Occitania · Hiking

Camino Cotatuero

0.7 mi
round trip
1,128 ft
climb
9,216 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Camino Cotatuero is an out-and-back trail, 0.7 miles each way (1.4 miles round trip) in Occitania, France. It runs between about 8,170 ft and 9,220 ft above sea level, with roughly 40 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Gavarnie, about 3.1 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pointe Bazillac, Doigt de la Fausse Brèche and El Casco / Le Casque. La Grande Cascade de Gavarnie and Cascade du Terrail are within about 3 miles. For camping, La Bergerie and Aire de bivouac du Refuge des Espuguettes are within about 6 miles. There are 6 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Camino Cotatuero for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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