In Gouaux-de-Luchon, the challenging circular route “Estives et vieux villages” leads through the Cygalères Forest. The route is 15 km long, takes 6 hours and has an elevation gain of 990 m.
Along the same route, views open up of the snow-capped peaks of the Luchonnais. The GR10 long-distance hiking trail through the Pyrenees in Haute-Garonne also passes through Gouaux-de-Luchon.
Renting a holiday apartment can be part of your personal travel planning for a stay in Gouaux-de-Luchon.
Nature
The route to Pic du Burat leads to a 2,154 m-high summit, which is considered a viewpoint over the high peaks of the Central Pyrenees.
Another hike leads to the Cabane de Salode, which is considered a picnic destination with a viewpoint. The peaks of Pic d'Agudes, Pic de Maupas, Cap der Coma and Pic de Burat are also located in the immediate vicinity of Gouaux-de-Luchon.
Activities
Passion Montagne offers canyoning tours, including introductory activities for children and families. The company also organises guided hikes where participants can discover the fauna, flora, and human and cultural heritage. Climbing and via ferrata on equipped and secured routes are also part of the offering.
Plus de Trek offers guided hiking experiences ranging from half-day excursions to longer, complete stays.
Culture
In the wider region around Gouaux-de-Luchon are the churches of Basilique Saint-Just, Cathédrale Notre-Dame, Église Saint-Exupère and Église Saint-Blaise-et-Saint-Martin d'Ancizan.
Cuisine
Ferme Auberge Chez Justau serves traditional Pyrenean regional cuisine and grilled dishes in a farm restaurant. Seasonal menus feature garbure, soups, savoury vegetable tarts, grilled lamb or veal, stuffed breast, Mounjetade, blanquette and traditional homemade desserts. Regional specialities and farm produce are available by reservation only.
Other places: Mourvilles-Hautes, Bax, Saint-Michel, Labastide-Beauvoir, Gagnac-Sur-Garonne, Bagiry, Ponlat-Taillebourg, Verfeil
