HIGH ROUTE OF THE LOST
Tour of the Vignemale
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3 stages
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50.1 Km
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+3322m/-3273m
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Physical Difficulty: Medium
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Technical Difficulty: Medium
The perfect balance between high-altitude adventure and a smoother, more gentle route. DiscoverVignemale, the colossus of theFrenchPyrenees, on a3-day circular routethat allows you to enjoy the magnitude of its valleys without the severity of other sectors.
As of
359,00 €
HIGH ROUTE OF THE LOST
Tour deL Vignemale
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3 stages
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50.1 Km
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+3,322 m/-3,322 m
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Physical Difficulty: Medium
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Technical Difficulty: Medium
ENJOY TO THE FULLEST
THE ROUTE
DAY 1
Place of origin: Bujaruelo Refuge
Arrival at the Bujaruelo Refuge, where we will welcome you, introduce ourselves, and give a brief orientation talk about the high mountain crossing.
At this meeting point, we will give you your welcome pack, review the details of the route and the mountain conditions, and show you how to use the safety geolocation device that will be at your disposal throughout the tour. Here you can ask any last-minute questions and finish preparing your mountain equipment before starting this adventure in the Pyrenees.
DAY 2 / STAGE 1
Port of Bujaruelo and Gavarnie
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16.6 Km
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+1,124 m/-1,124 m
From the Bujaruelo Refuge to the Grange de Holle Refuge
The route begins at the Bujaruelo Refuge and climbs along mountain trails that cross forests and alpine meadows, entering the Pouey d'Aspé valley until reaching the Bujaruelo Pass (2,273 m), from where a spectacular view opens up towards the Vignemale massif and the valley that leads to France.
We continue the route to the Soldiers' Cabin and the Bellevue Plateau, before descending gently to the La Grange de Holle Refuge, nestled in a high mountain setting with magnificent views over the Gavarnie Valley.
Those who wish can take an optional detour to the Cirque de Gavarnie, a World Heritage Site, adding approximately 2 hours of walking to enjoy its impressive walls and the highest waterfall in the Pyrenees before returning to the main itinerary.
DAY 3 / STAGE 2
The Great Vignemale
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19.6 Km
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+1,557 m/-897 m
From the Grange de Holle Refuge to the Oulettes de Gaube Refuge Oulèttes de Gaube.
From the La Grange de Holle refuge, we follow trails that cross alpine pastures and wooded areas until we reach the Barrage d'Ossoue, the starting point for the climb to the Ossoue glacier moraine.
The trail gradually gains altitude until it reaches the Bayssellance Refuge, the highest in the Pyrenees, before tackling the final stretch to the Horquette d'Ossoue (2,734 m), a high mountain pass that can retain snowfields even in summer.
From the pass, we descend into the spectacular Gaube glacier valley, following the HRP markings until we reach the Oulèttes de Gaube Refuge, located at the foot of the Vignemale, with some of the most impressive views of the entire trek.
DAY 4 / STAGE 3
The reward
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16.6 Km
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+982 m/-1,446 m
Return to the Bujaruelo Refuge.
From the Oulèttes de Gaube refuge, we begin the day heading towards Collado de los Mulos, climbing along high mountain trails with constant panoramic views of the Vignemale massif. After reaching the pass, we begin the descent following the red and white markings of the HRP, which we leave behind later to enter the Ara Valley.
The route continues with a long, gradual descent through meadows and mountain forests until we reach the Romanesque bridge of San Nicolás de Bujaruelo and the Bujaruelo Refuge, putting the finishing touch to this circular high mountain crossing in the Pyrenees.
HIGH ROUTE OF THE LOST
REFUGIOS
REFUGIOS
Bujaruelo
Guards: José Luis, Rafa and Esther
Rooms: 2, 4, 8 and 20 seats.
Necessary: Saco or sheet
Includes: Comforters
Bathroom: With hot water shower
Breakfast: From 7am
Dinner: From 8:30 pm
Extra services: Pic-nic and cafeteria (7h - 22h).
REFUGIOS
Refuge La Grange de Holle
Guards: Amelie and Philippe
Rooms: Communal
Includes: Blankets
Bathroom: With hot water shower
Dinner: Shifts at 19h in summer.
Extra services: Pic-nic and bar
REFUGIOS
Oulèttes hut
Guards: Emma and Philippe
Rooms: Communal
Includes: Blankets
Bathroom: With hot water shower
Dinner: Shifts at 19h in summer.
Extra services: Pic-nic and bar
ENJOY TO THE FULLEST
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Includes
All of this is included in your adventure:
Total Safety: Garmin device with geolocation and satellite technology. Includes constant professional monitoring by our team. Guaranteed communication with us even without cell service and an SOS button that immediately activates the rescue protocol.
Comfort: Half board at all shelters + Picnics at the Bujaruelo Shelter and in Góriz).
Management: Registration and full reservation of guaranteed places.
Material: Official map of the Alpina route, official T-shirt, and passport for stamping at mountain huts.
Experience: Technical briefing in Bujaruelo, welcome drink at each refuge, and final toast.
Does not include
1. Transfers to/from Bujaruelo (ask us if you need transportation).
2. Personal expenses and tips.
3. Expenses derived from unexpected events, either by third parties or meteorological events (delays, cancellations, floods, landslides, snowfalls, natural disasters, etc.). New: you can take out the flexible cancellation insurance to cover these situations.
4. Any service not specified in the "Included" section.
Rates for 2026
Non-member: €369
Member (*): €359
(*) The federated price includes both FEDME and hut correspondence.

Extra Services
Accident insurance for the whole trip: 30 € per person consult conditions here.
Early cancellation insurance: 50 € per person check conditions here.
Flexible cancellation insurance: 99€ see conditions here.
Rental of Petlz ice axes and crampons: pack (6€ per day) / 1 tool (3€ per day).
Exclusive Ternua T-shirt: 18€
MORE THAN AN EXPERIENCE
More than just walking, you embark on a unique experience that begins long before you take your first step on the mountain.
Safety at every step
You will feel safe thanks to the latest technology in real-time monitoring, which allows us to intervene quickly if something does not go according to plan.
LEARNING AT EVERY STEP
Learn and evolve as a mountaineer with the videos and trainings we offer you, improving your skills to enjoy every mountain adventure to the fullest.



