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Lac d'Estaing walks
The Barbat lake
Visorando Member
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
Walks near Lac d'Estaing
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.
Cauterets – Wallon Marcadau Mountain Hut
12.83 mi
+5,738 ft
-2,556 ft
10 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Cauterets (Hautes-Pyrénées)
The third stage of the trek, starting from Cauterets and heading towards the Wallon Marcadau mountain hut via the high-altitude lakes (Embarrat, Pourtet and Nère), featuring in particular the magnificent climb to Pont d’Espagne alongside the waterfalls.
Pont d'Espagne - Bayssellance Refuge
7.06 mi
+4,147 ft
-279 ft
6h 50
Difficult
Departure from Cauterets (Hautes-Pyrénées)
Approach walk starting from Pont d'Espagne, passing by the magnificent Lac de Gaube, the Oulettes de Gaube and the refuge of the same name. The stage continues with a steeper climb to the Lacs d'Arraillé, then the Hourquette d'Ossoue pass before descending to the Refuge de Bayssellance.
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 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.
From the Col de Couraduque to the Col du Soulor via Lac de Soum
5.01 mi
+1,083 ft
-738 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Aucun (Hautes-Pyrénées)
An easy walk with some lovely views. Using two cars (one at Couraduque and one at Soulor) makes this walk accessible to everyone. Otherwise, you can return via the same route in the opposite direction.
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).
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!
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.