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Ilhéou Pass – Lake Ilhéou loop from Lac d'Estaing

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Ilhéou Pass – Lake Ilhéou loop from Lac d'Estaing

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4.8

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Ilhéou Pass – Lake Ilhéou loop from Lac d'Estaing

06:38

15.8km

1,340m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Parc national des Pyrénées (cœur)

Parc national des Pyrénées (Aire d'adhésion)

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Start point

Parking

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3.71 km

Cabane de Barbat

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5.38 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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7.87 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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7.92 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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14.3 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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15.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.4 km

1.21 km

143 m

Surfaces

14.2 km

803 m

659 m

143 m

Elevation

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Thursday 28 May

23°C

13°C

20 %

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Ilhéou Pass – Lake Ilhéou loop from Lac d'Estaing

Cabane de Barbat

Ilhéou Pass

Ilhéou Refuge

Lake Ilhéou

Arriousec hut

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