Lake Espingo offers a superb setting for a stopover before setting off again towards Lake Portillon. You can admire the peaks of Luchon such as the Tusse de Montarqué or Perdiguères. Its refuge is located overlooking and offers beds in high season and non-custodial beds in winter. You can find all the necessary information here: refugedespingo.ffcam.fr/FR_home.html

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Bruno

September 6, 2020

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Very pleasant lake, with plenty of room around it. Very wide view and possible break point before continuing towards the Lac du Portillon and its refuge and the peaks of the Luchonnais (Tusse de Montarqué, Spijeoles, even Perdiguères).

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Clément Delhon

September 25, 2025

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Splendid view of the surrounding peaks.

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1. From Astau Barns to Saussat Lake via Oô Lake and Espingo Lake

13.4km

06:00

930m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. View of the plain – Lac d'Oô loop from Granges d'Astau

14.9km

07:34

1,240m

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3. Lac d'Oô – View of the Lac d'Oô waterfall loop from Lac d'Oô

5.98km

03:00

450m

460m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Elevation 1,950 m

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Saturday 24 January

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-4°C

79 %

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Max wind speed: 4.0 km/h

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Location: Oô, Saint-Gaudens, Occitania, France

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Lake Espingo and Espingo Refuge

1. From Astau Barns to Saussat Lake via Oô Lake and Espingo Lake

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