Walk through the heart of a magnificent UNESCO World Heritage site, the Gavarnie Cirque. From the Hostellerie du Cirque bar restaurant, discover a superb view over the cirque and its large waterfall. Walks or horse treks in the summer, accessible to all levels of walker.
| Department | Hautes-Pyrénées |
|---|---|
| Departure municipality | Gavarnie-Gèdre |
| Outing type | Hike |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Duration | 2:00 |
| Recommended period | from april to november |
| Environment | Mountains |
| Kilometres | 14 km |
| Altitude upon departure | 1372m |
| Change in altitude | 250m |
Park at the entrance to the village. Cross the village and follow the path along the river (the Gave de Pau), start of the walk.
30 mins from the village, at the top of the first climb, viewpoint and orientation table over the Gavarnie Cirque.
Continue and cross the Prade Plateau to the Hostellerie du Cirque bar restaurant which offers a great view of the large waterfall.
For the more athletic, the final climb leads to the foot of the large waterfall and Gavarnie Cirque.
It is possible to return via the Pailha path (for good walkers) or along the same path.
In the winter, snow shoe or cross-country outings possible to La Prade Plateau, offering magnificent views over the "white cirque".!
