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Pic du Midi Observatory and Museum, La Mongie du Midi Visitor Centres and Museums

Observatory and Museum on Mountain Peak - by cable car

Address:
   La Mongie du Midi, Hautes-Pyrenees, Midi-Pyrenees
  France , 65200
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Hours of Operation:
All year Access by cable car from La Mongie at feet of Col du Tourmalet. January : closed on Tuesdays February and March : open every day April : closed last 10 days May : closed on Tuesdays June - September: open every day October : closed from Monday 12 to Sunday 25 2009 November: annual closing last three weeks Décember: closed on Tuesdays From 1st October to 31 May : First departure of the cable-car from La Mongie : 10.00 am Last departure of the cable-car from La Mongie : 3.30 pm Last return from the Pic du Midi : 5.30 pm From 1st June to 30 September : First departure of the cable-car from La Mongie : 9.00 am Last departure of the cable-car from La Mongie : 4.30 am Last return from the Pic du Midi : 7.00 pm Time to reach top 15 mins.
Find at the summit (2877 m) the most beautiful panorama of the Pyrenees, a museum on the astronomy and the history of the Pic du Midi, a traditional high altitude restaurant. Mountain bike downhill, (not for amateurs or children).

It is also possible to book Starry Night dinners which include cable car, dinner and a view of the sunsetting over the Pyrenees with talks on the current night sky, (torches and binoculars provided). See more stars than perhaps you've ever seen before. A special way to celebrate a special occassion - book through website.

The Pic du Midi has been listed as

a natural national site since 2003 due to the splendour of its landscapes. It is also a working observatory which specialises in studies of the sun.

Panoramic webcams and weather conditions live on website!

Remember to bring warm clothing, sunglasses and sun cream.
Due to the high altitude, the site is not recommended for anyone with a heart condition, pregnant women, or children under the age of 3.


No picnicing. No animals.

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