A veritable jewel in the crown of the Pyrenees, Lac de Gaube boasts turquoise waters and an imposing setting facing the Vignemale, the highest peak in the French Pyrenees. An unmissable getaway for a hike accessible to all.
Practical info
- The Puntas gondola lift and the Gaube chairlift will be open from 24 May to 28 September from 9.30am to 5pm.
- The gondola and chairlift are accessible to people with reduced mobility (except electric wheelchairs), as well as to children aged 1 and over and families with pushchairs.
- Shuttles from the village to the Pont d’Espagne car park are available until 28 September .
- Nature guides are on hand in July and August, and 7 days a week during the school holidays.
did you know?
The mountain reflected in the waters of Lac de Gaube is the Vignemale, the highest peak in the French Pyrenees.
5 good reasons to go to Lac de Gaube :
- Admire the emerald green waters of the lake
- Enjoy the beauty of a site in the heart of the Pyrenees National Park
- Observe protected flora and fauna
- Enjoy the reflection of the Vignemale on the lake
contemplate the waterfalls along the way
The gondola and chairlift route
- First we admire the waterfalls along the way
- Get up high for 12 minutes and admire the scenery from the chairlift
- On arrival, you’ll benefit from the knowledge of our nature guides
- A 15-minute walk to Lac de Gaube and its emerald green waters
Going to lac de gaube on the gr10
- We set off from the Pont d’Espagne car park for a 1 hour 15 minute walk .
- Enjoy all the waterfalls along the way
- Watch for isards, marmots and the flora of the Pyrenees National Park.
- We arrive at Lac de Gaube and enjoy the reflection of the Vignemale on the lake.
everything you need to know about the mountains
At the arrival point of the Gaube chairlift, at the belvedere, take advantage of the knowledge of our nature guides. Free of charge, they’ll share their knowledge, passion and advice about the mountains with you. Find out more about the flora and fauna of the Pont d’Espagne!
Lake Gaube, but that’s not all!
Explore other walks around Lac de Gaube :
- The Oulettes valley – 3h return walk from Lac de Gaube (refuge closed)
- The Marcadau valley and its refuge – 5h return walk from the Pont d’Espagne car park
- Le Plateau du Clot – 50-minute walk there and back from the Pont d’Espagne car park
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