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Pont d'Espagne – Gave du Marcadau Valley loop from Pont d'Espagne

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Argelès-Gazost
Cauterets

Pont d'Espagne – Gave du Marcadau Valley loop from Pont d'Espagne

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4.9

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Pont d'Espagne – Gave du Marcadau Valley loop from Pont d'Espagne

03:41

13.1km

270m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

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Parc national des Pyrénées (cœur)

Waypoints

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11 m

Hiking map

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map with fares for the cable car and chairlift to Lac de Gaube.

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252 m

Pont d'Espagne

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Bridge at the start of the cross-border mountain path. There is an old-building with bar & restaurant (there are 2 more bars afterwards). It is also possible to sleep there.

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365 m

View of the Pont d'Espagne waterfalls

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The Pont d'Espagne, beyond the construction, is an exceptional natural site where waterfalls follow one another. It is the starting point for many hikes and walks which lead to Lac …

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628 m

Valley station of the chairlift to Lac de Gaube

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Chapel trail that goes to Lac de Gaube, this can be useful if you want to make a trip towards Les Oulettes de Gaube and want to skip the first climb.

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7.05 km

Gave du Marcadau Valley

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Invite for a picnic

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8.65 km

Macardau Valley Waterfall

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Above the waterfall lie the beautiful lakes of l'embarrat.

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8.82 km

Pont de la Pourtère

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Nice bridge to cross to reach the Wallon refuge

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9.32 km

Marcadau Plateau

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The Marcadau plateau is very easy to access from the Pont d'Espagne parking lot. First stage of the Marcadau valley, it is crossed by the Gave of the same name. …

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13.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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8.39 km

3.65 km

1.01 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.58 km

5.50 km

1.01 km

811 m

< 100 m

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