The Kakuetta Gorge in Saint-Engrâce
The Kakuetta gorges are located in the Basque Pyrenees, in their entrails more precisely on the domains of the commune of Sainte-Engrâce in Haute-Soule. These gorges are a veritable treasure trove of nature, and remain an exceptional natural site in all of Europe, with its pristine wilderness and rugged beauty. A turquoise lake, canyons, a waterfall and vertiginous walls all set in virtually unspoilt natural surroundings.
The Kakuetta Gorge, a must-see tourist attraction
Explored for the first time by speleologist Édouard Martel, these gorges are currently under protection. These places are in the Amazon of temperate latitudes, yet in the heart of the Basque Country. Recognized worldwide, this exploration of the Basque mountains takes you on a journey like no other. The Kakuetta gorges will delight nature lovers as much as those looking for a thrill .
More than two kilometers long, the organized tour takes place between July and September at low tide from 8 a.m. to dusk each day.
Kakuetta Gorge: places of interest
These gorges are a of the wildest and most prestigious sites in the whole of the European continent, preserved, protected and open to the public, they are awe-inspiring. A visit here is a veritable journey into the very roots of the Basque Country. The site boasts canyons, water-filled walls stretching for over 350 m, which you can discover on a path set right in the heart of the luxuriant natural environment. The gorges that only the most experienced and well-equipped climbers would dare to attempt.
Gorges de Kakuetta: Grand étroit
A passage called “grand étroit” is the most grandiose of the visit, which will make you feel the smallness of the human being. The path skirts the torrent, which you cross via a footbridge. After a good hour’s walk through nature on footbridges, stairways, balconies and the path, which is perfectly safe at , you reach the famous waterfall, which falls to a height of over twenty metres, the origins of which are still unknown. Later, at , the visit will lead to the discovery of the lake caves for the more curious with their enormous stalactites and stalagmites.
In the distance you’ll see the village of Sainte-Engrâce, which has managed to retain its authenticity and hides in its lair treasures of history and tourism that attracts many curious visitors every year.
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