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Pyrenees GR10: Part 3, Etsaut - Cauterets
The third section of a wonderful & dramatic 415km crossing of the Pyrenees Mountain chain between the Atlantic & the Med-
iterranean. Part 3 crosses the Western side of the Pyrenees National Park with exceptional mountain scenery and wildlife.
Highlights
A wonderful mountain stage of the Pyrenees
traverse via the GR10 long-distance trail
Well preserved flora and fauna
Wonderful mountain scenery in the Pyrenees
National Park including Pic du Midi d’Ossau
Great walking over passes and summits, via moun-
tain lakes and streams
Possible to continue with part 4 of the GR10 - not
listed in brochure—see website
Luggage transfers included, except 2 nights in
refuges. Extra nights possible at start and end
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Self Guided Walking
7 nights/6 days walking
Distances: 8-19km per day
Ascent: 10-1560m per day
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Arrival: Great mountain trek
Etsaut to refuge Ayous,
views of Pic du Midi
d’Ossau
15km +1550/-200m
Linear Trail
When: Mid June to September
Accomm: Gites & refuges (rooms for 2 on 5 nights)
Basis: Half board
Day 4
Day 5 Day 6 Day 7
Short day to recov- Transfer to Pont Goua
er. Descend past
& long climb towards
several lakes to
Hourquette d’Arre
Gabas Gourette to Arrens via
Col de Tortes &
Saucède. Transfer or
walk to Estaing From Lake Estaing
cross col d’Ilheou
(2242m). Descend to
refuge Ilheou Short descent to
Cauterets via an
ancient bridge and
glaciated valley
10km +20/-940m 14km +620/-1090m 11km +1150/-320m 8km +10/-1070m
19km +1560/-1180m
Day 8
Depart
Traversing the Pyrenees National Park
Trek through the Western Pyrenees National Park where the stunning mountains are peppered with beautiful lakes, rich green
forests & mountain pastures. Discover the tranquil lakes of Embarrat & the highest waterfall in Europe at Gavarnie Cirque.
Highlights
Plenty of wildlife to discover: vultures, eagles,
marmots & isards
Magnificent, must-see sites such as the Cirque de
Gavarnie waterfall
Follow the legendary long distance trail, the GR10, for
parts of the holiday
Breath taking views & beautiful lakes
Dormitory style rooms with shared bathrooms.
Blankets provided
Includes: Luggage transfer except 2 nights.
Transfer either at start or end of holiday
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Self Guided Walking
7 nights/6 days walking
Time taken: 4-6 hours per day
Ascent: 200-1200m per day
Descent: 100-1500m per day
When: 20 June to 10 Sept
Accomm: 5 nights in gites, 2 nights in mountain huts
Basis: Half Board
Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Arrival:
Cauterets or
Auberge du
Maillet
(train or car) Cross woodland
& meadows to
the edge of the
National Park. Le
Clot Tour from Le
Clot around
Carinqeuere
Massif in the
Marcadau Valley Approach
Vignemale by Gaube
valley to Hour-
quette d’Ossoue
pass (2736m) Pass under the
Ossoue Glacier &
traverse Ossoue
Gorge to reach
Gavarnie Go around Cirque
de Gavarnie to
reach Refuge des
Espuguettes Cross Cardous plateau, pass
Hourquette d’Alans to reach
Estaube Cirque with Lake Glo-
riettes. Climb to Troumouse
Cirque & on to Le Maillet
4hrs +810/-200m 6hrs +/-850m 5hrs +1200/-100m 5hrs +200/-1500m 4hrs30 +900/-300m 5hrs30 +700/-900m
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Day 5
Linear Trail
Day 6
Day 7
Pyrenees, France. Self Guided Walking Holidays
Day 8
Depart after
breakfast by
car or trans-
fer to train
station