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Lac des Huats 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.
The Gaube, Aratille and Marcadau valleys
14.84 mi
+4,029 ft
-4,029 ft
10h 20
Difficult
Departure from Cauterets (Hautes-Pyrénées)
A 24 km loop to discover between lakes, mountain streams, peaks, mountain pines and wildlife.
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).
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!
Walks near Lac des Huats
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.
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!
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.
Gavarnie to the Espuguettes Refuge
7.16 mi
+3,868 ft
-1,677 ft
6h 40
Difficult
Departure from Gavarnie (Hautes-Pyrénées)
Day 1
The Cirque de Gavarnie needs no introduction; it is a monument, a cathedral, a colossus.
The route via the Plateau de Bellevue allows you to discover it from this remarkable viewpoint.
The path running along the slopes of the Bosquet Long adds an extra dimension, allowing you to appreciate it in all its splendour and enjoy a tranquillity not found on the more well-known routes.
The return route along the ledge on the right bank takes you back to the Refuge des Espuguettes, where you’ll spend the first night.
Col de Tentes - Goritz Refuge
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.