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France Vignemale north face

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Vignemale is the highest mountain on the french side of the Pyrenees. The north face is one of the most spectacular landscapes in the Pyrenees. The spot is located at 2151m, in the French National Park, near the Oulettes de Gaube refuge.

Photography Tips

The best time is sunrise or sunset, when the first or last rays of light are on the Vignemale summit. Best season is summer, since this place may be difficult to access when snow comes there. Since the spot is very close to the cliffs, bring a wide angle lens.

Travel Information

You may come from "Pont d'Espagne" near Cauterets. In this case you will have to walk an average three hours.
You may also come from "Barrage d'Oussoue", coming from Gavarnie. In this case you will walk a lot more and cross the "hourquette d'Ossoue" above 2700m, which may be tricky.
You may sleep in the "Oulettes de Gaube" refuge or bring your bivouac gear.

Spot Type Outdoor

Crowd Factor Nearly no other people

Best Timing Sunrise in summer

Sunrise & Sunset 08:26 - 17:31 | current local time: 21:24

Photo Themes cliffs Mountains rocks water Waterfall

Locations Europe Occitanie Hautes-Pyrenees Pyrenees Pirineos Vignemale oulettes de Gaube

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