The Cirque de Gavarnie is a geological formation created during the Ice Age. Its wall reaches a height of 1,300 meters at its center and is divided into three successive terraces of approximately equal height. The Grande Cascade de Gavarnie is 423 meters high.
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Landscape
The Grande Cascade de Gavarnie is the source of the Gave de Pau, which is also called the Gave de Gavarnie in its upper reaches. The Cascade de Gavarnie, Astazu Chicot, and Soum Blanc de Sécugnat are located in the immediate vicinity of Gavarnie. The Cascada del Cinca is located in the surrounding area of Gavarnie.
Culture
The Église Notre-Dame du Bon Port de Gavarnie is the former chapel of a hospice founded in the 12th century to provide accommodation for travelers. The Cirques de Gavarnie are part of the “Pyrénées Mont Perdu, cirques et canyons” World Heritage Site, which was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1997 for both its natural and cultural heritage.
The Chapelle des Templiers is a church in the vicinity of Gavarnie. The Abbaye Saint-Savin-en-Lavedan is a historical site in the wider region around Gavarnie.
Surroundings
The Parque Nacional de Ordesa is located in the vicinity of Gavarnie. The Parque Nacional de Ordesa y Monte Perdido is also located in the vicinity of Gavarnie.
Trails
The route via the Chemin des Espugues begins in the village of Gavarnie, passes the Chalet de Pailla, and then descends to the Cirque de Gavarnie.
The main trail to the Cirque de Gavarnie begins on the road opposite the Gavarnie tourist office, crosses the Gave, and follows the river uphill. The main trail also includes a viewpoint overlooking the Cirque de Gavarnie.
The marked winter routes from Gavarnie are freely accessible and free of charge.
