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The lakes and ruins of Liantran from Lac d'Estaing
9.50 mi
+2,369 ft
-2,375 ft
6h 25
Moderate
Departure from Estaing (Hautes-Pyrénées) (Hautes-Pyrénées)
This hike will take you to the bottom of the Estaing Valley to discover the Liantran Lakes and pastoral remains.
You will discover the Lac d'Estaing, then the Lac de Langle (sometimes dry in summer), the Lac du Plaa de Prat, and finally the Lacs de Liantran.
There are no difficulties from May onwards, although in spring there may still be some snow drifts, so caution is advised.
Pyrenean ibex and chamois are often spotted here.
Col, Lac and Refuge d'Arlet from Aubise
10.56 mi
+3,291 ft
-3,287 ft
7h 45
Difficult
Departure from Borce (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
This hike will take you to a wild area where you can discover Lac d'Arlet and Refuge d'Arlet, then to the border pass, which offers a splendid 360° view of both sides.
On the French side, you can admire a magnificent panorama, including the Pic du Midi d'Ossau.
On the Spanish side, there is a view of Aragon with the easily recognisable Castillo de Acher, the Pic de Bisaurin, and the magnificent green valley of Aguas Tuertas.