One of the largest deciduous forests left in Europe and a popular holiday spot. Pic du Midi de Bigorre. You can visit the observatory at the top of this mountain. Perched on a ridge, with the steep valleys on either side and magnificent views north towards the river plateaux. Gorges de Kakouetta.
Deep caves lie at the far end.
There is a small entry charge during the summer for the upkeep of the gorge - the path was washed away a few years ago. Small village at the head of the Aspe valley, close to the Spanish border. Chemin de la Mature. A remarkable piece of engineering carved this path in the sheer cliffs of the Gorges du Pont d'Urdos. It was created by forced labour, originally to bring down timber, from a high mountain forest, to be used for building France's navy.