72 – BOUCLE PAR LE COL DE LA COUME

Steps

Step 1

Park in the car park by the gymnasium (between the villages of Castillon-de-Larboust and Cazeaux-de-Larboust). Cross the village of Cazeaux-de-Larboust and, after the last houses, take the small road downhill on your left to the Paduran mill (917m). Pass in front of it and continue along the path.

Step 2

After three hairpin bends, continue along the left-hand branch towards the barns of Labach (signposted – 1,220 m). The path is very pretty and leads easily to the barns. Cross these and continue climbing along the track in front of you.

Step 3

Further on, a sign (1,231 m) invites you to climb up to your right. The slope becomes a little steeper. Climb up to the Col de la Coume (1,470 m). Here, it is worth stopping to enjoy the splendid view. Continue straight ahead on the track until it ends.

Step 4

The path descends to your right (sign) at the Fontaine Barbourride. You will then pass an old hut.

Step 5

A few minutes later, you will arrive at the village of Oô (signpost). Cross the village. After the tennis courts, follow the path along the river.

Step 6

You will come to the first intersection at the start of the hike. Turn left to reach the mill and then, after a final climb, the village of Cazeaux-de-Larboust.