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(S) From the Wallon refuge (1,865 m), head due east.
(1) Cross a footbridge 500 m from the refuge. Head south and follow a path marked with cairns. At around 2,028 m, turn left at the ruins of some huts.
(2) Arrive at Lac d'Aratille (2,247 m) and go around it on the right. Continue climbing due south; there may still be snow around 2,363 m in the scree. The path climbs steeply towards Lac du Col d'Arratille (2,501 m).
(3) Arrive at Col d'Arratille (2528 m). You are now on the France-Spain border. Descend slightly towards south-southeast Spain. Then head north-northeast. The path remains level, describing a wide curve in this very mineral landscape, heading towards the pass.
(4) Arrive at Col des Mulets (altitude 2,591 m). You will be treated to a splendid view on both sides of the border.
The path returns to France, heading due east. It descends towards the Refuge des Oulettes de Gaube. There is a spring on the descent where you can fill your water bottles.
(5) Arrive at the Refuge des Oulettes de Gaube (2,151 metres). This is a place where you can take a short break and quench your thirst. The view is spectacular. View of the famous Gaube couloir leading to Vignemal. Remember to keep going. It's a long day's walk.
Descend via theGR®10 heading due north.
(6) You will arrive at the end of Lac de Gaube (1,731 m) by going around it on the left. At the end of the lake, turn right and then left. Do not follow the flat path. There is also a hotel on the other side of the lake.
Follow theGR®10 on the right bank of the Gave de Gaube.
(7) Pass near Lac des Huats (666 m).
(8) Arrive at Pont d'Espagne. Cross the bridge over the Gave du Marcadeau. Turn right onto a paved path that descends and follow theGR®10. Follow the waterfall trail: Cascade de Boussès, Cascade du Pas de l'Ours, Cascade de Pouey Bacou, Cascade du Ceriset, Cascade d'Escane Gat. Pass above the Griffons spa.
(9) Arrive at the La Raillère car park (1048 m). Turn left and follow the road. A paved path allows you to avoid some of the road. Your cars will be waiting for you 250 m further along the D920 towards Cauterets (altitude 1042) (E).
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