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Estaing (Hautes-Pyrénées) walks
Pic de Cabaliros, Malinat and Pic Arraillé de Sireix
Visorando Member
5.75 mi
+2,352 ft
-2,352 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Arras-en-Lavedan (Hautes-Pyrénées)
Hike to a first-class viewpoint in the Hautes-Pyrénées. The ascent along the ridges allows you to enjoy a 360° panorama for much of the route and to visit the Pics du Malinat and Arraillé.
Pic du Cabaliros from Sireix
7.31 mi
+2,516 ft
-2,513 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Arras-en-Lavedan (Hautes-Pyrénées)
One of the most beautiful panoramas in the Cauterets region. Accessible without any particular difficulty. 360° view of the highest peaks in the central Pyrenees.
Around the Gave d'Azun from the village of Marsous
4.36 mi
+495 ft
-512 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Arrens-Marsous (Hautes-Pyrénées)
This is a hike that is accessible to everyone. The entire return journey is in the open at the bottom of the valley and, weather permitting, you can admire the flying wings in flight and the peaks of the Soum de la Pène to Grand Gabizos mountain range (north to north-west).
Col and Lac de Soum - Col de Cantau from Marsous
6.54 mi
+2,411 ft
-2,415 ft
6 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Arrens-Marsous (Hautes-Pyrénées)
A very pretty snowshoe circular loop off the beaten track. In the snow and without permanent markings, it is important to follow the description carefully. Your efforts will be rewarded with snow-covered landscapes stretching as far as the eye can see.
This hike can be done without snow.
Arrens-Marsous to Estaing via the old pastoral paths
7.88 mi
+2,789 ft
-2,782 ft
6h 05
Moderate
Departure from Arrens-Marsous (Hautes-Pyrénées)
A lovely, fairly challenging route offering views of the Pic d'Arrens and the high mountains in the background.A path linking the Tech Dam valley to the Lac d'Estaing valley via the mountain pastures.
Pointe de Surgatte
8.70 mi
+2,969 ft
-2,963 ft
6h 35
Moderate
Departure from Arrens-Marsous (Hautes-Pyrénées)
A lovely rocky outcrop accessible from Arrens-Marsous.
The Barbat lake
5.35 mi
+2,717 ft
-2,687 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Estaing (Hautes-Pyrénées) (Hautes-Pyrénées)
In the Val d'Azun, away from the shores of Lake Estaing
the Barbat huts and Lake Barbat are perfect for a day out.
Lake Nère and Lake Long as seen from Lake Estaing
10.97 mi
+4,265 ft
-4,249 ft
8h 45
Difficult
Departure from Estaing (Hautes-Pyrénées) (Hautes-Pyrénées)
A challenging hike that takes you safely to two high-altitude lakes (2,326m).
The lakes and ruins of Liantran from Lac d'Estaing
9.50 mi
+2,369 ft
-2,375 ft
6h 25
Moderate
Departure from Estaing (Hautes-Pyrénées) (Hautes-Pyrénées)
This hike will take you to the bottom of the Estaing Valley to discover the Liantran Lakes and pastoral remains.
You will discover the Lac d'Estaing, then the Lac de Langle (sometimes dry in summer), the Lac du Plaa de Prat, and finally the Lacs de Liantran.
There are no difficulties from May onwards, although in spring there may still be some snow drifts, so caution is advised.
Pyrenean ibex and chamois are often spotted here.
Pic de Berbeillet
4.71 mi
+807 ft
-797 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Aucun (Hautes-Pyrénées)
Pic de Berbeillet is a small, easily accessible peak which, thanks to its location, offers a stunning 360° panoramic view.
Pic de Bazès from the Col de Couraduque
4.01 mi
+1,565 ft
-1,545 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Aucun (Hautes-Pyrénées)
A pleasant little summit easily accessible from the large car park at Col de Couraduque. Thefirst part to Col de Bazès is on easy forest tracks. However, thesecond part to the summit of Pic de Bazès is more technical. At the summit, there is a beautiful view of the surrounding mountains.
Lac de Soum from the Col de Couraduque
9.49 mi
+1,319 ft
-1,302 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Aucun (Hautes-Pyrénées)
This is an easy route as there are no steep slopes, although its length could classify it as 'moderate'. It takes you around Lac de Soum via the Col de la Serre, the yellow house, the Col de Bazès and the Cantau hut. A picnic break by the lake will make this route even more accessible.
Haugarou refuge from the Col de Couraduque (1367m)
4.38 mi
+502 ft
-525 ft
2.5 hrs
Easy
Departure from Aucun (Hautes-Pyrénées)
Short, easy winter hike. This is a standard hike in the Argelès-Gazost region.
A wide, well-marked trail leads hikers from the mini winter sports resort of Col de Couraduque to the Refuge du Haugarou, which is actually a beautiful mountain hotel.
In winter, this route is best done on snowshoes (even though it is generally well groomed and possibly passable in shoes)!
In summer, as the route follows a road, you may encounter cars...
The Mont de Gez in a circular fashion from Arras-en-Lavedan
5.80 mi
+1,663 ft
-1,637 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Arras-en-Lavedan (Hautes-Pyrénées)
An easy and very pleasant walk, ideal if the weather prevents you from going to the high mountains.
Granges d'Espoune and d'Artigue Bourg on the slopes of Cabaliros
4.04 mi
+1,585 ft
-1,591 ft
4 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Cauterets (Hautes-Pyrénées)
A short, family-friendly and easy hike in summer but a challenging one in winter under the snow. You’re in the heart of the Hautes-Pyrénées, amidst the highest peaks, on the route to the Pic du Cabaliros and Lake Anapéou.
In both summer and winter, a complete change of scenery in these ancient pastoral areas.
Pic du Cabaliros and Lac d'Anapéou from Cauterets
11.58 mi
+4,478 ft
-4,478 ft
9h 15
Difficult
Departure from Cauterets (Hautes-Pyrénées)
Le Cabaliros is a classic Pyrenean peak above Cauterets. Take the southern route, which is the longest, through woods, lush summer pastures and abundant mountain streams, rather than the Val d'Azun route. The length of the route and the significant elevation gain make this a challenging route reserved for experienced hikers. Enjoy a 360° view from the summit over the main Pyrenean range, the Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre massif and all the surrounding valleys.
Circular Grand Barbat starting from Ilhéou
5.85 mi
+3,215 ft
-3,215 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Estaing (Hautes-Pyrénées) (Hautes-Pyrénées)
A circular loop starting from the small Ilhéou refuge, for experienced mountaineers seeking solitude.
Please note: the route is mostly off-track and poorly marked, over very rugged terrain (scree, rocky slopes, snowfields, steep slopes).
Should only be attempted in clear weather.
Extensive panoramic views due to its position set back from the border ridge: Néouvielle, Marboré, Vignemale, Balaïtous...
From the Ilhéou Refuge to the Wallon Refuge via the Opale Lakes
8.41 mi
+3,114 ft
-3,507 ft
6h 35
Difficult
Departure from Estaing (Hautes-Pyrénées) (Hautes-Pyrénées)
Second day of a three-day route in the Central Pyrenees National Park.The day will begin with a fairly steep climb, but will allow you to see a multitude of high-altitude lakes before arriving at the Wallon refuge.If there is not enough time, the visit to the Opale lakes can be omitted.
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