The Souperret Ridge and descent via the Puits D’ Arius - overview
The Puits D’Arius looking down from the ridge
The Table De Souperret is an unremarkable summit – one which would merit little attention were it not for its position on a rather fine, 1.6 km ridge. The ridge is remote. In fact, in this wild and little-known area, one is far more likely to encounter a group of isards or an eagle than another walking party. Commencing at the Col De Souperret the ridge runs generally North to South separating the valleys of Lhers (Labadie) and Belonce. It can be narrow in places but never too difficult. In fact, the only inaccessible point comes right at the southern end (point 2035m on the IGN map) where it is possible to contour the hillside in order to arrive at the Col De Saoubathou. A far better option, however, (the one described here) is to descend to the curious Puits D’Arius before regaining the well-trodden descent path.