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Refuge d'Ilhéou walks
Ilhéou refuge
Visorando Member
6.27 mi
+2,054 ft
-2,054 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Cauterets (Hautes-Pyrénées)
Short 2-hour hike to the Ilhéou refuge (not forgetting the return trip).
Ilhéou Lake via the Crête du Lys from the Grand Barbat chairlift
3.65 mi
+1,073 ft
-1,047 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from Cauterets (Hautes-Pyrénées)
A lovely half-day hike through green summer pastures to Lac d'Ilhéou and its rocky landscape. Enjoy a 360° panorama of the surrounding peaks from the start of the hike.
Lac du Hourat from Cambasque
7.89 mi
+3,340 ft
-3,346 ft
6h 30
Difficult
Departure from Cauterets (Hautes-Pyrénées)
A beautiful lake with an island, difficult to access from Lake Ilhéou.
This hike is classified as difficult because the path is steep from Lac d'Ilhéou and a good sense of direction is necessary at the end of the route. This summer hike can be undertaken from the end of June until the first snowfall (for the Ilhéou - Hourat section).
Beware of Patou, the sheepdog. Do not cross through a flock, but go around it.
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 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.
Circular Grand Barbat starting from Ilhéou
5.85 mi
+3,215 ft
-3,215 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Estaing (Hautes-Pyrénées) (Hautes-Pyrénées)
A circular loop starting from the small Ilhéou refuge, for experienced mountaineers seeking solitude.
Please note: the route is mostly off-track and poorly marked, over very rugged terrain (scree, rocky slopes, snowfields, steep slopes).
Should only be attempted in clear weather.
Extensive panoramic views due to its position set back from the border ridge: Néouvielle, Marboré, Vignemale, Balaïtous...
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.
Tuc Arrouy via the waterfalls, the lake and the Ilhéou refuge.
9.00 mi
+3,471 ft
-3,471 ft
7h 10
Difficult
Departure from Cauterets (Hautes-Pyrénées)
Lac d'Ilhéou, nestled in the hollow of a majestic cirque, reveals emerald blue-green waters that invite contemplation. Tuc Arrouy offers a bird's eye view of the lake and a myriad of Pyrenean peaks.These are the ingredients for a hike rich in magnificent landscapes and emotions.