Very pretty hike towards the Estaubé cirque, less imposing than Gavarnie but just as beautiful to see. Easy hike throughout the first part. Marmots by the hundreds and even a few chamois at the end of May. Unfortunately we were unable to go to the end of the route due to too much snow and lack of equipment.

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Magnificent and easily accessible circus. Be careful, the parking lot at the gloriettes fills up quickly.

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1. Lac des Gloriettes – Cirque d’Estaubé loop from Gèdres-Dessus

13.8km

04:12

270m

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

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2. Estaubé circus – Hourquette d'Alans (Alans Pass) loop from Lac des Gloriettes

25.8km

09:43

1,230m

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

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3. Small Bridge – Espuguettes Refuge loop from Gavarnie

28.2km

11:02

1,340m

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

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Distance 2.11 km

Uphill 60 m

Weather

Monday 9 March

6°C

-4°C

21 %

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Max wind speed: 4.0 km/h

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Location: Gavarnie-Gèdre, Argelès-Gazost, Occitania, France

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Cirque d’Estaubé

1. Lac des Gloriettes – Cirque d’Estaubé loop from Gèdres-Dessus

2. Estaubé circus – Hourquette d'Alans (Alans Pass) loop from Lac des Gloriettes

3. Small Bridge – Espuguettes Refuge loop from Gavarnie

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