Pont d'Espagne – Marcadau Plateau loop from Parking du Puntas

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Pont d'Espagne – Marcadau Plateau loop from Parking du Puntas

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Pont d'Espagne – Marcadau Plateau loop from Parking du Puntas

04:36

13.5km

620m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

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Parc national des Pyrénées (cœur)

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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382 m

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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495 m

View of the Pont d'Espagne waterfalls

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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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2.04 km

Marcadau Valley

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... the paths are alternately rocky and easy to walk on.

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6.54 km

Lac de l'Embarrat

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A long technical and difficult climb but which gives us the reward of seeing this beautiful lake.... But after that we have to climb again and again to see the …

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8.40 km

Lakes and Waterfalls Circuit in Parc National des Pyrénées

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9.17 km

Pont de la Pourtère

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Nice bridge to cross to reach the Wallon refuge

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9.67 km

Marcadau Plateau

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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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