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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

09:13

25.1km

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: April 19, 2026

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Parc national des Pyrénées (cœur)

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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

3.45 km

Lake Gaube 2

Highlight • Lake

10.1 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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12.0 km

Col d'Arratille

Mountain Pass

13.8 km

Lake Arratille

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Located in the superb Marcadau valley, Lake Arratille is a remarkable natural site. Nestled at 2,247 meters above sea level, it offers a beautiful diversity of landscapes.

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19.3 km

Estalounquet bridge

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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

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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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25.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.2 km

8.17 km

3.62 km

1.08 km

Surfaces

10.1 km

8.17 km

5.05 km

1.14 km

557 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 21 May

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Lake Gaube – Marcadau Plateau loop from Pont d'Espagne

Lake Gaube

Lake Gaube 2

Col des Mulets

Lake Arratille

Estalounquet bridge

Marcadau Plateau

Chalet du Clot

View of the Pont d'Espagne waterfalls

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