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Discovering in comfort the Pyrenees National Park through the GR10 : East part

7 days

6 nights

6 days of activities

Easy Moderate

Self-guided

20PGRC4

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from 640 €

In the heart of the Central Pyrenees, this magnificient section of the Pyrenees crossing offers you to discover outstanding sites in the heart of the Pyrenees National Park. The first day of the hike will take you to the superb Gaube Valley, in the foothills of the Vignemale mountains and its majestic north face - a mecca for Pyreneism. You will then reach Barèges, walking through the Luz Saint Sauveur upper valley and the Riou pass, with an open view over some of the highest Pyrenean summits. Then, from Barèges to Saint Lary Soulan, the Nature is opening up to you. You will cross the Néouvielle Nature Reserve, with its remarkable and various turquoise lakes, in which the Néouvielle Peak granite ridges are plunging. Every evening, you will stop in villages renowned for their beneficial waters, with well-deserved relaxing moments in sight after a whole day hiking !


Dates and prices

Departures

Every days from mid-June to mid-September.

Booking from 2 people (solo travelers : please contact us).

 

From 15/06/2022 to 30/09/2022

 

Prices with luggage transfer :

 

Price per person for a group of 2 persons

785€

Price per person for a group of 3 persons

735€

Price per person for a group of 4 persons

705€

Price per person for a group of 5 persons

690€

Price per person for a group of 6 persons

680€

 

Prices without luggage transfer :

 

Price per person for a group of 2 persons

690€

Price per person for a group of 3 persons

670€

Price per person for a group of 4 persons

655€

Price per person for a group of 5 persons

645€

Price per person for a group of 6 persons

640€

 

Extras :

- Single room extra : 195€/pers
- Transfer back from St Lary Soulan to Cauterets on a week day : 245€/transfer (week)
- Transfer back from St Lary Soulan to Cauterets on a Sunday or Public holiday : 300€/transfer (week)
- Extra nigh in Saint-Lary-Soulan and/or Cauterets: please, consult us

 


The price includes

- Half-board accommodation except on Day 5 and 6 (bed and breakfast)
- Luggage transport depending on the option chosen
- Transfers mentioned in the program
- Dossier containing maps, route notes (1 for 4 persons) sent at your first accommodation.
- GPS tracks if you ask us + access to the detailed itinerary on the Mhikes GPS mobile application


The price does not include

- Travel insurance

- Booking fees : 15€

- Additional transfers

- Visits

- Drinks and picnics 

Day 1 : Beginning of your holiday in Cauterets

Check-in at your accommodation in Cauterets, a mecca for balneology. Possibility to explore the town and its architectural heritage, the House of the National Park, or to go for a hike.
Turon des Oules and Plateau du Lisey
Hike in a forest habitat, until Turon des Oules, from where you will overlook Cauterets resort, or until Plateau du Lisey, a genuine hanging glacial valley, with the option to carry on until the pass that offers stunning views.
Chemin des Cascades
A very beautiful hike, lit up by the Jéret stream foaming waterfalls, on a path that will lead you from Cauterets to Pont d'Espagne. This section of the GR10 is avoided during your trip by a transfer from Cauterets to Pont d'Espagne. Your arrival day is therefore a great opportunity to hike this part if you have time ahead of you !
Distance : 12km, duration : around 3h45, ascent : +785m, descent : -785m (turon des Oules  and plateau du Lisey). OU Distance : 7,5km, duration : around 2h50, ascent : +785m, descent : -270m.

Day 2 : Gaube Valley and return climb to the Vignemale mountains (3298m)

At 8:00, short transfer to Pont d'Espagne. You will explore the sumptuous Gaube valley and its mountain lake, nestling among landscapes of great pureness. After the Gaube lake, an easy itinerary will lead you to Oulettes de Gaube and its guarded refuge, in the foothills of the impressive and magnificient north face of Vignemale (3298m). The way back to Pont d'Espagne follows the same itinerary, then you return to Cauterets with the public shuttle. Night in Cauterets. Distance : 16,5km, duration : around 5h45, ascent : +700m, descent : -700m

Day 3 : From Cauterets to Luz Saint Sauveur

Today's hike takes you to Luz Saint Sauveur, a well-known thermal resort, by crossing the Riou pass that separates the Cauterets and Luz valleys. From the pass, the panorama is vast: the Barèges valley, the Néouvielle mountains, the Troumouse cirque, and down your feet, the Luz-Ardiden ski resort. On Cauterets' side, you can catch a glimpse of the Lys Cirque, the Cabaliros Peak and the neighboring summits of the Marcadau Valley. Transfer from Grust to Luz St Sauveur at the end of the hike to shorten the section. Distance : 15,5km, duration : around 6h15, ascent : +1000m, descent : -900m

Day 4 : From Luz Saint Sauveur to Barèges

The GR10 path climbs to the Couret d'Ousset mountains pastures, then through the woods until the Gué de Bolou at 1460m of altitude, before going down to Barèges through the Pla dets Plaas projecting ledge, then the Lumière and Artiguète projecting ledges. You will discover some specimens of the Pyrenean fauna such as izards and marmots, as you walk along the Lumière valley, offering a well-matched series of landscapes. Distance : 12km, duration : around 5h, ascent : +990m, descent : -470m

Day 5 : From Barèges to Orédon Lake

In the morning, transfer to Tournaboup car park. This section starts with the climb to the Madamète Pass, through the Aygue Cluse valley. After walking through the pass, you will enter the gorgeous Néouvielle Nature Reserve and admire charming landscapes meeting your eyes. The hike ends with some of the most beautiful lakes in the Pyrenees : Aumar, Aubert, les Laquettes and finally Orédon lake. Transfer from Orédon to St Lary Soulan at the end of the hike, in order to enjoy a comfortable accommodation in St Lary Soulan. Distance : 15,5km, duration : around 6h, ascent : +1065m, descent : -680m

Day 6 : From Artigusse car park to Saint-Lary-Soulan

Transfer from St Lary Soulan to Artigusse car park where the hike starts. You will quickly reach the Oule refuge, walk along the Oule lake and gain some altitude to reach the Portet Pass, at 2215m of altitude. From the pass, through the Saint Lary ski resort and altitude meadows, the GR10 goes down towards the Vieille-Aure village and its manganese mine, and finally reaches Saint-Lary-Soulan. Possibility to shorten this long walk with a transfer at the end of the day (with an extra cost, please consult us.). Distance : 22km, duration : around 7h45, ascent : +750m, descent : -1550m

Day 7 : From Col d'Azet to St Lary Soulan

Transfer from St Lary Soulan to Col d'Azet at the start of the hike. The beginning of this hike goes along the ridges of Azet separating two superb valleys of the Central Pyrenees: the Aure valley and the Louron valley. You will reach the Tuc de Labatiadère (1737m) and will enjoy a splendid panorama towards some of the high peaks of the Central Pyrenees. Then you will go down towards Saint Lary Soulan through beautiful mountain villages such as Azet, Estensan... Distance : 13km, duration : around 4h30, ascent : +215m, descent : -970m

This program is an example of the itinerary we aim to adhere to. It may be necessary, if situations arise that are beyond our control, for the itinerary to be modified.

Welcome

Day 1 at your accommodation in Cauterets, accordind to your arrival time.


Dispersion

Day 7 in in St Lary Soulan (65), after your hike.


Level

Nature of the walk 
The hikes are on good paths, the terrain is varied but often rocky.


Level 3
For hikers with a good physical condition and a first experience of mountain hiking. Walking times are mentioned for information only. They are average times that only take into account the effective walking time and do not include the stops during the hike. Depending on the weather conditions, the walking pace can also vary, ranging from +300m to +500m of climbing per hour.


Accommodation

Half-board except on Days 5 and 6 (bed and breakfast)

5 nights in hotel*** on Days 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6

1 night in hotel** on Day 3

 

Food

- Continental breakfast (tea, coffee, milk, bread, butter, jam)

- Evening meals  are often based on local specialites and include a starter, a main course and a dessert. For dinners in St Lary Soulan, many restaurants on spot.

- Picnics are not included. Possibility to buy one on spot.

- Drinks are not included 


Carrying luggage

You will need to carry a day backpack only. Our bag-moving service means you can travel light during your walks. Your main luggage (that should please be easily transportable) will be transported by vehicle between the different night stops, unless you have chosen the version without luggage transport. 


Guide

Self-guided hike, without a guide.

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