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Lac d'Artouste walks
From the little train to the Col d'Arrémoulit via the lakes of Artouste and Arrémoulit
Visorando Member
5.30 mi
+1,854 ft
-1,837 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Laruns (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A tourist and walking route to the wonderful blue lakes of Artouste and Arrémoulit, then to a border pass offering a beautiful panoramic view of the upper Arriel Lake, the Palas and the Balaïtous.
Arremoulit refuge
8.92 mi
+4,127 ft
-4,108 ft
7h 40
Difficult
Departure from Laruns (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
This round trip hike requires a fairly good level of fitness. Long distance and steep gradient.
Returning via Lake Artouste greatly reduces the difficulty.
This hike is magnificent. Throughout the climb, you will have the high peaks in your sights.
The trails are varied: you will cross forests, summer pastures with herds of cattle, streams and, early in the morning, you may even see some izards (a type of wild goat).
Lake Artouste
11.43 mi
+4,341 ft
-4,367 ft
9h 00
Difficult
Departure from Laruns (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
The high-altitude lakes of the Pyrenees have always been of interest to EDF. To expand them, the company raised the water level of a large number of them, including Lake Artouste. As part of this work, a railway line was built, which has now become a tourist attraction. This walk takes in all these points.
Migouélou refuge and lake, Artouste pass and lake, and Larribet refuge
11.83 mi
+5,738 ft
-5,722 ft
10h 25
Very difficult
Departure from Arrens-Marsous (Hautes-Pyrénées)
A circular hike linking the Val d'Azun to Lake Artouste, skirting the Pic de Batbielh. Mountain atmosphere with Lake Migouélou, the scree slopes of the Col de la Lie and the Larribet refuge, but also more touristy near the little train of Artouste. A demanding route, which can be completed in a day and a half or two days, with magnificent landscapes.
Walks near Lac d'Artouste
Pombie – Astún
6.75 mi
+2,838 ft
-2,490 ft
5h 35
Difficult
Departure from Laruns (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
Day two: return to Astún from the Pombie Refuge, via the Col and the Peyreget hut, then Lake Castérau and the Col des Moines. Compared to the first day, the elevation gains are a little steeper, with the final ascent covering nearly 520 m. The atmosphere is different: no ridges, but lakes and valleys!
From the Cabane de l’Araille to Lac de Roumassot
8.25 mi
+2,595 ft
-2,162 ft
6h 05
Difficult
Departure from Laruns (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
The first stage of this beautiful hike. Not particularly demanding, with no specific difficulties apart from the distance. Featuring magnificent scenery, views of the south face of the Pic du Midi d’Ossau and the lakes. The route includes a bivouac at Lac de Roumassot with a breathtaking view of the Ossau! The path is well signposted from start to finish, with quite varied scenery: mountain pastures, rocky outcrops and lakes.
From Gourette to Saint-Lary-Soulan
109.40 mi
+31,391 ft
-33,186 ft
8 days
Very difficult
Departure from Eaux-Bonnes (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
An 8-stage hiking tour, undertaken by two of us from 17 to 25 July 2019, between Gourette and Saint-Lary-Soulan. The route follows theGR®10trail for the most part, although we added a detour through the Marcadau Valley as well as a rest day in Gavarnie.
Gourette – Estaing
11.76 mi
+3,691 ft
-4,915 ft
8h 35
Difficult
Departure from Eaux-Bonnes (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
The first stage of the 9-day trek, linking the resort of Gourette to the village of Estaing as it winds its way between the two great Pyrenean passes of the Aubisque and the Soulor.
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).
Wallon Marcadau Mountain Hut – Oulettes de Gaube Mountain Hut
9.63 mi
+2,198 ft
-1,273 ft
6h 20
Moderate
Departure from Cauterets (Hautes-Pyrénées)
The fourth stage of the trek linking the Wallon-Marcadau and Oulettes de Gaube mountain huts, passing through the Marcadau Valley and the unmissable Lac de Gaube.
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.
Astún - Pombie
5.96 mi
+1,706 ft
-2,070 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Jaca (Huesca)
This is the first day of a cross-border hike that takes you to the Pic du Midi d'Ossau, starting from an unusual point, the Col du Somport, rather than the Col du Pourtalet.Overnight stay at the Refuge de Pombie is essential, so remember to book in advance.
Estaing – Cauterets
13.50 mi
+4,301 ft
-4,534 ft
9h 55
Difficult
Departure from Estaing (Hautes-Pyrénées) (Hautes-Pyrénées)
The second stage of the trek, starting from Estaing and heading towards the spa town of Cauterets, via Lakes Estaing and Ilhéou.
Lac de Gaube - Cabane des Tousaus
13.88 mi
+3,950 ft
-3,638 ft
9h 50
Difficult
Departure from Cauterets (Hautes-Pyrénées)
Second stage of the four-day adventure from Cauterets to Luz-Saint-Sauveur via Petit Vignemale and Gavarnie. It can be done in one day, but I think it would be more enjoyable to split it into two days to take the time to appreciate the magnificent scenery!