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Cirque de Gavarnie – Plateau de Bellevue loop from Gavarnie

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France
Occitania
Argelès-Gazost
Gavarnie-Gèdre

Cirque de Gavarnie – Plateau de Bellevue loop from Gavarnie

Hard

4.6

(14)

178

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Cirque de Gavarnie – Plateau de Bellevue loop from Gavarnie

07:47

16.5km

1,200m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 5.23 km for 1.05 km

After 7.93 km for 458 m

After 8.53 km for 266 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

490 m

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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2

1.70 km

THE Creek🌊Gavarnie🏞️

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THE Torrent🌊 Gavarnie that runs alongside almost the entire path🥾up to the Great Waterfall🏞️

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2.11 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

4

3.69 km

5

3.92 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

7.78 km

Brèche de Roland Refuge – Les Sarradets

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The Brèche de Roland refuge is located at an altitude of 2,565 meters, behind the spectacular rock wall which covers the Gavarnie cirque. It is an ideal stopover for those who want to climb the Casque, the Tour or the Marboré. It is also perfectly placed for hikers of the Haute Route Pyrénéenne (HRP).

The refuge offers 38 beds in high season, and maintains a capacity of 30 beds excluding guarding.

Find all the details on the site:
refugebrechederoland.ffcam.fr

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7

8.50 km

Taillon Glacier Waterfall

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The Taillón glacier waterfall runs through an abrupt area of large stones. A narrow path opens up in his path.

Enjoy the incredible views that this area offers you.

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8

13.3 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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9

14.8 km

View of the Gavarnie Waterfall

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B

16.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.4 km

2.45 km

2.17 km

1.19 km

285 m

Surfaces

10.4 km

2.73 km

1.61 km

961 m

557 m

243 m

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Friday 8 May

11°C

3°C

49 %

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