A nice walk through the valley of D'Ilhéou with several herds of sheep and goats on the way. On the way you can admire the waterfall of D'Ilhéou. The view over the mountains and the lake, which is enclosed between the Grand Barbat, Pic Arrouy and the Pic de Cournounalas, is very beautiful. A walk next to the lake, also called Lac Bleu, certainly pays off.
Distance: 11 km.
Time: 3h30.
Grade: Moderate.
Type: Back and forth.
Gps Track: Yes.
Route description: Yes.
Wheelchair: Not suitable.
Dog: Not allowed.
Height gain: 740 meters.
Trail: 100% unpaved.
Marking: Red-white GR10.
Hiking shoes recommended.
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Valley D'Ilhéou.
The route goes over a wide dirt road in the direction of the waterfall of D'Ilhéou, a small path on the right leads to the foot of the waterfall. After the waterfall follow the road until after the first bend on the right and then on the left the GR10 (alternatively follow the road for about 1 kilometer) there follows a short steep climb that is a bit technical. From the lake you return along the same route to the starting point.
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From the refuge, hikers can continue on the GR10 via the col de Hougada to refugio de Wallon Marcadau and on to Pont D'espagne (2 - 3 days).
POI 1 - Lac D'Ilhéou.
The lac d'Ilhéou is 11.3 hectares and 20 meters deep. It lies in a beautiful setting between the Grande Barbat, the Pic Arrouy and the top of Courounalas. The word Ilhéou means lake, but is also called 'blue lake' because the beautiful blue discoloration is due to the clay plateau that is translucent.
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