Gavarnie/Gèdre

Location

Hautes-Pyrénées
France
42° 43' 55.56" N, 0° 0' 33.84" W
FR
General info: 

Two typically Pyrenean villages. Discover an exceptional environment in the heart of the Parc National des Pyrénées, a setting where the association between man and nature has been recognised as a world heritage site by UNESCO. Whether you are looking for large corries, a chance to visit attractive heritage villages or take part in recreational mountain activities, everything you want is here. Be it for family holidays or thrills, Gavarnie-Gèdre can provide adults and children with everything they need in enriching, natural and stimulating surroundings. BASE: 6069ft SUMMIT: 7874ft VERTICAL DROP: 1804ft NO. OF. LIFTS: 11 Gondolas: 0 Chairs: 3 Surface: 8

Costs: 

DAY PASS ADULTS weekday: €24.50 6 DAYS ADULTS: €122.50 We recommend to confirm the latest prices from the resorts website as the prices might have changed after last update.

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