Lescun () is a village and a commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department in south-western France.INSEE commune file
It is at an elevation of approximately in a grand cirque.
Lescun is situated on the GR 10 long-distance footpath traversing the Pyrenees. Combined with the dramatic scenery of its mountain backdrop, this makes it a popular focus for hikers and climbers.Randonnées à Lescun, Tourisme64 Several lakes and summits can for example be reached from Lescun, including the lake of Lhurs, the lake of Ansabère, the Billare, the Pic d'Anie, and the Grande Aiguille d'Ansabère.
Lescun in popular culture
Lescun the setting for the book Waiting for Anya by Michael Morpurgo.
See also Another distant picture Communes of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department
References
External links
Lescun panorama