Lac de Gaube and Refuge des Oulettes

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Lac de Gaube and Refuge des Oulettes

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Lac de Gaube and Refuge des Oulettes

05:20

16.5km

690m

Hiking

This is one of the most emblematic hikes in the Pyrenees. This pretty route connects the Pont d’Espagne to the superb Oulettes refuge. To do this, the route follows the markings of the GR 10 route. Along the way, you will discover the famous Gaube lake and incomparable landscapes. If…

Last updated: June 13, 2024

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Parc national des Pyrénées (cœur)

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324 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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2.50 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 …

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8.26 km

Oulettes de Gaube Mountain Hut

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Located at the foot of Vignemale in the hollow of the Gaube valley, the Oulettes refuge enjoys an exceptional location in the heart of the mountain. Relatively large, it has a capacity of 95 people. More information here: refugeoulettesdegaube.ffcam.fr

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16.5 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.6 km

463 m

259 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.3 km

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Tuesday 13 October

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Comments

July 7, 2026,Les Oulettes de Gaube

Starting from Pont d'Espagne, take the path towards Lac de Gaube, then at the lake continue following the GR10. At the Refuge des Oulettes, the GR10 continues towards the Refuge de Baysselance. The famous Vignemale is the dominant peak of this valley

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January 25, 2024

This is one of the most emblematic hikes in the Pyrenees. This pretty route connects the Pont d’Espagne to the superb Oulettes refuge. To do this, the route follows the markings of the GR 10 route. Along the way, you will discover the famous Gaube lake and incomparable landscapes. If you wish, you can

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