Looking down the rocky gully to the Col de Countende and the beginning of its rotten ridge. Below is the valley of Anaye.
Numerous cairns leading off to the left should be ignored until a large cairn marking the start of the path across the scree to the base of Countende is reached. From this point it is possible to follow cairns taking the easiest line trending NNW, then N until arriving to a grassy zone and a good path coming down form the direction of the Pic d'Anie. Use this path, following it down in a NE direction in order rejoin the main route at the Lac d'Anie
*1 In 2011 two walkers lost their lives for lack of spare clothing. and a mobile phone. *2 If mists are low over Lescun there is an exceedingly good chance that Anie will be clear with gasp-provoking opportunities to observe clouds from both sides – above and below..