Le Pic du Merdanson

If you like adventurous hikes, on a wild mountain with major changes in height and a varying landscape, this itinerary is perfect for you. After an ascent through forests, ferny areas and clearings you will reach the high altitude pastures that lead to the summit of Merdanson, an exceptional panoramic viewpoint. On the mountain, from the hills to the summits, we cross different types of vegetation depending on the elevation and whether you are on the flat or a slope. On the northern slope of the Pyrenees, up to 900m ( 2952.76ft.), we find hills, meadows and leafy forests. From 900 to 1700m ( 2952.76 to 5577.43 ft.), at the mountain level, are the beech and fir forest. Above the forest is the start of the subalpine and alpine levels, which comprise heathlands and summer pastures. Higher, around 2300m ( 7545.93ft.), at the snow level, there are only rocks and snow.

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parcours pour : Sportspeople

typologie itineraire : Loop

depart : ARTHEZ-D'ASSON

arrivee : ARTHEZ-D'ASSON

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temps de parcours : 8h (on foot)

difficulte : Difficult

distance : 18,4 km

denivele : 1380 m

points dattention sur litineraire : Hiking equipment essential - Be careful with flocks and dogs - Close barriers once crossed

couleurs du balisage : Yellow

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Useful tips Emergency number: 112 Protect yourself Protect nature Respect the mountain Basque and béarnais mountains are pasture lands. Try not to take your dog. In all circumstances, keep it on a leash. Thank you!

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animal de compagnie accepte : Yes

comment venir From the town hall of Nay, cross the bridge and follow the D 936 towards Bénéjacq. At the roundabout take the D 938 towards Lourdes for 1 km. At the crossroads turn right onto the D 937 towards Lourdes. 3 km later turn right on the D35 towards Asson and Louvie-Juzon. On entering Asson, after the bridge and the castle, turn left and follow the D126 towards Soulor until Arthez-d'Asson. Parking place of the town hall.