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HRP from Héas to Barrosa: Across Barroude into Spain

Distance
26.4 km
Estimated moving time
10 h 54 min
Elevation gain
—
Difficulty
Hard
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Route description

From Héas, the route climbs toward Hourquette de Héas and Hourquette de Chermentas, then reaches the Barroude lakes beneath the border mountains. The French side ends at Port de Barroude, called Puerto de Barrosa in Spanish. Beyond it, the path enters the Barrosa cirque and descends toward the road. The contrast between a lake plateau and a long Spanish valley gives this HRP stage its character. Its road finish lies above Parzán village, so arrange pickup at the Barrosa exit itself.

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Elevation profile

gentle climb steep

Surface

Improved surface 17% · Asphalt 11% · Dirt 2% · Unknown 70%

Surface data covers 8.03 km of 26.4 km; the rest of the track is not yet classified.

Improved surface 17% · 4.42 km
Asphalt 11% · 3.00 km
Dirt 2% · 0.60 km
Unknown 70% · 18.3 km

Before you go

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Route at a glance

Главное за минуту
Crossing the border on foot and seeing both sides of Barroude make this stage rewarding. The lakes precede the pass, while the Barrosa cirque unfolds beyond it.
Length
26.4 km
Elevation gain
1890 m
Surface
Improved surface 17%

Route suitability

Кому будет комфортно
Without a car - Hard With children - No With a dog - No By bike - No With a stroller - No Mobile signal - No data This long border crossing suits experienced adults. Dogs are prohibited even on a lead in the French national-park core. Scheduled services to both ends of the stage are not confirmed.

Nearby

Parzán village is below the end of this stage and can be used to organise onward travel. Visiting the Troumouse cirque from Héas is a separate outing.

Getting there

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Without a car
No scheduled bus service is confirmed directly to the starting point in Héas. Book a ride to the start and pickup at the Barrosa road exit; reaching the lower settlements requires a separate transfer where necessary.
By car
Approach the start through the Héas valley and the Spanish finish from A-138. They lie on different sides of the border, so getting back to your car requires a separate transfer plan.
Parking
Ask locally about permitted car storage in Héas. An A-138 verge is not established visitor parking; agreed drop-off and pickup are more practical.

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What to expect

Places
Barroude lakes the named lake basin before the border pass.
Port de Barroude / Puerto de Barrosa the mountain crossing between France and Spain.

Difficult sections and safety

На что обратить внимание
Elevation gainСуммарный набор высоты — 1890 м.
SurfaceImproved surface 17%, Asphalt 11%, Dirt 2%, Unknown 70%.
Риски Successive high passes leave little spare time if weather deteriorates. Snow-covered passages require suitable equipment and experience. Barroude’s old refuge burned down; a reconstruction programme does not establish an available overnight bed.

How much time to allow

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Time for the route 10–12 h
With stops | 2 days The planning allowance covers Héas to the road exit of the Barrosa valley. Splitting it requires an agreed permitted overnight site: an operating Barroude refuge has not been established. Reaching Parzán village takes an additional exit.

Best time to go

Сезонность и рекомендации
Choose a summer window when the passes are passable. Check lingering snow before departure; the first autumn storm can alter the entire crossing.

What to bring

Базовый список для комфортного похода
Bring footwear for stony mountain paths and wind protection.
Carry spare food and water treatment.
An overnight plan needs an independent equipment list compatible with national-park rules.

FAQ

Questions before the trip

Can I do this route without a car?

No scheduled bus service is confirmed directly to the starting point in Héas. Book a ride to the start and pickup at the Barrosa road exit; reaching the lower settlements requires a separate transfer where necessary

Is this route suitable for children?

Do not treat this as a basic child-friendly route: check difficulty, length, and trail conditions before going.

Can I download GPX and KML?

Yes, GPX and KML are available on the route page. Open the map, download the file, and use it in a navigator before your trip; key route facts: 26.4 km, hard.

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