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Gave de Cauterets (rivière) walks
Gaube lake and Oulettes de Gaube refuge
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9.68 mi
+2,329 ft
-2,326 ft
6h 30
Moderate
Departure from Cauterets (Hautes-Pyrénées)
Departing from Le Pont d'Espagne, this moderately demanding hike will take you into the Pyrenees National Park to discover Lac de Gaube and the Oulettes de Gaube refuge, from where you can admire the Vignemale, the highest peak in the Pyrenees at 3298m. If you're lucky, you might even spot some marmots.
Towards the lakes of Embarrat, Pourtet and Nère
12.19 mi
+3,274 ft
-3,241 ft
8h 25
Difficult
Departure from Cauterets (Hautes-Pyrénées)
This hike, starting from Pont d'Espagne, will take you to the heart of the Pyrenees National Park. You will follow the Marcadau valley to reach the lakes of Embarrat, Pourtet and Nère at an altitude of over 2,400 metres.
Lac de Gaube from La Raillère
9.54 mi
+2,405 ft
-2,395 ft
6h 30
Moderate
Departure from Cauterets (Hautes-Pyrénées)
Discover Lac de Gaube from La Raillère, south of Cauterets, via theGR®10.
In the Marcadau valley, from Pont d'Espagne to the Wallon refuge
9.86 mi
+1,365 ft
-1,342 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Cauterets (Hautes-Pyrénées)
This hike, which generally follows the valley floor, will take you on a gentle slope to the Wallon-Marcadau refuge. You will alternate between mountain pine forests, peat bogs and meadows until you reach the refuge, where the landscape becomes more rocky. A beautiful variety of landscapes and fairly easy access make this a very enjoyable hike starting from Pont d'Espagne.
Lac du Chabarrou starting from Pont d'Espagne
9.86 mi
+2,799 ft
-2,799 ft
7h 00
Difficult
Departure from Cauterets (Hautes-Pyrénées)
I suggest you discover the beautiful and uncrowded Lac du Chabarrou, at an altitude of 2,300 m. An interesting alternative to the very popular hike to the Oulettes de Gaube refuge. Access is challenging. Don't forget to admire the Pont d'Espagne (a very popular tourist site) before or after your hike.
From Pont d'Espagne to the Marcadau or Wallon refuge on snowshoes
9.62 mi
+1,440 ft
-1,417 ft
6 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Cauterets (Hautes-Pyrénées)
A very pretty, fairly long and enjoyable hike. If you set off early and it has snowed, you can look forward to a very pleasant climb to the refuge.
3 days in the Central Pyrenees Park from Cauterets
30.88 mi
+10,197 ft
-10,226 ft
3 days
Difficult
Departure from Cauterets (Hautes-Pyrénées)
Explore the Pyrenees National Park (central section) with a trip to Spain, lakes and mountain passes at an altitude of 2,600 metres.
With an average elevation gain of ± 1,230 m and a distance of 17 km per day, this trip is, all in all, quite strenuous.
Please take into account the cumulative elevation gain and the distance to be covered.
The trip takes place between 1000 m and 2655 m altitude.
The start of this route is accessible by public transport (coaches and shuttle bus from Cauterets in summer).
From the Refuge Wallon to Cauterets via the Col d'Arratille and the Col des Mulets
13.24 mi
+2,789 ft
-5,502 ft
8h 30
Difficult
Departure from Cauterets (Hautes-Pyrénées)
This circular is best done from mid-June until the first cold spells.
This isthe third and fairly longday of a three-day route in the Central Pyrenees National Park.
In case of bad weather or unforeseen circumstances, it is possible to shorten the route by descending directly from the (1) to the (8).
The Col de Riou from Cauterets
9.64 mi
+3,593 ft
-3,579 ft
7h 35
Difficult
Departure from Cauterets (Hautes-Pyrénées)
A variant ofthe GR®10which takes us from Cauterets to Col-de-Riou. A pleasant trail, mostly through woodland, then across mountain pastures to the pass. In summer, enjoy the magnificent fields of azaleas near the pass. Magnificent view from the pass over the valleys of Cauterets and Luz-Saint-Sauveur and the surrounding peaks.
The Chalet de la Reine Hortense
4.73 mi
+1,365 ft
-1,378 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Cauterets (Hautes-Pyrénées)
Did Napoleon III's mother really walk the beautiful trail that leads from the Pauze-Vieux thermal baths to the chalet that bears her name? It is certainly a beautiful route overlooking Cauterets and facing the Moun Né or Pic de Monné (2,724 m). Although this walk is not particularly difficult, it should be noted that the descent to Cancéru is rather steep. Not recommended for those with weak knees. The return to Cauterets is via the Mamelon Vert.
From Cauterets to La Fruitière
6.46 mi
+1,890 ft
-1,860 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Cauterets (Hautes-Pyrénées)
A walk, mainly through woodland, starting from Cauterets, towards the Lutour valley and the Fruitière guesthouse. This hike can be followed by the route leading to Lac d'Estom.
Baysselance Refuge via Oulettes de Gaube and Hourquette d'Ossoue
13.38 mi
+4,406 ft
-4,393 ft
12 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Cauterets (Hautes-Pyrénées)
A long hike through the Gaube Valley, the Oulettes and the Hourquette d’Ossoue, on the slopes of the Vignemale, with an overnight stay at the Baysselance Refuge.
The proposed route is a winter snowshoe trek; it follows theGR®10trail almost everywhere, deviating from it only on the ascent to the Hourquette, coming within touching distance of the Petit Vignemale (or Séracs) glacier.
The final ascent is gruelling, the scenery is breathtaking, and these are legendary sites from the golden age of Pyrenean mountaineering!
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.
From Cauterets to Ilhéou
9.24 mi
+4,295 ft
-1,217 ft
8h 00
Moderate
Departure from Cauterets (Hautes-Pyrénées)
First day of a three-day route in the Central Pyrenees National Park.
This circular is best done from mid-June until the first cold spells.
Ascent to Lac Noir, Col d'Ilhéou, Ilhéou Refuge and Lac d'Ilhéou.
Circular route starting from Pierrefitte-Nestalas
5.60 mi
+1,135 ft
-1,132 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Pierrefitte-Nestalas (Hautes-Pyrénées)
A circular route from Pierrefitte-Nestalas to visit the Abbey Church of Saint-Savin and its museum (if open). The Abbey Church is renowned for its furnishings; visit it with the description provided on the website to appreciate them fully. After a steep climb of about an hour up the mountain, the route follows the road, which in practice has very little traffic.The starting point can be adjusted to a car park in Pierrefitte-Nestalas.