At an altitude of 1,600 meters this natural “cirque” is an amphitheater-like valley head.
It is around fifty kilometers from the town of Lourdes., the holy city on the foothill of the Pyrenees
Nestled in the emblematic landscape of the High Pyrenees, the cirque de Gavarnie is a favorite among walkers, and was a hotspot for the great figures of romanticism, such as Victor Hugo.
The “Colosseum of nature”, as Victor Hugo called the Cirque, has a “wall” which towers at 3248m and this magical place also boasts the largest waterfall in Europe.
Ici & Là Nature : Explore France off the beaten path.
Ici & Là Nature : Explore France off the beaten path.
Ici & Là Nature : Explore France off the beaten path.
Ici & Là Nature : Explore France off the beaten path.
Next Post on Gavarnie : the Waterfall.
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Love these photos of the mountains and the villages – I want to return to France to see more in the future.
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Beautiful pictures…wish I was there.
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Beautiful photos..
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I was there in August 2013, what an amazing place. Must admit i was wrecked by the time i climbed right up to the waterfall, but it was well worth it for the view 🙂
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Beautiful photos. They make me feel nostalgic about living there. Thank you 🙂
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Gorgeous scenery!! Lovely pictures.
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Great article,great photos! I bet you are really lucky to travel to all these places 🙂
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This is beautiful. I’ve always dreamed of biking across Europe. Any advice on which spots in France I shouldn’t miss? Thanks for the follow, too 🙂 Your blog is awesome.
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A very beautiful walk. It would be hard not to be inspired by the surrounding beauty.
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Brings back nice memories…
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Love your photos. Amazing.
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WOW! I was here 2 summers ago but didn’t take very many pictures, such a beautiful place.
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Beautiful photos, what a lovely place. It reminds me of the north of Albania and the Albanian alps, quite similar natural landscapes but completely deserted, with not many shops or cafes. Laura
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Love these pix, especially the weathered wooden buildings of the village.
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Stunning imagery!
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Absolutely beautiful.
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Definately one of my favourite walks – especially in the spring.
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Thanks for another lovely trip. Blessings, Natalie 🙂
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Awesome pictures!
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Loving those mountains,
Jim
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Wow! Just beautiful!
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I am of Basque heritage, but I’ve never been to the Pyrenees. I do live in the Sierra Nevada Mts and they are pretty too. Thanks for the visual tour of my ancestors homeland. Victor Sabino Uriz II.
PS, My Grandfather owned a Basque hotel and restaurant and sheep ranch in Maryville CA.
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Hello Victor,
I am married to Elwood Bourtayre. His grandmother was Jeannie Bourtayre (Ihidoy) your grandmother’s sister. Please contact me if you receive this email.
Gerri Bourtayre
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Amazing! Thank you.
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Lourdes is also known as a place of pilgrimage for the springs are a source of water with a curative power so is believed. One day, once upon a time, there was this busload full of people in wheelchairs and they all were (wheelchairs as well) submersed in this healing bath. When they came out all the wheelchairs had new tyres. Dunno if the story is true but heard it from a local. OK it was after a few drinks… 😀
Beautiful surroundings!!! Worthwhile to make the trip for whoever has never been there!
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I never knew France had such beautiful spots!
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hen we went to the Pyrenees 2 years ago that was one of the places I really wanted to see. Unfortunately my husband got too sick to walk for more than a few minutes, so we did most of our sightseeing by car. Thank you for showing me this awe-inspiring sight and giving me a reason to want to go back (not that I needed one). I look forward to your post about the waterfall.
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Wow, amazing nature and beautiful views:) Such wonderful photos!
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