★ 4.2Rating
VariesAtmosphere
The Camper’s take
Updated June 2026
Free parking at Lac des Gloriettes dam in the Pyrenees. Very narrow and winding access road (closed in winter), unsuitable for large vehicles. Flat parking with stunning mountain views, excellent base for hikes (Estaubé cirque, lake trails). Quiet at night but busy with day-walkers in morning and peak season. No services. No mobile coverage.
Highlights
- Stunning mountain and lake views
- Ideal starting point for several accessible hikes
- Free and quiet at night if you arrive in the evening
Good to know
- Very narrow, winding, and dangerous access for large vehicles.
- Busy in season (parking full by morning with hikers)
- Road closed in winter; no phone signal
Motorhome access : Very difficult access: extremely narrow and winding 1.5 km mountain road with hairpin turns and few passing places. Strongly not recommended for motorhomes over 6 m. Advice: arrive in the evening after day visitors have left, cautious maneuvering is essential.
Best for
hikersmotorhome travellersvanlifecalm/nature
Activities nearby
Motorcycling Fishing Viewpoint Hiking
Street View
Open in Google Street ViewFrequently asked questions
Is it a quiet place?
It varies by season according to traveller reviews.
What can you do nearby?
Nearby: Motorcycling, Fishing, Viewpoint, Hiking.