Lac de Gaube (Cauterets), France

Lac de Gaube Cauterets

A mountain lake below the Vignemale peak in the Pyrenees.

  • Jun–Oct
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Lac de Gaube

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk from the Pont d'Espagne to Lac de Gaube, about an hour uphill.
  2. AfternoonContinue up the Marcadau valley, or take the chairlift down for a rest.
  3. EveningHave dinner in Cauterets' old spa town.

Day 2

Day-trip to the Cirque de Gavarnie.

What to eat

Berlingots sweets and Pyrenean sheep's cheese.

Local tips

Make the most of Lac de Gaube

Beat the crowds

Summer days are busy at the Pont d'Espagne. Start early for a quiet lake.

Best photo spot

The Vignemale peak reflected in the Lac de Gaube on a still morning.

Getting there

Buses run to Cauterets from Lourdes. From Cauterets a shuttle runs to the Pont d'Espagne car park, then it's a walk or chairlift to the lake.

Don't miss nearby

The Cirque de Gavarnie and Lourdes.

Good to know

The walk from the Pont d'Espagne to the lake takes about an hour. Mountain weather changes fast; bring layers.

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Plan your visit

Getting to Lac de Gaube

Getting there

  • Tarbes-Lourdes Airport (LDE)40 km away
  • Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)150 km away
  • Pamplona120 km away
  • Zaragoza145 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeJun–Oct
TypeNature spot
Good forNature
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryFrance

Questions

Lac de Gaube: good to know

Is Lac de Gaube worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like nature. A mountain lake below the Vignemale peak in the Pyrenees.

How many days do you need in Lac de Gaube?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Lac de Gaube?

The best time to visit is Jun to Oct. Summer days are busy at the Pont d'Espagne. Start early for a quiet lake.

How do you get to Lac de Gaube?

The nearest airport is Tarbes-Lourdes Airport (LDE), about 40 km away. Buses run to Cauterets from Lourdes. From Cauterets a shuttle runs to the Pont d'Espagne car park, then it's a walk or chairlift to the lake.

What is there to see near Lac de Gaube?

Nearby hidden places include Pamplona (122 km), Bardenas Reales (131 km) and La Rhune (132 km).

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