 | Uzious and Lavedan Lakes from Tech Dam
24. 06. 2022 07:16:02
Set out to discover two very beautiful lakes from the Tech valley start: Uzious and Lavedan.Today, Pic de Sanctus was planned but strong winds changed our plans.14 km 1100m+.... |
 | Piméné Peak 2801m
4. 07. 2022 18:52:18
Piméné Peak is a superb off-center belvedere offering exceptional views over the Gavarnie '3000s' as well as Vignemale and neighboring Troumouse summits...18 km 1450m+ Ascent approx. 3h30.... |
 | Montardo Peak 2833m
7. 07. 2022 13:43:33
Montardo Peak is located in the magnificent Encantats sector.Start from Pont de Ressec, above Vielha.Isolated, it offers an immense belvedere over numerous lakes and summits including the Lord of the Pyrenees, Aneto.... |
 | Montcalm 3077m, Verdaguer 3131m and Pique d'Estats 3143m Summits
10. 07. 2022 08:03:55
Pic du Montcalm 3077m...on the roof of Ariège!Wild nature, exceptional site, summits worthy of raw diamonds...emotion bringing tears to eyes before so much beauty!!! Already exceptional memory...... |
 | Pic d'Anie 2504m from Abérouat Refuge
17. 07. 2022 21:03:08
Discover a mineral karst world of lapiaz!Pic d'Anie is the highest summit of Lescun circus and also the first over 2500m from Atlantic coast.16km 1250m+ Ascent 3h10 Descent 2h30... |
 | Pic de Monfaucon 2712m from Hourquette d'Ancizan
25. 07. 2022 17:33:28
Often overlooked for its neighbor Arbizon 2831m, Pic de Monfaucon 2712m is earned as the final ascent is demanding with a very slippery and especially slanted path, for mountaineer's feet.... |
 | Maupas Refuge, Green Lake loop, Hell Gouffre and Waterfall
4. 08. 2022 14:43:12
The initially planned loop was different but due to sudden weather change we improvised and finally discovered superb trails to Maupas refuge and Enfer lake, then Green and Black lake loop and finally detour to Hell Gouffre and its waterfall.... |
 | JP on the Louron Trail (65)
6. 08. 2022 21:20:00
This Saturday, JP at the start of Trail du Louron in Loudenvielle.Training for the 108km ultra planned in October on the Templiers in Aveyron.Today's menu: steep slopes in ascents and descents!... |
 | Pic and Table of the Three Kings loop with return via Lhurs pass and lake
15. 08. 2022 21:41:11
Superb outing this loop to discover the Pic and Table of Three Kings returning via Lhurs col and lake...The Table of Three Kings was reportedly the meeting point of Navarre, Aragon and Béarn kings to sign a treaty.... |
 | Pic d'Estéred 2599m from Lake Aumar
17. 08. 2022 18:47:31
A small little-known summit because not marked on all maps. Located in Aure valley, in Néouvielle reserve, it deserves to be known...Quick to discover and easy access, it shows no need to go far or high to admire superb landscapes, here on Aumar and Aubert lakes but also Barèges Valley lakes and wha... |
 | Bloopers (2nd)
19. 08. 2022 12:34:49
Because there were more slips, uncontrollable giggles, linguistic skids, JP's silly antics....There will be more bloopers ;-)Well I warn you, you have to like our humor, but we laugh a lot!... |
 | Musales Peak 2653m loop from La Sarra via Respomuso Lake
23. 08. 2022 16:24:43
A loop outing in an area among the 'great' summits such as Balaïtous, Pics d'Enfer, d'Arriel, Grande Fâche, Gavizo Cristail, Cambalès, Ossau and many other Spanish ones like Pala de IP, Collarada...... |
 | La Robiñera Peak 3003m and La Munia Lake from Chisagües
31. 08. 2022 18:59:12
Superb outing to Pic de la Robiñera 3003m in Spain.After the Aragnouet-Bielsa tunnel, follow the right road to the village of Chisagües (see info on track access in the video).... |
 | Garmo Negro from Panticosa
7. 09. 2022 06:15:00
A superb summit at 3065m facing the mythical Pics d'Enfer and overlooking the Pondiellos lakes... an absolute must-see!!!!No difficulties except the steepness: 1430m+ over 6km ascent on 80% mineral terrain... |
 | Salcorz Lake, Pass and Peak 2676m
12. 09. 2022 19:18:39
An unknown summit to discover absolutely if you seek solitude and mineral landscapes!!Located on the border ridge with Spain, the hike starts just after the Bielsa-Aragnouet tunnel.... |
 | Nets Peak 2428m, Ilhéou Lake from Cambasque
16. 09. 2022 17:10:17
The Pic de Nets 2428m is a very beautiful belvedere overlooking the Gaube valley, Cambasque and many summits in the area but also Vignemale, Pics d'Enfer, Ardiden, etc.16.5 km 1060m+ 2h30 ascent leisurely... |
 | Cardabelle Trail 12
20. 09. 2022 08:58:15
Preparation for the Templiers race (108km) scheduled in exactly one month.Today's menu: 45km 2100m+Physical pains joined the program and forced JP to abandon... Final: 30km 1200m+... |
 | Mazamet Footbridge and Hautpoul Village
20. 09. 2022 19:19:31
Nice discovery is this Mazamet footbridge, symbol of a link from present to past to discover a magnificent medieval village overlooking Mazamet...A nice journey between present and past to do absolutely if you're around!!!... |
 | Russel Hut, Culaus Pass and Lake
23. 09. 2022 07:02:00
From Fruitière above Cauterets, the hike to Russel hut is steady but offers magnificent views over Lutour valley. The continuation is more athletic to Culaus pass on demanding terrain with long chaotic sections.... |
 | Hourquette de l'Aiguillette along the ridge
25. 09. 2022 06:23:24
Short outing when you don't have much time or weather doesn't offer a big 'window'...Start from Bielsa tunnel French side.Nice little climb to reach the ridge 495m elevation gain for 1.8 km... |
 | Pic de Sanctus 2481m loop from Gourette
28. 09. 2022 21:01:19
After trying 4 times (once too much snow, once too icy, another time stormy winds), I FINALLY set foot on Pic de Sanctus.... but lol....I admired nothing of the view: FOG arrived at the summit!!... |
 | Pics de Gourguet 2619m and Madamète 2657m loop from Aumar
4. 10. 2022 20:08:06
Superb loop hike in the wonderful Néouvielle area!A rather mineral, wild universe as Pic de Gourguet is less frequented than its neighbor Madamète.A real treat for the eyes for those who love XXL views and plenty of lakes!!!... |
 | Pic d'Ayous loop via Turon Garié and Soum d'Aas
12. 10. 2022 17:00:41
Pic d'Ayous is a magnificent belvedere over Pic du Midi d'Ossau and Ayous lakes. Very frequented spot via the traditional trail but much wilder via the Aas de Bielle ridges.... |
 | Sunset ambiance from Hautacam
18. 10. 2022 12:15:51
Heading to Hautacam for a sunset ambiance!First time-lapse video on such a subject: you learn from your experiences!Beyond the imperfections, I hope you still feel the magic and beauty of an evening...... |
 | Endurance Trail 2022
24. 10. 2022 20:07:56
JP on the Endurance Trail des Templiers (21/10/2022) in Millau (12)On the menu 104.6 km 4550 D+Unfortunately, excessive fatigue + feeding problems ended his race at 82nd km after 3950 D+... |
 | Pic de Tarbesou 2364m loop
1. 11. 2022 08:00:08
Nice outing in Ariège country!Above Ax-les-Thermes, from Col de Pailhères, head to discover Pic de Tarbesou and étangs de Rabassoles...A breathtaking view over 3 magnificent lakes!!... |
 | Puig de Coma d'Or 2826m and Cap de Llosada 2724m
4. 11. 2022 06:45:04
At the crossroads of Ariège, Eastern Pyrenees and Andorra, set off to discover Puig de Coma d'Or.Superb view of Carlit, étang de Lanoux, Bésines valley...Caution: airy passage with 300m drop on each side to reach the summit at the end of a ridge, but option to stay on the fore-summit offering the sa... |
 | Signal de Bassia 1921m loop via ridges
7. 11. 2022 16:30:02
Signal de Bassia 1921m due to its position offers a grandiose panorama over the Pyrenees chain from East to West and the plain...Must discover absolutely in loop from Col de Beyrède... |
 | Pic de la Montagnette 2235m and Lac d'Arizes
9. 11. 2022 16:30:13
Pic du Midi de Bigorre from an angle you've never seen by climbing Pic de la Montagnette 2235m.You'll also discover Lac d'Arizes, de l'Oeuf and de Binaros...12 km 950 D+... |
 | Pic des Trois Seigneurs 2199m loop
14. 11. 2022 16:30:02
Pic des Trois Seigneurs loop from Port de Lhers, Ariège.A magnificent outing via étang d'Arbu and finale on a long ridge stunningly beautiful over many summits. Must discover!!!... |
 | Pic Saint Barthélémy 2348m loop from Monts d'Olmes
17. 11. 2022 12:26:37
Pic Saint Barthélémy is a summit to discover absolutely!It offers a huge view from Canigou to the summits of the High Pyrenees....Short detour via Pic de Girabal with a very nice ridge route.... |
 | Lac d'Ourrec 1664m
21. 11. 2022 20:20:47
Lac d'Ourrec from Chiroulet (Lesponne valley) under snowShort outing of 11.5 km 640 D+It can be the object of a superb loop passing through Col de Bareilles and return via Lac Bleu...... |
 | Pla de l'Arcouade 1891m loop
27. 11. 2022 18:10:54
Nice short outing to a summit offering a very clear view of Pics du Midi de Bigorre, Arbizon, Monfaucon to name but a few, and also Payolle and its lake.Outing to Pla de l'Arcouade which must be earned as 650 D+ are gained over 2.5 km.... |
 | Pic de la Peyre and Culentous ridges loop from Col du Couret
29. 11. 2022 16:30:04
Nice walk along the ridges of Pic de La Peyre and Culentous in a loop.Lesponne valley, via the La Vialette road to reach Col du Couret11 km 750 D+Music used: Amadeus Legendary: https://youtu.be/ZJSv1xj6vvQ... |
 | Ridge hike from Portet de Luchon (31)
5. 12. 2022 20:26:58
Ridge outing without snowshoes... that's tough!!We planned a ridge loop above Portet-de-Luchon, without counting on the 20 cm of snow up there. With -4°C in the village, we thought crampons would be useful, wrong!! We didn't wear out our snowshoes but our quads and cardio worked wonders and kicked o... |
 | In search of the lost ridges
11. 12. 2022 06:00:16
2nd attempt to reach the ridges above Portet-de-Luchon.When it doesn't want to... it doesn't!Today we had snowshoes but not the right weather...A fog you could cut with a knife, GPS navigation and a prudent turnaround at over 1900 D+.... |
 | Pic du Hautacam 1746m
12. 12. 2022 22:18:09
The Hautacam sector offers numerous hiking opportunities in all seasons. With the ski station closed due to lack of snow, the trails are more accessible than during peak winter season.... |
 | La Rhune loop from Olhette
19. 12. 2022 20:38:24
Another beautiful immersion among our Basque neighbors to rediscover La Rhune in a loop from Olhette. Outbound along the ridge via Ziburumendi, Subizia, the little Rhune, La Rhune and return along the ridge once more.... |
 | Compilation 2022
28. 12. 2022 18:25:34
A few days before the end of 2022, a 'small' compilation of excerpts from our mountain outings!Good memories for us that we share with you with pleasure, to (re)discover beautiful landscapes...... |
 | Gréziolles and Caderolles lakes
1. 01. 2023 21:12:09
On the last day of 2022, we head for a short tour to Gréziolles and Caderolles lakes without reaching the Campana refuge goal, due to poor quality snow and strong 'annoying' wind without having a drink!!... |
 | Bachebirou cabin 1875m
3. 01. 2023 06:00:20
1st January 2023: All my best wishes and above all health!For this first outing, a big breath of fresh air... I mean, a giant fan!!It blew hard, very hard (forecast 90 km/h), we had to abandon Pic du Bergons and stop at Bachebirou cabin.... |
 | Mont Fourcat 2001m loop from Monts d'Olmes
8. 01. 2023 20:25:11
Short 2-day stay in Ariège to discover Mont Fourcat in loop via pic du Han from Monts d'Olmes station. We discovered its neighbour pic St Barthélémy last month also doing a loop.... |
 | Ponds and Bassiès refuge
9. 01. 2023 16:33:04
Wow... an Ariège jewel, these Bassiès ponds and their refuge!!Let yourself be carried to White Paradise...The immense privilege of discovering this place crossing only 3 people.... |
 | Lake and cabin d'Aygue Rouye 1616m
10. 01. 2023 16:46:23
Music used: Ikson alive : https://youtu.be/KZwrGi7O3LgElisheva bu eficio cross How we live is what makes us : https://youtu.be/Fc-B70tiQlYNetz music Spirits in the eyes : https://youtu.be/ElIMfoid-1A... |
 | Pics du Pouy Louby and de l'Aigle loop from Portet de Luchon
19. 01. 2023 06:00:28
A superb 13.5 km outing of which 8 km along the ridge for 960 m+Your eyes will widen throughout this outing facing the Pyrenean chain from East to West!To discover in every season!!Music used:... |
 | Col d'Aspin loop from Payolle
23. 01. 2023 17:54:36
The 'Little Canada' of the Hautes-Pyrénées, do you know it?Loop outing from Payolle (exactly Espiadet) on the slopes of Monné Rouye with a short detour via Col d'Aspin.An amount of snow to make your thighs blush and spike your heart rate!!!... |
 | Hut and Pic du Teilhet 1287m
31. 01. 2023 06:30:16
Hut and Pic du Teilhet 1287m loop from CampanA nice short hike for all seasons and absolutely beautiful in winter when everything is snow-covered and trees are frosted.8.5 km 610m+... |
 | Lake Gaube and Oulettes de Gaube Refuge
3. 02. 2023 16:31:12
A great classic of the Hautes-Pyrénées: Lake Gaube with a bonus to the Oulettes de Gaube refuge.Crossing the completely frozen lake, dreamy snowy landscapesAn outing that earns itself as it's 17 km round trip and 700m elevation gain... |
 | Mount Agut de Betpouey 2157m
6. 02. 2023 16:30:06
A 'classic' winter outing with a stunning summit view!!Safe as non-avalanche prone, it's a must for ski tourers and snowshoers!From Betpouey village in winter as the track is snow-covered, the ascent is solid and earned, especially if, like today, the snow is powdery!!... |
 | Cauterets Lakes Circuit
15. 02. 2023 16:00:27
A magnificent loop to do in any season!!Whether in one direction or the other, this circuit will let you discover the Wallon refuge and its superb panorama over prestigious summits, the Nère, Pourtet and Embarrat lakes. A 'small' detour is possible after the Wallon refuge to see the Cambalès and Opa... |