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Chalet-Refuge de Pailha (1750m) walks
The Cirque de Gavarnie via the ledges
Visorando Member
7.19 mi
+2,313 ft
-2,306 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Gavarnie (Hautes-Pyrénées)
This trail is much less frequented than the main path and offers more views of the cirque along most of its length.
⚠️From 1 November to 30 April, and as soon as the quiet zone is established, using the route between 4 and 5 constitutes an offence under the National Park regulations: a 4th category offence under: R.331-65 3° — "Deliberate disturbance of the peace in the core area of the National Park" (€750 fine)."
⚠️ DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED between 2-3-4 and 5.
Please check with the Gavarnie Tourist Office before setting off: +33 (0)5 62 92 49 10.
Gavarnie waterfall with return via the Cirque du Pailla
7.27 mi
+2,156 ft
-2,142 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Gavarnie (Hautes-Pyrénées)
Hike in the most famous cirque in the Pyrenees. Return via the path leading to the Cirque du Pailla, which allows you to avoid the crowds and gain height to enjoy this magnificent place from a different perspective.
Cirque de Gavarnie via the Corniche des Espugues
7.05 mi
+2,480 ft
-2,484 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Gavarnie (Hautes-Pyrénées)
This magnificent hike takes you off the beaten track for more than half of the route, passing through splendid, varied and uncrowded landscapes. Forests, small waterfalls, passages under cornices and breathtaking panoramas, before arriving at the highlight of the show, the foot of the Grande Cascade de Gavarnie.
Refuge du Pailha circular
5.94 mi
+1,388 ft
-1,385 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Gavarnie (Hautes-Pyrénées)
A magnificent circular hike that allows you to climb to a high altitude without too much difficulty and arrive at a refuge guarded by very friendly people. The return journey takes you along a path carved into the rock, offering splendid views.
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 – 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.
Circular loop of 3 days between Gavarnie, Pimené and Tuquerouye
19.68 mi
+8,763 ft
-8,783 ft
3 days
Very difficult
Departure from Gavarnie (Hautes-Pyrénées)
This route is a 3-day circular route with 2 nights in mountain huts.
Day 1: Explore the Cirque de Gavarnie and its remarkable Grande Waterfall. Hike along the little-used ledges.
Overnight stay at the Refuge des Espuguettes for thisfirst day to get you up to speed!
Day 2: The big day: ascent of the Pimené (2,801 m). Magnificent descending ridge. Ascent of the exceptional Tuquerouye Couloir. Overnight stay at the mountain hut.
Day 3: Return from Tuquerouye to Gavarnie via the Hourquette d’Alans.