View of the Gavarnie cirque – Cirque de Gavarnie loop from Gavarnie

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View of the Gavarnie cirque – Cirque de Gavarnie loop from Gavarnie

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View of the Gavarnie cirque – Cirque de Gavarnie loop from Gavarnie

04:48

11.7km

680m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 28, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 46 m for 275 m

Deliveries only

After 11.4 km for 275 m

Deliveries only

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.98 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 …

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2.99 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 …

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5.23 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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5.78 km

View of the Cirque de Gavarnie waterfall

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6.01 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 …

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7.03 km

Along the cliff

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It is very nice and quiet

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8.12 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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11.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.28 km

3.18 km

838 m

710 m

394 m

282 m

Surfaces

4.74 km

2.61 km

2.07 km

1.02 km

682 m

553 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 30 October

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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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