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Argelès-Gazost
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Route 3: Grande Fache – 15 peaks over 3,000 metres in the Pyrenees

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France
Occitania
Argelès-Gazost
Cauterets

Route 3: Grande Fache – 15 peaks over 3,000 metres in the Pyrenees

Hard

4.8

(4)

82

hikers

Route 3: Grande Fache – 15 peaks over 3,000 metres in the Pyrenees

10:37

27.2km

1,690m

Hiking

La Grande Fache is a mythical summit of the Pyrenees chain. Culminating at 3,005 meters above sea level on the Franco-Spanish border, it dominates the Marcadau massif and its historic valley.

The adventure begins at the paid car park of the Pont d'Espagne, the plateaus of Clot and Cayan follow…

Last updated: June 7, 2024

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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 12.9 km for 1.63 km

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7.71 km

Wallon-Marcadau Refuge

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The Wallon-Marcadau refuge is located at an altitude of 1,865 meters in the verdant Marcadeau valley. The refuge is the starting point for many hiking trails. It includes 113 beds in total. For more information: refuge-marcadau.csvss.fr/fr

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11.4 km

Lake La Fache

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The Upper Fache Lake is located at 2,427 meters above sea level.
It takes about 4 hours to walk to reach it from the pay parking lot of the Pont …

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12.7 km

Col de la Fache

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In Occitan, fache, facla means “rock bar”. The Col de la Fache is located at an altitude of 2,664 meters between the French department of Hautes Pyrénées and the Spanish …

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13.5 km

La Grande Fache

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La Grand Fache is a superb peak in the Pyrenees. It offers one of the most panoramic views of the chain.

The last part of the ascent is more impressive …

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27.2 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.8 km

4.70 km

4.29 km

1.66 km

1.62 km

169 m

Surfaces

17.6 km

5.91 km

3.11 km

332 m

184 m

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Wednesday 27 May

22°C

9°C

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