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Towards the lakes of Embarrat, Pourtet and Nère
Walker 
19.62 km
+998 m
-988 m
8h 25
Difficult
Departure from Cauterets (Hautes-Pyrénées)
This hike, starting from Pont d'Espagne, will take you to the heart of the Pyrenees National Park. You will follow the Marcadau valley to reach the lakes of Embarrat, Pourtet and Nère at an altitude of over 2,400 metres.
The Barbat lake
Walker 
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
Walker 
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.