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Village de Gavarnie walks
The Cirque de Gavarnie via the ledges
Visorando member 
11.57 km
+705 m
-703 m
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Gavarnie (Hautes-Pyrénées)
This trail is much less frequented than the main path and offers more views of the cirque along most of its length.
⚠️From 1 November to 30 April, and as soon as the quiet zone is established, using the route between 4 and 5 constitutes an offence under the National Park regulations: a 4th category offence under: R.331-65 3° — "Deliberate disturbance of the peace in the core area of the National Park" (€750 fine)."
⚠️ DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED between 2-3-4 and 5.
Please check with the Gavarnie Tourist Office before setting off: +33 (0)5 62 92 49 10.
Cirque Gavarnie par le Plateau de Bellevue et Bosquet Long
Visorando member 
12.12 km
+679 m
-680 m
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Gavarnie (Hautes-Pyrénées)
The Cirque de Gavarnie needs no introduction, it's a monument! The passage through the Plateau de Bellevue offers a wonderful viewpoint. Without snow, the path running along the side of the Bosquet Long heights adds an extra element of excitement, allowing you to appreciate it in all its splendour and tranquillity, which is not possible on the more well-known variants. The more classic return route allows you to cross the very pleasant La Prade plateau, as well as meeting other people.
⚠️ Hiking is prohibited from 1 November to 30 April. Once the quiet zone is in place, using this route between (4) and (5) constitutes a violation of National Park regulations. This is a category 4 offence under: R.331-65 3° — "Deliberate disturbance of the peace in the core area of the National Park" (€750 fine).
⚠️ DOGS PROHIBITED
See other prohibitions in the practical information section.
Please check with the Gavarnie Tourist Office before setting off: +33 (0)5 62 92 49 10.
Refuge du Pailha circular
Visorando member 
9.56 km
+423 m
-422 m
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Gavarnie (Hautes-Pyrénées)
A magnificent circular hike that allows you to climb to a high altitude without too much difficulty and arrive at a refuge guarded by very friendly people. The return journey takes you along a path carved into the rock, offering splendid views.
A winter loop in the Cirque de Gavarnie
Visorando member 
7.51 km
+253 m
-257 m
4 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Gavarnie (Hautes-Pyrénées)
A beautiful site in summer, with its majestic waterfall. Please note that it is very busy in summer.In winter, you will appreciate the magnificent, peaceful landscape with the ice waterfalls at the bottom of the cirque.This circuit can be done very easily at any time of year:- in 3 hours in summer, including breaks and lunch.- but in 3 to 4 hours in winter.
Walks near Village de Gavarnie
Col de Tentes - Goritz Refuge
Visorando member 15.96 km
+1,472 m
-1,300 m
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 21.24 km
+1,351 m
-1,537 m
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.
Refugio San Vicenda - San Urbez
Visorando member 
15.76 km
+853 m
-1,625 m
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).
Lac de Gaube - Cabane des Tousaus
Visorando member 
22.34 km
+1,204 m
-1,109 m
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!
Pont d'Espagne - Bayssellance Refuge
Visorando member 11.36 km
+1,264 m
-85 m
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
Visorando member 
14.87 km
+1,309 m
-371 m
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.
3 days in the Central Pyrenees Park from Cauterets
Visorando member 
49.75 km
+3,116 m
-3,116 m
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).
Chalet Hôtel d'Orédon - Tournaboup
Visorando member 
14.56 km
+639 m
-1,065 m
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Aragnouet (Hautes-Pyrénées)
Third stage of the Three Days in the Néouvielle Reserve and its lakes
From the Chalet-Hôtel d'Orédon to the Tournaboup car park.
The 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).
From the Refuge Wallon to Cauterets via the Col d'Arratille and the Col des Mulets
Visorando member
21.31 km
+850 m
-1,677 m
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).
San Urbez - Sestrales - Refugio San Vicenda
Visorando member 
14.54 km
+1,537 m
-795 m
8h 35
Difficult
Departure from Fanlo (Huesca)
A superb two-day hike 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 m.