Occitanie·France
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The Pic du Midi de Bigorre observatory sits on a Pyrenean summit reached by cable car, at the centre of an International Dark Sky Reserve. Overnight stays include dinner, a guided session at a telescope and sunrise over the range.
In season: Year-round · Peak: Jun–Sep
A cable-car ride up, a night in simple rooms at the summit, and guided observation that depends on the weather. Book well ahead, as places are limited.
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