Hospice of France – Vénasque Lakes loop from Bagnères-de-Luchon

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Hospice of France – Vénasque Lakes loop from Bagnères-de-Luchon

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Hospice of France – Vénasque Lakes loop from Bagnères-de-Luchon

06:53

39.4km

2,480m

Running

Hard run. 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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Parque Natural Posets-Maladeta

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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12.0 km

Hospice of France

Highlight • Rest Area

At the end of the Pique Valley is the Hospice de France. Dating back to the 17th century, this inn has always been intended to receive travelers who venture here. …

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16.8 km

Refuge de Vénasque

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Accessible from the Hospice de France, these Boums are on the path of the Port of Vénasque which has been widely used at different times to trade between Spain and …

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17.4 km

The Vénasque lakes, also nicknamed the “Booms of Vénasque”, are located at an altitude of 2,250 meters, not far from the refuge of the same name. They offer a magnificent panorama overlooking the valley.

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18.0 km

Port de Vénasque / Puerto de Benasque

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The port of Vénasque, or “puerto de Benasque” in Spanish, is a pass in the Pyrenees located on the Franco-Spanish border. Culminating at 2,444 meters above sea level, it separates …

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20.1 km

Basetas del Portillón

Lake

20.9 km

Picada Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

From the Benasque Hospital to Puerto de la Picada, it is a simple and
very beautiful, with unbeatable views of the north face of Maladeta.
The path is well defined …

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21.6 km

Pas de l'escalette

Viewpoint

22.3 km

Tuc dera Escaleta

Highlight • Summit

Right at what is called the Pas de l'Escalette pass and a little further to the northeast we find this mountain that is on the border between France and the …

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24.1 km

Pas de la Mounjoye

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Border crossing between the two states where there is a great landmark between two mountains that are part of the Serrat des Cabirous, the range of roe deer!

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39.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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