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Things to see in Lac d'Estom (France): 89 places and when to go
Lac d'Estom is a town in France, and this site lists 89 places in and around it, mainly Mountains (66), Nature (45), Hiking (39). The best known are Pyrénées National Park, Vignemale and Gavarnie Falls. The best time to come is July to September; also possible: October to June. In June there are 15 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 52. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- France · 42.8079, -0.0991
- Places
- 89 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Mountains (66) · Nature (45) · Hiking (39) · Snow (2) · Wildlife (1) · History (1)
- Best time
- July to September.
- Also possible
- October to June.
- Nearest airport
- BOD Bordeaux, 230 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Vignemale, at 3,298 m.
What to see in Lac d'Estom
The places in and around Lac d'Estom, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Pyrénées National ParkNational park of France13 km
- VignemaleSummit of Vignemale massif, Pyrenees5.5 km
- Gavarnie FallsWaterfall in France15 km
- Luz ArdidenSki resort in France9.2 km
- Pic du TaillonMountain in France13 km
- Casque du MarboréMountain in France15 km
- Pic centralMountain in France5.9 km
- Grande FacheMountain in France11 km
- Petit VignemaleMountain in France4.7 km
- Pointe ChausenqueMountain in France5.2 km
- CerbillonaMountain in France6.0 km
- Piton CarréMountain in France5.4 km
- Glacier d'OssoueGlacier5.4 km
- Great Peak of TapouSubmit in the Pyrenees5.9 km
- Pic du MilieuMountain in France6.0 km
- pic d'ArdidenMountain in France3.9 km
- Pointe BazillacMountain in France14 km
- Aiguille SW de CerbillonaSubmit of Vignemale massif, Pyrenees6.3 km
- Aiguille Supérieure du Clot de la HountSubmit in the Pyrenees5.8 km
- Russell CavesMan-made caves in France5.8 km
- Moun NéMountain in France11 km
- Pic de ChanchouMountain in France3.4 km
- Pic de GabietMountain in France9.7 km
- Pic de LourdesSummit7.9 km
And the other 65, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Pico de Cambalés, Punta Inferior del Tapou, Punta Superior del Tapou, Épaule Chausenque, Taillon Glacier, Grand Barbat, Grand Pic de Péterneille, Les Pics Jumeaux, Muga Nord, Pic de Barbe de Bouc, Pic de Cestrède, Pic des Oulettes, Pic Entre les Ports, Pic Falisse, Pic Né, Pico Marcadau, Picos de Crapera, Punta de Plana d'Alba, Punta o Cardal, Tuque Blanque, Pic de Bergons, Glaciar de El Casco
- Mountains: Refuge des Sarradets, Refuge Bayssellance, Refuge Wallon, Auberge de la Munia, Cabane d'Alans, Cabane d'Estaubé, Cabane de Lourdes, Cabane de Maucapera, Cabane de Milhas, Cabane de Pailha, Cabane de Pouey Caut, Cabane de Sardiche, Cabane de Sausse Dessus, Cabane de Tousaus, Cabane du Marcadau, Cabane du Pinet, Cabane du Plaa de Prat, Chalet du Clot, Chalet du Pailha, Chalet La Grange de Holle, Ferme des cascades, Refuge d'Estom, Refuge d'Ilhéou, Refuge des Espuguettes, Refuge des Oulettes de Gaube, Refuge du Balaïtous-Ledormeur, Refuge Russel
- History: église Notre-Dame-du-Bon-Port, Gavarnie
- Snow: Gavarnie Gèdre
- Architecture: Napoléon bridge
- Hiking: Haute Randonnée Pyrénéenne, GR 10F, Haute Randonnée Pyrénéenne, Haute Randonnée Pyrénéenne, Haute Randonnée Pyrénéenne, HRP Variante 14.1, HRP Variante 14.2, GR 10, GR 10, GR 11, Variante 13.1, Variante 15.1
- Food and drink: Le petit bouchon
When to go to Lac d'Estom
The best time to visit Lac d'Estom is July to September; also possible: October to June. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:11
- FebPossible10:19
- MarPossible11:39
- AprPossible13:11
- MayPossible14:27
- JunPossible15:08
- JulBest time14:51
- AugBest time13:45
- SepBest time12:16
- OctPossible10:48
- NovPossible9:30
- DecPossible8:52
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 52. In July, 87 of the 89 places are at their best.
When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Lac d'Estom
The nearest main airport is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD, Bordeaux), 230 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of France, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Lac d'Estom?
The best known: Pyrénées National Park, Vignemale, Gavarnie Falls, Luz Ardiden, Pic du Taillon. In all, 89 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Lac d'Estom?
July to September; also possible: October to June. In June there are 15 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 52.
How do you get to Lac d'Estom?
The nearest main airport is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD), 230 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Lac d'Estom as the destination and these 89 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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