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What to do and see in Midi-Pyrénées, Occitanie: The Best Nature & Parks
Stretching from the wooded Dordogne to the towering peaks of the Pyrenees, this vast region is a popular winter sports destination, but one without the hordes that besiege the Alps. Spring's melted snows lure kayakers and rafting enthusiasts. In summer, amateur and advanced hikers take to the hills.
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1. Reserve Naturelle du Neouvielle
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 412 reviews
Reviewed By chrispR6399BO - Sun Valley, United States
Gorgeous part of the world with stunning view and beautiful lakes - in some of the lakes you can see trout cruising around feeding on the surface - hiking is quite vertical but worth the effort- we had a 1000 foot gain in elevation on our hike- if you have mobility issues this might not be for you - the road up there is barely 1 lane in spots with lots of switchbacks but the views make it worth while - just go slow and let the locals and the aggressive drivers pass you.
2. Lac d'Azises
3. Gouffre de Padirac
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4.5 based on 5,355 reviews
The Gouffre de Padirac, the most famous cave in Europe, is considered as one of the most interesting geological sites in France. After a vertiginous descent, by lift or stairs, of 103 metres, you embark on a boat trip along the subterranean river with spectacular views on the galleries. That's when you discover the "Grande Pendeloque" - a gigantic stalactite of 60 metres high - hanging by a string, it appears to admire itself in the "Lac de la Pluie". You then walk towards the "Lac des Gours" or the "Salle du Grand Dôme" with its 94 metres high vault.
Reviewed By davideY5952TC - Goolwa, Australia
The tour of the caves and underground river is a fascinating, educational, awe-inspiring and reasonably priced must-see in the Dordogne area of France
4. Le Sidobre
5. Col de Tourmalet
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4.5 based on 259 reviews
Reviewed By Domkoppie - South Africa, null
This pass is spectacular for the scary drive as well as the amazing views. No barriers in many places!!! Those cyclists have a lots of courage! We visited in mid-May and it still had remains of snow on the slopes. Plenty of cyclists, so be especially careful for them. It was freezing at the top!
6. Lac de l'Arret-Darre
7. Pic Du Midi
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4.5 based on 1,301 reviews
Pic du Midi in the Hautes-Pyrénées. An exceptional destination in high mountain for the holidays and the weekends: families, tourist groups, school outings, events and seminars of companies. All year long, access for all by cable car from La Mongie, at feet of the Col du Tourmalet. At the summit the most beautiful panorama of the Pyrenees, a museum on the astronomy and the history of the Pic du Midi, a Planetarium, a traditional restaurant of altitude. Mountain bike downhill. Panoramic webcams and weather conditions live
Reviewed By 3six5sunset - Noordhoek, South Africa
We saw this crazy place on Tour de France footage, and so made the effort to get there. We absolutely loved it. Everything we were hoping it would be!
8. Gaube Lake
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4.5 based on 1,006 reviews
Le plus beau lac des Pyrénées, de France et du Monde évidemment ! En plein coeur du Parc national des Pyrénées.
Reviewed By Tiagusgv - Lisbon, Portugal
Very beautiful place, a nice walk and amazing photos for sure. Small restaurant there. Don’t miss this is you are near.
9. Garonne
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4.5 based on 710 reviews
Reviewed By 18philippeb - Toulouse, France
The Garonne river in Toulouse offers nice walks along the banks with amazing views on brick-made historical buildings both at night and during daytime. It’s also an opportunity to learn a lot about the history of the city that was organized around the river.
10. Pont d'Espagne
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4.5 based on 1,160 reviews
Au coeur du Parc national des Pyrénées, venez découvrir le Grand Site du Pont d'Espagne, au milieu des cascades et des paysages préservés, vous profitez de cette magnifique nature à 30 min de Lourdes. Vous vous garez au parking du Puntas et vous avez accès aux remontées mécaniques. Les chiens sont autorisés uniquement en laisse et jusqu'au plateau du Clot et via le télésiège de Gaube, interdit dans les autres zones du Pont d'Espagne. L'hiver, les chiens sont totalement interdits.
Reviewed By Tiagusgv - Lisbon, Portugal
Amazing place for a walk until Lac Gaube, about one hour walk plus 45min back. Amazing views. Not hard.
