The Cirques of Gavarnie, Estaubé and Troumouse

natural wonders of the Hautes-Pyrénées

The Cirque de Gavarnie, a listed jewel in the Pyrenees

The Cirque de Gavarnie, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Pyrenees – Mont Perdu, is one of the most spectacular natural sites in the Hautes-Pyrénées. A veritable mineral amphitheatre with vertiginous walls rising to over 3,000 metres, it is home to the Grande Cascade, one of the highest waterfalls in Europe. From the Camping du Monlôo in Bagnères-de-Bigorre, this not-to-be-missed excursion plunges you into a grandiose setting, shaped by glaciers and one of the most beautiful landscapes in the Pyrenees.

The Cirque d’Estaubé, wild and unspoilt

More discreet and authentic, the Cirque d’Estaubé captivates visitors with its peaceful atmosphere and vast natural expanses. Less frequented than Gavarnie, it offers total immersion in the Pyrenean high mountains, between limestone cliffs, verdant estives and accessible hiking trails. Ideal for lovers of nature and tranquillity, it offers a wonderful alternative to your stay in Haute-Bigorre.

The Cirque de Troumouse, vastness and high altitude panoramas

The Cirque de Troumouse is the largest of the three glacial cirques. Accessible in part by car, it impresses with its exceptional dimensions and peaks topping 3,000 meters. Its open, luminous atmosphere makes it ideal for families and hikers in search of spectacular panoramas. From the 4-star Camping du Monlôo in Bagnères-de-Bigorre, these three mythical cirques make up an unmissable nature getaway in the heart of the Hautes-Pyrénées.