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Lac des Gloriettes walks
The Estaubé Circus
Visorando Member 
7.46 mi
+755 ft
-748 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Gèdre (Hautes-Pyrénées)
This easy hike leads to the foot of the Cirque d'Estaubé. Although less famous than its neighbour Gavarnie, the Cirque d'Estaubé is a magnificent sight, with many waterfalls. Great picnic opportunities in a superb mountain setting.
Pic de Pinède via the Estaubé valley and the Brèche de Tuquerouye
Visorando Member 
11.84 mi
+4,400 ft
-4,393 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Gèdre (Hautes-Pyrénées)
This lovely day hike in the mid- and high-mountain range takes you first through the magnificent setting of the Cirque d’Estaubé (the smallest of the three cirques in the area). The highlight is the gruelling ascent of the Couloir de Tuquerouye to reach the highest unmanned refuge in the Pyrenees, with a view of the stunning Lac Glacé du Marboré. The ascent of the Pic de Pinède adds an extra touch, revealing the Mont-Perdu massif.
Thishike is reserved for experienced hikers.
Walks near Lac des Gloriettes
Col de Tentes - Goritz Refuge
Visorando Member 9.92 mi
+4,829 ft
-4,265 ft
8h 45
Very difficult
Departure from Gavarnie (Hautes-Pyrénées)
First day of the trek to Mont Perdu. Departure from Col de Tentes, passage through Brèche de Roland, at the foot of Pic du Marboré, and ascent of Mont Perdu. The first day is the most technical. You quickly reach the high mountain ranges of the Gavarnie massif.
The Spanish ledges
Visorando Member 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.
Chalet Hôtel d'Orédon - Tournaboup
Visorando Member 
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).
Refugio San Vicenda - San Urbez
Visorando Member 
9.79 mi
+2,799 ft
-5,331 ft
6h 55
Difficult
Departure from Puértolas (Huesca)
Second day of this superb two-day trip with a bivouac at the Refugio de San Vicenda. It is possible to go as far as Fuenblanca for the bivouac. In the Añisclo Canyon, bivouacking is permitted from 1,650 metres.
If you plan to sleep in your van the night before the hike, it is best to park 5-8 km before the canyon car park. The road to the car park is one-way, and crossing the canyon during the day must be magnificent (night crossing for the hike).
Aygues-Cluses Refuge - Campana de Cloutou Refuge
Visorando Member 4.62 mi
+2,146 ft
-1,867 ft
4h 00
Difficult
Departure from Barèges (Hautes-Pyrénées)
Day three of the four-day Tour du Massif de Néouvielle, the shortest route of the four days, but no less magnificent.This hike is classified as difficult due to the ascent of Pic d'Aygues-Cluses (T5 ridge). See the variants if you wish to avoid the peak or climb it in the other direction (less complicated).
Bastan refuge - Chalet Hôtel d'Orédon
Visorando Member 
5.60 mi
+2,126 ft
-3,330 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Vielle-Aure (Hautes-Pyrénées)
Second stage of the Three Days in the Néouvielle Reserve and its lakes.
From the Bastan refuge to the Chalet-Hôtel d'Orédon.
The tour and contemplation of the 20 lakes continues.
You are entering the Néouvielle National Nature Reserve, which is protected by regulations. Please respect these regulations (see practical information).
Tournaboup - Bastan Refuge
Visorando Member 
8.80 mi
+4,337 ft
-1,742 ft
7h 50
Difficult
Departure from Barèges (Hautes-Pyrénées)
First stage of the Three Days in the Néouvielle Reserve and its lakes.
From the Tournaboup car park to the Bastan refuge.
This is a fairly challenging hike due to its elevation gain and short distance.
At (6), you can listen to the stage and remove some of the elevation gain. See Practical Information.
At (7), you can shorten the route and remove some of the elevation gain by starting on a south-facing balcony trail.
Lac de Gaube - Cabane des Tousaus
Visorando Member 
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!
3 days in the Central Pyrenees Park from Cauterets
Visorando Member 
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
Visorando Member 
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.