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Étang d'Aubé
Description
This hike takes you to a superb high mountain pond surrounded by a granite massif including the Dent de Mède (technical path).
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Starting point
Date and time
- From 01/05/2026 to 31/10/2026
- From 01/05/2027 to 31/10/2027
Additional information
Updated by
Office de Tourisme Couserans Pyrénées - 31/01/2026
www.tourisme-couserans-pyrenees.com/
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Environments
Lakeside or by stretch of water
Mountain location
Waterside
Presence of livestock and guard dogs
Location complements
From Seix, head towards Guzet Neige as far as Prat Mataou.
just before the end of the road turn right towards "Col d'Escots".
d'Escots" along a track for 2 km as far as the Col d'Escots (high-altitude restaurant).
then continue for 3 km to the cirque de Gérac (car park)
Open period
From 01/05 to 31/10 daily.
Subject to snow conditions.
Type of land
Stone
Ground
Contact
Phone : 05 61 96 26 60
Email : contact@tourisme-couserans-pyrenees.com
Website : https://www.tourisme-couserans-pyrenees.com/passion-outdoor/la-randonnee-dans-le-couserans/?mb_texte_recherche=aub%C3%A9&mb_page=circuit&mb_id=664897&mb_titre=etang-d-aube
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
0.00 A- Start of the hike from the Cirque de Gérac; parking area at the bottom of the cirque.
0.05 B- Climb eastwards on a winding road towards the Col de Cerda.
0.30 C- Col de Cerda: take the path that descends slightly
then follows the contours of the valley.
It is well marked except when crossing scree.
1.30 D- Etang d'Aubé: return by the same route (1 H 15
min)
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