Pic du Midi de Bigorre
La Mongie, France
An observatory on a 2,877 m summit reached by cable car from La Mongie, with a glass-floored platform over the void. Check the webcam before buying tickets; the cable car closes in strong wind.
- Nearest town
- La Mongie, France
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 42.9369, 0.1411
- Editor's pick
- ★
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- France: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Campsites nearby
- Camping Les 4 VéziauxCampsite11 km from Pic du Midi de BigorreTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Camping ToyCampsite14 km from Pic du Midi de BigorreTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Camping les CascadesCampsite14 km from Pic du Midi de BigorreTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Camping municipalCampsite18 km from Pic du Midi de BigorreTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Aire CAMPING-CAR PARK de Pierrefitte-Nestalas, Vallée de GavarnieMotorhome stopover18 km from Pic du Midi de Bigorre · 13 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Le MouscaCampsite19 km from Pic du Midi de BigorreTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
All campsites in France · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Pic du Midi de Bigorre?
Pic du Midi de Bigorre is in La Mongie, France, at GPS 42.9369, 0.1411. It is about 14 km from Luz-Saint-Sauveur.
Can you camp near Pic du Midi de Bigorre?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping La Ribère, about 8 km away; within 25 km there are 113 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Pic du Midi de Bigorre?
Pic du Midi de Bigorre is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Béarn and Bigorre: Aubisque to the Pic du Midi.
What is there to see near Pic du Midi de Bigorre?
Places worth a stop nearby: Col du Tourmalet (3 km), Pont d’Espagne (25 km), Cirque de Gavarnie (26 km) and Ordesa valley (36 km).
When is the best time to visit Pic du Midi de Bigorre?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)