Pyrenean travel agency specializing in your hikes and treks in the Pyrenees, the GR10 and more
BASQUE COUNTRY: Maison IPUTXAINIA, 64220 ASCARAT
ARIEGE: 20 chemin de la montagne, 09000 FOIX
+33 (0)5 34 14 51 50 - +33 (0)6 10 97 16 54
Discovering in comfort the Pyrenees National Park through the GR10 : East part
Central Pyrenees
GR10 Discovery & comfort
Self-guided Walking
7 Days
6 Nights
6 Activity Days
From 640,00 €
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 15/06/2023 to 30/09/2023
Prices with luggage transfer :
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Price per person for a group of 2 persons |
850€ |
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Price per person for a group of 3 persons |
775€ |
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Price per person for a group of 4 persons |
735€ |
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Price per person for a group of 5 persons |
710€ |
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Price per person for a group of 6 persons |
695€ |
Prices without luggage transfer :
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Price per person for a group of 2 persons |
690€ |
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Price per person for a group of 3 persons |
670€ |
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Price per person for a group of 4 persons |
655€ |
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Price per person for a group of 5 persons |
645€ |
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Price per person for a group of 6 persons |
640€ |
Extras :
- Single room extra : 270€/pers
- Transfer back from St Lary Soulan to Cauterets on a week day : 200€/transfer (week)
- Transfer back from St Lary Soulan to Cauterets on a Sunday or Public holiday : 250€/transfer
- Extra night in Cauterets half board double room : 85€/pers
- Extra night in Cauterets half board single room : 135€/pers
- Extra night in Saint Lary Soulan Bed & Breakfast double room : 75€/pers
- Extra night in Saint Lary Soulan Bed & Breakfast single room : 135€/pers
- Half-board accommodation except on Day 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
- Travel insurance
- Booking fees : 15€
- Additional transfers
- Dinner day 6
- 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 !
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 Grust
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. Distance : 15,5km,
duration : around 6h15, ascent : +1000m, descent : -900m
Day 4 : From Grust to Barèges
From Grust, the GR10 trail joins the village of Luz Saint Sauveur and then climbs towards 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 : 16km, duration : around 6h, ascent : +950m, descent : -700m
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. Distance : 15,5km, duration : around 6h, ascent : +1065m, descent : -680m
Day 6 : From Oredon lake to Col du Portet
From the lake of Orédon, the itinerary goes up in direction of the pass of Estoudou from where it is possible to realize the ascent in round trip of the summit of the Soum of Montpelat. This one offers a large and magnificent panorama on the lakes and summits of the Néouvielle Reserve. Then you will go to the lake of Oule before going up to the Portet pass, new star of the Tour de France at 2215m of altitude. Transfer (30min) from the Portet pass to your accommodation in Saint Lary Soulan. Distance : 12km, duration : around 5h, ascent : +1000m, descent : -750m
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
Level 3/5
Regular walker, in good physical condition with experience of mountain hiking. Hiking 6h-7h per day on average, altitude difference 700m-1000m on average, on fairly easy trails, with some small technical difficulties. The walking times mentioned are given as an indication, they are average times that only take into account the duration of the actual walking without counting the break times. Depending on the weather conditions, the walking pace can also vary, ranging from +300m to +500m of climb per hour.
Accommodation
Half-board except on day 6 in bed and breakfast)
4 nights in hotel*** on Days 1, 2, 4 and 6
1 night in room on day 3
1 night in chalet/hotel mountain in room (bathroom shared) on day 5
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
Luggage porterage
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.
Supervision
Self-guided hike, without a guide.
