Pyrénées – Mont Perdu World Heritage Site

The Pyrenees-Mont Perdu site extends over 30,639 hectares, featuring deep canyons, cirque walls, meadows, caves, and forests within two national parks.

Archaeological discoveries reveal continuous human presence since the Paleolithic era, with dolmens and stone circles marking ancient settlements across the mountain range.

The traditional practice of transhumance involves seasonal movement of livestock between mountain slopes, maintaining agricultural patterns established through generations.

Access to Mont Perdu trails operates from late spring through summer, with visitor centers in Torla providing detailed information about park activities and wildlife.

The site contains three major cirque walls on the French side and two of Europe's largest canyons on the Spanish side, centered around the 3,352-meter summit.

Location: Hautes-Pyrénées

Location: Huesca Province

GPS coordinates: 42.65000,0.05000

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:42