Occitania · Hiking

vallée d'aspé

2.2 mi
round trip
2,193 ft
climb
5,890 ft
high point
Out and back
route

vallée d'aspé is an out-and-back trail, 2.2 miles each way (4.4 miles round trip) in Occitania, France, inside Parc national des Pyrénées (Aire d'adhésion). It runs between about 5,360 ft and 5,890 ft above sea level, with roughly 910 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Gavarnie, about 3.0 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Soum Blanc de Secugnat, Soum Braque and Pic de Lahua. Cascade du Terrail and Cascade de Holle are within about 3 miles. For camping, Le Pain de Sucre and Aire de bivouac 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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