Marcadau Valley

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Marcadau Valley

Hard

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Marcadau Valley

05:06

15.7km

530m

Hiking

This hike, accessible to all levels, offers a lovely route which winds through the hollow of the Marcadau valley. Imbued with a unique atmosphere where history and pastoralism blend wonderfully with nature, it begins at the paid parking lot of the Pont d'Espagne. Note that if you wish to split…

Last updated: June 13, 2024

Waypoints

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370 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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3.33 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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7.79 km

Wallon-Marcadau Refuge

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The Wallon-Marcadau refuge is located at an altitude of 1,865 meters in the verdant Marcadeau valley. The refuge is the starting point for many hiking trails. It includes 113 beds in total. For more information: refuge-marcadau.csvss.fr/fr

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15.7 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.69 km

4.29 km

4.28 km

1.38 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.47 km

4.28 km

1.71 km

1.04 km

139 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,840 m)

Lowest point (1,480 m)

Weather

Sunday 18 October

6°C

1°C

91 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 4.0 km/h

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Comments

November 19, 2023,Refuge de Wallon

Magnificent hike, quite easy, no difficulty and a splendid path

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August 3, 2023,Wanderung mit Wikinger-Reisen, 03.08.2023, 16.00 Uhr ab Pont d´Espagne durch das Tal des Gave de Macardau zur Refuge Wallon

On the last day before the change of location, we went through the beautiful high valley of the Gave de Marcadau to the Refuge Wallon.

Start and finish was at the Plateau du Puntas at the bus station. The best way to get here is by taking the shuttle bus from Cauterets.

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January 26, 2024

This hike, accessible to all levels, offers a lovely route which winds through the hollow of the Marcadau valley. Imbued with a unique atmosphere where history and pastoralism blend wonderfully with nature, it begins at the paid parking lot of the Pont d'Espagne. Note that if you wish to split this stage

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