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Pont de la Pourtère – Marcadau Plateau loop from Pont d'Espagne

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Mountain hikes & routes
France
Occitania
Argelès-Gazost
Cauterets

Pont de la Pourtère – Marcadau Plateau loop from Pont d'Espagne

Moderate

4.4

(5)

12

hikers

Pont de la Pourtère – Marcadau Plateau loop from Pont d'Espagne

02:15

8.03km

160m

Mountaineering

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

Last updated: May 20, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc national des Pyrénées (cœur)

Waypoints

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Start point

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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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1.08 km

Chalet du Clot

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Bivouac possible next to the Chalet

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3

4.05 km

Pont de la Pourtère

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Nice bridge to cross to reach the Wallon refuge

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4.12 km

Gave de Marcadau

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There is a small bridge over the river here.

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5

4.55 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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8.03 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.75 km

1.28 km

1.01 km

Surfaces

3.46 km

2.52 km

1.01 km

867 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 25 June

26°C

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