Cascade du Pont d'Espagne

Le Pont d'Espagne (the Bridge of Spain), a striking stone bridge, spans a sizable canyon near the French-Spanish border. One of the must-see sites in the Pyrenees region is this stunning location inside the Pyrenees National Park, which is designated a "Grand Site Midi-Pyrénées" (or "Great Site of the Midi-Pyrenees").

The bridge, which was constructed in 1886 and is 1,496 meters above sea level, offers a stunning view of a number of waterfalls that fall through the narrow ravine. The beauty of the scenery is enhanced by the cool, refreshing environment of the woods. The waterfalls' source is the swift Gave du Marcadau (river). Travelers simply need to walk through dense woods for five minutes from the parking lot to see the Cascade du Pont d'Espagne. It's best to get there early because this popular location gets busy. The Cascade du Pont d'Espagne may be seen from some of the hotel rooms at the Hôtellerie du Pont d'Espagne. Hikers can access the picturesque Lac de Gaube from the Pont d'Espagne. The angular peaks of the Pyrenees Mountains encircle this shimmering expanse of the emerald-green water.