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Lac du Tech walks
Lake Auseilla from the Tech Dam
Visorando Member
8.36 mi
+3,301 ft
-3,301 ft
6h 45
Moderate
Departure from Arrens-Marsous (Hautes-Pyrénées)
Pretty lakes at the bottom of a little-visited cirque (altitude 2,192 m) in the pretty valley of the Ruisseau de Labas.Marmots, chamois and vultures are often seen in the Bouleste valley.Please note: in spring, when the snow melts, it is sometimes impossible to cross the Ruisseau de Labas at the WPT (3).
Walks near Lac du Tech
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.
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 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 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).
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.
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.
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.