Trailhead, Pic du Midi

The trailhead at the Pic du Midi de Bigorre observatory, France.  The trail begins at an elevation of approximately 2,877m.

A previous post with pictures of the observatory and the Pyrenees can be found here.

Pic du Midi

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Pic du Midi de Bigorre, France, in the Midi-Pyrénées, from an altitude of 2,877 m (9,439 ft).  Mountain bikes are permitted on two ascents per day.  Body armor is recommended.

For more information and conditions, please visit this link.

Cascade de Gavarnie

Gavarnie Falls, France.  The highest waterfall in Europe, with an overall 422 meter drop.  Hiked to it as part of a 2011 vacation that included Cauterets, Lourdes, Pic du Midi de Bigorre, and Pont d'Espagne, some of the so-called "Grand Sites" of the Pyrenees.  Photos from those trips to follow.

For more information, please visit the official tourism site here or view an official tourism bureau video here.