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Argelès-Gazost
Gavarnie-Gèdre

Espuguettes Refuge – Lac des Gloriettes loop from Gèdre

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France
Occitania
Argelès-Gazost
Gavarnie-Gèdre

Espuguettes Refuge – Lac des Gloriettes loop from Gèdre

Hard

44

runners

Espuguettes Refuge – Lac des Gloriettes loop from Gèdre

06:12

37.8km

2,010m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parc national des Pyrénées (cœur)

Parc national des Pyrénées (Aire d'adhésion)

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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11.5 km

Great view of the Cirque - without the hustle and bustle

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After the hustle and bustle in Gavarnie the day before, this is at least as impressive a view of the Cirque, only that exactly 3 people came towards us on the whole loop. Soothing silence and noticeable timelessness are spreading.

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2

12.0 km

Chalet la Grange de Holle

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It is a mountain refuge located above the town of Gavarnie. It is a perfect place to spend the night, eat something or ask for advice on the many routes that pass through this beautiful enclave.

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3

14.1 km

Gavarnie River

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Only after taking a closer look at the position could I now remember that I had my tent here for 2 nights in 1983. From here I am on the …

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15.4 km

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16.5 km

Peaceful creek, away from the crowds

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17.4 km

Hôtellerie du Cirque

Viewpoint

7

21.4 km

Espuguettes Refuge

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Espuguettes refuge offers a panoramic stopover for hikers on the HRP (high Pyrenees road).

It has 54 dormitory places, as well as a bivouac area. You can also eat …

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24.1 km

Hourquette d'Alan

Mountain Pass

9

31.2 km

Lac des Gloriettes

Highlight • Lake

Spectacular and easy to walk path along the reservoir

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10

31.7 km

Lake Gloriettes

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Near Gavarnie, it is an impressive dam lake with high mountain landscapes

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37.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.0 km

4.52 km

4.46 km

3.64 km

1.21 km

Surfaces

16.0 km

12.2 km

4.36 km

2.88 km

1.24 km

974 m

161 m

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Sunday 12 July

26°C

13°C

18 %

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