Lescun

French commune
nomcommune= Lescun

région=Aquitaine
département=Pyrénées-Atlantiques

arrondissement=Oloron-Sainte-Marie
canton=Accous
insee=64336
cp=64490
maire=François Baye
mandat=2001-2008
intercomm=Communauté de communes de la Vallée d'Aspe
longitude=-0.633611111111
latitude=42.935
alt moy=900 m
alt mini=468 m
alt maxi=2,504 m
hectares=6,066
km²=61
sans=203
date-sans=1999
dens=3
date-dens=1999The village of Lescun is a commune of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques "département" in southwestern France. It is at approximately 900m altitude in a grand cirque.

Lescun is conveniently 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 walkers and climbers.

With its old buildings and narrow streets, Lescun exudes a pleasant old village charm.

See also

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External links

* http://www.balades-pyrenees.com/lescun.htm
* [http://perso.wanadoo.fr/bernard.bohn/html_montagne/lescun_panorama.htm Lescun panorama]