Lake Gaube – Marcadau Plateau loop from Pont d'Espagne

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Lake Gaube – Marcadau Plateau loop from Pont d'Espagne

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Lake Gaube – Marcadau Plateau loop from Pont d'Espagne

07:33

18.5km

1,160m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 9.19 km for 488 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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11 m

Hiking map

Highlight • Other

map with fares for the cable car and chairlift to Lac de Gaube.

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1.57 km

Quartz Veins in Granite - Pyrenees National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

If, like us, you are wondering about formations in rocks:
The features in the rocks are a natural formation. The veins that stand out are quartz which are stronger and …

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2.45 km

Lake Gaube

Highlight • Lake

Lake Gaube is one of the wonders of the GR10. This lake highlights in the landscape the Vignemale massif which is located at the bottom of the valley 600 meters …

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3.01 km

Lac de Gaube

Lake

3.46 km

Lac de Gaube, Opposite End from the Refuge

Highlight • Lake

place to rest in the shade and put your feet in the water or your whole body in the lake

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7.92 km

Lac de Chabarrou

Lake

14.8 km

Marcadau Plateau

Highlight • River

The Marcadau plateau is very easy to access from the Pont d'Espagne parking lot. First stage of the Marcadau valley, it is crossed by the Gave of the same name. …

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17.2 km

Chalet du Clot

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Bivouac possible next to the Chalet

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17.9 km

View of the Pont d'Espagne waterfalls

Highlight • Waterfall

The Pont d'Espagne, beyond the construction, is an exceptional natural site where waterfalls follow one another. It is the starting point for many hikes and walks which lead to Lac …

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18.0 km

Pont d'Espagne

Highlight • Rest Area

Bridge at the start of the cross-border mountain path. There is an old-building with bar & restaurant (there are 2 more bars afterwards). It is also possible to sleep there.

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