• GR10 stage 4: Gavarnie to Bagnères-de-Luchon
  • GR10 stage 4: Gavarnie to Bagnères-de-Luchon
  • GR10 stage 4: Gavarnie to Bagnères-de-Luchon
  • GR10 stage 4: Gavarnie to Bagnères-de-Luchon
  • GR10 stage 4: Gavarnie to Bagnères-de-Luchon
  • GR10 stage 4: Gavarnie to Bagnères-de-Luchon
  • GR10 stage 4: Gavarnie to Bagnères-de-Luchon
  • GR10 stage 4: Gavarnie to Bagnères-de-Luchon
  • GR10 stage 4: Gavarnie to Bagnères-de-Luchon
Gavarnie / Néouvielle Massif

GR10 stage 4: Gavarnie to Bagnères-de-Luchon

Réf : OJPBWM

In summary

  • Sports
  • Duration
    7 days
  • Level
    Expert

    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
    Gavarnie / Néouvielle Massif
  • Age
    Accessible to all ages
  • CO₂-Emissions
    79.9 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
  • Languages
    🇫🇷
    French
    🇬🇧
    English

In a few words

Follow the GR 10 , and it will lead you to sites of remarkable natural beauty ! This unforgettable trekking adventure takes you to the heart of the Central Pyrenees, following an iconic section of the Pyrenees Crossing . Your trek begins in the Pyrenees National Park , with the discovery of three Pyrenean cirques. You start with the majestic Cirque de Gavarnie , an impressive natural amphitheater of limestone, world-renowned for its beauty. From there, you will cross the high-altitude meadows of the wild Cirque d'Estaubé before reaching the base of the steep walls of the Cirque de Troumouse. The route then guides you out of the National Park towards the Néouvielle Nature Reserve . This magnificent region is characterized by its stunning scenery of glacial lakes and mountain pines . Passing through mountain passes and small peaks offering extraordinary panoramas , you can enjoy magnificent views of these unspoiled landscapes , including famous summits such as the Pic du Néouvielle (3091m) and its granite ridges plunging into Lake Aubert. Finally, crossing the beautiful Aure and Louron valleys , you will reach the equally splendid sites of Lake Oô and Lake Espingo, before arriving in Bagnères-de-Luchon , nicknamed the "Queen of the Pyrenees".

The highlights

  • The magnificent GR10 trail will be the central theme of your adventure.
  • Discovering the Néouvielle Nature Reserve and its countless mountain lakes
  • The 3 great Pyrenean cirques: Gavarnie, Estaubé, Troumouse
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Sport

Level

Hiking / Trekking

Expert

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 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.

The expert's opinion

Hikes on good trails, the terrain is varied but often rocky.

For experienced walkers in good physical condition who already have good experience hiking in the mountains.


In figures

Hiking

  • Average duration/day: 7h
  • Average distance/day: 18 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 1022 m
  • Average daily descent: 1172 m

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band : 1 supervisor for 4 to 11 people
Languages ​​spoken:
🇫🇷
French
🇬🇧
English
Supervisor

Guided hike led by a qualified mountain guide specializing in the region.

Management

Security

In addition to the support of your guide, during your stay we are available 24/7 on our emergency number to assist or advise you if needed.

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Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
  • map

    From Gavarnie to the Maillet plateau

    • Activity Hiking
    • Duration of the activity 7h15
    • Distance 18 km
    • Positive elevation gain 1300 m
    • Negative elevation 850 m
    • Accommodation Cottage
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch included
    • Dinner included

    Meet your guide at 8:00 AM in Gavarnie at the start of the hike. From Gavarnie, you'll climb towards the stunning viewpoint of the Hourquette d'Alans (2430m). You'll then be straddling the Cirque de Gavarnie and the Cirque d'Estaubé, which you'll enter. Amidst high-altitude meadows inhabited by friendly marmots and numerous flocks of sheep, you'll reach the Estaubé valley near the Lac des Gloriettes. From there, you'll ascend towards the Plateau du Maillet and the Cirque de Troumouse. Experience all three of the Pyrenees' great cirques in a single day!

    Day 1

Note

The programs were established based on the latest information available at the time of writing; however, unforeseen circumstances are always possible, and situations beyond our control may alter the itinerary. Our guides are the best judges on site and may modify the route depending on the weather or if the safety of the group requires it.

Accommodation

During this stay, you will sleep in several different accommodations.

Access

Departure
Gavarnie
Day 1 : 08h00
End of stay
Bagnère de Luchon
Day 7 - 10h00
Departure on day 7 from your accommodation in Bagnères de Luchon after breakfast.

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toGare de Lourdes

Numerous TER trains depart from the main cities towards Lourdes, then buses from Lourdes to Gavarnie (Line 965)

Access by plane
The nearest airport isPau, Tarbes-Lourdes Or Toulouse
Access by car
Travel to the place of stay with parking available

Parking in Gavarnie:

Paid parking at the village entrance: €8/day


Parking in Luchon:

Free parking: behind the Post Office, at the cable car departure point, in front of the SNCF train station, Luchon exit.


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Price details

The price includes

  1. Full board accommodation from picnic lunch on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 7
  2. Luggage transport between accommodations except for 2 nights in mountain huts on days 3 and 5
  3. The transfers mentioned in the program
  4. Supervision by a BE AMM specialist in the region

The price does not include

  1. Transfers not included in the program
  2. The visits
  3. Drinks
  4. The Superbagnères cable car

Options

You will be able to select these options when booking.
  1. Transfer between Bagnères de Luchon and Gavarnie by minibus : CHF80.75 / person
  2. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

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The Gaëtan team
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