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Argelès-Gazost
Estaing

Lac d'Estaing – Lake Ilhéou loop from Lac d'Estaing

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Running trails & routes
France
Occitania
Argelès-Gazost
Estaing

Lac d'Estaing – Lake Ilhéou loop from Lac d'Estaing

Hard

12

runners

Lac d'Estaing – Lake Ilhéou loop from Lac d'Estaing

03:05

16.2km

1,370m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 1, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc national des Pyrénées (cœur)

Parc national des Pyrénées (Aire d'adhésion)

Waypoints

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192 m

Lac d'Estaing

Highlight • Lake

Lac d'Estaing is a lake in Hautes-Pyrénées, France. At an elevation of 1163 m. Wild swimming allowed.

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484 m

Lac d'Estaing

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Lac d'Estaing is a natural body of water quietly installed at 1,163 meters above sea level.
Ornithology enthusiasts can take the time to look for the little grebe. The water bird is indeed often observed on the lake.

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1.55 km

Arriousec hut

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This beautiful cabin is unguarded. It is equipped with a fireplace, a table and two benches. It has eight sleeping places on the mezzanine. This charming shelter is located along …

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5.50 km

Ilhéou Pass

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This pass located at 2,256 meters above sea level is a pedestrian pass that connects the valleys of Ilhéou and Estaing.

It is a very vast, green passage offering spectacular …

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7.98 km

Ilhéou Refuge

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The refuge is located at an altitude of 1,988 meters on the banks of the lake of the same name. Located on the GR 10, it is the last refuge …

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8.04 km

Lake Ilhéou

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The term Ilhéou comes from the Gascon to designate the gap. And judging from the location of the lake, its name is easily understood. Indeed, Lake Ilhéou is nestled in …

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16.2 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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14.8 km

954 m

497 m

Surfaces

14.0 km

1.27 km

954 m

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Highest point (2,250 m)

Lowest point (1,170 m)

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