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Cirque de Gavarnie, Gavarnie

4.8

#1 of 47 in Parks in Hautes-Pyrenees

#Waterfall, #Geologic Formation, #Must See

For some stunning scenery in the Pyrenees mountains, hike to Cirque de Gavarnie. Carved out of limestone by glaciers, the valley is 800 m wide at its base and expands to about 3,000 m wide at the top. It takes about 1.5 hours to reach the cirque and about an hour to return You'll see waterfalls and lots of wildlife on your journey. Add Cirque de Gavarnie and other attractions to your Gavarnie trip itinerary using our Gavarnie road trip planning website .

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By 12nicod On February 25, 2018

Très bel endroit à voir, allez jusqu'au bout de la randonnée si possible pour vous retrouver au milieu de toutes les montagnes ! Par contre prévoyez un logement car dans le fond du cirque il y a un ét... more »

Very nice place to see, go to the end of the hike if possible to find yourself in the middle of all the mountains! However plan housing, because in the bottom of the circus there is a property with written in big HOTEL but who is not a...

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By tarncelia On February 19, 2018

Petite randonnée faite avec deux enfants de 8 ans !! À pied mais aussi en raquette. Impeccable ❤️ nous la referons. more »

Hike made with two children 8 years! On foot but also snowshoeing. Impeccable advertising we'll do it again.

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By Benjamin P On February 15, 2018

Un paysage magnifique avec plusieurs balades allant jusqu'à la cascade, mais très mal indiqué pour toutes celles qui ne partent pas de "l'autoroute" ! Parking payant. more »

A beautiful landscape with several walks up to the waterfall, but very poorly indicated for all those who don't leave "the highway". Paying car park.

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By Michael Kishon On December 26, 2017

The beautiful Cirque at the foot of the mountain is the most famous attraction in the area. The about three hours walk from Gavarnie village is worth the amazing view that appears at the end of the road. The climb to the cascade can be a bit cold and wet, but the panaromic view of the vally below compescate for it. highly recomended.

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By Ewart van der Putten On December 27, 2017

Wonderful nature! Max 1,5u easy walk from parking in Gavarnie

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By Siân Ng On June 14, 2017

Breathtaking natural beauty! You cannot miss this, it's really worthwhile. Takes ~1 hour to walk one-way from the car park. Wear sturdy shoes as the path has many small rocks along the way. When you reach, enjoy the view with a drink from Hotel de Cirque.

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By Ivan Polonijo On October 28, 2017

We did a 5.5 hours hike trail from Gavernie to Cirque de Gavarnie at the end of October. It was sunny, there were not much people and it was beautiful. All together around 13 km. Definetely recommend!

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By Samuel Prouten On October 24, 2017

One of the most breathtaking place in France !

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