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A magnificent viewpoint

For the first 20 kilometers, the climb is gentle, crossing the picturesque landscapes of the Gavarnie cirque. Then once you reach the town of Gavarnie, the real climb begins, with much steeper gradients that can exceed 10%, reaching an altitude of 2,200 meters.

The Pineta refuge is located at the bottom of the valley of the same name, very close to the source of the Cinca River, at an altitude of 1,240 metres. It has a capacity of 71 beds, as well as hot showers, a bar, a cafeteria and a food service.

Very worth seeing, you have to see it

starting point to climb the Tourmalet from Luz-St-Sauveur

It is one of the great climbs in the Pyrenees. In my opinion it is in the Top 10 of the Pyrenees, without the slightest doubt. I like long, high, hard climbs with magnificent views... and the Cirque de Troumouse fulfills this 100%. The road is narrow and bumpy, with an irregular but smooth surface. It is the typical mountain road that suffers the passage of winters and summers. The two times I've been there, I've barely encountered any traffic. The second time was a Saturday. Traffic usually goes to the town of Gavarnie, with the Cirque de Troumouse being very untouristy. Much better for those of us who want tranquility and spectacular landscapes!!!

On our group visit to the Cirque de Troumouse, and given the restricted access to vehicles until the final parking lot, we decided to establish our supplies in this intermediate area of the climb, having passed the horseshoe curves area after Héat. It was a magnificent day, with bright sunshine and hardly any air. There is enough space and the views of the mountains are fantastic. There is tranquility. It is very important to collect everything and not leave any traces or trash!

The 19km to Gavarnie are easy and on foot, 705 meters in altitude. The next 10 kilometers are tough and grueling with about 830 meters of elevation gain. Moreover, you go above 2000m, which also makes it more difficult.