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Ayous Pass

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Ayous Pass

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    March 17, 2022

    Hiking

    The Col d'Ayous is located at the foot of the eponymous peak, at an altitude of 2,188 meters. It allows you to reach the Aspe valley from the Ossau valley. On the way to the pass, you can admire the magnificent Ayous lakes and their refuge on the eastern slope.
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    April 4, 2021

    Hiking

    One of the most beautiful passes in the Pyrenees with a fantastic view of Pic du Midi d'Ossau. For me, this pass was the first milestone on my 75-day Pyrenees crossing from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean. Anyone who has stood here once when the weather is nice will want to come back. 🤩
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    January 13, 2023

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    The Col d'Ayous is located at the foot of the eponymous peak, at 2188 meters above sea level. It makes it possible to reach the Aspe valley from the Ossau valley.
    On the pass, you can admire the magnificent lakes of Ayous and their refuge from its east side.
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    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Elevation 2,180 m

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