Gavarnie: Hotels and accommodations
Accommodation in Gavarnie
The Église Notre-Dame du Bon Port de Gavarnie is the former chapel of a hospice founded in the 12th century to accommodate travelers. The Cirques de Gavarnie are part of the “Pyrénées Mont Perdu, cirques et canyons” World Heritage Site, which was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1997 for both its natural and cultural heritage.
When planning your stay, booking a hotel in Gavarnie can be a step in its own right.
Culture
The Chapelle des Templiers, a church, is located in the vicinity of Gavarnie. The Abbaye Saint-Savin-en-Lavedan is a historic site in the wider region around Gavarnie.
Nature
The Cascade de Gavarnie is located in the immediate vicinity of Gavarnie. The Astazu Chicot and the Soum Blanc de Sécugnat are also nearby. The Cascada del Cinca is located in the area around Gavarnie. The Parque Nacional de Ordesa and the Parque Nacional de Ordesa y Monte Perdido are also located in the area around Gavarnie.
The Cirque de Gavarnie is a geological formation created during the Ice Age. Its wall reaches a height of 1,300 meters at its center. The Cirque de Gavarnie is divided into three successive terraces of approximately equal height.
Hiking and winter
One route via the Chemin des Espugues starts in the village of Gavarnie, passes the Chalet de Pailla, and then descends to the Cirque de Gavarnie. The main path to the Cirque de Gavarnie begins on the road opposite the Gavarnie tourist office, crosses the Gave, and follows the river uphill. It also includes a viewpoint overlooking the Cirque de Gavarnie.
The Grande Cascade de Gavarnie is 423 meters high. It is the source of the Gave de Pau, which is also called Gave de Gavarnie in its upper course. The marked winter routes from Gavarnie are freely accessible and free of charge.
For the higher-level travel overview: Hautes-Pyrénées.
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