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Lake Espingo – Lake Saussat loop from Lac d'Oô

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France
Occitania
Saint-Gaudens

Lake Espingo – Lake Saussat loop from Lac d'Oô

Hard

5.0

(2)

8

hikers

Lake Espingo – Lake Saussat loop from Lac d'Oô

06:29

12.3km

990m

Hiking

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

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 5.07 km for 722 m

After 6.82 km for 3.37 km

Waypoints

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Start point

Alpine Hut

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Lake Espingo and Espingo Refuge

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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 …

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188 m

Lake Espingo

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Superb natural lake located at 1,882 meters. Nestled in lush greenery, it offers a magical setting for a break.

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364 m

Wild horses

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With luck you will also see the wild horses

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5.04 km

Portillon Refuge

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There is a camping option behind the hut. Hot meals and drinks can be ordered. Dinner and breakfast must be reserved.

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5.11 km

Very beautiful hike starting from the Portillon refuge. Between 300 and 400m of elevation gain to reach this belvedere at 2880m which offers an exceptional panorama of the Ôo valley. …

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11.3 km

Lake Saussat

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Magnificent natural lake surrounded by the Cirque d'Espingo and its peaks over 3000 meters.

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12.3 km

End point

Alpine Hut

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.0 km

1.32 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.45 km

1.56 km

1.32 km

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Highest point (2,850 m)

Lowest point (1,920 m)

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Tuesday 11 August

28°C

18°C

25 %

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