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Fontaine et Oratoire de la Sainte-Famille (Vallée des Gaves-Cirque de Troumousse) walks
Route of the three cirques: Gavarnie, Estaubé and Troumouse
Visorando Member
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.
Walks near Fontaine et Oratoire de la Sainte-Famille (Vallée des Gaves-Cirque de Troumousse)
Estaubé Cirque – Troumouse Cirque
9.52 mi
+2,106 ft
-1,237 ft
6h 15
Moderate
Departure from Gèdre (Hautes-Pyrénées)
Set off from the Cirque d’Estaubé, passing by the Lac des Gloriettes, to the Cirque de Troumouse for a completely self-catering bivouac.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Chalet Hôtel d'Orédon - Tournaboup
9.05 mi
+2,096 ft
-3,494 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Aragnouet (Hautes-Pyrénées)
Third stage of the Three Days in the Néouvielle Reserve and its lakesFrom the Chalet-Hôtel d'Orédon to the Tournaboup car park.The multi-day hike is coming to an end, but the beauty of the 20 lakes remains.You are entering the Néouvielle National Nature Reserve, which is protected by regulations. Please respect these regulations (see practical information).
Orédon Mountain Hut – La Glère Mountain Hut
6.59 mi
+2,966 ft
-2,044 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Aragnouet (Hautes-Pyrénées)
The first part of the 4-day Tour du Massif de Néouvielle, taking in the massif’s largest lakes.
From the Refuge de l’Oule to the village of Artigues
10.75 mi
+2,365 ft
-4,377 ft
7h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Lary-Soulan (Hautes-Pyrénées)
Second day of a three-day circular route. You can book a packed lunch if you’re staying overnight at the Refuge de l’Oule, as well as top up your water flasks. Afterwards, the trail is lovely as it runs alongside the lake. It passes through the Col de Bastanet and takes in magnificent lakes all along the route. At the Campana de Cloutou mountain refuge, you can sit at a table to eat your packed lunch and refill your water flask. The trail then descends, passing by pretty lakes, to the village of Artigues.
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.