Cirque de Cagateille, Glacial cirque in Ustou, France.
Cirque de Cagateille is a glacial cirque in the Pyrenees shaped by ancient ice movement. The landscape features steep rock walls surrounding a valley floor with streams that flow through the terrain.
The cirque formed during glacial periods when ice masses carved deep into the mountain landscape. This geological feature ranks among the characteristic structures shaped by ancient climate patterns in the Pyrenees.
Scientists conduct regular studies of the flora and fauna within the cirque, monitoring the Iberian ibex population introduced in 2014.
Access is on foot via marked trails with varying difficulty levels. Weather conditions vary by season, with some sections becoming wet and muddy during rainy periods or snowmelt.
The area has been repopulated with wild mountain goats that roam freely in their natural habitat today. These animals play a role in shaping the landscape and represent an important part of the local ecosystem.
Location: Ustou
GPS coordinates: 42.75551,1.28856
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:44
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