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Photo: Jean-Christophe BENOIST, CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
At 422 m, this is one of the tallest waterfalls in Europe. The flow is most impressive in the spring and early summer when the snow is melting.
The Gavarnie Falls is a tiered waterfall in France. With its overall drop of 422 metres, it is the highest waterfall in mainland France. The falls are situated in the Cirque de Gavarnie, near the village Gavarnie in the Hautes-Pyrénées.
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The main reason people visit Gavarnie. This enormous glacial cirque is a breathtaking sight, with its towering rock walls and numerous waterfalls. A relatively easy 1.5- to 2-hour walk from the village takes you to the heart of the cirque and the base of the main waterfall.
A spectacular natural gap in the cliffs of the cirque, on the border between France and Spain. It's a challenging hike to reach it, but the views are rewarding.
Open 09:00-12:00 and 14:00-17:00; closed Sundays and Thursdays.