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Col des Sarradets walks
The seven “3,000-metre peaks” of the Cirque de Gavarnie via the three Pics de la Waterfall
Visorando Member
15.36 mi
+5,951 ft
-5,938 ft
12h 15
Very difficult
Departure from Gavarnie (Hautes-Pyrénées)
There’s no need to describe the Cirque de Gavarnie any further – this ‘colosseum’ of stone, snow and water cascading in countless waterfalls… But let’s describe here the hike to its peaks, all those legendary summits over 3,000 metres high overlooking the cirque on the French side and the Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park on the Spanish side. It is a demanding route, at times somewhat technical and quite long (though it can be shortened by skipping a few peaks or by spending the night before or the night of your return at the Refuge des Sarradets). This hike can, however, be completed in a single day, which makes it all the more exceptional!
Please note, 18 September 2026: water shortage at the refuge; it is not possible to refill water bottles!
Walks near Col des Sarradets
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 – 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
The Spanish ledges
13.20 mi
+4,432 ft
-5,043 ft
9h 55
Difficult
Departure from Fanlo (Huesca)
Second day of the trek between the Mont Perdu massif and the ledges overlooking the Ordesa Canyon: Faja Luenga, Faja de las Flores, Faja Tardiador and Faja Escuzana, with a passage via Pico Mondarruego. This hike leaves the mineral landscape of the high mountains for a succession of vertiginous ledges and grassy sections between the peaks. A long route offering thrilling experiences on the ledges and spectacular views of the mountains around Ordesa. Not recommended for those who suffer from vertigo.
