différentes options par le GR10 à choisir. Et les 3 vallées .
Ouil Valley, Vall de liste ou Vallée du Larboust . Pouvez-vous aller à l'abri de l' Renclusa en Espagne et à partir de là faire un retour sur la gauche ou la droite en France.
Il a beaucoup d' options. Demande d'informations sur le GR- 10 dans le tourisme Luchon est une très belle région
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