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5.519mi
Distance
4h20m
Duration
+1086ft
Elevation gain
-1086ft
Elevation loss
Hard
Level

Pont d'Espagne et lac de Gaube

Waterfall near the bridge of Spain
Waterfall near the bridge of Spain
The waterfalls of the bridge of Spain
The waterfalls of the bridge of Spain
Lake of Gaube
Lake of Gaube
Lake of Gaube
Lake of Gaube
High view of the lake of Gaube
High view of the lake of Gaube

Route details

1.27mph
Speed
1933 kcal
Calories burned
7.5%
Avg grade
Loop trail
Route type
4915ft
Min altitude
5850ft
Max altitude
Technicity: Technical

This hiking trail covers 5.519mi starting from Cauterets, Hautes-Pyrénées. The hike is a loop trail and returns to the trailhead. This hike is rated as hard, plan for about 4h20m to complete it. The route has an elevation gain of 1086ft and an elevation loss of 1086ft.

Description of the route by the creator

Visit of the waterfalls of the Pont d'Espagne and then tour of the Gaube lake.

(Description automatically translated)

Route profile

1086ft
Elevation gain
1086ft
Elevation loss
4915ft
Min altitude
5850ft
Max altitude

How to get there

Trailhead: Route Du Pont D'espagne, 65110 Cauterets, France

GPS coordinates of the trailhead: 42.8516, -0.13696 / 42°51'5'' N, 0°8'13'' W

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Safety Notice

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