Gèdre: Hotels and Accommodation
Accommodation in Gèdre
Gavarnie-Gèdre is part of the cross-border Pyrénées-Mont-Perdu World Heritage Site. It was recognized in December 1997 for its natural values and the quality of its cultural landscape.
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Nature and Trails
The “Le Tour du lac des Gloriettes” circular trail leads from Gèdre around the lake. The easy route is 2.7 km long and takes approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. Along the way, it passes through several high-altitude ecosystems.
“Le Plateau de Saugué depuis Saussa” is a difficult 10 km out-and-back route with approximately 320 metres of elevation gain and an approximate duration of four hours. It starts above Gèdre.
Following the storms of 8 August 2026, several sections in the Ripeyre/Barrada area were damaged. Access to the Col de Ripeyre is closed until further notice.
Culture and History
The Moulins de Gèdre-Dessus are watermills dating from the 14th century; one of the mills remained in operation until 1985. They can be reached from the village of Gèdre via a walk of approximately 30 minutes.
The Église Saint Matthieu de Gèdre was built at the end of the 19th century in the Neo-Gothic style, near the site of an earlier church with a tower. This earlier church belonged to the Hospitallers of the Order of Saint John of Jerusalem.
The Chapelle Notre-Dame d’Héas lies at the foot of the Cirque de Troumouse at an altitude of 1,540 m. The sanctuary of Héas has been known since 1349. The present chapel replaced the chapel destroyed in January 1915 in 1928. It is accessible from 1 May to 1 November and is open daily during this period; in winter, the access road is closed.
Millaris is a museum in Gèdre that presents the Gavarnie-Gèdre area and conveys the history of the valley through a chronological timeline.
Local Amenities
The municipal swimming pool in Gèdre has two heated outdoor pools facing south, including a pool for children.
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