From Lourdes: Gavarnie and Pont d'Espagne Day Trip
ID: GYG723089-1176554
Category:
Country: France
Duration:
1 days
Description
Discover the Pont d'Espagne and the Cirque de Gavarnie on a day trip from Lourdes. Visit the village of Cauterets and learn about the making of berlingots.
Combine a visit to the Cirque de Gavarnie and the Pont d'Espagne on a day trip from Lourdes. See the Pont d'Espagne, a must-see site in the Pyrenees, and visit the Cirque de Gavarnie, the heart of the Pyrenees National Park.
Depart from Lourdes and head to the Pont d'Espagne, a must-see site in the Pyrenees. Drive along the road of waterfalls, which rises towards the high-altitude valleys and offers grand views of the mountain landscape.
Stop for a photo between waterfalls and tumultuous gorges, and choose to take the chairlift to Lake Gaube or walk to Marcadau, which is home to rich fauna and flora. Return via Cauterets, a thermal town once visited by Napoleon III and Eugénie.
Enjoy a lunch break in the village of Cauterets, then visit a local candy factory to learn about the production of berlingots. Continue to the Cirque de Gavarnie, the heart of the Pyrenees National Park.
Head to the French mountains where the Pyrenees colossus stands, immortalized by Victor Hugo. The Cirque de Gavarnie welcomes you to its majestic heart.
Walk along easy hiking trails to get closer to the imposing 1,700-meter wall, the last barrier before Spain.
Highlights
- Discover the Pont d'Espagne, a must-see site in the Pyrenees
- Visit the village of Cauterets and learn about the making of berlingots
- Explore the Cirque de Gavarnie, the heart of the Pyrenees National Park
- Take a walk to the Marcadau, home to rich fauna and flora
- Enjoy a scenic drive through the mountains and past waterfalls
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable walking shoes and warm clothing
Bring water for the hike
Be prepared for varying weather conditions
INCLUDED
- Transportation by bus
- Live commentary on board
- Photo stops at Pont d'Espagne and Gavarnie
- Free time in Cauterets village
- Opportunity to see local wildlife and flora
NOT INCLUDED
- Lunch
- Télésiège to Lac de Gaube
- Personal expenses
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.