Pyrenean Pass Trail: HRP Étape 15

Route at a glance

At about 17.1 km, this is not just a viewpoint stop but a complete route through the central Pyrenees. Expect mountain paths, rocks, climbs and open viewpoints; the route reaches about 2640 m, so weather, exposure and acclimatisation matter more than the distance alone. Keep a margin of daylight for the final part, especially if the route passes through forest, mountains or shore sections.

Route suitability

Without a car Hard

With children С осторожностью

With a dog С осторожностью

By bike Нет

With a stroller Нет

Signal Местами

Information status

Page status Проверенный маршрут

When checked Not specified

How it was checked По данным трека

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Getting there

Without a car

Use buses to the valley towns where available, then continue by taxi or transfer to the trailhead.

By car

Drive to the valley village, pass road or official trailhead. For linear routes, plan a return shuttle or second vehicle.

Parking

Use village parking, pass parking and official trailhead areas. In summer, arrive early at popular valleys.

What to expect

HRP Étape 15

Gavarnie

Saint-Lary-Soulan

Bielsa

mountain paths

Difficult sections and safety

Mountain weather can change quickly near Gavarnie. Wet stones, snow patches and steep descents require a calm pace and footwear with good grip.

How much time to allow

Day route 4-7 h

With viewpoints and breaks up to a full day

Best time to go

The best window around Gavarnie is usually late spring to early autumn

In the mountains, weather can change within an hour

In shoulder seasons, check snow, storms and local restrictions

What to bring

comfortable broken-in shoes

water and snacks

windbreaker or rain jacket

charged phone

offline map

small first-aid kit

Elevation profile

There is no elevation data in the track for the chart.

Surface

Asphalt 49% · Dirt 17% · Dirt / grass 13%

Surface is defined for 1.23 km of 17.1 km.

Asphalt 49% · 0.60 km

Dirt 17% · 0.21 km

Dirt / grass 13% · 0.16 km

Gravel 12% · 0.15 km

Paving stones 9% · 0.11 km