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Parking is difficult in Cauterets during the high season. Park where you can and join the trail from the Pont d'Espagne road behind the cinema.
(S/E) Take the Impasse de la Futaie, then take the path on the left that winds upwards. At the top, turn left towards Demontzey and take the discovery trail to the old thermal baths. You will meet many walkers here. The walk to the thermal baths is not difficult.
(1) Cross the Route de Cambasque to continue along the path visible opposite. Follow the path to the ancient thermal baths, which are now abandoned.
(2) Cross the road and follow the path opposite. You will come to a bridge over the Route du Pont d'Espagne, which will take you to the road itself, where you will find car parks and shops (La Raillère).
"There is a rheumatology centre here. A thermal spring with sulphurous water is tapped at this point. The smell is distinctive!"
(3) On the right before the bridge, climb up alongside the Gave de Marcadau river via theGR®10 trail, which leads to the Pont d'Espagne. You are now entering the Pyrenees National Park: stay on the marked paths. This will take you to the Ceriset waterfall.
(4) A picnic by the water's edge is very pleasant here!
Turn around and return to the Pont d'Espagne road and the rheumatology centre via the sameGR®10trail.
(3) Cross the road bridge on your right and then cross the road. Opposite, you will see the Lutour Waterfall on the heights.
(5). Take theGR®10 trailto return to Cauterets via the Sentier des Pères. Climb up, cross the bridge over the Gave de Lutour and take the opportunity to admire the Lutour waterfall.
(6) Continue on theGR®10. After a steep climb, turn left towards Cauterets, following theGR®10markings.
At the end of the trail overlooking Cauterets, descend towards a small road (Chemin de la Reine Hortense).
(7) Cross it, still following theGR®10markings. Descend towards Cauterets via a winding path.
Take advantage of your arrival in Cauterets to visit, stock up on supplies or sample local specialities before returning to your parking spot (S/E).
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