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

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

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

02:02

11.1km

630m

Running

Hard run. 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: July 11, 2026

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After 46 m for 276 m

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After 10.8 km for 276 m

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2.55 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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2.56 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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5.40 km

East ledge of the Cirque de Gavarnie

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The east ledge allows you to overlook the Cirque and admire it from an angle not seen in photos. This path deviates from the main access and therefore offers an …

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8.70 km

Waterfall and Scenic Trail to Plateau de Pailla

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This section is a steep but incredibly beautiful path.

It has a very alpine descent that ends between vegetation in a forest.

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9.94 km

Gavarnie River

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Only after taking a closer look at the position could I now remember that I had my tent here for 2 nights in 1983. From here I am on the …

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10.4 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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10.5 km

Start of the Gavarnie Cirque Hike

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This point is the starting point of the hike to the beautiful and imposing Cirque de Gavarnie.

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11.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.68 km

1.28 km

489 m

331 m

283 m

Surfaces

3.73 km

3.24 km

2.15 km

1.04 km

517 m

342 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Saturday 11 July

26°C

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

Plateau de Bellevue

View of the Gavarnie cirque

East ledge of the Cirque de Gavarnie

Waterfall and Scenic Trail to Plateau de Pailla

Gavarnie River

Distant view of the waterfall in the Cirque de Gavarnie

Start of the Gavarnie Cirque Hike

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