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Cabane de Lourdes (1995m) walks
Lac de la Bernatoire
Visorando Member
5.88 mi
+1,923 ft
-1,926 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Gavarnie (Hautes-Pyrénées)
Pure beauty! A hike that will take your breath away, surrounded by cows, marmots and chamois!
Pic de la Bernatoire
8.00 mi
+2,621 ft
-2,602 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Gavarnie (Hautes-Pyrénées)
A hike that allows you to discover a magnificent deep-blue lake nestled in its crater and to reach a peak offering a breathtaking panoramic view of the high summits. You’ll see plenty of marmots and perhaps a few chamois and griffon vultures.
From Gourette to Saint-Lary-Soulan
109.40 mi
+31,391 ft
-33,186 ft
8 days
Very difficult
Departure from Eaux-Bonnes (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
An 8-stage hiking tour, undertaken by two of us from 17 to 25 July 2019, between Gourette and Saint-Lary-Soulan. The route follows theGR®10trail for the most part, although we added a detour through the Marcadau Valley as well as a rest day in Gavarnie.
Oulettes de Gaube Mountain Hut – Gavarnie
14.54 mi
+3,599 ft
-6,152 ft
10 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Cauterets (Hautes-Pyrénées)
The fifth stage of the trek, which links the Oulettes de Gaube mountain hut to Gavarnie, began with the ascent of the Petit Vignemale (3,032 m) early in the day.
Lac de Gaube - Cabane des Tousaus
13.88 mi
+3,950 ft
-3,638 ft
9h 50
Difficult
Departure from Cauterets (Hautes-Pyrénées)
Second stage of the four-day adventure from Cauterets to Luz-Saint-Sauveur via Petit Vignemale and Gavarnie. It can be done in one day, but I think it would be more enjoyable to split it into two days to take the time to appreciate the magnificent scenery!
Walks near Cabane de Lourdes (1995m)
Col de Tentes - Goritz Refuge
9.92 mi
+4,829 ft
-4,265 ft
8h 45
Very difficult
Departure from Gavarnie (Hautes-Pyrénées)
First day of the trek to Mont Perdu. Departure from Col de Tentes, passage through Brèche de Roland, at the foot of Pic du Marboré, and ascent of Mont Perdu. The first day is the most technical. You quickly reach the high mountain ranges of the Gavarnie massif.
Gavarnie to the Espuguettes Refuge
7.16 mi
+3,868 ft
-1,677 ft
6h 40
Difficult
Departure from Gavarnie (Hautes-Pyrénées)
Day 1The Cirque de Gavarnie needs no introduction; it is a monument, a cathedral, a colossus.The route via the Plateau de Bellevue allows you to discover it from this remarkable vantage point.The path running along the slopes of the Bosquet Long adds an element of excitement, allowing you to appreciate it in all its splendour, whilst offering a tranquillity not found on the better-known routes.The return route along the ledge on the right-hand side takes you back to the Refuge des Espuguettes, where you’ll spend the first night.
From Gavarnie to the Col de Tentes via the Cabane des Soldats
6.01 mi
+2,979 ft
-223 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Gavarnie (Hautes-Pyrénées)
A very beautiful walk that takes in a variety of very different sections of trail. The spectacular view from the Bellevue plateau – which certainly lives up to its name – is particularly memorable: the Marboré, the Pics de la Cascade, the Tour and the Casque, the great waterfall, with the Hôtellerie du Cirque at its base.
Gavarnie – Refuge des Espuguettes
7.36 mi
+3,901 ft
-1,759 ft
6h 45
Difficult
Departure from Gavarnie (Hautes-Pyrénées)
Start from Gavarnie and climb towards the Plateau de Bellevue, then descend to the Grande Waterfall. From the Hôtellerie du Cirque, climb via the ledges to the Refuge des Espuguettes, with a campsite nearby.
Route of the three cirques: Gavarnie, Estaubé and Troumouse
29.68 mi
+9,777 ft
-9,186 ft
4 days
Moderate
Departure from Gavarnie (Hautes-Pyrénées)
A four-day route of the three cirques of Gavarnie, Estaubé and Troumouse, including the ascent of the Piméné. A self-guided route with nights spent in bivouacs.
Gavarnie – Luz-St-Sauveur
16.21 mi
+3,159 ft
-5,348 ft
10 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Gavarnie (Hautes-Pyrénées)
The sixth stage of the trek (or seventh if you’ve taken a ‘rest’ day to explore the Cirque de Gavarnie). This transitional stage descends the entire Gavarnie valley to Luz-Saint-Sauveur, the final town on the route. Please note that the suggested route differs slightly fromthe GR®®10, as it passes through Gèdre.
Refuge des Espugettes – Cirque d’Estaubé.
7.61 mi
+3,235 ft
-3,740 ft
6h 20
Difficult
Departure from Gavarnie (Hautes-Pyrénées)
Route from the Espuguettes refuge to the Cirque d’Estaubé, including the ascent of the Petit and Grand Piméné (2,801 m) via the Hourquette d’Alans. Bivouac in the cirque, entirely self-sufficient.
From the Espuguettes refuge to the Tuquerouye refuge via the Piméné
5.82 mi
+4,114 ft
-2,044 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Gavarnie (Hautes-Pyrénées)
Day 2This beautiful day-long high-mountain hike offers breathtaking views of the Cirque de Gavarnie from the summit of the Pic de Pimené (2,801 m), as well as a 360° panorama of the entire Pyrenean border range and the French Piedmont region of the Hautes-Pyrénées.The walk then follows the Pimené ridge, offering a fun and exhilarating experience.The highlight of the day is the gruelling ascent of the Couloir de Tuquerouye to reach the highest unmanned mountain hut in the Pyrenees.
Wallon Marcadau Mountain Hut – Oulettes de Gaube Mountain Hut
9.63 mi
+2,198 ft
-1,273 ft
6h 20
Moderate
Departure from Cauterets (Hautes-Pyrénées)
The fourth stage of the trek linking the Wallon-Marcadau and Oulettes de Gaube mountain huts, passing through the Marcadau Valley and the unmissable Lac de Gaube.
From the Refuge Wallon to Cauterets via the Col d'Arratille and the Col des Mulets
13.24 mi
+2,789 ft
-5,502 ft
8h 30
Difficult
Departure from Cauterets (Hautes-Pyrénées)
This circular is best done from mid-June until the first cold spells.
This isthe third and fairly longday of a three-day route in the Central Pyrenees National Park.
In case of bad weather or unforeseen circumstances, it is possible to shorten the route by descending directly from the (1) to the (8).