Occitania · Hiking

Étape 14

8.7 mi
one way
2,151 ft
climb
8,972 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Étape 14 is a 8.7-mile point-to-point route in Occitania, France, inside Parc national des Pyrénées (cœur). It runs between about 5,980 ft and 8,970 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,150 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Gavarnie, about 7.0 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Petit Vignemale, Aiguille des Glaciers and Espalda Chausenque. Cascade Darré Splumouse and Cascade de Tapou are within about 3 miles. For camping, Aire de bivouac du Refuge de Bayssellance and Aire de bivouac du Refuge des Oulettes de Gaube are within about 6 miles. There are 5 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 Étape 14 for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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