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Boucle Pont d'Espagne – Plateau du Marcadau au départ de Pont d'Espagne

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Boucle Pont d'Espagne – Plateau du Marcadau au départ de Pont d'Espagne

Marion planned a hike

May 15, 2026

Boucle Pont d'Espagne – Plateau du Marcadau au départ de Pont d'Espagne

Hard

07:03

21.4km

3.0km/h

820m

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Overview

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

Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc national des Pyrénées (cœur)

Most people would complete this in 2-3 days

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Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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249 m

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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361 m

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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3.31 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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3.81 km

Pont de la Pourtère

Highlight • Other

Nice bridge to cross to reach the Wallon refuge

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5.22 km

Gave du Marcadau Valley

Highlight • River

Invite for a picnic

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10.7 km

Lake Arratille

Highlight • Lake

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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14.0 km

View of Grand Fache, Pic Alphonse Meillon, and Tête d'Ours

Highlight • Viewpoint

At this junction of trails you should definitely take a break and look up. You can appreciate the peaks of Grand Fache to the west, Pic Alphonse Meillon to the southeast and Tête d'Ours to the south.

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