Pibeste Peak – Pibeste Summit Station loop from Argelès-Gazost

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Pibeste Peak – Pibeste Summit Station loop from Argelès-Gazost

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Pibeste Peak – Pibeste Summit Station loop from Argelès-Gazost

06:15

17.7km

980m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 14.0 km for 409 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

717 m

Nice little hike from Argeles-Gazost to Gez.

Highlight • Other

1.24 km

Argeles valley viewpoint

Highlight • Other

7.17 km

Col des Portes

Mountain Pass

8.75 km

Pibeste Peak

Highlight • Summit

The peak of Pibeste culminates at 1,349 meters above sea level on the heights of the city. Its location allows to open a nice panorama on the chain of the …

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8.82 km

Pibeste Summit Station

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Do not stop at the station take the stairs on the right after the gate and climb to the top of the steps you will find a square platform and …

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9.97 km

Clairière d'Ayzi Refuge

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Magnificent renovated refuge, bed, fireplace ..... enough to spend the night in the warmth.

Thank you for respecting this exceptional place.

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17.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.2 km

4.01 km

2.45 km

676 m

409 m

Surfaces

13.9 km

1.20 km

1.19 km

1.17 km

288 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,300 m)

Lowest point (460 m)

Weather

Saturday 17 October

12°C

6°C

51 %

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Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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Comments

May 17, 2025,Le Pic du Pibeste

Approximately 900m of elevation gain in total (GPS recording error). Departure from Ouzous, a continuous climb to the Pic du Pibeste. Rewarded upon arrival with a magnificent view of the Pyrenees.

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August 12, 2023,Pic du Pibeste / Pic de Boun / Pène de Souquète

Good physical condition for this hike, fairly easy terrain

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August 22, 2024,De Ouzous à pic de Pibeste boucle.

After a particularly difficult start.....Nice crash of komoot, despite the map recorded offline, I wanted to catch up with the GR at all costs, beginner's mistake that plunged me into immense ferns and brambles.
So....Morality, never be stubborn!!!!!
Finally, after quite a few difficulties, I was able to turn back to find myself on the right path.
(The current route …

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