Pic du Midi
About
The Pic du Midi International Dark Sky Reserve, known as the Réserve Internationale de Ciel Étoilé du Pic du Midi in French, is located in a mountainous region of southern France, the Pyrenees mountain range. This reserve covers an area that includes both a UNESCO World Heritage Site (Pyrenees-Mont Perdu) and a French National Park (Pyrenees National Park).
The region is taking advantage of the Dark Sky Reserve designation to further research on land use policies and practices, to contribute to the region’s tourism and economic development, and to install devices to measure the quality of the night sky.
Designated
2013
Category
International Dark Sky Reserve
Address
Hautes-Pyrénées, France
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Land Area
3,112 km2
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The first International Dark Sky Reserve (RICE) Congress in France took place over three days, September 27, 28, and 29, 2023, at the Pic du Midi de Bigorre, where various working groups were organized. A starry sky festival with activities for all ages closed the congress in the town of Bagnères-de-Bigorre, at the foot of the Pic du Midi de Bigorre.
Weather
Click here to find ideal environmental conditions for enjoying dark skies in Pic du Midi de Bigorre (34.41, -101.05)
