up or down, take your pic ?
A fantastic voyage by cable-car
From La Mongie, whith a difference in altitude of 1000m,
reaching the peak in 15 minutes, at an altitude of 2877m.
from the very top, what makes the best pic ?
This is the most beautiful panoramic view of the Pyrenees mountain range.
Enjoy the view, 300km in the round, from equipped terraces, from the
Pyrenees range to the South West plains. The Pic du Midi has been listed as
a natural national site since 2003 due to the splendour of its landscapes.
it's discovery time, ready for a scientific pic ?
Discovery Museum
This is where you can find observation instruments that illustrate a century of scientific research.
The conquest of the site's scientific sagas is portrayed in a film to be discovered at the summit.
save the environment, get the pic?
The Pic du Midi watches over our planet's environment
The outstanding qualities of the site are conducive to observation and measurements in order to understand the evolution
of the Earth : the atmosphere, ozone layer, climate, etc. Climbing up the mountains also means moving upwards in an
effort to understand and become aware of the impact of Man on the environment.
Astronomy
Here, the sun is studied in every which way. The Bernard Lyot Telescope, the Pic's flagship, today
stands out as the first instrument in the world dedicated to the study of the stars' magnetism.
Climso - Pic du Midi coronograph - Real time Images and Videos
Climatology
Aerology
Electric field, ozone, weather reports, etc. are all the data needed to model the evolution of the atmosphere.
Interdisciplinary altitude laboratory
The Pic du Midi knows how to highlight all its assets by hosting new research programmes. Partnerships with :
Soulé & Hélita, lightning protection equipment.
Quiksilver et Mathieu Crépel, extreme sport attire.
