Cascade de Boussès

(Cascade de Cauterets)

Cascade de Boussès is one of the many waterfalls near Cauterets in the Pyrenees, France. Most people are heading straight to the big Cascade de Lutour but there are several other beautiful waterfalls to be found around Cauterets, a place you have to visit.

From Cauterets drive south over D920 past cascade de Lutour until the road follows the river Gave du Marcadau.  From the road it is possible to walk through the forrest/bush to the bottom of the fall over an unsigned path in a few minutes.

If you have the time you can decide to make a walk starting at Cascade d’Escane Gat, the first waterfall you see after Cauterets. From here you can a make a hike along the river passing (at least) five waterfalls before you reach Cascade de Boussès. The trail is easy but will take time (60-90 minutes, 4 kilometers, ending at Pont d’Espagne with again a waterfall and a beautiful surrounding.

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About Cascade de Boussès

CountryFrance
RegionMidi Pyrenees/Haute Pyrenees
LocationCauterets/Pont d'Espagne-Lourdes
RiverGave du Marcadau
Height15m
Latitude42.855150
Longitude-0.132100
Best visitSpring-early summer
Rating

Most nearby waterfalls

WaterfallDistance (linear)Rating
Cascade du Pont d'Espagne 1 km
Cascade du Pas de L'Ours 1 km
Cascade de Pouey Bacou 1 km
Cascade du Ceriset 2 km
Cascade d'Escane Gat 2 km