About
Hike through a giant natural amphitheater with stunning waterfalls.
Why go
- Breathtaking views without a hard hike
- Feels like straight out of a fantasy movie
- A place to go when feeling tired and to restore mana
Must try
- Hike to the Cirque de Gavarnie
- See the Grande Cascade waterfall
- Walk at the foot of the amphitheater
- See wild marmots
- Hike to Refuge des Espuguettes
Pro tips
- Parking is €7 and fills early
- Walk from Gavarnie village, ~2h to waterfall
- Bring hiking poles for ascent/descent
- Dogs allowed on leash to Hôtellerie du Cirque
- Accessible from Paris by overnight train
Good to know
- Road to hotel often closed; park in town
- Don't try to get to base of waterfall wet
- Bivouacking not allowed at refuge
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Rating
4.8 / 5 (1617 reviews)