Gavarnie
France · OccitanieFR
Commune in Haute-Pyrénées, France
Gavarnie is a former commune in the Hautes-Pyrénées department, Southwestern France. On 1 January 2016, it was merged into the new commune of Gavarnie-Gèdre. Gavarnie is known for the Cirque de Gavarnie, and the Gavarnie Falls in it, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Pyrénées – Mont Perdu.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 114
- Coordinates
- 42.732, -0.009
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Elevation
- 3300 m
Overview of Gavarnie
Gavarnie is the kind of small settlement you find in Occitanie, France. It counts about 114 residents. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Gavarnie is strongest on nature, sports and adventure. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls. Elevation is roughly 3,300 metres.
Things to do in Gavarnie
Nature in Gavarnie
(9)The nature shortlist for Gavarnie: Caves, Forest, Geological Formations, Mountains and National Parks. All of it is drawn from Gavarnie's recorded activities. That is 9 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Sports in Gavarnie
(5)Gavarnie records Hiking, Hiking Trails, Running, Trail Running and Walking Trails under sports. All of it is drawn from Gavarnie's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Adventure in Gavarnie
(1)Adventure in Gavarnie covers Off Road Trails. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Gavarnie.
Best time to visit Gavarnie
Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
Getting there & around
Gavarnie is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Occitanie and continue by car or bike. Time zone: Europe/Paris.
Similar destinations
Places near Gavarnie that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gavarnie known for?
- Gavarnie, in Occitanie, France, is best known for nature, sports and adventure. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 114 residents.
- What can you do in Gavarnie?
- Recorded activities in Gavarnie include Caves, Forest, Geological Formations, Mountains and National Parks. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Gavarnie?
- Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
- Where is Gavarnie located?
- Gavarnie is located in Occitanie, France. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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