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Cirque de Gavarnie – Along the cliff loop from Gavarnie

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Cirque de Gavarnie – Along the cliff loop from Gavarnie

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Cirque de Gavarnie – Along the cliff loop from Gavarnie

04:48

11.6km

680m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 19, 2026

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After 46 m for 276 m

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After 11.3 km for 276 m

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Waypoints

Start point

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2.95 km

Plateau de Bellevue

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As its name suggests, the Bellevue plateau offers an exceptional panorama of the Cirque de Gavarnie and its huge 422-metre waterfall. Its historic paths have been shaped by herdsmen on transhumance as well as merchants and smugglers who transited between France and Spain.

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2.96 km

View of the Gavarnie cirque

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From the western ledge of the circus, it is possible to enjoy breathtaking views of this border massif. You will hardly see the Brèche de Roland from this side, but the most spectacular waterfalls of the circus are available to you without concession.

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5.19 km

Wooden Bridge Over Turquoise River

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The bridge was replaced. Although quite simple and without railings, it was absolutely stable.

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5.74 km

View of the Cirque de Gavarnie waterfall

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5.98 km

Cirque de Gavarnie

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Classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997, the Cirque de Gavarnie is located in the heart of the Pyrenees National Park. Of glacial origin, it is home to the largest waterfall in Europe, with a height of 422 meters. Its large limestone walls and peaks over 3,000 meters mark the border with Spain.

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6.99 km

Along the cliff

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It is very nice and quiet

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8.08 km

Path under rock

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What a great place to hike. A wonderful forest path with this surprise.

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11.0 km

Distant view of the waterfall in the Cirque de Gavarnie

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In the middle of the Cirque de Gavarnie we find the great waterfall, which with its 423 meter drop is considered the highest in Europe.

Enjoy it because it is something unique.

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11.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.27 km

3.00 km

1.28 km

805 m

283 m

Surfaces

4.93 km

2.60 km

2.13 km

1.04 km

542 m

342 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 22 June

27°C

14°C

30 %

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Comments

September 6, 2023,Wanderung nach Vire est du Cirque 760

The parking lot costs 7€ for us, mobile homes are more expensive. We don't hike on the main route, but to the right of it and back. There is not quite as much going on here as on the Mittelweg, you can see that again and again from above.
Just before the Cirque de Gavarnie you should cross the watercourse. …

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Cirque de Gavarnie – Along the cliff loop from Gavarnie

Plateau de Bellevue

View of the Gavarnie cirque

Wooden Bridge Over Turquoise River

View of the Cirque de Gavarnie waterfall

Cirque de Gavarnie

Along the cliff

Path under rock

Distant view of the waterfall in the Cirque de Gavarnie

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