An Occitanie Grand Site, Le Pont d’Espagne in Cauterets is one of the most emblematic destinations in the Pyrenees, at the gateway to the National Park and facing the Vignemale, the highest peak in the French mountain range.
Take advantage of the richness of the Pyrenees with the emblematic sites near Cauterets
the giant of the Pyrenees
gavarnie
A UNESCO World Heritage site, the Cirque de Gavarnie is one of the most spectacular landscapes in the Pyrenees. A UNESCO World Heritage site, the Cirque de Gavarnie is one of the most spectacular landscapes in the Pyrenees.
From the village of Gavarnie, there are numerous walks to the foot of the cirque.
between spirituality and heritage
lourdes
Less than an hour’s drive from Cauterets, Lourdes is another not-to-be-missed stopover on the Grands Sites Occitanie.
World-famous for the Marian apparitions and its shrine, the town attracts millions of visitors from all over the world every year.
But beyond the pilgrimage itself, Lourdes also boasts a remarkable natural and cultural heritage: the fortified castle, the Pic du Jer funicular railway, the caves and Lake Lourdes, perfect for walks and water sports.
the emblematic summit of the Pyrenees
le pic du midi
Situated at an altitude of 2,877 metres, the Pic du Midi de Bigorre is one of the most emblematic sites in the Pyrenees and a Grand Site Occitanie.
Accessible from La Mongie by cable car, it offers an exceptional 360° panorama of the entire Pyrenees chain, stretching as far as the plains of the South-West and sometimes the Atlantic.
At the summit, you’ll find an astronomical observatory unique in Europe, a scientific museum and several panoramic terraces, including the famous Pontoon in the Sky. The site has been designated an International Dark Sky Reserve, guaranteeing exceptional night-time stargazing.
The Pic du Midi can be visited all year round: summer and winter alike, it offers an unforgettable experience combining mountains, science and discovery.
Just 1:30 hour from Cauterets, it’s the perfect complement to a holiday in the Grands Sites des Pyrénées.
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