Immerse yourself in the wonder of the Gavarnie Cirque, nature’s great cathedral as Victor Hugo said.  Our independent trek allows you to walk around, and into the heart of it, in a flexible format. If you choose 5-7 days then you can also walk through the neighbouring cirques of Estaubé and Troumouse.

Your first night is up high on the Saugué Plateau in the heart of the Pyrenean pastoral landscape. Take in the option of a high pass from Saugué for a wonderful view onto the Brèche de Roland, before descending into the cirque itself. A final leg up the eastern side of the cirque to the Espugettes Refuge takes you high enough for the wonderful views of the frontier summits.  Extend the trek by tackling the Piméné Summit, and then head across to the Estaubé and Troumouse cirques if you have the extra time (6 or 7 night options).

This trek can be adapted for full days or half days walking, from three days to a week, with or without bag transfers. It is an excellent independent trek option for families or those new to trekking in the mountains, and for early in the season. While you are off the beaten track you are never far from road access and our help should it be required.