Barroude Lakes and the Exit into the Géla Valley: hiking in France
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Barroude Lakes and the Exit into the Géla Valley

Distance
19.8 km
Time
8 h 5 min
Elevation gain
—
Difficulty
Moderate
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Route description

The Barroude lakes lie beneath mountain walls on the French side of the Pyrenees. This version combines visits around the lakes with a northward exit into the Géla valley, retaining returns over some sections. The water is the attraction here, rather than the name of the old refuge: Barroude remains a striking natural destination when overnight accommodation cannot be assumed. The start is already on high ground and the finish lower in the valley, so treat them as different journey points. It suits walkers who want to give the lake basin and its surroundings more time.

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Elevation profile

gentle climb steep

Surface

Dirt 6% · Unknown 94%

Surface data covers 1.21 km of 19.8 km; the rest of the track is not yet classified.

Dirt 6% · 1.21 km
Unknown 94% · 18.6 km

Before you go

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Route at a glance

Главное за минуту
Barroude brings together neighbouring lakes and their mountain amphitheatre. Descending into Géla ends the visit in a valley rather than necessarily returning to the same high approach.
Length
19.8 km
Elevation gain
1367 m
Surface
Dirt 6%
Barroude Lakes and the Exit into the Géla Valley: route photo 2 in France

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 high mountain walk suits adults with energy for returns and the descent. Dogs and lake bathing are prohibited in the park core. A direct scheduled coach to the start is not established.

Nearby

Port de Barroude lies south of the lakes and belongs to a separate border crossing into Barrosa. Do not add the pass and a Spanish exit to the lake day without replanning the return.

Getting there

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Without a car
Vehicle access only reaches the Géla valley road approach; the high start requires walking. Scheduled transport to the specific starting point is not established. Agree the lower pickup location before leaving.
By car
Organise road access from the Géla valley and the road toward the Aragnouet–Bielsa tunnel. A car cannot deliver you to the lakes or to this walk’s high start.
Parking
No parking is confirmed at the selected valley approach. Ask the local tourist office about a permitted place to store a car and restrictions on multi-day stays before travelling.

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What to expect

Places
Barroude lakes named mountain waters below the walls of the border massif.

Difficult sections and safety

На что обратить внимание
Elevation gainСуммарный набор высоты — 1367 м.
SurfaceDirt 6%, Unknown 94%.
Риски Snow can persist on mountain approaches, and returns over familiar ground add fatigue. Do not plan accommodation from the refuge’s old name: the official source confirms a fire and rebuilding programme, rather than the opening of a replacement.

How much time to allow

Оцените свой темп
Time for the route 7–9 h
With stops | 9–11 h This is a planning margin for the lake approaches, repeated passages and the exit into the Géla valley. The start is already on high ground; its approach is additional. A conventional valley-to-lakes return outing needs a separate plan.

Best time to go

Сезонность и рекомендации
Summer after checking approach snow is the clearest window. Early autumn requires settled weather; ask the park about construction and access restrictions.

What to bring

Базовый список для комфортного похода
Bring grippy footwear and wind protection.
Carry food for the entire mountain day and water treatment.
A spare warm layer and emergency kit help if delayed.

FAQ

Questions before the trip

Can I do this route without a car?

Vehicle access only reaches the Géla valley road approach; the high start requires walking. Scheduled transport to the specific starting point is not established. Agree the lower pickup location before leaving

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: 19.8 km, moderate.

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