Fodor's Expert Review Hôtel du Cirque et de la Cascade
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Gavarnie
French
Fodor's Choice
With its legendary views of the Cirque de Gavarnie, this spot, which opened at the head of the valley in 1848, is well worth the one-hour hike up from the village. Despite its name, the hôtel is a restaurant, but not just any old one: the garbure here is as delicious as the view is grand; the eighth-generation owner claims his recipe, using water from the Cirque and cocos de Tarbes, or haricots tarbais (Tarbes broad beans), is unique.
Quick Facts
1-hr walk above village of Gavarnie
Gavarnie,
Occitania
65120,
France
05–62–92–48–02
Known For:
- Unique recipe for garbure
- Setting in a magnificent mountain village
- Requiring a hike to get there
Restaurant Details:
Rate Includes: Closed Nov.–May