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Lac d'Estaing walks
The Barbat lake
Visorando member 
8.62 km
+828 m
-819 m
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
Visorando member 
15.28 km
+722 m
-724 m
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.
Walks near Lac d'Estaing
From the Ilhéou Refuge to the Wallon Refuge via the Opale Lakes
Visorando member 
13.53 km
+949 m
-1,069 m
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.
Pont d'Espagne - Bayssellance Refuge
Visorando member 11.36 km
+1,264 m
-85 m
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.
From Cauterets to Ilhéou
Visorando member 
14.87 km
+1,309 m
-371 m
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.
3 days in the Central Pyrenees Park from Cauterets
Visorando member 
49.75 km
+3,116 m
-3,116 m
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
Visorando member
21.31 km
+850 m
-1,677 m
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
Visorando member 
22.34 km
+1,204 m
-1,109 m
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!