Winter
Your winter holidays in Barèges
Barèges in the winter!
Both a spa and a winter sports resort, Barèges is part of the Domaine du Grand Tourmalet, the largest ski area in the French Pyrenees. It offers a wide range of activities outside skiing (sled dogs, spa, ski touring, snowshoeing…). Your winter holidays in Barèges and Le Grand Tourmalet are full of surprises!
LE PIC DU MIDI DE BIGORRE
A day near the sky!
Unique in France and absolutely magical, the Pic du Midi de Bigorre peaks at 2877 metres for a 360° view of the Pyrenean peaks.
To reach the summit of the Pic du Midi, let yourself be transported by the cable car from the ski resort of La Mongie. 1,000 m of elevation gain in 15 minutes: this is already an event that promises an extraordinary journey to the panoramic terraces. The bravest will be able to go hiking to reach the summit.
Thermal baths and spa in Barèges
Relax at the Cieleo spa in Barèges at 1250m altitude, in the highest spa in France. Enjoy the thermal waters of Barèges for a moment of relaxation in the spa area !
Grottes de Betharram
Léon Ross, un intrépide malouin descendant de corsaire entre en scène…
Les Grottes de Betharram ont été découvertes en 1819 par un ancien grognard de Napoléon, les grottes commencent à attirer l’attention des naturalistes à partir de 1836 grâce à l’exploration du professeur Mermet.
Lourdes
Classé grand Site mondial de pèlerinage, on y rencontre des gens de tous les pays.
Une journée de visite dans le Lourdes cosmopolite.
Quelques idées pour vous :
Le sanctuaire de Notre-Dame, le musée de cire, où vous vivrez l’histoire de la vie de Bernadette Soubirous…
Le château fort de Lourdes, ce grand vaisseau de pierre vous invite à voyager dans le temps. Ce monument historique, de plus de mille ans, vous fait découvrir l’histoire et la culture pyrénéenne. Promenez vous autour du château, les petites ruelles avec des jardins suspendus vous surprendront.
L’ambiance de la ville tout simplement…
Gavarnie
Gavarnie and his three natural « Cirques »
As soon as you arrive in the village, the cirque already dominates, the visual emotion is inevitable, grandiose and stunning. This colossal amphitheatre of limestone bleachers develops over 3,5 km at the base and 14 km at the top. All the peaks that dominate the cirque exceed 3000 meters.
The cirque can be approached in easy walking, for the whole family, in about 1 à two hours, or on the back of a donkey or pony for children. The marked path runs along the Gavarnie mountainriver and leads to the ancient Hotel du Cirque, dating back to the 12th century and transformed into a bar/restaurant.You can continue 40 more minutes and you’ll reach the highest waterfall in Europe at the foot of the Gavarnie cirque.
In winter, cross-country ski loops and snowshoes from the village of Gavarnie.
The Cirque de Troumouse:
50 minutes drive from the campsite.
This natural amphitheatre is lower than its cousin Gavarnie, less visited and they say more wild, because there are less visitors then in Gavarnie. .Its walls rise from a single jet to a height of 450 meters, but it is wider and perfectly circular, about 10 kilometers.
From the parking lot of Troumouse, at 2100 meters you have a splendid view on this circular massif. Walk from 45 min to 2 h 30 min are on offer, accessible to all, as well as many picnic and relaxation spaces by the creek.
The Cirque d’Estaubé:
40 minutes drive from the campsite.
From the parking lot one accesses it by the dam of the lake of the gloriettes. An easy return trip of about 2 h 40, ideal to walk with the family, will take you to the discovery of this enchanting site with a splendid view on Mont Perdu. You can watch the Marmotte by hiding and being patient.
