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La Mongie (France)
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La Mongie ski resort (1800 m). The old village
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La Mongie village
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La Mongie. The ancient church
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La Mongie ski resort
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La Mongie ski resort
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La Mongie ski resort
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La Mongie ski resort
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La Mongie. The ancient church
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La Mongie. On the Chapelle ski slopes
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La Mongie. On the Chapelle ski slopes
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La Mongie ski resort (1800 m) on French Pyrenees
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Sapins chairlift
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Sapins chairlift
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Chairlifts departing from the village of La Mongie (1800 m)
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The Espanade chairlift and Tourmalet Pass
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The chairlift Quatre Termes rising to 2500 m
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Tourmalet Pass (2106 m) from the valley of Bareges village
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Drawings of rocks and snow on the mountain of Pic du Midi de Bigorre (2877 m)
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Drawings of rocks and snow on the mountain of Pic du Midi de Bigorre (2877 m)
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Drawings of rocks, snow and pines on the mountain of Pic du Midi de Bigorre (2877 m)
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Astronomical observers on Pic du Midi de Bigorre (2877 m)
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Astronomical observers on Pic du Midi de Bigorre (2877 m)
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Departure of the first section of the cable car from La Mongie, towards Pic du Midi de Bigorre
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Departure of the first section of the cable car from La Mongie, towards Pic du Midi de Bigorre
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Arrival at the Astronomical Observatory on Pic du Midi de Bigorre (2877 m)
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Astronomical Observatory on Pic du Midi de Bigorre (2877 m)
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Arrival at the Astronomical Observatory on Pic du Midi de Bigorre (2877 m)
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The telescope of 2 m of diameter, in the dome Bernard Lyot, the highest tower of the astronomical center
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Dome with telescope dedicated to the study of solar coronary and solar protuberances
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Historical building with busts of astronomical center designers: Charles du Bois de Nansouty and Célestin-Xavier Vaussenat
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The Astronomical Observatory Restaurant
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The astronomical observatory shop
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The Astronomical Observatory Bar
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One of the panoramic terraces
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The panorama seen from the window of one of the hotel rooms
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The astronomical observation center on Pic du Midi de Bigorre (2877 m)
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Museum rooms of Pic du Midi de Bigorre
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Museum rooms of Pic du Midi de Bigorre
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Pic du Midi de Bigorre (2877 m)
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Panorama of the valley towards the city of Toulouse
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Tourmalet Pass (2106 m)
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Tourmalet Pass (2106 m). Skiing in fresh snow
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The steep mountain walls in front of Pic du Midi de Bigorre
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Pic du Midi de Bigorre cable car
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Mountains in front of the Pic du Midi de Bigorre
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Panorama of Pyrenees seen from the Pic du Midi de Bigorre (2877 m)
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Sunset on Pic du Midi de Bigorre Astronomical Observatory (2877 m)
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Sunset on Pic du Midi de Bigorre Astronomical Observatory (2877 m)
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Thunderstorms over Toulouse from Pic du Midi de Bigorre astronomical observatory (2877 m)
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Where is La Mongie
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La Mongie ski resort (1800 m). The old village
La Mongie village
La Mongie. The ancient church
La Mongie ski resort
La Mongie ski resort
La Mongie ski resort
La Mongie ski resort
La Mongie. The ancient church
La Mongie. On the Chapelle ski slopes
La Mongie. On the Chapelle ski slopes
La Mongie ski resort (1800 m) on French Pyrenees
Sapins chairlift
Sapins chairlift
Chairlifts departing from the village of La Mongie (1800 m)
The Espanade chairlift and Tourmalet Pass
The chairlift Quatre Termes rising to 2500 m
Tourmalet Pass (2106 m) from the valley of Bareges village
Drawings of rocks and snow on the mountain of Pic du Midi de Bigorre (2877 m)
Drawings of rocks and snow on the mountain of Pic du Midi de Bigorre (2877 m)
Drawings of rocks, snow and pines on the mountain of Pic du Midi de Bigorre (2877 m)
Astronomical observers on Pic du Midi de Bigorre (2877 m)
Astronomical observers on Pic du Midi de Bigorre (2877 m)
Departure of the first section of the cable car from La Mongie, towards Pic du Midi de Bigorre
Departure of the first section of the cable car from La Mongie, towards Pic du Midi de Bigorre
Arrival at the Astronomical Observatory on Pic du Midi de Bigorre (2877 m)
Astronomical Observatory on Pic du Midi de Bigorre (2877 m)
Arrival at the Astronomical Observatory on Pic du Midi de Bigorre (2877 m)
The telescope of 2 m of diameter, in the dome Bernard Lyot, the highest tower of the astronomical center
Dome with telescope dedicated to the study of solar coronary and solar protuberances
Historical building with busts of astronomical center designers: Charles du Bois de Nansouty and Célestin-Xavier Vaussenat
The Astronomical Observatory Restaurant
The astronomical observatory shop
The Astronomical Observatory Bar
One of the panoramic terraces
The panorama seen from the window of one of the hotel rooms
The astronomical observation center on Pic du Midi de Bigorre (2877 m)
Museum rooms of Pic du Midi de Bigorre
Museum rooms of Pic du Midi de Bigorre
Pic du Midi de Bigorre (2877 m)
Panorama of the valley towards the city of Toulouse
Tourmalet Pass (2106 m)
Tourmalet Pass (2106 m). Skiing in fresh snow
The steep mountain walls in front of Pic du Midi de Bigorre
Pic du Midi de Bigorre cable car
Mountains in front of the Pic du Midi de Bigorre
Panorama of Pyrenees seen from the Pic du Midi de Bigorre (2877 m)
Sunset on Pic du Midi de Bigorre Astronomical Observatory (2877 m)
Sunset on Pic du Midi de Bigorre Astronomical Observatory (2877 m)
Thunderstorms over Toulouse from Pic du Midi de Bigorre astronomical observatory (2877 m)
Where is La Mongie
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At the base of Pic du Midi de Bigorre, in the middle of French Pyrenees in Occitania Region, the ski resort of La Mongie is not only known for its many ski lifts but also to be one of the cycling stops of Tour de France, that of Tourmalet Pass, which in winter is easily reached with the chairlift. With 69 ski slopes and 43 ski lifts, La Mongie is one of the most important ski resorts in Pyrenees. From 1400 m to 2500 m, the slopes trace fantastic trails along the mountains to the valley and are suitable for any skier, from the less experienced to the Freeriders. La Mongie is also open to gastronomic and astronomical tourism. From La Mongie in fact departs from the cable car that brings visitors, astronomers and skiers to the group of observers present at Pic de Bigorre. An unforgettable experience to visit the observers and sleep one night in the guest area available to the public.
Links for more informations:
www.grand-tourmalet.com
www.tourisme-midi-pyrenees.com
www.tourisme-hautes-pyrenees.com
www.france.fr
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