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Bellevue Caves and Panoramic View of Vignemale

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Bellevue Caves and Panoramic View of Vignemale

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Bellevue Caves and Panoramic View of Vignemale

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Please check local regulations for: Parc national des Pyrénées (cœur)

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    Best Hikes to Bellevue Caves and Panoramic View of Vignemale

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    1. Difficult hike up to the little Vignemale

    16.8km

    07:47

    1,150m

    1,150m

    Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    2. Petit Vignemale

    14.5km

    07:07

    1,080m

    1,080m

    Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    February 12, 2022

    The Bellevue, or Russell, caves were dug on the orders of Count Henry Russell between 1881 and 1893 on the Vignemale massif. The idea was to create a shelter and vacation spot there.

    The caves can accommodate up to three people and still serve as a refuge today. Be careful though, it is good to know that it is impossible to heat them and make a fire, and that the wind rushes in easily. So, plan ahead if you plan to spend the night there. A good altitude sleeping bag, a meat bag, an insulation mattress and a survival blanket are the bare minimum to take with you.

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      September 8, 2020

      Beautiful views into the valley and the vignemale

        February 16, 2023

        This area gives you panoramic views from the Bellevue Caves. The seven caves that the enthusiastic Henry Russel had built will not leave you indifferent.

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          Location: Gavarnie-Gèdre, Argelès-Gazost, Occitania, France

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