Cirque de Cagateille, Glacial cirque in Ustou, France.
The natural formation extends across 4.3 kilometers of terrain with an elevation gain of 140 meters in the Pyrenees mountain range.
The geological formation dates back to glacial periods when ice movements carved this bowl-shaped depression into the mountainside of the Pyrenees.
Scientists conduct regular studies of the flora and fauna within the cirque, monitoring the Iberian ibex population introduced in 2014.
Visitors can complete the circular trail in approximately 90 minutes, following paths that combine forest sections and open mountain landscapes.
The cirque sits beneath the northern face of Pic de Certescans at 1,160 meters elevation, featuring suspended valleys and natural water features.
Location: Ustou
GPS coordinates: 42.75551,1.28856
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:48
France contains numerous untouched natural areas. From the underground rivers of Dordogne to the Alpine peaks of Savoie, from the Atlantic coast sand dunes to the gorges of Ardèche, the French landscape displays its natural form. These locations feature forests, caves, mountains, lakes and geological formations.
Cascade d'Ars
6.1 km
Certascan Lake
5.2 km
Thermes d'Aulus-les-bains
5.4 km
Étang de Guzet
4.6 km
Cim del Mont-roig
10.4 km
Église de Salau
8.1 km
Mont Béas
8.3 km
Pla de Boavi
8.8 km
Pic de Certascan
4.9 km
Tuc del Caubo
9.4 km
Pic de Séron
3.5 km
Pico de Ventolau
10.8 km
Chapelle Saint-Pierre d'Ercé
10.9 km
Église de l'Assomption d'Ercé
10.5 km
Pic de la Lleia
5.1 km
Cap de Canalets
6.3 km
Pui del Cap de l'Estany
4.6 km
Pic de Marterat ou Pic de la Core de l’Aliot
5.5 km
Pic de Lasaugède ou de Bonrepos
4.5 km
Pic de Guerossos
5.9 km
Piquet de Guerossos
5.8 km
Presa de Certascan
5.8 km
Croix d'Ustou
6.7 km
Croix d'Ercé
10.6 km
Chapelle Saint-Joseph de Rieu
9.6 km
Chapelle castrale du Trein
6.3 km
Borda de Montalto
9.7 km
Etablissement Thermal
5.4 kmReviews
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