• Hiking the entire Cauterets route to the mountain refuges
  • Hiking the entire Cauterets route to the mountain refuges
  • Hiking the entire Cauterets route to the mountain refuges
  • Hiking the entire Cauterets route to the mountain refuges
  • Hiking the entire Cauterets route to the mountain refuges
Cauterets / Néouvielle Massif

Hiking the entire Cauterets route to the mountain refuges

Réf : NIRLNZ

In summary

  • Sports
    Hiking / Trekking
  • Duration
    4 days
  • Level
    Confirmed

    Levels

    Hiking / Trekking
    Beginner
    For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
    Intermediate
    For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
    Confirmed
    For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
    Advanced
    For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
    Expert
    For those who want a challenging hike of 7 to 8 hours per day with over 1200 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years, and you are training for this event.
  • Destination
    Cauterets / Néouvielle Massif
  • Age
    From the age of 18
  • CO₂-Emissions
    22.67 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This group trip is perfect for travelers who want to experience a sporting adventure with other enthusiasts and be guided.
    Type of stay
    In a group

In a few words

This trip promises an incredible mountain hut trek through the most beautiful landscapes of the Pyrenees National Park ! Your expedition begins in the village of Cauterets at 950 meters . This is the start of a wonderful journey that will take you to the summit of the Petit Vignemale at 3,035 meters ! During your hike, you will discover diverse and varied mountain landscapes : waterfalls, pristine lakes, forests, and high peaks culminating in the Vignemale, the highest border peak. This trekking route in the heart of the Pyrenees National Park will offer you unforgettable views!

The highlights

  • A wide variety of charming landscapes: waterfalls, forests, and about ten lakes.
  • A gradual climb to exceed 3000 meters at the summit of Petit Vignemale
  • A magnificent loop in the heart of the Pyrenees National Park
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Sport

Level

Hiking / Trekking

Confirmed

Levels

Hiking / Trekking
Beginner
For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
Intermediate
For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
Confirmed
For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
Advanced
For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
Expert
For those who want a challenging hike of 7 to 8 hours per day with over 1200 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years, and you are training for this event.
For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.

In figures

Hiking

  • Average duration/day: 6h
  • Average distance/day: 7 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 800 m
  • Average daily descent: 700 m

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Supervisor
You are supervised by a state-certified mountain guide.

Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
  • map

    From Cauterets to Pont d'Espagne

    • Activity Hiking
    • Duration of the activity 4h
    • Positive elevation gain 600 m
    • Accommodation Refuge
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner included

    A gentle start steeped in history, where we leave Cauterets via the thermal district of La Raillères to reach the Pont d'Espagne by taking the path of waterfalls which lives up to its name…

    Day 1

Note

Program Content   :

The program may be modified without prior notice by the guide depending on the conditions encountered during the stay: weather, group form, may influence the chosen itinerary.

Accommodation

🏔️ Mountain refuge - Days 1 to 3

You spend the night in guarded mountain refuges.

Access

Departure
Cauterets
Day 1 : 10h00
End of stay
Cauterets
Day 4

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toGare de Lourdes
Access by plane
The nearest airport isAéroport de Toulouse
Access by car
Travel to the place of stay with parking available
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Price details

The price includes

  • Full board accommodation in a mountain refuge
  • Meals from dinner on day 1 to picnic lunch on day 4
  • Professional liability insurance
  • Guided hikes led by a state-certified mountain guide

The price does not include

  • Day 1's picnic
  • Personal equipment
  • Drinks and other additional consumption
  • Transportation to Cauterets and insurance
  • Drinks
  • The possibility of a hot shower at the Walloon refuge (€5)

Options

  1. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

Specific formalities
Equipment
The Elodie team
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The Elodie team

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Based in Cauterets, in the heart of the Hautes-Pyrénées, this agency is run by a team of passionate individuals who share their love of the mountains in a friendly atmosphere. Their expert guides take you off the beaten track to explore a unique natural and historical heritage. More than just a hike, each outing is a special moment to share while enjoying breathtaking panoramas.
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