Top Things to do in Hautes-Pyrenees
What to do and see in Hautes-Pyrenees, Occitanie: The Best Free Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Hautes-Pyrenees, France including Pyrenees National Park, Reserve Naturelle du Neouvielle, Basilique de l’Immaculee Conception, Grotte de Massabielle, Le Via Crucis/ Way of the Cross/ Chemin de Croix, La Breche De Roland, Col de Tourmalet, Gaube Lake, Sanctuaire Notre Dame de Lourdes, Cirque de Gavarnie.
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1. Pyrenees National Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 45 reviews
Located along the border of France and Spain, this scenic and mountainous landscape offers a variety of outdoor activities including hiking, mountain climbing and viewing wildlife.
Reviewed By carolinemZ6280RG
Wonderful local trsins and buses got us to Cauteret from Tarbes we enjoyed three nights exploring walking around the area the only problem disappointment - and it was a real let down - was that Cauterets Spa insisted my husband wore their brand of trunks so we were unable to enter as we refused to pay or new ones from them when he had normal suitable trunks that just didn't meet their specifications -God knows why- no explanation was given
2. Reserve Naturelle du Neouvielle
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 412 reviews
Reviewed By chrispR6399BO - Sun Valley, United States
Gorgeous part of the world with stunning view and beautiful lakes - in some of the lakes you can see trout cruising around feeding on the surface - hiking is quite vertical but worth the effort- we had a 1000 foot gain in elevation on our hike- if you have mobility issues this might not be for you - the road up there is barely 1 lane in spots with lots of switchbacks but the views make it worth while - just go slow and let the locals and the aggressive drivers pass you.
3. Basilique de l’Immaculee Conception
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5.0 based on 232 reviews
Reviewed By JW_Dam - Nijmegen, The Netherlands
The basilique was blessed on August 15, 1871 and consecrated in July 1876. The stained glass in the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception retrace the history of the Virgin Mary until the proclamation of the dogma of the Immaculate Conception by Pope Pius IX in 1854 and the Apparitions of Lourdes in 1858. This same Pie IX is represented on a medallion above the entrance of the Crypt. Surely worthwhile to visit
4. Grotte de Massabielle
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5.0 based on 1,431 reviews
Reviewed By HappySharingCompany - Altorf, France
Lovely experience to visit Lourdes once upon a time and pray while also benefitting of the Holy waters Sources.
5. Le Via Crucis/ Way of the Cross/ Chemin de Croix
6. La Breche De Roland
7. Col de Tourmalet
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 259 reviews
Reviewed By Domkoppie - South Africa, null
This pass is spectacular for the scary drive as well as the amazing views. No barriers in many places!!! Those cyclists have a lots of courage! We visited in mid-May and it still had remains of snow on the slopes. Plenty of cyclists, so be especially careful for them. It was freezing at the top!
8. Gaube Lake
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4.5 based on 1,006 reviews
Le plus beau lac des Pyrénées, de France et du Monde évidemment ! En plein coeur du Parc national des Pyrénées.
Reviewed By Tiagusgv - Lisbon, Portugal
Very beautiful place, a nice walk and amazing photos for sure. Small restaurant there. Don’t miss this is you are near.
9. Sanctuaire Notre Dame de Lourdes
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,717 reviews
Reviewed By laurencC2840FK - Paris, France
Through walking the cute quiet town of montemarte, which has tons of quirky art and souvenir shops, you reach the beautiful church and climb up to the dome. Lots of stairs so be prepared but worth it.
10. Cirque de Gavarnie
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4.5 based on 1,222 reviews
Reviewed By AlbertSalichs - Manresa, Spain
Cirque de Gavarnie is a wonderful natural amphitheater located near in the homonymous town, in French Pyrenees. In fact, you can do a great walk from the town to the amphitheater. In fact, we did this excursion with all family (included my 4 years daughter and she enjoyed a lot). In the amphitheater there is a high and amazing waterfall and the views from here are very nice. The hiking is about 3 hours go and return. During almost all the excursion, it is possible to see the waterfall and almost at the end there is a hotel/restaurant, where you can relax and eat or drink something. In the last part of the trekking, you can arrive to the buttom part of the waterfall. Amazing! Top in Pyrenees! (See also Office de Tourisme de Gavarnie and Hotel du Cirque Cafe & Restaurant)
