Gavarnie-Gèdre - Vallée des Especières (Circular)
A ridge, a huge waterfall view, a lake and a valley at once
Hiking Moderate
- Distance
- 9.9 km
- Ascent
- 566 m
- Descent
- 566 m
- Duration
- 2-3 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.8 km
- High Point
- 2.3 km
- Gradient
- 12˚
ENGLISH | FRANÇAIS | ESPAÑOL
Description
EN:
First, admire from a different perspective the talles waterfall in Europe as you cross and elegant ridge, second a mountain lonely lake and a peaceful valley will waiting for you.FR:
Un parcours assez original vous permettra obtenir une vue différente sur le cirque et la grande cascade de Gavarnie. Une journée panoramique avec des coins intimistes comme le lac des Espécières ou les prairies de la vallée.ES:
Vista panorámica 360º con una perspectiva espectacular y alternativa sobre el circo y la cascada de Gavarnie a través de un bonito cresteo. En la segunda parte un lago y un valle tranquilo para redondear una estupenda jornada de montaña.More additional info and images here: https://www.nevasport.com/eMotion365/art/60935/rutas-verano-pirineo-frances/
Difficulty
Moderate
Hiking along trails with some uneven terrain and small hills. Small rocks and roots may be present.
Medium Exposure
The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Alpine
- Picturesque
- Summit Hike
- Dog friendly
- Family friendly