42 - LAC D'ESPINGO

The location of the Espingo refuge makes it ideal for exploring the mountain environment. Bordered by the Lacs d'Espingo and de Saoussat, it is the scene of many a mountaineer, angler, hiker and nature lover... So, whether you're on your own, with your family or with friends, we invite you to come up on stage and share the show with us.Situated in the Larboust valley, a beautiful glacial valley, the Espingo refuge is halfway between the Val d'Astau, one of the last bastions of mountain pastoralism, and the high peaks of the Luchonnais (highest concentration of Pyrenean 3000s). A partner in the Refuges en Famille Pyrénées network.

Refuge on the edge of Lac d'Oô. After around 1 hour's walk, you'll reach one of the most beautiful sites in Occitanie, with its majestic 275m waterfall. Catering and accommodation (half-board) are available on reservation. Snack bar. Refreshment bar, ice cream and desserts. The refuge has room for 25 people (on the first floor), with 5 rooms for 2 people, 2 rooms for 1 person and 2 dormitories for 6. Shared shower room and toilet.Lac d'Oô is a natural glacial lake in the Pyrenees at an altitude of 1505m. It was raised by 10m by a dam in 1921 and now covers 42ha with a depth of 67m and a capacity of 15 million m3. Tapped by a gallery, it supplies the Oô hydroelectric power station in Luchon. Its name is particularly well known to cruciverbists. A popular destination for Pyrenean hikers, one of the attractions is its 275m-high waterfall. The trail continues beyond the lake to the Espingo and Saussat lakes, and then higher up to the Portillon lake. Accommodation (half-board) by prior arrangement. The 25-person refuge (on the first floor) has 5 rooms for 2 people, 2 rooms for 1 person and 2 dormitories for 6 people. Shared shower room and toilet. A dining room. Restaurant, snack bar, ice cream, dessert. Partner of the Refuges en Famille Pyrénées network. No credit card payment.