Gavarnie Cirque - Natural sites in Gavarnie-Gèdre

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Location : À la montagne

Province : Hautes Pyrénées - Lourdes and Gave Valley

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- The Cirque de Gavarnie is magnificent and has always been appreciated by everyone! It is the most famous of the 3 cirques of the Pyrenees (Estaube and Troumouse). In the heart of the Pyrenees National Park, this 33,000ha complex is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is home to remarkable flora and fauna, studied since the 16th century by botanists and scientists. This place is appreciated by artists of all kinds.
  
  1,700m high and 14km in circumference, surrounded by mountains that exceed 3,000m, these are its proportions!
  You will also see the Brèche de Roland, a place of legends and stories. A waterfall completes this panorama with a drop of more than 400 m, visible when the snow melts.
  
  Gavarnie's little extra : its ease of access. It's barely an hour and a half's walk from the village. Riders can even do it on horseback.
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Traveller Reviews Google Gavarnie Cirque

4.8 sur 5 1357 reviews

5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Elisabeth B on 15/04/2025

A short passage on the snow. The landscape is magnificent even in the rain
5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Hélène Mehenni on 12/04/2025

Magnificent site. April 2025. Be careful, a snow slide prevents access to the refuge.
5 sur 5 Reviews posted by christophe martin on 08/04/2025

The **Cirque de Gavarnie** is an absolutely breathtaking place, a true natural wonder that will not fail to take your breath away. Located in the heart of the Pyrenees, this glacial cirque is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and for good reason: its impressive dimensions, its vertiginous cliffs and its spectacular waterfalls make it one of the most majestic landscapes that can be seen in France. What is fascinating is the scale of the site. Arriving at the foot of the cirque, you feel very small in the face of the grandeur of the mountains that surround it. The snow-capped peaks, steep cliffs, and the famous **Gavarnie waterfall**, which plunges more than 400 meters high, create a breathtaking setting, as if out of a dream. The place breathes a raw and wild energy, which invites you to both wonder and contemplation. Access to the cirque is via a lovely hike, accessible even to those who are not experienced hikers. The walk is magnificent, with incredible views all along the way, and once you arrive at the cirque, you are rewarded with this exceptional panorama. It is a perfect place to recharge your batteries, take time for yourself and simply appreciate the beauty of nature. The **Cirque de Gavarnie** is a place where the grandeur of nature is manifested in all its splendor. Whether for a hike, a photo or simply a break to appreciate the silence of the mountains, this is a site that leaves a lasting impression. If you are in the region, it is a must, a true jewel of the Pyrenees.