N°14 Barétous - Tête Sauvage

From the motorhome car park, head towards the ski lift on the right. Go alongside the ski lift to the Refuge Jeandel (the terrace calls out to you on arrival). After the refuge, hit the grassy path back to the mountain pass (cisterns on the right). Go back down the path towards the right. Fork left after a ski lift where a track gets you back onto the road. Cross the road and watch out for cars and cyclists.

Above the car park take the path uphill with stunning views. A long crossing with views amidst summer pastures dotted with pine trees leading to a valley. Before the mountain pass, go right up the path that makes its way through boulders. Continue the crossing, on the Spanish side and at the foot of the Arlas, take the right-hand path. At the Col de Pescamou, cross the South South West plateau to reach the Col de Boticotch (266 boundary marker).

Continue along this track, after the metal shelter, leave the ascending path. When you reach the Arres, leave the main path to the left. A clearly outlined path winds through the lapiaz. Be sure to stay on it in foggy conditions though! Go right at a grassy mountain pass (metallic relic). Continue until a mountain pass, the famous Boulevard des Pyrénées (ski slope).

Follow the left-hand path and leave it on the right when you see a cabin at the bottom. The path goes down to the Pescamou plateau. Stumble into the limestone cliffs and get back onto the GR10 trails. The track runs along the Arre Planère and its mountain pines. Fork left towards the ski lifts and take the highest track. Stay on it to reach the car park.