Pic du Midi

On the road to the summits

Advised by Sabine , Holiday planner

Take the Pic du Midi cable car for a spectacular voyage to the summit at 2877 metres, where 600 m2 of viewing terraces await, marvel at the 360 degree panorama over the whole of the Pyrenees, the plains of the south west and even the Massif Central. The Pic du Midi also houses a famous astronomical observatory, a star museum (the highest museum in Europe) which explains the history of this exceptional site and the exploration of the universe.

To discover at the Pic du Midi

Access to the summit is by cable car. From La Mongie the ascension takes 15 minutes. During the ascent the countryside will reveal its secrets little by little. At the summit the magnificent viewing terraces offer an exceptional panorama.
Visit to the highest Museum in Europe. Since 1880 has been an important stellar observatory. The museum retraces the human history from the construction of the observatory to its work, the stars, the sun, the milky way…

Practical informations

Access by cable car from La Mongie - restaurant at the summit. The Pic du Midi also offers observation evenings with a night spent at the summit. One can also descend on mountain bike (very experienced riders only!)