Occitania · Hiking

HRP Étape 13

11.4 mi
one way
2,043 ft
climb
8,794 ft
high point
Point to point
route

HRP Étape 13 is a 11-mile point-to-point route in Occitania, France, inside Parc national des Pyrénées (cœur). It runs between about 5,160 ft and 8,790 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,040 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Most of the way is dirt. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Gourette, about 7.2 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Petit Balaitous, Berdoulet and Gendarme Hanne. Cascade de Doumblas is within about 3 miles. For camping, Bivouac and bivouac areas are within about 6 miles. There are 19 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 HRP Étape 13 for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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