Located near the village of Gèdre in the Gavarnie Valleys, the EDF Pragnères power plant is an emblematic plant for hydroelectric production in the Pyrenees.
On the left and right banks of the Gave de Pau, a set of galleries collect water from lacs, streams, torrents and tributaries for
power it and allow the production of clean and renewable electricity thanks to the power of water.
EDF opens the doors of the Pragnères power plant to you, let us tell you about its Story and live a unique experience et immersive thanks to virtual reality.
Equipped with a virtual reality headset, take the cable car to reach the pumping station located at 1 meters above sea level and climb into a helicopter for an aerial tour above the dams.
Learn about water harvesting, how a hydroelectric facility works and the hydraulic trades. A beautiful adventure to share in in family or between as a group !
