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The Madamète lakes

Hard

4.9

(45)

482

hikers

The Madamète lakes

06:59

16.5km

990m

Hiking

This route, without major difficulty, leads to the discovery of the Madamète lakes and their countless neighbors. From the perfectly equipped resort of Tournaboup, you set off for a spectacular immersion in the Néouvielle reserve.

The route begins at the station car park, before entering the superb Gaubie valley. There…

Last updated: June 12, 2024

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Parc national des Pyrénées (Aire d'adhésion)

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14 m

Tournaboup

Highlight • Rest Area

Tournaboup is a small outdoor sports resort equipped with a bike park with ski lifts. For hikers, it is above all an opportunity to fill water bottles in a fountain …

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2.55 km

Gaubie Valley

Highlight • Gorge

The Gaubie valley includes the Gaubie and Pountou bridges. It houses the ruins of the Gaubie cabins and leads to the Aygues Cluses plateau and its refuge.

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6.41 km

Refuge d'Aygues-Cluses

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Inaugurated in 2023, this new refuge is ideally located in the Nouévielle massif. In a preserved natural setting, it offers good meals in addition to its 35 beds.

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7.86 km

Madamète Lakes

Highlight • Lake

The Madamète lakes are two magnificent bodies of water nestled in the hollow of the Néouvielle massif. The GR 10 trail passes through the middle of the two lakes where there are numerous bivouac spots.

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12.3 km

Lac Dets Coubous

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The Coubous cabin is an open and unguarded refuge. It is located at an altitude of 2,041 meters on the edge of the eponymous lake.

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16.5 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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12.7 km

2.37 km

1.32 km

129 m

Surfaces

12.7 km

3.28 km

407 m

129 m

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Tuesday 26 May

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Trail Reviews

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August 10, 2025, Barèges, Pic de Madamète (2657m) et la boucle des lacs

https://iris-py.fr/randonnee-pyrenees/le-pic-de-madamete-en-boucle-depuis-bareges/ https://rando.valleesdegavarnie.com/trek/21492-Le-tour-des-lacs Information from the Facebook group "The Pyrenees with my dog"

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Be careful, quite a demanding hike which can prove difficult for many. I took some liberties on the course, which meant that it was not very conventional and that sometimes I had to turn around. Pay close attention to the marked trails if you don't like to struggle like me. My route includes a lot of scree, especially on the descent from the peak, towards Lake Nère.

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