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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Hautes-Pyrénées

Hautes-Pyrénées’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20

beautiful natural monuments in Hautes-Pyrénées. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: October 13, 2025

Cirque de Gavarnie

Classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997, the Cirque de Gavarnie is located in the heart of the Pyrenees National Park. Of glacial origin, it is home to …

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Lake Aubert, located at an altitude of 2,148 meters, serves as a mirror for Hourquette d'Aubert. This artificial body of water (dam lake) is fed by the small glaciers of …

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The Pont d'Espagne, beyond the construction, is an exceptional natural site where waterfalls follow one another. It is the starting point for many hikes and walks which lead to Lac …

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La Brèche de Roland is a natural gateway between France and Spain. It marks a passage 40 meters wide in the middle of the cliff.

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Until the end of the 19th century, the Oulettes de Gaube glacier formed a single glacier with that of the Petit Vignemale.

Very low in altitude for a glacier, the …

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The middle lake lies, as its name suggests, between the lower and upper lakes. The three of them form a string of lakes called the Bastan lakes. Of glacial origin, …

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Spectacular climb! One of the great unknown of the Pyrenees, one of my favorites. Hard and long climb, but the landscape and the solitude are well worth the suffering.

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The attested existence of the Espiadet marble quarry in Payolle dates back to Roman times.
Marble was then used for paving and creating baths in thermal baths and decorating …

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Located at 2,509 meters above sea level, the Col de Bastanet opens a gateway between the peaks of Bastan and Portarras. From the pass you can follow the ridges towards …

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Lac d'Estaing is a natural body of water quietly installed at 1,163 meters above sea level.
Ornithology enthusiasts can take the time to look for the little grebe. The water bird is indeed often observed on the lake.

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