The Madamète lakes

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The Madamète lakes

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The Madamète lakes

06:59

16.5km

990m

Hiking

This route, without major difficulty, leads to the discovery of the Madamète lakes and their countless neighbors. From the perfectly equipped resort of Tournaboup, you set off for a spectacular immersion in the Néouvielle reserve.

The route begins at the station car park, before entering the superb Gaubie valley. There…

Last updated: June 12, 2024

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Parc national des Pyrénées (Aire d'adhésion)

Waypoints

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14 m

Tournaboup

Highlight • Rest Area

Tournaboup is a small outdoor sports resort equipped with a bike park with ski lifts. For hikers, it is above all an opportunity to fill water bottles in a fountain …

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2.55 km

Gaubie Valley

Highlight • Gorge

The Gaubie valley includes the Gaubie and Pountou bridges. It houses the ruins of the Gaubie cabins and leads to the Aygues Cluses plateau and its refuge.

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6.41 km

Refuge d'Aygues-Cluses

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Inaugurated in 2023, this new refuge is ideally located in the Nouévielle massif. In a preserved natural setting, it offers good meals in addition to its 35 beds.

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7.86 km

Madamète Lakes

Highlight • Lake

The Madamète lakes are two magnificent bodies of water nestled in the hollow of the Néouvielle massif. The GR 10 trail passes through the middle of the two lakes where there are numerous bivouac spots.

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12.3 km

Lac Dets Coubous

Highlight • Lake

The Coubous cabin is an open and unguarded refuge. It is located at an altitude of 2,041 meters on the edge of the eponymous lake.

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16.5 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.6 km

2.49 km

1.30 km

118 m

Surfaces

12.6 km

3.33 km

455 m

118 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 8 November

13°C

6°C

87 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

August 4, 2026,Tour des lacs par Madamète

From the Tournaboup parking lot in Barèges I took the direction of the Ayguecluze refuge. Arrived at the refuge take the path towards the Madamète pass, the path passes by the Madamète lakes and the small Laquette lakes
Once at the top of the Madamète pass, you can see on the other side the Aumar and Aubert lakes. Take the …

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August 10, 2025,Barèges, Pic de Madamète (2657m) et la boucle des lacs

iris-py.fr/randonnee-pyrenees/le-pic-de-madamete-en-boucle-depuis-bareges
rando.valleesdegavarnie.com/trek/21492-Le-tour-des-lacs
Information from the Facebook group "The Pyrenees with my dog"

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November 28, 2023

This route, without major difficulty, leads to the discovery of the Madamète lakes and their countless neighbors. From the perfectly equipped resort of Tournaboup, you set off for a spectacular immersion in the Néouvielle reserve.
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The route begins at the station car park, before entering the superb Gaubie

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