Cirque d'Estaubé, Natural glacial amphitheater in Hautes-Pyrénées, France.
The Cirque d'Estaubé features tall limestone walls forming a natural boundary between France and Spain, with elevations reaching over 2,800 meters.
Continuous glacial activity over millions of years carved this cirque in the central Pyrenees, creating deep valleys and sharp mountain peaks.
The cirque serves as a traditional crossing point between France and Spain, connecting mountain communities through established hiking paths.
Visitors can access the site through a marked trail from Gloriettes Dam parking area, with a moderate three-hour round trip covering 140 meters elevation.
The site contains the Gave d'Estaubé river, which flows into a reservoir at 1,668 meters before descending into the Héas valley.
Location: Hautes-Pyrénées
Address: Cirque d'Estaubé, 65120 Gavarnie-Gèdre, France 65120 Gavarnie-Gèdre
GPS coordinates: 42.70583,-0.01833
Latest update: August 1, 2025 22:37
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