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Lake Gaube – Marcadau Plateau loop from Pont d'Espagne

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Lake Gaube – Marcadau Plateau loop from Pont d'Espagne

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Lake Gaube – Marcadau Plateau loop from Pont d'Espagne

09:16

25.0km

1,200m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parc national des Pyrénées (cœur)

Geoparque Sobrarbe-Pirineos

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.46 km

Lake Gaube

Highlight • Lake

Lake Gaube is one of the wonders of the GR10. This lake highlights in the landscape the Vignemale massif which is located at the bottom of the valley 600 meters …

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3.02 km

Lac de Gaube

Lake

6.78 km

Cairn

Highlight • Other

... can be found in several places here in the valley.

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10.0 km

Col des Mulets

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Mountain pass that joins the French and Aragonese Pyrenees. From the French side it is accessed from the Oulettes refuge and from the Spanish side through the Ara valley.

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11.9 km

Col d'Arratille

Mountain Pass

19.2 km

Estalounquet bridge

Highlight • Bridge

21.5 km

Marcadau Plateau

Highlight • River

The Marcadau plateau is very easy to access from the Pont d'Espagne parking lot. First stage of the Marcadau valley, it is crossed by the Gave of the same name. …

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23.8 km

Chalet du Clot

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Bivouac possible next to the Chalet

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24.5 km

View of the Pont d'Espagne waterfalls

Highlight • Waterfall

The Pont d'Espagne, beyond the construction, is an exceptional natural site where waterfalls follow one another. It is the starting point for many hikes and walks which lead to Lac …

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24.6 km

Pont d'Espagne

Highlight • Rest Area

Bridge at the start of the cross-border mountain path. There is an old-building with bar & restaurant (there are 2 more bars afterwards). It is also possible to sleep there.

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25.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.3 km

9.02 km

3.62 km

1.08 km

Surfaces

10.6 km

9.01 km

3.47 km

1.14 km

661 m

140 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 1 September

22°C

9°C

3 %

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Lake Gaube – Marcadau Plateau loop from Pont d'Espagne

Lake Gaube

Cairn

Col des Mulets

Estalounquet bridge

Marcadau Plateau

Chalet du Clot

View of the Pont d'Espagne waterfalls

Pont d'Espagne

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