Pont d'Espagne – Lake Gaube loop from Pont d'Espagne

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Pont d'Espagne – Lake Gaube loop from Pont d'Espagne

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Pont d'Espagne – Lake Gaube loop from Pont d'Espagne

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7.40km

310m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Parc national des Pyrénées (cœur)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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11 m

Hiking map

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

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252 m

Pont d'Espagne

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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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365 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 de Gaube and to the Oulettes glacier. Others take you to the Marcadau valley or to the banks of Lake Ilhéou, where you can spend the night in a refuge. From Cauterets, the site which is located in the heart of the Pyrenees national park is accessible by transport (choose the bus rather than your car), by chairlift but also on foot via the GR10.

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539 m

Ars Waterfall

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I liked the light in the late afternoon

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625 m

Valley station of the chairlift to Lac de Gaube

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Chapel trail that goes to Lac de Gaube, this can be useful if you want to make a trip towards Les Oulettes de Gaube and want to skip the first climb.

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2.37 km

Bergstation Sessellift

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with small shady seating area

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2.43 km

Top start

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A lovely family outing.

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3.70 km

Lake Gaube

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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 higher. Its ease of access makes it a privileged site for day walkers, and its beauty attracts crowds, but don't deprive yourself of stopping for a moment. The spectacle is magnificent both upstream and downstream of the lake. The Hôtellerie du lac de Gaube will also be an opportunity for a little refreshment or a particularly nice snack if you are arriving from the Haute Route Pyrénéenne (HRP).

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7.40 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.24 km

737 m

415 m

Surfaces

6.34 km