Néouvielle Tour

This pretty route forms a series of two loops which offer a nice summary of the diversity of the Néouvielle reserve. The route includes a lush forest, passes, lakes and one of the most beautiful viewpoints in the reserve: the Aubert Hourquette.

From Lake Orédon, you take the classic path which leads to Lakes Aubert and Aumar. Along the way, you cross the forest before reaching Laquettes, which offers an enchanting atmosphere. Arriving at Lake Aubert you see your next objective in the distance, the hourquette of the same name. The path alternates between open and shaded sections. Don't forget to turn around before enjoying the breathtaking view of the Aumar and Aubert lakes. A final rocky portion leads to the pass where spectacular panoramas await you.

You then dive onto the north slope, in a beautiful descent which leads to Lake Estagnol then Lake Nère. The path goes around the latter in a very rocky section. Follow the cairns (small piles of stones) which guide you through this maze of rocks. When the path becomes clearer again, you begin the ascent towards the Col de Tracens which quickly connects with that of Madamète. Both offer spectacular panoramas of the Néouvielle reserve and its countless lakes.

You embark on a long and gradual descent which leads to your starting point. The route begins by following the picturesque little Gourg de Rabas before diving towards that of Aumar. From the Madamète pass, you are on the GR 10 trail. You follow its red and white markings to the Estoudou pass. Here, you have to turn off to undertake a fairly steep descent which goes deeper into the forest. A little further on, the trees part to once again present Lake Orédon and its parking lot.