Occitania · Hiking

Sentier de la Hount de Mourgat

0.9 mi
round trip
1,266 ft
climb
5,547 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Sentier de la Hount de Mourgat is an out-and-back trail, 0.9 miles each way (1.9 miles round trip) in Occitania, France, inside Parc national des Pyrénées (Aire d'adhésion). It runs between about 4,650 ft and 5,550 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,060 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. It is on the edge of Gavarnie. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pic Mourgat, Pic de la Pahule and Le Pain de Sucre Ou Tuco d'Alans. Cascade de Holle 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 10 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 Sentier de la Hount de Mourgat for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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