Hiking Guide - Gavarnie Valley: Argelès-Gazost, Barèges, Cauterets, Gavarnie, Val d'Azun, 14 walks and hikes | Rando Editions

In the heart of the Hautes-Pyrénées, the 14 most beautiful day hikes to discover the highlights of the Gavarnie Valleys.

In the heart of the Pyrenees National Park, in a 100% green, responsible, and above all sustainable environment, where peaks reach the sky at over 3,000 meters above sea level, an XXL territory opens up – the Gavarnie Valleys – where nature rules the roost and sets the tone. In these lands where waterfalls, torrents, lakes, and glacial cirques have carved the landscape, people have always had a deep desire to live in harmony with the horizons jagged with peaks, the meadows sown with lush grass, and the valleys brightened by tightly packed villages. From Argelès-Gazost to Barèges, via Cauterets, the Val d'Azun, and Luz-Saint-Sauveur, this region is full of gems. Here, the Grands Sites of Occitanie rub shoulders with those listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

In this guide, we have selected the 14 most beautiful day hikes to discover the Gavarnie Valleys.