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Estom Refuge

Recommended by 83 hikers out of 86

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Parc national des Pyrénées (cœur)

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Location: Cauterets, Argelès-Gazost, Occitania, France

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1. Refuge d'Estom – Lac d'Estom loop from Cauterets

17.0km

07:19

870m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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2. Lac d'Estom – Cascade du Lutour loop from Cauterets

22.3km

07:52

880m

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

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3. Refuge d'Estom – Lac d'Estom loop from Cauterets

8.49km

03:50

530m

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

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Luc Gesell

February 12, 2022

The Estom refuge is located at an altitude of 1804 meters, in an idyllic setting, between pine trees and a lake.
It is open from the end of May to the beginning of October. For specific dates, prices and reservations, you can visit the refuge's website: refuge-estom.csvss.fr/fr
In case you come hiking out of season and are looking for shelter in the area, the refuge provides an unguarded but open cabin 200 meters away.
The refuge is a good base for a star-shaped tour over several days. Indeed, from Lake Estom (where the refuge is located) several day routes are possible to get close to the high-altitude lakes and reach 3000 meters.

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Patrick

July 17, 2020

Nice walk, quite easy, beautiful little lake and refuge.

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Nuno Dias

August 17, 2025

One of the best places in the Pyrénées!

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Elevation 1,800 m

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Location: Cauterets, Argelès-Gazost, Occitania, France

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Estom Refuge

1. Refuge d'Estom – Lac d'Estom loop from Cauterets

2. Lac d'Estom – Cascade du Lutour loop from Cauterets

3. Refuge d'Estom – Lac d'Estom loop from Cauterets

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