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GAVARNIE VALLEYS AND AREA

Family Time / Rando ! / Road Trip A complete program ! 2 From the hilly piedmont to the highest peaks 3000 m

PRESERVED AREAS The national Park of 2019-2020 Pibeste-Aoulhet regional nature reserve The Néouvielle nature reserve. 14 sites NATURA 2000 The Mag

DESIGNATED AS WORLD HERITAGE SITE BY UNESCO VALLEYS The 3 glacial cirques of Gavarnie, AND LOURDES AREA Estaubé and Troumouse

SUMARY

RICE Top experiences !...... p 4. Pic du Midi de International Reserve of Starry Sky. Grands Sites / Valleys...... p 8. • Gavarnie • Lourdes • • Barèges / Pic du Midi • Argelès- valley HiGHER POINT • Luz valley 3298 m • Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre Road Trip...... p .22 The top hikes to the lakes ...... p .26

PUBLICATION MANAGER From Lourdes to Gavarnie...... p .28 Vallées de Gavarnie Pyrenees national Park...... p .30 Terrasse Jacques Chancel Unmissable view points...... p .31 15 place de la République 65400 Argelès-Gazost The mythical Pyrenees by bike ...... p .32 [email protected] Mountain Bike ...... p .33

EDITORS « Family time » : laugh and enjoy together ! . p 35. Delphine Lafon, Mélanie Mengarduque, Heritage Walks ...... p 39. Nadège Imbert, Fabrice Doucet, Pauline Igau, Béatrice Duthu, Well-being...... p .40 Céline Ringeval Gastronomy, local products and craft . . . . . p .42 GRAPHISM Snow and ski...... p .46 David Toiser / • Ski resorts • Winter fun PRINTING It's convenient !...... p .50 RSI Agenda...... P .54 COPYRIGHTS Tourist Offices...... p .55 Antoine Garcia, Pierre Meyer, P. Vincent Ot Lourdes, Grottes De Bétharram, Luzéa, M. Pinaud, OT Luz, Damien Lapierre, Jérémy Lacroix, Luz Aventure, Benoit Caroff, Bureau Des Guides, Ziklo Aepelde 3 To p experiences !

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On a mountain high... Meet the animals on an electric bike!

Marmots, bears, wolves, foxes and other large raptors No need to tail the polka dot jersey to get up the moun- are the emblematic animals of the Pyrenees. Now you tain roads! Just as easy to use as a conventional bike, can meet them in animal parks where they live in a the electric bike (also known as the E-bike) allows you semi-wild environment. Be it on a supervised guided to enjoy a leisurely ride by providing assistance ac- tour or at a meeting point with an animal keeper of cording to your needs. Be it a road bike or mountain the Pyrenees National Park. This is an experience not bike, it is easy to use and to get out and discover the to be missed! Pyrenees! Cycling in the mountains is now accessible to everyone. Parc animalier des Organised hike to On the steeper climbs, the whole experience is a plea- Pyrénées, Argelès- meet the marmots sant one, made easy by the extra power afforded by the Gazost with the Val d'Azun bike. You will be able to enjoy the mountain scenery at Open daily until 04 November 2019. Mountain guides. www.parc-animalier-pyrenees.com leisure – something that you probably would not have Every Thursday in July-August. Info Donjon des aigles, and reservation at the la Maison du imagined enjoying from a normal bike. With a guide Val d’Azun Tourist Office on or independently, all you have to do is enjoy the most . (Raptor +33 (0)5 62 97 49 49. Park) beautiful panoramic views! The Pyrenees Open daily until 30 September 2019. www.donjon-des-aigles.com National Park Contact details for guides and bike rentals available from page 32 and at Tourist Offices. Trips accompanied and meetings with Parcours du Lutin a park warden are regularly organizes. Pêcheur (wild Information on fishing course), www.valleesdegavarnie.com Lau-Balagnas. Open all year round from Monday to Saturday afternoon and 15 August (other holidays exempt) www.latruitedespyrenees.fr

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Speleology - Discover the valley Circus and amphitheatre underground

This theatre is an awe- inspiring sight to watch time and Beneath your feet is a world of treasure! time again in its high mountain setting. In the heart The Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre range has over of the fabulous , at the gateway 1500 caves. Why not try your first under- to the Pyrenees National Park, every summer, high ground trip here? Speleology is an ad- altitude theatre festival is a unique artistic experience! venture accessible to everyone (children Spectators are entranced by the acting all whilst being from 6 years). It can also be practised all spellbound by the cirque which is lit up with fabulous year round (an assured temperature of colors at dusk. 13 degrees!), Even on a rainy day. The underground environment is full of na- The Gavarnie Festival, from 25 July to 6 August 2019, tural fairytale curiosities: vast rooms, shows "Don Quixote" each evening. After a 30 minutes galleries, stalactites, underground ri- walk, we arrive at Plateau de la Courade at a height vers. Follow in the footsteps of prehis- of 1500m, a huge open-air stage! Unique and unfor- toric animals and hunters who ventured gettable. here over 150,000 years ago. Instructors Access is on only, ca. 30 minutes from Gavanie will teach you the art of underground village. Return by torchlight in the shadow of fellow movement: walking, climbing, crawling, festival-goers. Bring warm clothes and a flashlight for sneaking ... Wonderment Guaranteed! the return. - Info and list of instructors available at the Saint-Pé-de- More info: www.valleesdegavarnie.com Bigorre Tourist Office.

5 Walk to a lake and become a true contemplative of the world

The Pyrenees are a massive mountains with thousand lakes, 1270 for be very accurate throughout the chain. Coiled in craters, lost in very high-mountain or accessible to all, let yourself be surprised by their beauty and purity. Accessible by car: lake of Estaing (Val d'Azun), dam of Gloriettes (Gèdre). Lake must, our image of Epinal: lake of Gaube (Cauterets), accessible on foot or .

Hiking infos p.26 6 Join the torchlight procession

The religious torchlight procession takes place every evening at 9 pm from April to Octo- ber in the Sanctuary of Our-Lady of Lourdes. It is the most popular events and is considered as the highlight of the day. It lasts just over an hour. www.lourdes-infotourisme.com

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Spend a night in a sheltered refuge and admire the stars Raising and taming the summits: Pic du Midi Spend a night in a safe aera and admire the stars in its purest purity and feel the infinity of the universe. From high 2877 m altitude, it is at this altitude that you can climb mountain refuges to shelters accessible without effort and live an incredibily experience : walk with your children at 1h30 from walk, in the void. A 12m footbridge long invites you to walk the experience is within everyone's in the void to enjoy an exceptional panoramic view of reach. Accessible refuges : Marcadau, the Franco-Spanish massif. Oulettes (Cauterets), Les Espuguettes Accessible by cable car from . All year. www.picdumidi.com (Gavarnie). It is necessary to call to re- serve. The list of mountain refuges: pyrenees.refuges-montagne.fr

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Up high in Cauterets, between peaks, torrents, waterfalls and lakes, the Gaube valley is a beautiful site popular with hikers and recreational walkers. Witness to the ice age, the with its crystal clear colour is sure to seduce. Whilst walkers make a well deserved stop at the edge of the lake, the more sporting souls continue their ascent to the Oulettes Refuge to admire the majestic Vignemale and the Oulettes glacier. HIKING INFO Lake of Gaube: from the Pont d'Espagne 2h15 round trip via the GR10 or via the chair lifts with a 15 minutes walk. Oulettes Refuge 6h round trip via the GR10 from the Pont d'Espagne

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Diving in the waters crystalline: canyoning

Canyoning is a very original way to discover the mountain and mountain streams. You will walk unsuspected gorges and torrents. At a time adventurer, contemplative and reckless, this sport of white water is the royal route of the mountain playful and sensa- tional. Practice is framed by a mountain guide or monitor graduated, canyoning can last from 1h30 to 3h approximately, accessible to the whole family (child knowing to swim). An unforgettable moment to give life to your loved ones! List of accompanying persons in Tourist Offices.

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Gavarnie

Country of cirques A romantic landscape Fifty million years ago, fluvial erosion and glaciers The writers of the Romantic period made sure Gavar- shaped the Pyrenees and created a group of natural nie’s popularity would be established in the minds of the cirques of rare perfection. Gavarnie is the most famous people for a very long time. Discover romanticism in its and the most spectacular. It boasts a diameter of 5.5km, literary definition of conflict of passions, mixing beauty 1,500 m high vertical walls, and dozens of waterfalls. with that which is frightful, or combining the sublime This “incredible colossus of chaos” as said, and the mundane. From the 19th Century onwards, is surrounded by sixteen summits which stand over Gavarnie has moved people deeply, highlighting diffe- 3,000 meters above sea-level. It is unique in the whole rent emotions. In the summer of 1843, Victor Hugo world. The cirque and the Spanish side of large canyons spent two months with Juliette Drouet in and and the Ordessa National Park, together form “Gavar- in the Pyrenees. On 31st August, they discovered the nie-Mont-Perdu” (Gavarnie-Lost-Mountain) which is Cirque de Gavarnie. The poet was thus carried away listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. by the beauty of these landscapes which combine both greatness and immoderation. “You may have visited the Alps, the Andes, the Cordillères, for several weeks you have had the Pyrenees before your eyes; whatever else you might have seen, what you are now perceiving Gavarnie, cradle of Pyreneism is unlike anything you have come across before”. The Chamonix has always been the cradle of mountainee- smallness of man against the force of nature and God ring and a place where we achieve some of the most is a theme that inspired Victor Hugo : beautiful conquests in the mountains, but Gavarnie “It is both a mountain and a wall; it is a most mysterious has become the equivalent in the Pyrenees. Ramond de architectural edifice; it is nature’s colosseum; it is Gavar- Cabonnières, scientist, naturalist, botanist, and expert nie.” on the Pyrenees was the first to make this comparison : Victor Hugo- Dieu -1855. “From Mont Blanc, we must come to Mont Perdu: when we have the seen the first granite mountain, the first limestone mountain remains to be seen.” As in Chamo- nix, conquests to reach summits have created legends, and the arrival of tourists who want to hike and walk in READ MORE the mountains has created a need for guides and por- Voyage aux Pyrénées, de Bordeaux à Gavarnie, Victor Hugo ters. Thus simple shepherds who live in Gavarnie have become the most iconic of Pyrenean guides, represen- ting the first ascents up to the peaks and summits, and the first routes across the mountains. The cemetery in Gavarnie is to Pyrenees enthusiasts what the Panthéon is to men who love their homeland of . Many great Pyrenean figures have chosen this to be the place where they are laid to rest.

READ MORE : Henri Beraldi, Cent ans aux Pyrénées, 1898-1904, rééd. Les Amis du Livre pyrénéen, Pau, 1977 CHECK OUT : www.patrimoines-lourdes-gavarnie.fr

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The Pays Toy, farming tradition : Barèges-Gavarnie PDO Very few of the visitors to Gavarnie know that Barèges-Gavarnie meat so succulent. In the this heritage site is located in a valley known autumn, the herds come back down to the as the Pays Toy. This is the name given to the fields and barns which stand between 1,000 valley of Luz-Saint-Sauveur which stretches and 1,800 metres above sea-level, and in the We Love ! from the right up to the winter they return to the valley between 600 A visit to the 3 Cirques of Gavarnie, ridges of the Cirque of Gavarnie. Since the and 1,000 metres. The Barégeoise is a rustic Troumouse and Estaubé and a detour beginning of time, shepherds in the valley race of sheep, with good structure, a fleece to Lac des Gloriettes and the Plateau have kept their herds according to the seasons which resists the harsh mountain climate, and de Saugué. and the natural local resources. In the sum- an agility which allows it to move through — (*) protected mer, the herds move around freely in order some of the most difficult mountain terrain. The Gavarnie Festival: in the heart of designation of origin to graze the best pastures that the mountain the fabulous Cirque de Gavarnie, with Visits to the farm possible in Pays Toy – to find can offer. In return, these pastures protect its exceptional high altitude theater out more visit festival. 25/07 to 06/08: Don Quixote. the quality of the landscape. It is the plant www.aop-bareges-gavarnie.com — life of the high mountains which makes the Immerse yourself in the spirit of CIRQUE OF GAVARNIE MILLARIS MUSEUM, Pyreneanism, thanks to the Heritage Walk app. Let yourself be guided 3h round trip on foot to the base of the cirque DISCOVERY AND through the village whilst listening INTERPRETATION to the testimonies of the inhabitants CIRQUE OF TROUMOUSE and their sing-song accent. Free of Take the fork at the village of Gèdre - access CENTER charge. by vehicle as far as the Plateau du Maillet then Millaris offers a very interesting museum shuttle bus to Troumouse, hiking departure in which to discover this country of natural point Cirques from a geographical, geological, cultural and pastoral perspective. An inte- CIRQUE OF ESTAUBÉ ractive tour as surprising as it is enriching. Take the fork in the village of Gèdre – access PRICES by car, followed by a path on foot Free self guided visit. Reduced mobility approved. Audioguide rental (in French, English and Spanish): 3 € / adult - 2,5 € / child

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GRANDS SITES / VALLEYS

Lourdes

Lourdes 2019, Bernadette’s year In 1858, the Virgin Mary appeared 18 times to 2018 was marked by the commemoration of the , a young girl from Lourdes 160th anniversary of the Apparitions. In 2019, the of only 14 years old. Since then, the Sanctuary City of Lourdes, in close collaboration with the of Our-Lady of Lourdes has become one of the Sanctuary of , is celebrating highest places of spirituality locations in the the 175th anniversary of the birth of Bernadette and world, welcoming every year million of visitors and the 140th anniversary of her demise. The Tourist from around the world. In the evening, Office invites you to wander through the streets of hundreds of pilgrims walk, torch in hand, through Lourdes and discover the places that influenced the Sanctuary for the night procession. The songs Bernadette’s life to understand better her story and rise up to the sky and send musical notes, carried by the one of Lourdes. the wind, to the hikers on the surrounding peaks...

Religious town seen Fortified Castel from above With over a thousand years of history, this great vessel of stone invites you The religious town does not define to travel in time. From its high ramparts, visitors can enjoy a 360° view itself: it lives through encounters, over the town and the Pyrenees. The medieval setting adds to the sense ambience, human enthusiasm, of being transported to another time. Nestled in the castle, the Pyrenean all concentrated into this place of museum listed as a “Museum of France”, houses the most important items worship. But what a wonderful expe- from Pyrenean history, both French and Spanish (earthenware, traditional rience to be able to admire Lourdes, costumes, …). the Sanctuaries, the lake, and the Pyrenean chain, from above. Two places allow you to overlook the re- ligious city and reconnect the town whith its green mountain setting.

Bernadette Musical Comedy From July 1 to October 31, 2019 in residence in Lourdes, this show will stage Bernadette Soubirous to whom the virgin appeared in 1858. To embody it, it is a former can- didate of "The Voice Kids" which OPENING HOURS PRICES was chosen and the casting does Open all year from 2/01 to Adults : 7.50€ not stop there because the musical 14/04 and from 15/10 to 31/12: 10am- Children and students (6-17) : 3.50€ Pass 2L 6pm (Tuesday to Sunday), from Disabled people : 2€ is carried by big ones of the French 15/04 to 14/10 : all days, 10am-7pm Fortified Castel music with notably the producers closing 01/11; 11/11; 25/12 and 01/01. Familly good deal : + Pic du Jer of "Robin des Bois "and singer Gre- The ticket office closes 1 hour before. 2 adults + 1 child (6-17) : 16€ goire, songwriter. CONTACT Additional child : 3,50€ Adults : 17€ 25 rue du Fort Children (6-17), students : 12,50€ www.bernadettedelourdes.fr Phone : +33 (0)5 62 42 37 37 [email protected] FAMILY GOOD DEAL : www.chateaufort-lourdes.fr 2 adults + 1 child (6-17) or 1 adult + 2 children (6-17) : 41€ – Additional child : 12,50€

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THE PIC DU JER FOLLOW BERNADETTE’S The Pic du Jer is the summit which dominates Lourdes; FOOTSTEPS it stands at 1,000 metres above sealevel and allows Step into Bernadette’s history visitors to access its summit via the funicular. After a visit to the caves - the highest in France - you can eat on Lourdes was just a small village of 4,000 inhabitants pressed against the the panoramic terrace of the "Haut de Lourdes" bar-res- foothills of the Pyrenees and nestled at the foot of its castle, when the Virgin taurant. It is also the starting point for a beautiful hike Mary appeared to Bernadette Soubirous on February 11, 1858. Today, we on its botanical trail, and also different mountain bike invite you to wander through the streets of Lourdes and discover the places tracks including the famous black trail of UCI Mountain that influenced Bernadette’s life. Bike World Cup ! Following her footsteps at your own pace, you will get a better unders- OPENING HOURS PRICES ROUND TRIP tanding of her history and that of the Marian city, from the 19th Century Open all year from March 23 to July Adults : 12.50€ to the present day. From the Boly Mill where she was born, to the Grotto 04 : 9:30am to 6pm; and from July Student and child (6 to 17) : 10€ where the Apparitions took place in the heart of the Sanctuary, Lourdes 5 to September 1 : 9:30am to 7pm; Family good deal : From September 2 to November 03 1 adult + 2 childrens (6 to 17) still resounds with the delicate footsteps of Bernadette Soubirous. : 9:30am to 6pm. The ticket office or 2 adults to 1 children: 30 € closes 45 min before. Possibility of A beautiful and fascinating stroll to discover at any age! Additional children : 10€ taking the funicular in one or both directions. New formula : funicular acces + daily special : 20€ { Hiking idea } Béout summit

The Béout is the other summit which watches over the religious town of Lourdes alongside the Pic du Jer. It reaches 791 metres above sea-level and gives you a superb panoramic view both over Lourdes and the ensemble of valleys and mountains. As a former hill resort it has a cable car which once brought visitors to the top effortlessly. The Béout separates Lourdes from the small secret valley of Batsurguère and its five villages. FAMILY HIKE Several different routes allow you to reach the summit. 11 In the valley of Batsurguère, leaving from : 2h round trip (yellow signs) GRANDS SITES / VALLEYS

Cauterets

Cauterets it's really the ultimate mountain town, one of the gems of the Pyrenees, nestled in its mountain setting, with architecture that relates the mighty power of attraction that it held during the 19th century. Upstream from the famous spa town of Cauterets, the Pont d'Espagne provides access to pristine and unspoilt nature in the Pyrenees national Park. The dense, green forests compete with bubbling mountain streams and waterfalls, the sparkling lakes and majestic summits take each hiker on a journey far away.

The Pont d’Espagne site Mountain Office An exuberant environment, vibrating to the rhythm of The receptionits in the Mountain Office, a specially torrents, waterfalls and lakes surrounded by meadows. designed area, welcome you and give you personalised Under snow in winter or wild flowers in summer, the advice so that you may discover the mountains in total site breathes serenity. Starting point for hiking, the Pont security whether you be alone or accompanied. You d'Espagne is crossed by the GR10 and offers sublime will find all the information regarding outdoor sports views of Lake of Gaube (accessible by cable car and in and around Cauterets, as well as contact numbers chairlift) or the Vignemale, the highest massif in the for all the mountain professionals, and above all you French Pyrenees. Old pastoral way, the site allowed can visit the valleys around Cauterets thanks to an in- yesterday the inhabitants of places to trade with Spain. teractive 3D map. Today is the gateway to the Pyrenees national Park. OPENING HOURS www.cauterets.com every day from July until august, 9am to 12.30pm and 3pm to 7pm. FOR MORE INFORMATION call +33 (0)5 62 91 02 83 or email: [email protected]

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To the hive ! Cauterets, also has some family history with the bees. "Le Pavillon des Abeilles" was built in 1875, and for forty years it was the working place of Doctor René Flurin, father to Catherine Flurin (founder of Ballot-Flurin). In 1992, "Le Pavillon des Abeilles" opened its doors to the public, with the marketing of the first organic preparations which very quickly found { Hiking idea } great success. Estom lake - The Fruitière The Flurin family’s objective was also to raise awareness amongst visitors about the bees environment, introduce them to gentle beekeeping, and teach them about health in relation to bees, all in order to help them live The Fruitière Valley, nestled just before the valley better thanks to the bees while learning to respect them. of the Pont d’Espagne, and after the Raillère, leads LE PAVILLON DES ABEILLES hikers towards the lake and mountain refuge of Es- tom. Paradise for fishermen and mountain lovers, 23 bis, avenue du Mamelon Vert - 65110 Cauterets. Free entry : video projection, access to the hive Tel : +33 (0)5 62 92 50 66 behind glass, honey tasting, and access to the bee this valley offers an idyllic landscape. Pine and fir [email protected] garden are available to visitors to the boutique. trees line the route and the crystalline mountain www.ballot-flurin.com Groups : guided tours available by appointment and streams, while the majestic summits watch over the reservation. Summer opening hours hikers from above. For most of the way, the route Open every day from Monday to Sunday 10.30am borders the national Park - you may take your dog as to 12.30pm and from 2.30pm to 7pm. far as the mountain refuge but it must be on a lead. FAMILY HIKING Sweeties at the summit ! 3h45 A/R Free parking - Estom refuge : open from The golden age of balneology began in the 19th Century, when visitors the 1rst of June to the 1rst of October would rush to spend time in the thermal waters. Thus the berlingot, a boiled Phone : +33 (0)5 62 92 07 18 – www.refuge-estom.csvss.fr sweet which dates back to the 16th Century, became the idol of the first spa town of the 19th and 20th Centuries. No fewer than ten berlingot factories touch the small town. Today, the streets of Cauterets bathe in the smooth sweet smell of the sweets freshly made by the hands of the artisan workers.

MUST-DO Visit a factory of berlingots.

13 GRANDS SITES / VALLEYS Barèges – Pic du Midi

The Pic du Midi certainly offers the most beautiful panorama of the Pyrenees, perched at 2877m altitude! Below, the Col du Tourmalet watches over the beautiful Barèges valley, where sporting activities and relaxing thermal waters experiences go hand in hand and mountain top villages invite you to stroll through their narrow lanes and enjoy their mountain panoramas. For lovers of the great outdoors, head for the Néouvielle nature reserve one of nature’s jewels !

The Pic du Midi, an exceptional panoramic view point ! The Pic du Midi takes passengers on a spectacular jour- ney by cable car, up to a height of 2,877 m, where 600m2 of furnished terraces offer a 360 ° view of the Pyrenees Mountains in summer and winter! This unusual site is home to a valuable observatory for scientists. Located in the middle of the mountain, it white cupolas unfurls under an open sky of such clarity that it has been de- clared an “International Reserve of Starry Sky”. The highest museum space in Europe describes with passion how this human feat of engineering came to be. The suspended viewing pontoon is an amazing experience! Cable car from La Mongie, 30 minutes from Barèges via the Col du Tourmalet. Prices: Adult: 45 € - Family (2 adults + 1 or 2 children - under 18 years old): 108 € - Children (5 to 11 years old): 27 € - Children (3 to 4 years old): free. Info: +33 (0) 825 00 2877 (Price of a local call) and www.picdumidi.com

International Reserve of Starry Sky (RICE) The clarity of the Pyrenean night sky is now protected by the International Reserve Starry Sky - Pic du Midi (RICE). The Pic du Midi and all the villages of the Ga- varnie Valleys are committed to reducing light pollution for the sustainable development of mountain ranges which will allow the starry sky to be contemplated in all its purity. Starry nights on the Pic du Midi: access by cable car, night at the summit, sunset and sunrise, planets/star - gazing, guided tour, access to observation domes. Double room from 439 € / room.

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Barèges and the hilltop villages Barèges anchors its roots in its mountain history and at the same time embraces its lower valley surrounded by forests. The highest spa resort in France (1250 m altitude) has na- We Love ! turally warm waters that are renowned for treatment of rheumatology and ENT. They are ideal for muscle recovery The Col du Tourmalet at 2,115 m, finish of the and relaxation! In Cieléo spa, you can relax in the Jacuzzi fourteenth stage of the on 20 July 2019. while enjoying a panorama of the mountains. — Barèges is the gateway to the largest ski area in the French The Pic du Midi, the most beautiful Pyrenees- Grand Tourmalet, which benefits from skiing in panoramic view point in the Pyrenees, winter and mountain biking in summer. It is also the ideal accessible by cable car and accredited starting point for hiking, snowshoeing, biking or horse- “International Reserve of Starry Sky” riding during the summer on the GR10 route. The many — hiking trails from the village afford views of the peaks and Basking in the naturally warm waters of spa, while enjoying access to the nearby hilltop villages on a short walk or a Cieléo, the local thermal a unique view of the valley. more difficult hike. The villages of Sers, , and Viella, located on Freeride descent on the mountainside, are examples of typical mountain archi- MTB from the Pic du tecture. Located in the heart of a nature’s greenery, they are Midi great starting points for walks for all levels. Take the time to discover their heritage steeped in history: churches, wash The Néouvielle nature reserve Extreme cycling enthusiasts can houses, fountains ... each of them hides a surprise! In Sers, indulge in their favorite sport by the oratory of Saint Justin overlooking the village is worth Crafted by glaciers, the Néouvielle nature reserve enjoying an exceptional descent of a detour, as well as the great food at "Chez Rosette" where shows off its cirques and ridges in a perfectly pre- more than 1,800m in elevation in an they serve excellent garbure. served high-mountain environment. Its micro- exceptional high mountain setting! climate, warmer and drier than its surroundings, During your stay, you will share in the lifestyle of authentic Access to Pic du Midi by cable car from La Mongie. has allowed a unique flora and fauna to flourish mountain village people. You will also discover the local Two cable car ascents are reserved for mountain here. A gold mine for photographers and a treat heritage while being amidst some exceptional local sites. bikers daily from 01 July to 30 September. 45 € / for walkers ! adult. No reservation needed. Spa of Barèges : +33 (0)5 62 92 68 02 and www.thermes-bareges.com Barèges Tourist Office Barèges Tourist Office : +33 (0)5 62 92 16 00 and www.valleesdegavarnie.com +33 (0)5 62 92 16 00 and www.valleesdegavarnie.com 15 GRANDS SITES / VALLEYS Val d’Azun and Argelès- Gazost Valley

The Val d'Azun is a preserved territory where time seems to have stood still, where the cow bells are the only signs of movement, where the light on the mountains defines the days and the seasons. The mountain landscapes are easily accessible: lakes Estaing and Tech, gateways to the Pyrenees national Park or access into Spain via the Soulor and the Aubisque mountain passes. A little further down, we enjoy a stroll through the streets of Argelès-Gazost: its palm trees, its English park and its large villas have given the spa town its nickname of "Little Nice". On its upper hills, there is an exceptional panorama of the , the year round leisure park, and you can take a walk in the beautiful Pibeste Reserve. The locals take their time to enjoy the good life!

Argelès-Gazost, an authentic Fun at the top, in Hautacam town Hautacam is both a small family ski resort, a famous Between Lourdes and Gavarnie, you discover this beau- stage of the Tour de France, a starting point for hiking, tiful city in the footsteps of Victor Hugo, Emile Zola a place for astronomical observation and above all a or Sissi, the Empress of Austria. We love its colourful magnificent view point of the valleys and high peaks! market - which has been around for 700 years, its archi- It is also a four-season leisure park with a Mountain tecture, its opulent mansions, its spa town atmosphere Luge. This comfortable and secure sledge set on rails is and the surrounding villages with their pretty chapels, a must for the family - thrills and laughter guaranteed! fortified churches, narrow streets, old wash houses and The principle is simple: on a two-seater toboggan, the mills. Make a detour to Saint-Savin and its abbey, its driver descends at a speed between 10 to 45 km / h sim- cobbled square and timber houses. ply by using the brake to control his speed. Accessible to people with reduced mobility. Ticket offices: Hautacam and tourist information points (Argelès-Gazost, Pier- refitte-Nestalas, Barèges). Must- Do: Try out an electric mountain bike on the Hau- We Love ! tacam plateau, a 16 km loop, overlooking the valleys. E-Bike rental in the resort ticket office. Meeting the marmots in the mountains, Parc de loisirs du Hautacam with a Val d'Azun mountain guide, who +33 (0)5 62 97 10 16 - www.hautacam.com – [email protected] likes to share the secrets of this emblematic animal and these mountains. — Le Parc animalier des Pyrénées ranked top 3 of France’s zoos and parks. Meet animals (bears, wolves, marmots and many others!) who live here in semi-freedom. We also love the Donjon des Aigles (Raptor Park) and its incredible shows where raptors and colorful parrots take in the spotlight. — Le Jardin des Bains, wellbeing spa in Argelès-Gazost, where you can relax and enjoy the curative properties of its thermal water in sumptuous bathing pools set in a natural wooden and glass structure. Relaxation assured!

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Eldo-rando accessible from the Pyrenees The many marked trails are perfect for a contemplative is an easy hiking trail, running on accessible paths, in walk or an adventure into the high mountains. Hauta- preserved and remarkably varied landscapes. A typical cam has lovely walks along its mountains ridges to Lake medium mountain trail, this looped route can be done Isaby, all whilst enjoying a panorama of the famous in 4 or 5 stages. If the route gets wild and hidden, the peaks of the Pyrenees. The Pibeste-Aoulhet Nature villages are never far away, making it easy to stop and Reserve is a jewel of biodiversity, home to hundreds recharge your batteries. It is suitable for all hikers, and of plant and animal species, including rare and en- especially for families (overnighting is possible in local dangered species such as the bearded vulture, Egyp- gites at every section). tian vulture, Manescau eroder ... every step promises Topoguides for sale in the Val d'Azun and Argelès-Gazost tourist information a wonder for an attentive hiker! The Val d'Azun route points

"Val d'Azun - Pyrenees" cheese Val d'Azun is renowned for its pastoral traditions, where cow, sheep and goat cheese have always been produced, unlike the Luz Valley, which is known for its Barèges-Gavarnie DOP certified lamb. The cheese producers of the valley have come together to modernize their production and marketing tools. For this purpose, they created the brand "Val d'Azun - Pyrenees" which promotes an area rich in pastoral traditions and guarantees a qua- lity product. It can be enjoyed at local markets and in many restaurants. Must do: visit a farm and meet the men and women who mantain this ancestral know-how. List and opening times - Val d'Azun Home (tourist office) and on www.valleesdegavarnie.com

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Luz Valley

Come and enjoy the sacred heights and secret charms of the “Pays Toy”, as the Luz Valley is affectionately known. With its long and varied history, majestic summits and beautiful mountainside villages there is much to explore. Take the time to enjoy the simple pleasures of the mountains: savor our local cuisine and immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere of summer events and village fete day evenings. Luz-Saint-Sauveur is renowned both as a base for sporting pursuits and also as a holiday resort. If it doesn’t seduce you with its architectural treasures (fortified church, Pont ...), the small streets in the historical heart, its old communal washing areas, the ironwork of its balconies and its marble frames, the mountains around and all they offer will most definitely leave you spellbound.

LUZ, KINGDOM OF BICYCLES ! FROM WASH-HOUSE TO WASH Whether you are a beginner or an experienced cyclist, HOUSE Luz is the perfect base camp from which to challenge Let yourself be guided throughout this playful and origi- the Giants of the Tour! The variety of landscapes allows nal visit from one wash-house to another accompanied cycling year round and once the snow is cleared you can by the stories of inhabitants of the village collected and climb the mythical passes made famous by the Tour de staged by the company "Les Jolies Choses”. This is an France: Col du Tourmalet, Hautacam, , interactive experience allowing you to discover the life Pont d’Espgane…. With family or friends the perfect of yesteryear thanks to the stories of the village elders gentle ascent is the historic road of on who met each other around the wash-houses before an electric bike: climb more than 1000 m in altitude running water existed. in 13 km and enjoy the spectacular views from the top. Duration: about 1h30 - Departure : House of national Park and Valley (info, terminal loan and wifi point)

A VIBRANT & FESTIVE PAYS TOY The Pays Toy appreciates both its cultural heritage and the character of its traditions. Should you be visiting when there is a concert of the mountain singers “L’Orphéon” or the “Chanteurs de la Croix de Sia”, make sure you go along – their singing will transport you through the ages to other times and traditions. Luz is also counting on astonishing you with an avant-garde program like the Jazz à Luz festival or throughout the year with "Shows on the Corner" offered by the House of national Park and Valley. They allow the public, the artists and a town square to meet, inviting you to discover the built heritage of Luz in a new way. These shows aim to arouse curiosity, emotion and delight! The complete agenda is available at the Luz Tourist Office.

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THE PERCHED VILLAGES The villages perched in stones and slates charm the walker. Enjoy the panorama from the Sainte-Marie Castel, be guided during the visit of the mills of , stroll through the flowery streets of ... , Esquièze-Sère, Vizos, , Chèze, or : these names of villages from here, worth a visit! With always the same thread: look up at the mountains that surround them, like majestic guardians.

BUNGEE JUMPING AT PONT NAPOLÉON Live the thrill, and jump from one of the most beautiful bungee jumping sites in France. At 90m above the river THE “PAYS TOY” ? WHAT in a steep gorge you will have only one desire, that of DOES IT MEAN ? reliving this pure moment of adrenaline. The origin is unsure, but one possibility is that the word "Toy", does mean "small" in Gascon, Guides Office Luz Aventure 1, place du 8 mai 6, rue de Barèges and was used as a nickname to describe the 65120 LUZ-SAINT -SAUVEUR 65120 LUZ-SAINT- SAUVEUR inhabitants of these high Pyrenean valleys. Phone : +33(0)5 62 92 87 28 Phone : +33(0)5 62 92 33 47 – Whatever the origin, the name has stuck and www.guides-luz.com +33(0)6 20 60 92 28 the valley, stretching from the Col du Tourmalet www.luz-aventure.com to the Cirque of Gavarnie with Luz at its centre, Frédéric which was originally known as the “Vallée du Barèges”, is now firmly named the "Pays Toy". Crampou bungee jumping 65120 LUZ-SAINT -SAUVEUR Phone +33 (0)6 72 59 46 45 TOY

19 GRANDS SITES / VALLEYS Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre and the Batsurguère Valley

There are secret places in the Hautes-Pyrénées which are great to share: Saint- Pé-de-Bigorre and the Batsurguère valley are one of them! These destinations, off the beaten track, with a peaceful and authentic charm, are home to a thousand treasures. The Batsurguère valley is green and rural and can be discovered on foot thanks to numerous hiking trails or with the "Heritage walk" mobile app. A little further away, is Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre, a picturesque village, surrounded by mountains. Do not be fooled by its peaceful tranquility, this village is full activities: hiking, caving, rafting on the Gave of Pau...

Concentrated of Biodiversity Star chops The Pibeste-Aoulhet range is home to the largest regio- If you are looking for a new experience, go on a night nal nature reserve in France. hike! In summer, the Tourist Office of Saint-Pé-de-Bi- gorre runs this beautiful experiential outing. A moun- Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre and the Batsurguère valley make tain guide will be waiting for you at 7pm at the “Place up two of the three sides of this reserve. With over 5,100 des Arcades” for an easy walk up to the hills. After an hectares of protected terrain, this jewel of biodiversity hour of easy walking and some local anecdotes delive- is home to hundreds of plant and animal species. The red by the guide, you arrive at the plateau de Mousqué. reserve can only be discovered on foot, thanks to a large It is in the heart of this magical location, beneath 100 network of walking and hiking routes. Wherever you year old oak trees, that you will build a fire and enjoy look, there are a thousand and one of nature’s jewels to your well-deserved meal. After eating chops, sausages, behold as they unfurl before your very eyes. country cheeses and Pyrenean cake and after making - "De Bois en estives", complete guide to the trails of the reserve (9 €) for sale in Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre and Ségus Tourist Offices. toasts, relishing your meal and taking in the fresh moun- tain air, you are ready for the sunset over the Pau plain! On the way back, don your headlamp and head through the forest - a unique and unforgettable experience. Info, prices and sign up at the Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre Tourist Office.

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Back in time in Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre The construction of the village of Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre dates back to the We Love ! year 1022! There are many visible witneses to these 10 centuries of history: the 11th and 17th century listed church, the arcaded square, studded doors, wash houses, terraced gardens, 16th century houses... if you want to disco- Marvel at the wonders of the ver these riches as a family and have fun, head to Randoland! This treasure underworld by visiting the Betharram hunt lets you solve local enigmas by collecting clues about the historical Caves, by walk, by boat and by train! heritage of the village. A great way to visit Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre in a fun way! — Descent the river and discover the joys Sheets available free of charge at the Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre Tourist Office (4 to 12 years old) of water with kayak or rafting on the . — In , walk in the flowery walk through the streets lined with old stone walls.

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Local specialities itinerary 1 day The perfect itinerary and an easy way to relax and enjoy local specialties!

Morning • Go for a ride in Val d'Azun on an electric bike, an ideal way to cross this beautifully preserved valley. Electric bicycle rental info p. 32 "Bike". • Gourmet break: on route, well-deserved gourmet stop offs breaks up this voyage of discovery! Enjoy the local Pyrenean cake or Val d'Azun Cheese on a visit to the farm. Info p.42 "Gastronomy, local products and craft" • Lunch: stop off in the Val d'Azun to taste the local fa- vourites. Info p.16 "Argelès-Gazost Valley and Val d'Azun"

Photo stop : Saint-Savin village and its 12th century abbey with its panoramic views on the valley.

Afternoon • Head to Cauterets! Take a stroll around this village with its city feel and hidden surprises: wander the streets with their Belle Epoque flair, linger on the l’Esplanade des Œufs square and taste the famous “berlingot” sweets. Info p.12 "Cauterets" • Late afternoon: take some time to soak in the “Bains du Rocher” thermal spa with its indoor and outdoor pools. Total relaxation! Info p. 40 "Well-being"

22 Wild Nature getaway 2 days / 1 night Enjoy a slower pace of life in the Gavarnie Valleys on a “Wild Nature” escape !

DAY 1 DAY 2 Morning Morning • Discover Barèges valley on horseback, supervised by • How about a self-guided online visit of Gavarnie? the “Le Lienz” Equestrian Centre. Roam the mountain Download the free app. and be guided through the his- trails to the rhythm of horse hooves whilst admiring tory of Pyreneism told by its inhabitants, interspersed the Pic Du Midi - in the heart of the enchanted Lienz with anecdotes that recall the soul of this village. forest. Info p.39 "Heritage Walk" Info p.50 "Practical Info" – “horse riding”. • Lunch: head to Hautacam for a tasty stop at 1500m • Lunch: take a gourmet break in one of the typical altitude! Barèges restaurants and savour local specialties, such as DOP certified Barèges-Gavarnie lamb. Afternoon Info p.14 "Barèges - Pic du Midi" • Try out this comfortable and safe sledge on rails whilst enjoying a superb mountain panorama. Thrills and Afternoon laughter guaranteed! • New to thrilling experiences? It's time to spice up your Infos p.35 “Family Time” stay in Luz-Saint-Sauveur! A fun and playful descent on a Dévalmountain scooter lets you savour the beau- tiful landscape while testing the shock absorbers of this all-mountain terrain toy! The more adventurous can try out “Luz TyroLine”, a unique 2km zip cord course which passes through the Sia gorges. Thrills guaranteed! Infos p.35 “Family Time”

Photo stop : The Cirque of Gavarnie from the "Plateau de Saugué" !

• Make a stopover at Gavarnie for a starry evening ... After a short walk to escape the lights of the village, simply look up at the sky and contemplate the Milky Way in this sky which is unique in its clarity, and is clas- sified as “International Reserve of Starry Sky” (RICE) Infos p.08 “Gavarnie”

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DAY 1 DAY 2 Morning Morning • Marmots, bears, wolves, foxes and other large raptors • Head to “Chlorofil” acrobatic park: whilst the older are the emblematic animals of the Pyrenees. Why not adventurers can try all level of course, toddlers (from come to meet them at the “Parc animalier des Pyrénées” 2 years old) can enjoy “Le Bois des pirates” (Pirates' animal park! Set aside at least half-day to enjoy it. Wood), a brand new tree climbing course that is fun Infos p.35 “Family Time” and adapted for little ones! Infos p.35 “Family Time” Photo stop : A selfie with the marmots, the • Lunch: what better than a refreshing break at Lourdes stars of the Animal Park! Lake for a picnic? Afternoon • Lunch: take a break in Argelès-Gazost or in a typical • Impossible to be bored at Lourdes lake ! Golf tasters, village nearby: an open valley surrounded by moun- water activities, supervised swimming (Lourdes Beach tains! in July-August) - the ideal place to spend time with Infos p.16 “Argelès-Gazost Valley” friends. Afternoon Infos p.10 “Lourdes” • In the evening: from 21.00 take part in the torchlight • Head to the “Donjon des Aigles” (Raptor Park) to procession at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes… watch a magnificent bird show with commentary – A deep and unforgettable moment.. featuring birds of prey in a stunning setting! Infos p.35 “Family Time” • Lunch break: the Argelès-Gazost thermal park is an ideal place for children: a shaded playground, a stream, 100 year old trees ... relax and enjoy! • Good deal !! The “Pass Planète Animale” combines a visit to the Pyrenees Animal Park with a visit to Donjon des Aigles (Raptor Park). On sale at Tourist Offices. Info p.55 "Tourist Offices" – “Gavarnie Valleys Tourist Offices”

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The Pyrenees In a Nutshell 3 days / 2 nights Below is the perfect program so as not miss anything during your stay in the Pyrenees!

DAY 1 DAY 2 Morning Morning • Set off for the heights of Cauterets-Pont d'Espagne, a • Head to the Pic du Midi at a height of 2,877m for the classified “Grand Site ” (top sites) and dis- most beautiful panorama of the Pyrenees! Summer cover Lake of Gaube. Accessible on foot via the GR10 and winter alike, the cable car ride to the top is an or by chairlift, this large lake with its turquoise waters adventure in itself. offers a great view of the Vignemale, the highest Mas- Info p.14 "Barèges - Pic du Midi" sif of the French Pyrenees! • Good deal! The "Grands Sites Occita- Info p.26 "The best hikes to the lakes" nie" – top sites combines a visit to the • Good deal! The “Grands Sites Occitanie” (top Pont d'Epagne and the Pic du Midi. sites) combines visits to the Pont d'Epagne On sale at the Tourist Offices. and the Pic du Midi. On sale at Tourist Of- Info p.55 "Tourist Offices" - “Gavarnie valleys’ Tourist Offices”. fices. • Lunch: a gastronomic stop at the Pic du Midi restau- Info p.55 "Tourist Offices" – “Gavarnie Valleys Tourist Offices” rant whilst admiring the peaks... a unique experience!

Photo stop: Lake of Gaube with its glistening Photo stop: following in the footsteps of the reflections of the Vignemale massif! Tour de France riders, take a break on the Col du Tourmalet! • Lunch: stop at Luz-Saint-Sauveur, a pretty mountain Afternoon village, to discover its rich heritage, its cobbled streets • Go hiking in the land of cirques: Gavarnie, Estaubé and the fortified church of Saint Andrew (11th cen- or Troumouse. These majestic natural sites are mas- tury). Stroll along the banks of the Bastan River, its terpieces of Mother Nature – not to be contemplated waters mirroring the surroundings and play areas for in moderation! young and old (kids’ bike circuits, exhibition, foot bridge). Info p.8 "Gavarnie" • Early evening: immerse yourself in the local life of years gone by at "Luz et Coutumes", an Eco mu- Afternoon seum-restaurant where you can taste the unmissable “garbure” dish! • Prepare to be thrilled with a paragliding flight from Info p.18 "Luz Valley" Luz Ardiden ski resort at 1700 m altitude! It is a unique experience where adrenaline meets beauty, the best way to enjoy the mountains and their beauty. DAY 3 Info p.50 "It's convenient" – “Paragliding”. • Late afternoon: to recover from all this excitement, Morning there’s nothing better than a soak in the naturally • Speleology or rafting session in Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre! warm waters of the Cieléo thermal spa in Barèges! Discover the underground world with a trip under- Info p.40 "Well-Being" ground trip exploring the entrails of the Pyrenees and all its wonders ... fascinating! If you prefer white water sports – go for rafting! Amongst the mountains and plains, Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre is an ideal spot - fast currents follow calm zones amidst natural greenery. Info p.50 "It's convenient" – “White water” • Lunch: To recuperate, head for “Les Halles” market in Lourdes and the many restaurants around the market. Afternoon • Visit the cultural and historical spots of Lourdes. Vi- sit of the city by Segway: Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, Fortified Castle & Pyrenean Museum and the Pic du Jer funicular. Highly interesting! Info p.10 "Lourdes" • Good deal! The 2L Pass combines a visit to the castel-Fort / Pyrenean Museum and the Pic du Jer Funicular. On sale at Tourist Offices. Info p.55 "Tourist Offices" – “Lourdes” and “Gavarnie valleys’ Tourist Offices” 25

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Mirrors of the scenery, mountain lakes are often the main point of interest of a walk and their shores are conducive to a much deserved stop. To enjoy a refreshing break in an exceptional setting, check out our selection of easy-to-access lakes in summer.

Lake of Isaby - HAUTACAM Lake of Gaube - CAUTERETS Altitude 1558 m Altitude 1725 m This easy and family walk can be made on the after- Access the mythical Lake of Gaube in just a few mi- noon, it let you discover the Isaby lake and its sur- nutes, via the chairlift, open from 01 June to 29 Sep- rounding summits. The starting point is from Col de tember 2019 or via the GR10, to view the Vignemale, la Moulata or the top of the Hautacam ski resort. Leave the highest mountain chain of the French Pyrenees on your left the path rising towards the Hourquette culminating at 3,298m. The walk up from Pont d'Es- d'Ouscouaou and take the right going down towards pagne is magnificent: winding paths under the pines, Isaby. Return by the same route. through granite landscapes and over streams which 2h00 Round trip Map IGN. 1647 ET - Lourdes/ Argeles- beckon you to rest by their cool banks. ascension Level + 200 m Gazost/Le Duration: 3 hrs round trip via the GR10 Starting point: Pont d'Espagne car very easy Dogs allowed, but only on a leash. or chairlift (12 min climb + 15 min walk park (payable) Starting point : Hautacam ski resort to the lake) Dogs allowed only by chairlift, then carpark (Tramassel) Altitude gain: + 235 m walk to the lake. Part of the Pyrenees Difficulty: Medium national Park. Map: 1647OT and N ° 4 Bigorre 26 GAVARNIE VALLEYS AND LOURDES AREA

Pratical informations WEATHER Tel : +33 (0)892 680 265 (1,35 €/ to call + 0,34€/m) www.meteofrance.com Five-day forecast for the Pyrenean Mountain chain.

EMERGENCY/RESCUE SERVICES Lake of Gloriettes - GAVARNIE-GÈDRE Emergency Number : 112 Mountain Rescue : Altitude 1668 m +33 (0)5 62 92 41 41 This large reservoir is located at the gates of the Cirque of Estaubé, a UNESCO SOME PRACTICAL INFORMATION World Heritage site along with Gavarnie and Troumouse. From the dam car park, • Make sure you have good walking shoes and a nice loop around the lake. Interpretive panels along the way provide information take clothes adapted to the weather conditions. about the mountain environment and high-altitude landscapes shaped by man. • To avoid getting sun burnt, cover up and protect Possibility of extending the walk to the Cirque of Estaubé (about 3 hours round yourself with sun cream and sunglasses. trip from the car park, easy walk, dogs not allowed). • So as not to get dehydrated, take water with you and drink regularly. The top hikes • In a storm, do not take shelter under trees, nor on peaks or rocky ridges. Keep away from any Duration: 1h15 (loop) Note: winding road for the last 3 km, free parking - metal. limited spaces. Dogs allowed on a lead. Altitude difference: + 80 m • Make sure you have a precise map : minimum Difficulty: easy Map: 1748OT and N ° 4 Bigorre 1/50000, 1/25000 off trail. to the lakes Starting point: Gloriettes dam Car park Other lakes are well worth a visit and require a little more • If you head out alone, tell someone about your walking. Consult hiking maps and enquire in the Tourist route or leave a note in your car or at the place Offices. where you’re staying.

Topoguides The topoguides and hiking maps are essential tools for hiking and discovering the mountain world.

Lake of Oncet Lake of Tech • Maps divided by sector, at 1 / 25,000 or 1 BAREGES – PIC DU MIDI VAL D'AZUN / 50,000 scale. From € 12.80. For sale in bookshops and on www.ignrando.fr The IGN N ° Altitude 2254 m Altitude 1207 m 4 Bigorre map (scale 1/50 000) covers the entire territory. € 9.95 on sale in bookshops and on This lake is nestled at the foot of the Pic du Located at 1,207 metres above sea-level, www.ignrando.fr Midi, not far from the Col du Tourmalet. the lake of Tech is an ideal place for ob- serving nature and herds of sheep, indeed • The French Hiking Federation offers a collection After an easy gradual climb from the small of guides. 9,70 € topography of about 20 hikes valley of Oncet, you come across a striking it stands at a gateway to the Pyrenees divided by area: Lakes and peaks of the Country view of the Pic and its observatory. Herds national Park and is greatly appreciated Toy - ST04 / The Toys country valley on foot of sheep and llamas will come and liven and enjoyed by fishermen and walkers - ST05 / Val d'Azun on foot - ST10. On sale in bookstores and some Tourist Offices. up your hike. alike. An route with interactive terminals Starting point : from the Départ : in the the hairpin is available to everyone, allowing families • Also check out the hiking maps available in bend on the D918 (road to bend of D 918 (virage de with buggies and prams or people with re- Tourist Offices. Tourmalet, bend at Toue), Toue). duced mobility to enjoy the site. 1km before the mountain 1 km before the Col du • Cauterets Walk Guide: 19 original itineraries for Duration: 1h for the tour of Elevation: + 20 m for the pass. Tourmalet everyone. On sale at Cauterets Tourist Office and the lake. lake tour. Flat on the part Duration : 3h00 round trip — Carte IGN : 1647OT, 1647OTR on www.n-py.com ascension level + 350 m For people with reduced accessible to the PMR. mobility (PMR), round trip Level: very easy The author suggests these itineraries. Under 45 min. Starting point: Tech dam no circumstances can he be held responsible parking for any accidents or changes to the conditions Dogs allowed on a leash for undertaking the hikes described in these documents.

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Adé Loubajac Nordic ski resort (cross-country skiing) Pau Bordeaux Julos Thermal resort - Spa resort Bartrès Paréac Bagnèrese-d-Bigorre Poueyferré

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Pyrénées — Mont Perdu, The Magic of the Pyrenees Unesco World Heritage Site by Night

This outstanding mountain landscape, which spans across both sides of The Pays de Lourdes and the Gaves Valleys are home to many protected the border between France and Spain, is centered on the peak of Mont natural spaces, and grand sights such as Lourdes and Gavarnie. But Perdu, a limestone massif that rises to 3,352 m. The site includes two of this is not all, they also boast one of France's, and even Europe's, most the largest and deepest canyons in Europe on the Spanish side and three beautiful night skies. spectacular cirques on the French side : Gavarnie, Estaubé, Troumouse. The purity of the Pyrenean night sky is now protected by the Pic du Midi . This site also represents a pastoral landscape which reflects the agricul- IDSR (International Dark Sky Reserve), the largest and most beautiful tural way of life that was once widespread in the mountainous regions of in the world, certified since December 2013. Europe. It allows us exceptional insight into European society of long ago through its landscape of villages, farms, fields, mountain pastures and So after an enjoyable day, just wait for the sun to set so that you can mountain roads. The Gavarnie/Mont Perdu area offers an exceptional, witness the magic of the Pyrenees by night! cultural landscape and combines scenic beauty with a socio-economic Pic du Midi International Dark Sky Reserve structure that has its roots in the past. 29 www.picdumidi.com/rice It illustrates a way of life in the mountains that has become rare in Europe. www.valleesdegavarnie.com The Pyrenees national Park

A trip to the Pyrenees national Park involves discovering unspoilt landscapes and a wealth of natural riches. There are three gateways to it: Val d'Azun, Cauterets and Gavarnie.

An exceptional territory The Pyrenees national Park Enjoy magnificent panoramas, scale high peaks, escape Houses into lush forests or relax on the edge of lakes and water- Learn all about the exceptional heritage from national falls, the possibilities are endless! From the simple walk Park Tourist Offices that welcome you all year round: to the sportier hike, everyone can immerse themselves exhibitions on the Pyrenees, hydroelectricity, fauna and in the heart of this sanctuary of Mother Nature. This is flora, film screenings, conferences, documentaries. A the opportunity to camp in the mountains in the heart wealth of information! of the International Reserve of Starry Sky (RICE), the only one in Europe. • Gavarnie , centre-village. +33 (0)5 62 92 42 48 A unique ecosystem • Luz-Saint-Sauveur , 24 place Saint-Clément. +33 (0)5 62 92 38 38 Cradle of life, the Pyrenees national Park is one of the • Cauterets , place de la gare. +33 (0)5 62 92 52 56 richest in France in terms of flora: more than 2,500 plant species grow side by side here. Made up of very varied • Arrens-Marsous , Val d’Azun House. environments, it is the sanctuary for many animal spe- +33 (0)5 62 97 49 49 cies, marmots, isards and large birds of prey to name a • Map of Aste in Val d'Azun, only in July-August. few! To preserve this fragile heritage, some simple rules Interpretive trail around the water, the rock and the need to be respected, such as no fires or picking flowers. forest, for families; Reduced mobility tourism appro- Dogs are forbidden, except in the Cirque of Gavarnie ved. Duration 1h. and lake of Gaube in Cauterets (via the chairlift). The national "Esprit parc" brand "Esprit Parc" is above all about passionate men and Meet the national Park Rangers women united by a common desire to preserve and national park rangers love to share their knowledge promote this exceptional territory. The brand, radiating during the free Mountain Info Sessions. Feel free to through different services and products (accommo- come along! dation, catering, crafts, supervised outings ...), also carries a message of solidarity by focusing on the local The full program is available free of charge in Tourist Offices. economy. The complete list is available free of More info: www.espritparcnational.com charge in Tourist Offices.

To find out more: www.pyrenees-parcnational.fr

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Unmissable view points

Climb to the top of the Pic du Jer The Pic du Jer is the highest point of the town, that you will recognize thanks to its distinctive big cross, which lights up at night time. The summit offers a unique viewing point, with a stunning 360° panorama over Lourdes, Tarbes, Pau, Argelès-Gazost Valley and the Pyrenees. You can reach the top at an altitude of 1,000 meters via a charming funicular over a hundred years old. Prices Pic du Jer ( from march to november) adult : 12,50€, child (6-17), Col du Soulor - Val d'Azun student : 10€. Pass Pic du Jer + Fortified Castel since 12,50€. Accès : from Lourdes, the cable-car parking is at the enter of the speedroad in direction of Altitude: 1,474 m Argelès-Gazost. In a high-mountain setting, horses, sheep and cows roam side by side whilst birds of prey circle above. Hike Saint-Savin village- or take an electric scooter up to lake of Soum), be it a Argelès-Gazost Valley zipcord descent or simple contemplation, a great day out! Head over the Aubisque pass via an impressive Altitude: 540 m corniche road. In winter, the Soulor becomes a paradise Located on a promontory, Saint-Savin offers a magnifi- for cross-country skiing! cent view of the valley. The 12th century former abbey Tyroline prices: (July-August): 4€ / ride, 25+ kg. is the jewel of this village with its long monastic past, as Electric scooters (July-August): rental 30 or 60 min, marked trails. Adult: from evidenced by the wealth of its buildings and its Treasury 9€, child (10-16 years): from 7€. Museum. The 16th century chapel, timber houses and Directions: from Arrens-Marsous, follow signs for Col du Soulor (ca. 10 min). water fountains make it a hot spot of Pyrenean heritage. The chapel of Notre-Dame de Piétat (11th century) lo- Pic du Midi – Barèges cated just outside the village is also worth a visit! Prices: Abbey entrance free. Treasure Directions: from Argelès-Gazost, Altitude: 2,877 m Museum: adult 2.50€, child (0-16 follow signs for Saint-Savin for 3 km. years): free. It is here that you will certainly find the most beautiful panoramic view of the Pyrenees! Summer and winter, climbing to the top is a fabulous adventure aboard the Hautacam - Argelès-Gazost Valley cable car. At the top, a museum space tells how this hu- man feat of engineering came to be and reveals secrets Altitude: 1,500 m on the moon, the sun and the planets ... Because it is This mythical Tour de France pass offers views as varied much more than just a natural site, it is a revered site as they are grandiose: the long valley of Argelès-Gazost of astronomical observation. to Pierrefitte, the foothills of Cauterets and Luz, the Pic du Midi Prices: adults: 45€, child Directions: From La Mongie, 30 (5-11 years): 27€, child (3-4 years): minutes from Barèges via the Col du Val d'Azun which opens out in front of you ... It is also a free Tourmalet ski resort and a year round leisure park whose flagship activity is the Mountain Luge, a safe and comfortable sledge on rails that promises thrills! Plateau de Saugué Mountain Luge prices: adult 4 € /ride, Directions: from Argelès-Gazost, Gavarnie-Gèdre child (3-17 years old): 2€ / ride. follow signs for Hautacam (ca. 30 min). Altitude: 1,600 m This high altitude landscape is sumptuous: meadows covered with flowers, dry stone walls, traditional barns and incredible and unique view of the Cirque of Gavarnie. We meet the shepherds and their flocks, who follow the rhythm of the seasons. A walk on this plateau is a lovely way to enjoy the Cirque de Gavarnie without Maps of walks much walking. We like the interpretive trail punctuated and hikes with playful panels that follows the plateau trail for about 1.5 hours. on sale in Tourist Offices Direction: leaving Gèdre, at the hairpin bend, follow signs for 31 "Saugué" for 15 mins. The mythical Pyrenees by bike

Tourmalet – Hautacam – Soulor – Aubisque – Ardiden

Close up on Altamonta

Cycling in the Hautes-Pyrénées is like taking on a new Altamonta equates to the land of legends ... that of men and women braving religion. Humility, courage and tenacity are on the the slopes of the Tourmalet or the Hautacam ... or savoring the majestic agenda. You must have faith in the cols: Tourmalet, scenery of the more intimate roads of Gavarnie or Piemont. Altamonta is Hautacam, Soulor, Aubisque, Ardiden. Using the roads also a land of excellence ... that of the welcome that awaits you as a cyclist. traveled by the champions of the Tour de France, this Thanks to the Altamonta label, you are sure to find a network of hosts and mythical territory puts on a fabulous show of hills, pla- service providers ready to welcome cyclists and mountain bikers. teaus and untouched valleys. At each turn of the wheel, www.pyrenees-cyclo.com a new landscape, a new experience.

The most beautiful cols

Le Col du Tourmalet Le Col du Soulor Le Pont d’Espagne 2 115 m (H.C) 1 474 m (1re cat.) 1 496 m Total ascent 17.2 km from Total ascent 7 km from Total ascent 7 km from Cauterets. Sainte-Marie de Campan. Average Arrens-Marsous. Average slope: Average slope: 8 to 10%. slope 7.5%. 8%. Total ascent 19 km from Luz Total ascent 12 km from Ferrières. Le Col de Couraduque Saint-Sauveur and Barèges. Ave- Average slope 6.5%. re rage slope 7.4%. 1 367 m (1 cat.) Add on the “Route des cols” towar- Free diploma certifying the ascent ds Col d'Aubisque (1,709 m) via an Ascent 6.5 km from None. Average of Tourmalet at Barèges Tourist impressive corniche road. slope 8%. Office. Le Col d’Aspin Le Col d'Aubisque Luz Ardiden 1 489 m 1 709 m 1 715 m (H.C) Total ascent 12 km from Total ascent 30 km from Arge- Total ascent 13 km from Luz Sainte-Marie de Campan. lès-Gazost and Soulor Pass. Ave- Saint-Sauveur. rage slope 4.4% and 8.5%. Average slope: 8.8%. Average slope 8%. Total ascent 16.6 km from Gou- Total ascent 12 km from . rette. Average slope: 6.8%. Hautacam Average slope 7.2%. 1 520 m (H.C) Total ascent 13 km from Argelès- Gazost. Average slope 8%. ... ? 32 Hors Catégorie in cycling means an extremely difficult climb by its length and its slope. Most climbs are rated from category 1 (the hardest) to category 4 (the easiest). A climb harder than a category 1 is designated Hors Catégorie (Off the scale!!) GAVARNIE VALLEYS AND LOURDES AREA

Important appointments Tour de France / July 20, 2019 Step 14 : Tarbes > Tourmalet Barèges On this 14th stage, the program is heavy and deman- ding, like any Pyrenean stage that has any self respect! The arrival at the Col du Tourmalet recalls the battle Schelck vs Contador in 2010 on this very same giant. The riders will have the intimate and yet wild side of the Col du Soulor, its most difficult and testing, as a springboard to the legendary Tourmalet. The Tourmalet is to this day the most often crossed col in the history of the Tour: 82 times. A lot of awards! www.letour.fr/fr/etape-14

Marmotte Granfondo Pyrénées 25 August 2019 Why not? Event: Luz Saint-Sauveur> Hautacam Immortalize your ascent of This fourth edition of the famous Alpine race cycling the Tourmalet in a photo! event in the Pyrenees, departs from Luz-Saint-Sauveur for a finish on Hautacam, punctuated by the following Since 2003, a team of professionals is present at the mythical passes: Tourmalet, Hourquette d', Col du Tourmalet, throughout the summer season, to Aspin, Hautacam! A long course (165 km), difficult (5 immortalize your climb! Photos available the same day 500m / D +), "Hors Catégorie" cols (Tourmalet and in the online gallery. Hautacam) and breathtaking Pyrenean landscapes. Zoom Photo Tourmalet, 9 rue du Pont de Luz, Esquièze-Sère. What a beautiful program! Infos : +33 (0)6 85 64 83 55 et www.zoomphoto-tourmalet.com www.marmottegranfondoseries.com

Bike meeting points But also… rental, repairs et guided rides Bike coffees / Rental CYCL'IN PYRENEES - ARGELÈS-GAZOST CYCLES HUBERT ARBES - LOURDES MONT'A VELO Where to meet to talk bike, drink his coffee while Rent road bikes and VTC (+ bike rental Race bike rental and VTC all year. Guided hikes and mountain bike rental/ watching a stage of the Tour de France? The concept manuals) and electric bicycles. 10, avenue François Abadie - electric ATV. comes from the Netherlands, the fietscafés, these places 1, avenue. Charles de Gaulle - Phone: +33 (0)5 62 94 05 51 Cimgo descent for people with reduced Phone : +33 (0)5 62 97 55 78 www.cyclesarbes.com mobility. where we come to rent a bike, drink a coffee, have your Delivery at departure point. bike repaired mount, watch sports stages retransmitted L’ETAPE DES PYRENEES - ARGELÈS-GAZOST ARDIDEN VELO – LUZ-SAINT-SAUVEUR phone : +33 (0) 6 32 22 57 37 www.montavelo.com on the screens, and exchange with his community two Bicycles shop, bicycle rental, mountain Bicycle rental road, mountain bike, cross- wheels! Meet our bike ambassadors, you will not be bike, electric bicycles. country, downhill LUZ BIKES PYRENEES - LUZ-SAINT-SAUVEUR disappointed! 12, avenue des Pyrénées. 3 place du 8 mai +33 (0)5 62 92 29 31. Phone: +33 (0)6 09 55 31 02 - Guided hikes and bike rental : bike, ATV, www.pyrenees-bike.com www.ardidenvelos.com fat bike, electric mountain bike. L’étape des Pyrénées - Argelès-Gazost Delivery at departure point. LOCAVELO – PIERREFITTE-NESTALAS TOURMALET BIKES - LUZ SAINT-SAUVEUR Office of Luz Aventure, 6 rue de Barèges. Phone : +33 (0)7 67 99 72 10 A place where emits the smell of the epic of cycling, ATV rental for children and adults. Littles Bicycle rental, mountain bike, electric www.luz-bikes-pyrenees.com where just come to admire carbon frames of luxury repairs. Helmets, seats and trailers for bicycles, mountain bike, road and city. bikes, share and discuss on his ascent to Tourmalet or children. Bike shop, repair, accessories. Hôtel de la Gare, 9 rue Lavoisier. VÉLO EXPRESS, MOBILE WORKSHOP - Hautacam. In short, "l'Etape des Pyrénées" is a place 18 place du 8 mai +33 (0)5 62 92 75 32. Phone : +33 (0)6 28 52 41 47 ESQUIÈZE-SÈRE, NEAR OF LUZ of passage inescapable ! www.hoteldelagare65.com www.tourmalet-bikes.com Bike and mountain bike repair at home Sale of bicycles, accessories, child trailer, cycling café, snack bar. and at the accommodation. energy products, bike rental, DH, 12 avenue des Pyrénées, Argelès-Gazost BIKE AND PY - LOURDES GRAN TOURMALET BIKE TOURS / 29 Avenue du Barège. Enduro, mountain bikes, +33 (0)5 62 92 29 31. Bike rental: road bike, DH, Enduro, OLIVIER JEAN - LUZ SAINT-SAUVEUR Phone +33 (0)6 49 30 16 14. electric bicycles and mountain bikes, www.pyrenees-bike.com mountain bike, electric bike, electric Bicycles Road, MTB and electric bikes. www.veloexpress.fr mountain bike, child trailer… Textile, accessories. 16, Esplanade du Paradis Place du Cotillon Bike and Py - Lourdes Phone : + 33 (0)5 62 41 44 26 Phone : +33 (0)6 80 07 15 69 Bike and Py is above all a concept, a state of mind, a + 33 (0)6 64 02 16 13 www.gtbt.fr - + 33 (0)6 08 24 80 51 place dedicated to cycling in all its forms. Both a ca- www.bikeandpy.com fé-shop, bike rental, repair shop, event and holiday SKILYS – CAUTERETS Rental, sale and repairs. organizer, Bike & Py is, in a way, the perfect place to VELO 65 – LOURDES Bike, Mountain bike, Enduro. immerse yourself in cycling culture in the Pyrenees. Bike rental: mountain bike, road bike. 1, route de Pierrefitte Created by passionate people, for passionate people. 51 rue du Bourg Phone : +33 (0)5 62 92 58 30 Phone : + 33 5 62 91 66 87 www.skilys-cauterets.notresphere.com Textile sale, accessories, energy The rest of the year : open every products, Carbon road bike park, afternoon from Monday to Friday and UNIVERSAL WHEELS – LOURDES road bike rental, DH mountain bike, all day Saturday. SIX DEUX VELO - ARGELES-GAZOST Bike rental: electric bike, mountain bike. Enduro, mountain bike, electric bikes, Electrically assisted bicycles. 16, Esplanade du Paradis, Lourdes. 17 rue sainte Marie (hôtel Ste Rose) child trailer, coffee shop. From March Delivery at departure point. +33 (0)5 62 41 44 26 / +33 (0)6 64 02 16 13 Phone : + 33 (0)6 47 16 70 28 15 to November 11 : open every day. Phone : +33 (0)6 43 51 72 17 +33 (0)6 08 24 80 51. www.bikeandpy.com www.mobilityscooterslourdes.eu/fr www.sixdeuxvelo.com 33

Mountain bike

77 routes and over 1000 km of marked trails for all levels, from Lourdes to Gavarnie, this is the paradise of mountain bikers for a sporting or leisure pursuit!

Focus on.... Bike Park and lifts The Bike Park - Try it ! Electric MTB with Enduro: 18 new Down to the Pic du Jer - Cauterets Thanks to the Lys and guide courses Lourdes the Barbat chairlift, which will allow An original way to enjoy gentle cy- This summer, ride on one of our 18 The DH track of the World Cup you to reach the top of the resort at cling, supervised by a French Cy- new circuits, in many different sur- awaits seasoned pilots for more 2400 m, the park has a vertical drop cling Instructor (MCF). roundings. Facing onto the majestic than 3 km of sensations. A blue trail of almost 1500 meters on offer. Take Cirque of Gavarnie, in a high-moun- of initiation to the techniques of the marked trails, with their berms, Mont'A Velo - tain setting, 6 new Enduro routes descents and much more accessible gaps and single track to the village have been prepared and marked to allows the enthusiasts and families of Cauterets then switch between Argelès-Gazost Valley welcome enthusiasts looking for to enjoy this site exceptional. New rolling tracks and gladed sections. Robin accompanies you by moun- grandiose panoramas and thrills. red Enduro track on back from the Trails for beginners, intermediate tain bike or electric mountain bike Enduro routes numbered from 100 to 118. Peak of Jer. 9.4 km, 730 m of height and experienced. along the paths of the Gavarnie www.pyrenees-mtb.com difference negative. No. 101 Open every day from 10 July to 01 September valley. Whether you are a beginner The spot : every days from april to november. 2019. Rates: adult day: 17.50€. Child day: 14.50€. or an advanced cyclist, he knows Fly down the Access to the summit (alt. 950 m) with funicular. INFOS: +33 (0)5 62 92 50 50 - www.cauterets.com exactly the perfect spot for you! An Possible restoration at the summit, facing the electric bike ride makes it easy to Hautacam on an mountains. Adult mountain bike day pass: 20€ / mountain bike day + snack (sandwich + drink): The Family Bike Park - climb the valley, on the forest tracks Electric Fat Bike 24€ / mountain bike day + dish of the day: 27€. or in the mountains. Downhill track Enduro on the back of the Pic du Barèges Baby carrier rental, child trailer and extra batteries. This summer, test the fat bike on Jer. VTT FFC rouge : 9,4 km – 213 m D+ - 690 D-. Starting from Tournaboup, the Frame size from XS to L (from 1m35). 5 electric Hautacam, a mountain bike with big INFOS : +33 (0)5 62 94 00 41 - Laquette chairlift takes mountain assistance modes. Rates: base 2 pers.: 50€ per tires mounted on a rigid frame. No www.lourdes-infotourisme.com bikers and walkers upto its heights. ride (1h30), 100€ the whole day for 2 pers. Family suspension, because it is the pres- and group rates. Cimgo descent for people with Pic du Midi – Barèges This Bike Park is suitable for all le- sure that creates the comfort on this reduced mobility. Drop off /return from departure THE HIGH MOUNTAIN SPOT vels and accessible to children (from point. From 27 April to 31 October 2019. bike. Discover the beautiful grassy 5 years old) to adults, in a grandiose Info and reservations: +33 (0)6 32 22 57 37 slopes of Hautacam, while enjoying Extreme bike lovers can indulge www.montavelo.com mountain setting, at the foot of the the panorama of the mountains and freely in their favorite sport and Col du Tourmalet and the Pic du the valley of Argelès-Gazost! enjoy an exceptional descent in a high mountain setting no less ex- Midi. Three tracks are available Luz Bikes Pyrenées - Marked circuits. Info and booking: (green, blue and red for the most +33 (0)5 62 97 10 16 and www.hautacam.com ceptional! More than 1,800 meters Argelès-Gazost, Luz, of vertical drop to hit! experienced) as well as a fun be- ginners area open to everyone. In Barèges and Gavarnie Access to the summit (alt 2877 m) by cable car from La Mongie. Two climbs are reserved daily for addition there are 4 Enduro courses valleys mountain bikers, from July 1st to September 30th at Barèges. Pierre is available year round for at 8:50 am and 4:45 pm. From 15 June to 29 September 2019, open every guided excursions on road bike, Price: 45€ / adult. Without reservation. weekend in June and September and every day Fat bike, mountain bike and elec- INFO: +33 (0)825 00 2877 (price of a local call) - from 6 July to 1 September. Prices: adult day: 16€, www.picdumidi.com day - 18 years and tribe package (min. 3 people on tric mountain bike for all levels. a single purchase): 12€. He also offers private lessons and INFOS: +33 (0)5 62 92 16 00 coaching to help you improve your www.valleesdegavarnie.com riding techniques in the Gavarnie and Pays Toy area. A downhill des- cent on Fatbike on the snowy slopes is an unforgettable experience! In winter and summer, full or half-day, nighttime rides, taster, improvers, individuals or groups. Rates: 40 € / pers. per (1h30), 110 € / pers full day. Family and group rates. Drop off /return from departure point. Info and booking: +33 (0)7 67 99 72 10 www.luz-bikes-pyrenees.com

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"Family time" : laugh and enjoy together !

Meet the animals! The marmot, star of the Pyrenees Le Donjon des Aigles - Very photogenic animal, the marmot is easy to observe. Argelès-Gazost Valley Be attentive and listen, his little hiss warns you of his The Donjon des Aigles is a remarkably landscaped 11th presence ! He roams the meadows in search of flowers, century feudal castle, where you can discover a pres- roots and other treats, and likes to hide between the tigious collection of birds. Every afternoon there is a stones where he digs his burrow. Playful and friendly, hosted animal show during which birds of prey and he amuses young and old and brightens up any hike in other colorful parrots grace the spectators! the mountains! Open from 14/04 to 30/09/2019, 100, rue du Château, Beaucens. > Where to see them? 10h-12h and 15h-18h. +33 (0)5 62 97 19 59. Prices : 15€ / adult, 9,50€ / child (5-11 www.donjon-des-aigles.com Near to Gavarnie, in the car on the Col des Tentes years). Drinks and shop. road or on foot during the family walk to the Cirque of La Ferme du Bon'Air - Lourdes Estaubé (2h30 round trip from lake of Gloriettes, easy Labeled "Bienvenue à la Ferme", this park welcomes walk). you to discover in all simplicity the animals on the farm > Guided marmot spotting walk and from the courtyard. In July and August, the Val d'Azun Mountain Office Open from May 6th to June 30th and holidays of October, open every day offers an easy hike to meet the marmots in the heart from September 1st to November 1st from 11am to 6pm. every Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday Route de la Forêt of the Pyrenees national Park. and public holidays from 11am to 6pm. Phone : +33 (0)6 74 68 09 25 Prices: 16€ / adult, 6€ / child. Info and Marmots generally hibernate from From April 20th to May 5th and from www.lafermedubonair.fr reservations on late October to April, depending on July 1st to August 31st and all the +33 (0)5 62 97 49 49 and the weather and temperatures. www.valleesdegavarnie.com Le Lutin Pêcheur - Argelès-Gazost Valley Whether you are a beginner or an amateur, discover Le Parc Animalier des Pyrénées - this fishing area (without a license). The equipment is Argelès-Gazost free of charge and the trout caught are weighed (and paid for) at the end of the session! Do not miss the free What a pleasure to wander amongst the Pyrenean ani- exhibition and the shop where a whole range of artisan mals - and others from different climes - who live here in trout products are on offer. semi-freedom! Ranked among the top 3 most beautiful zoos and parks of France, it is a must visit for any family. Open all year round from Monday to 45 Route du Saillhet, Lau-Balagnas. Saturday morning, 9.00-12.00 and Phone : +33 (0)5 62 07 02 05 In 2019, it celebrates its 20th anniversary – so expect 15.00 -18.00. www.latruitedespyrenees.fr lots of surprises! Prices: from 4€ to 10 € per kilo. Open every day from 30/03 to Restaurant and shop. Accessible by 04/11/2019, 09.30 to 18.00. Open until pushchair and wheelchair. 19.00 in July and August. From 01 – 18 October: 13.00 – 18.00. 60, Avenue des Pyrenees, Ayzac-Ost. Prices: 19.50€ / adult, 14€ / child (3-11 +33 (0)5 62 97 91 07. years). Pass'Nature (unlimited entry www.parc-animalier-pyrenees.com

season): from 27€. 35 Relaxation and discovery Les Grottes de Bétharram - The Aquatic Complex – Lourdes Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre The well-being and fitness area at the aquatic centre is the perfect place for Discovered in 1810, these natural caves plunge us into relaxation ! There is a 25m pool, a training pool with bubbles and massage the bowels of the Pyrenees. From room to room, admire jets, a wellness area with a steam room, Jacuzzi, two saunas, a relaxation the beauty of the impressive geological formations in area and three massage showers. Outside, there is a beautiful pool, a cen- several stages of growth. The caves extend over 5 floors tral island complete with a swim-lane (swim against the current), a 20msq with 2.8km of footpaths, on a small train and by boat – mineral beach, landscaped areas and a solarium. Numerous activities: baby fun for the whole family! swim lessons, soft or “tonic” aqua gym, aquabike and aquajum. Grottes de Bétharram Phone : +33 (0)5 62 41 80 04 Informations : +33 (0)5 62 94 10 63 and Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre www.betharram.com www.piscines.agglo-tlp.fr/complexe-aquatique-de-lourdes

Lake of Lourdes Something different The lake of Lourdes offers relaxation and water fun thanks to paddle activities, supervised swimming in Have you ever thought of going sledding in the summer, riding an electric summer, kayaking (in calm waters) supervised by an scooter or ice skating in the ice rink? Make the most of your mountain stay approved instructor: every day from June to September and discover your inner child! and Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays from October to May (06 52 43 78 97). Restoration available from april to Chemin du Lac, Lourdes. october. Phone : +33 (0)5 62 32 50 59 Swimming allowed and supervised www.lourdes-infotourisme.com during the summer.

Summer toboggan Mountain Luge - Hautacam On a sledge on rails, comfortable and safe, the pilot descends at his chosen speed between 10 to 45 km / h simply by using the brake. All whilst enjoying La Voie Verte des Gaves - a superb mountain panorama. Thrills and laughter guaranteed! Argelès-Gazost Valley Accessible to people with reduced mobility. Ticket Prices : 1 ride: 4€ /ad and 2€ / ch, 5 rides: 18.50€ offices: Hautacam and Tourist Offices (Argelès- / ad and 9,50€ child, 10 rides: 33€ / ad and 17€ / This once old railway line that ran along the Gave de Gazost, Pierrefitte-Nestalas, Barèges). Open every child. Child (3-17 years). On site: electric bike rental, Pau is now a 17km long beautiful bike path between day from 29/06 to 01/09 from 11am to 7pm, W/E in rollerbe, devalkart and catering. September and autumn and Winter Holidays. Lourdes and Pierrefitte-Nestalas. Families can cycle Phone : +33 (0)5 62 97 10 16 wwww.hautacam.com along a flat path and enjoy welcoming refreshment stops and superb mountain views along the way. Bob-luge - Gèdre Gateway with parkings : Lourdes, Reduced mobility tourism approved. This summer toboggan descends 700 meters taking eight turns which are Lugagnan, Argelès-Gazost, The more athletic can continue to synonymous with thrills and speed! Pierrefitte-Nestalas. Cauterets by mountain bike or walk Accessible for cyclists, pedestrians on a steeper and unpaved road. Open in July and August every day from 10.00 Prices : 3.60€> 1 ride, 17€> 5 rides. and pushchairs. www.valleesdesgaves.com to 12.00 and 14.00 to 19.00. Open Christmas and Free child - 3 years old. Group rates. February holidays. Phone : +33 (0)5 62 92 48 54

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Mountain Scooter and E-Trot Segway Dévalmoutain - Luz Valley All Terrain Gyropode - Speeding downhill on a mountain scooter is an original Argelès-Gazost Valley and fun ride! Take off for a 2 hours descent from the Luz Fun, intuitive and ecological, this is a new way to get Ardiden ski area to the village of Luz-Saint-Sauveur. around in the mountains, supervised by a professional. Open all year (reservation required), Price: 22€ / pers. (children from 8 You do not have to be a balancing act, the Segway is very in summer 3 departures per day years old). Group rate. (10am, 2pm and 4.30pm). +33 (0)6 04 02 78 46 intuitive and after a 2 min trial, you are ready to go for a www.valleesdegavarnie.com guided ride to Sailhet or Hautacam ! New for 2019: the electric unicycle. Night time outings too. Open from 08/04 to 31/10/2019, Accompanied rides: 45 min / 25 €, Mont'n Roll - with reservation. Children: 10+ years: 1h15 / 35 €, 1h45 / 45 €. taster, from 14 years: rides. Phone : +33 (0)6 83 66 83 32 Argelès-Gazost Valley Prices: taster 20 min / 12 €. www.gyropodepyreneeswebnode.fr Take a ride on an off-road scooter on Hautacam. Be it a ride of quiet discovery or of sporting thrills, on grass or a forest track, there is something for everyone! G2Dtours - Lourdes Open from 15/04 to 05/10/2019: from 15€. Return transfer to starting Embark on an unidentified rolling object, the Segway! outside school holidays W/E only and point from Argelès-Gazost. Platform equipped with two wheels on which one daily during school holidays. Children Duration: 50 mins to 1.5 hrs. stands, it is an unusual way to visit the city, its unusual from 9 yrs or 135 cm. +33 (0)6 32 22 57 37 Prices: adult from 22€, youth (14-17 and www.montnroll.com places and little frequented, punctuated with anecdotes. years): from 18€, child (9-13 years): Nature rides too. Open all year, 9am-7pm. ride 2h / 49 €. Children from 6 years old. Phone : +33 (0)5 62 94 53 71 E-scotter, e-scooter rentals - Price: taster from 10 €, ride 1h / 28 €, www.g2dtours.com Val d'Azun The electric scooter is for all terrain and is fun! A helping Ice Rink hand to ride and climb the trails to Lake Soum, have fun and enjoy the scenery without much effort, along Indoor ice rink - Gavarnie-Gèdre marked trails. With friends or family, beginner or expert ... at the in- Open every day in July and August, years): from 7€. Family and group door ice rink of Gèdre you can enjoy the joys of skating 1pm to 5.30pm. Children from 10 rates. +33 (0)5 62 97 49 49 years old. www.valleesdegavarnie.com on natural ice, in summer and winter! Toddlers can Prices: adult from 9€, child (10-16 get started easily with the penguins that help them to balance. Open in July-August, every day from adult, 5€ / child (6-17 years), 2€ / Mountain scooter rentals - Barèges 12:30pm to 6pm. Christmas and child (0-5 years). Student and group winter holidays. Free helmet loan. rate. Visitor: free admission. After a chairlift ride, what better than a mountain Child: no mini age, skates for all sizes. Phone : +33 (0)5 62 92 49 61 scooter descent of the slopes of Grand Tourmalet ski Prices (entrance + skate hire): 7€ / www.valleesdegavarnie.com area ? Enjoy 3km of marked trails with a 300m vertical drop, a beautiful ride with views of the Pic du Midi ! Open daily in July and August, 11am +33 (0)6 84 48 00 74 Indoor ice rink - Cauterets to 5pm. www.valleesdegavarnie.com All the pleasures of skating with family or friends, a re- laxing outing or for fun, on natural ice. Hockey matches and figure skating galas all year round. Open in July-August, every day hire): 8.50€ / adult, 6€ / child except Thursday, 2pm-6pm. (4-16 years), free / child (0-4 years). Nights 9pm-11pm : Tuesday, Friday Student and group rates. and Saturday. Christmas and winter Phone : +33 (0)5 62 92 58 48 holidays. Prices (entrance + skate www.cauterets.com

37 Acrobatic and Via ferrata Treetop adventure parks A mix of hiking and climbing, the principle is simple: move along using carabiners, along a cable called a Chloro'Fil - Argelès-Gazost Valley "lifeline", on a route equipped with iron bars and pu- Guaranteed thrills in a safe and stunning setting in this nctuated with monkey bridges and zip cords. All in a “Go Ape” adventure park: zip cords, monkey bridges, stunning landscape! Nepalese bridges, hanging foot stirrups ... Everyone will find their level in the 13 progressive courses va- rying in height and difficulty of which 4 are accessible Les Alias - Cauterets for children 4+ year olds. New for 2019: le Bois des Pirates (Pirates Wood) dedicated to children from 2+ 4 different levels in a park overlooking Cauterets and years: giant slides, mini zip cords, suspended cabins the valley. Via ferrata and descending zip cords. Out of and a pirate ship! the ordinary: two hanging picnic tables mid air ! Prices: unaccompanied 27€ / pers. Open from May to September Open every day from 01/04 to 4 years old): 13€. With an attendant 45€ / pers. Min. Phone: +33(0)6 80 96 17 32 04/11/2019 from 1.30pm to 6.30pm Pirates Wood (from 2 years old): 12€. child height: 1m25. Duration: ca 2h. www.viaferratacauterets.fr July and August 10am-7pm. Route de Silhen, Boo-Silhen. Prices: adult and teen (+14 years old): Phone : +33 (0)5 62 90 37 65 20€, juniors (+140 cm and - 14 years www.chlorofil-parc.com old): 17€, children (from 140 cm, from Pont Napoléon - Luz-Saint-Sauveur Located in a canyon under the Pont Napoléon, this fun En Chêne et Frêne - via ferrata is perfect for beginners. Via Ferrata, 110m zip line, and a monkey bridge. Luz-Saint-Sauveur Prices : 40€ / pers (material 1.5 hours. Open all year round, check On a wooded hill of 2 ha overlooking the Pau River and included). Free unaccompanied access local conditions during winter. valley, this treetop adventure park offers 5 courses of 3 for experienced users. Children from Infos: +33 (0)5 62 92 30 30 10 years old. Duration: approximately www.luz.org differing levels, and two adrenaline fuelling zip cords! Open every day in July and August. Route of Gavarnie, Luz-Saint-Sauveur. May, June, September and October - Phone : +33 (0)6 80 70 98 98 by reservation. Rates: Tyrolean from www.encheneetfrene.fr Coumély - Gavarnie 7€. Park course from 11€. This course with a mountain atmosphere, looking out onto the majestic Cirque of Gavarnie, is quite sporty. The Alias - Cauterets Via Ferrata and Nepalese bridge 40m up. Prices : 50€ / pers (material included). Open all year round, check local Dedicated to children from 3 to 9 years, this park offers Free unaccompanied access for conditions during winter. various net enclosed courses, keep your balance on a experienced users. Children from 12 Infos: +33 (0)5 62 92 49 10 years old. Duration: about 3 hours. www.valleesdegavarnie.com rope hanging snowboard or crossing monkey bridges! Run by the Alias team, children progress safely and unrestricted and must be supervised by their parents. Open from May to November: on ferrata and zipcords for older children. reservation, July-August: every day Route de Pierrefitte, Cauterets. 9.am to 7pm. Prices: 12€ / child (3-9 Phone : +33 (0)6 80 96 17 32 years), accompanying adults: free. www.viaferratacauterets.com On site: drinks, picnic, trampoline, via

Luz Tyroline - Luz-Saint-Sauveur The longest zip line route in France! 16 zip lines (40 m to 260 m), 4 Nepali bridges and portions of via ferrata are to be discovered over the turquoise waters of the Gave for 2 km of guaranteed strong sensations. Open all year on reservation. Prices : Route de Gavarnie 45€/adult. Family and group prices. Phone: +33(0)5 62 42 16 88 Children from 11 years www.luztyroline.com

Tyrolienne du Soulor – Val d'Azun Off we go on a 300m descent through grandiose moun- tain landscapes, at 1500m altitude ! Safely attached and in a harness, young and old fly down over the summer pastures where the herds graze below. Open every day in July and August Also on site: rent electric scooters and from 1pm – 6pm. eatery. Col du Soulor Prices (adult and child 25+ kg): 4€> 1 Phone: +33(0)5 62 97 49 49 ride, 15€> 5 rides, 25€> 10 rides. www.valleesdegavarnie.com

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Heritage Walks An original experience of cultural discovery With the Heritage Walk application, you do not have to read a map to go for a walk! Just follow the directions of your smartphone which is geolocated and let yourself be guided by the words of the locals, who, for the duration of a walk, are your guides and retell their memories and anecdotes with spontaneity and simplicity to the rhythm of their singsong accent. Free, easy to use and punctuated with theatrical and musical excerps, the Patrimoine en Balade application is a new way to discover a site. In a fun way, it allows you to know everything about its history, its legends, its secrets ... in short, its soul!

Mobile app available only in French. Full description booklet available free of charge in Tourist Offices and on www.valleesdesgaves.com

15 walking itineraries with a difference 1 / Lourdes 6 / Batsurguère 11 / Pierrefitte-Nestalas Bernadette’s way of life. Aspin-en-Lavedan. In the footsteps of miners. Immerse yourself in Lourdes from Discover the treasures of this vil- Share the memories and emotions 1858, through Bernadette's eyes. lage: Bramebaque, the cave of Uch of the miners by following the old Infos : +33 (0)5 62 42 77 40 and Saint-Yorli! streetcar route. www.lourdes-infotourisme.com Infos : +33 (0)5 62 41 88 10 Infos : +33 (0)5 62 92 71 31 2 / Lourdes www.vallee-batsurguere.fr www.valleesdegavarnie.com The Castle-Fort. 7 / Batsurguère 12 / Pierrefitte-Nestalas Take this stone ship by storm and Viger. Industrial evocation in the travel back in time. At the gates of the Pibeste-Aoulhet 20th century. Infos : +33 (0)5 62 42 77 40 Nature Reserve you will have some Discover the industrial site of Ville- www.lourdes-infotourisme.com unexpected encounters! longue, Soulom, Pierrefitte-Nesta- 3 / Batsurguère Infos : +33 (0)5 62 41 88 10 las. www.vallee-batsurguere.fr Infos : +33 (0)5 62 92 71 31 Segus. 8 / Lestelle-Bétharram www.valleesdegavarnie.com Discover a preserved valley with 13 / Arras-en-Lavedan mysterious mermaids, the wor- Craftsmenship and king of its slate and the secrets of . Arras, village of Artitude. the "Boustu" plateau. A refreshing walk to discover archi- Discover this amazing village awash Infos : +33 (0)5 62 41 88 10 tectural jewels! with works of art and enjoy the www.vallee-batsurguere.fr Infos : +33 (0)5 59 13 94 99 views. 4 / Batsurguère www.tourisme-bearn-paysdenay.com Infos : +33 (0)5 62 97 07 67 www.arras-artitude.fr Ossen. 9 / Hautacam 14 / Luz-Saint-Sauveur At the foot of the Béout Mountain, Hautacam under the stars. discover incredible sarcophagi Discover the secrets of our galaxy, From one wash house to quarries while enjoying the view. day and night, on foot or snows- another. Infos : +33 (0)5 62 41 88 10 hoes! Discover the life of timesgone by in www.vallee-batsurguere.fr Infos : +33 (0)5 62 97 00 25 the surrounding wash houses ... The 5 / Batsurguère www.valleesdegavarnie.com memory of water, water through memories. Omex. 10 / Cauterets Infos : +33 (0)5 62 92 30 30 www.luz.org Let yourself be charmed by its nar- The stars of the Pont row streets lined with stone walls d'Espagne. 15 / Gavarnie-Gèdre full of history, its heritage and its Discover all the secrets of the Pyreneism. different varieties of flowers. mountain in the heart of a Grand Discover what gave this Grand Site Infos : +33 (0)5 62 41 88 10 Site Occitanie, day or night, on foot Occitanie its reputation as a land www.vallee-batsurguere.fr or snowshoes! of exploits. Infos : +33 (0)5 62 92 50 50 Infos : +33 (0)5 62 92 49 10 www.cauterets.com www.valleesdegavarnie.com 39 Well-being

Make the most of your stay in the mountains by exploring relaxation, healing and the pleasure of caring for your body.

Fun thermal resorts are dotted around our Lots of spa patients come later seeking a valleys and they let you dive into a universve of rejuvenating stay, the benefits of our thermal relaxation and well-being mountain-style. water, a refined architectural framework in The thermal spas have been attracting and a mountain setting. Today, the thermal spas welcoming men who recognise the qualities of still attract many visitors and these places this natural water for centures. The Romans have become the centre of well-being offering very quickly understood the value of the visitors massages with warm stones, perfumed thermal sources discovered on the hillsides of baths, hammam, jacuzzi, tropical showers... the Pyrenean Mountains : starting with César indulge yourself! who sends his armies to Barèges to heal their wounds in Barèges. Our spaces of relaxation

Luzéa – Luz-Saint-Sauveur Luzéa combines marble, glass and in a delightful blend of neo-classical architecture with contemporary treatment areas. Here 19th century elegance meets state-of-the-art mountain spa, all nestling in one of the most beautiful valleys in the Pyrenees. Swimmi- ng pool, jacuzzi, sauna, hammam (steam room), face and body mas- sages and treatments, half-day or multi-day packages are available throughout the year. Infos : +33 (0)5 62 92 81 58 and www.luzea.fr

Its traditional Hawaiian modelling with forearms: it relieves physical and emotional tensions for a true return to self, a harmony between the physical and the mental. We Love !

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Cieléo – Barèges Le Jardin des Bains – Argelès-Gazost In winter, after skiing or in the summer after hiking, Located next to the thermal park in Argelès Gazost is the what better way to indulge yourself in the pleasure of Inca style “Garden baths”. Large statues and ancient ruins bubbles and whirlpools than in this stunning spa with its frame the grandiose canopy of an exotic and lush garden. views of the surrounding landscape? Located at the foot You will be transported to various relaxation zones at the of the Pic du Midi of Bigorre, this haven of relaxation Jardin des Bains where you travel from the Emerald forest is sheltered under its star studded illuminated dome to the hanging gardens of Babylon. From Turkish baths to – relax under the Milky Way! On site: Spa treatments, open-air Jacuzzis, the spa area is intimate and offers three massages, aquabike, aquaphobia, cardi'eau, soft gym, pools for absolute relaxation. Activities include: gym, water laughting yoga, water aerobics. Free loan of bathrobe board, water aerobics, baby swim sessions. and towel and no charge for time spent in the changing Infos : +33 (0)5 62 97 03 24 and www.lejardindesbains.com rooms. Free bathrobe loan and towels, free time spent in the changing rooms. Infos : +33 (0)5 62 92 68 02 and www.cieleo-bareges.com The architectural trickery created between the different spaces with windows, passageways and how the vegetable and mineral environments merge Being between the sky and mountain in the We Love ! seamlessly. highest spa in France. Lounging in the Jacuzzi We Love ! under its glass dome.

Les Bains du Rocher – Cauterets We Love ! The decor is pure mineral, a cocooning atmosphere conducive to relaxation and aquatic work- Outdoor pools. Winter in outs. In Cauterets, you can soak in warm thermal waters (ca. 38 °) in the indoor and outdoor the snow and summer pools whilst your eyes feast on the captivating mountains. A stray snowflake sets the scene in the sun. - paradise guaranteed! Well-being area with facials and massages.. Infos : +33 (0)5 62 92 14 20 and www.bains-rocher.fr 41 Gastronomy, local products and craft

The markets Country Market Nigth market (on the morning) • Argelès-Gazost : july 21 and august 11 • Monday : Luz Saint-Sauveur • Luz-Saint-Sauveur : july 25 and august 25 • Thuesday : Argelès-Gazost Producers Market • Wenesday : St-Pé-de-Bigorre / Barèges • Arrens-Marsous : every wenesday in july ( june to september) and august from 16pm until 20pm. • Thursday : Lourdes • Gavarnie : july 21 and august 08 strat • Friday : Cauterets (may to october) from 18 pm. • Saturday : Pierrefitte-Nestalas / Lourdes • Luz-Saint-Sauveur : every friday in july • Sunday : Arrens-Marsous ( juillet-août) / and august from 17pm until 21h30pm. Lourdes (march to october)

Porc Noir de Bigorre DOC - Argelès-Gazost Valley In Beaucens, upstream of Lourdes and at the entrance of the Gavarnie Valleys, Pierre Sajous works in his workshop/boutique with pork meat and produces different culinary delights: cured meats, preserves, fresh meat and cooked dishes. An artisan worker and member of the Culinary Academy of France, Pierre Sajous has also become a Disciple of Escoffier (an internationally recognised culinary society), and he was recently made a knight of the Order of Agricultural Merit. An outdoor educational trail leads teaches you about "Porc noir de Bigorre" and "Porc Duroc". Workshop Pierre Sajous, in-Beaucens Phone : +33 (0)5 62 42 10 55 Summer hours : from Monday to Saturday: 9am Website and online shop : www.pierresajous.fr 42 until 7pm, Sunday: 9am until 1pm. GAVARNIE VALLEYS AND LOURDES AREA

La Brasserie du Pays Toy - Luz-Saint-Sauveur Valley Paul Dixon created the first Pays Toy craft beer in Luz Saint-Sauveur. In this cycling country, he had to make a beer (or maybe 4 !) for cyclists, so he created a specific range of "Bikes clubs" beers named after our famous cols: Tourmalet, Luz Ardiden, Hautacam and Aubisque. Brasserie du Pays Toy, Sassis village, 3 min from Beers available in many bars, cafes, restaurants, Luz-Saint-Sauveur. Free 30-minute tours on wineries and shops. Thursdays 4pm - 6pm. Other visits by appointment. Phone : +33 (0)6 30 85 49 62 Shop and bar on site. www.brasserie-paystoy.com

“Val d’Azun-Pyrénées” cheese Between the Soulor Pass and the Tech Valley, herds graze in mountain pastures throughout the summer, giving Val d'Azun cheese a delicious scent of freedom. This ancestral tradition of transhumance and know-how that has been perpetuated for centuries, is now protected by a guarantee brand of a terroir and pledge of quality. Winter is at cut hay in the valley as the animals are fed, warm in the barns. A natural and healthy food that gives this cheese an inimitable taste, and that allows us to enjoy it all year long. Whether cow, sheep, goat, or mixed, the "Val d'Azun-Pyrénées" cheese can be found on the restaurant tables of our valleys, live at the producers and markets. Many visits to the farm including the "Ferme Phone +33 (0)5 62 97 41 99. Cazaux", 6, chemin d'Oumpré, Arrens-Marsous. www.fromage-des-pyrenees.fr Turn on the left after the church and follow the signs "Ferme Cazaux"on 1 km

DOP sheep Barèges-Gavarnie – Luz, Barèges and Gavarnie Valleys Very few of the visitors to Gavarnie know that this heritage site is located in a valley known as the Pays Toy. This is the name given to the valley of Luz-Saint-Sauveur which stretches from the Col du Tourmalet right up to the ridges of the Cirque of Gavarnie. Since the beginning of time, shepherds in the valley have kept their herds according to the seasons and the natural local resources. In the summer, the herds move around freely in order to graze the best pastures that the mountain can offer. In return, these pastures protect the quality of the landscape. It is the plant life of the high mountains which makes the Barèges-Gavarnie meat so succulent. The sheep-like of the Pays Toy : at home of Joël and Phone : +33 (0)6 75 64 00 73 Gaby Escaich at Betpouey www.aop-bareges-gavarnie.com Direct tour of the production from June to September (sheep, lambs)

La Truite des Pyrénées - Argelès-Gazost Valley The aquaculture farm "La Truite des Pyrénées" has been established since 1953 at the confluence of three Gaves : the Gave of Barèges, the Gave of Gavarnie and the Gave of Cauterets. In this environment, it is more than half a century history for this family business. An exceptional trout, with tender flesh and delicate, with a fine and pronounced taste and qualities nutritional and dietary benefits. Fishing course, tasting, direct sale. +33 (0)5 62 97 02 05 "La Truite des Pyrénées", route du Sailhet, www.latruitedespyrenees.fr Lau-Balagnas

43 Discover the world of bees The Gavarnie Valleys are also an ideal refuge for bees who work tirelessly all year to make good honey from the region's flowers. As greedy as interesting, the visits of honey will delight young and old! Go meet these beekeepers who will share with passion their knowledge and know-how in a friendly atmosphere. Take advantage of this tour to fill up with gourmet memories of honey to take away!

Honey Farm Honey Farm Honey Farm "Les Ruchers du "Le Pavillon des "Miellerie des Escales" Tourmalet" - Barèges abeilles" - Cauterets - Argelès-Gazost Valley Free visit every friday 9am-12pm et 3pm-7pm, all Open all year, every day from 10:30 am to 12:30 Free visit and present at the country markets of year round. Direct selling and present at Barèges pm and from 2:30pm to 7:00pm. 23 bis rue avenue Pierrefitte-Nestalas and Luz-Saint-Sauveur. market. Betpouey (between Luz and Barèges). of mamelon vert, Cauterets. Open all year Wednesday to Saturday 1:30 pm to Phone : +33 (0)5 62 92 92 92 +33 (0)5 62 92 50 66 and www.ballot-flurin.com 7:30 pm and from July 1 to September 15 Monday to Saturday 1:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Honey Farm Honey Farm 39 rue de Couscouillet, Villelongue. Phone : +33 (0)6 48 76 65 08 "Miellerie du Pays Toy" "Le Rucher Arrensois" www.miel-hautes-pyrenees.com Luz-Saint-Sauveur - Val d'Azun Honey labeled "Esprit Parc". Free visit Thursday at Honey labeled "Esprit Parc". Free visit Tuesday 5pm (July-August). Open every day, all year round. and Thursday at 18h (July-August). Open every Direct selling and present at Luz country market day from Monday to Saturday 10ham-12ham / 14 rue d'Ossun extend, Luz-Saint-Sauveur. 3h30pm-6h30pm. 1 impasse de l'église, Arrens- Phone : +33 (0)6 73 71 60 94 Marsous. Phone : +33 (0)5 62 97 41 44

La Carde, Pyrenean wool mill - Luz-Saint-Sauveur Valley "La Carde" wool factory has been in Esquièze-Sère for five generations. This family business works wool with a passion and know-how and sells plaids, duvets, blankets and other 100% artisan wool items. What a hot winter! Open Monday to Friday 9am-12pm on Wednesdays in July-August and by and 2pm-6.30pm, Saturday 10am- reservation the rest of the year. 12pm and 3pm-6:30pm. 36, Avenue du Barège, Esquièze-Sère. Free workshop visits all year round. +33 (0)5 62 92 81 95 Guided tours and free demonstrations www.lacarde-pyrenees.com

Pyrenean cake - Argelès-Gazost valley and Cauterets Traditionally plain or with blueberries, this typical Hautes-Pyrenees sponge cake is golden outside and Berlingots sweets - Cauterets fluffy inside. Often eaten for breakfast, as dessert or These colourful little pyramid-shaped sweets are ico- with coffee/tea. nic and synonymous with Cauterets. It is said that • Les Gourmandises des Pyrenees, July-August on Sunday morning these berlingots were created at the beginning of the 2 pl du foirail, Argelès-Gazost. (Arrens-Marsous country market). Artisan sweet factory with tasting. +33 (0)5 62 97 45 57 twentieth century to remove the sulfur taste left by Open daily in the holidays, 9am-12pm www.atelierduconfiturier.com the thermal spa water and they became a favourite of and 3pm-6pm. • Chez Gilou, 3 rue Raillère et Halles, the water curists. In those days, there were about ten Closed Monday outside holidays Cauterets. Artisanal factory. factories. Today, there four if that! The smell of sugar • L’Atelier du Confiturier, 21 route des +33 (0)5 62 92 56 58 Bordères, Arrens-Marsous. Artisan • Boulangerie Les Arcades, 10 is still tantalizing and gives the city a gourmet aroma! factory, workshop visit. Open daily Boulevard Leclerc, Cauterets. Production visits and tasting. 9am to 7pm excl. Tuesday morning Artisanal factory. +33 (0)5 81 59 17 36 (at Argelès-Gazost country market). • A la Reine Margot, 2 av Mamelon Vert, Cauterets. • L’Ourson, place Clémenceau, +33(0)6 88 40 29 63 Cauterets. www.berlingots-cauterets.com +33(0)5 62 92 51 12 • Marinette, 6 av. Mamelon Vert, • Aux Délices, place Georges Cauterets. Clemenceau, Cauterets. +33(0)5 62 92 53 07 +33 (0)5 62 92 07 08 www.cauterets-berlingot-marinette.com

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La Ferme en direct “La Ferme en direct” was created in 2013 by 28 producers and breeders from the Lourdes val- ley. It offers a wide range of farm and farm products, traditional butchery, deli meats, poultry, cheese, sweet and savoury groceries, as well as a beverage section (wines, beer, fruit juices, lemonade, etc.). An essential place to satisfy your taste buds and to please your loved ones! 6 avenue François Abadie, Lourdes. Phone : +33 (0)5 62 93 47 73. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday : 8:30am to 12:30pm and www.laferme-endirect.fr 02:30pm to 7:00pm. Friday and Saturday : 8:30am to 7:00pm non-stop.

“Luz et Coutumes", a museum restaurant to visit and taste Christine Diez, aided by her son Patrice, had fun creating a place reflecting their combined heritage. They have recreated a Pays Toy home of old. In the dining room the chimney fire crackles and the tables are set with crockery and cutlery of old. The furniture, filled with a thousand traditional utensils, is a walk back in time. Head in a little further and the room seems to be waiting for a child to fall asleep. There is even a re-creation of a traditional barn where a tables are set in each “bargas” (boxes for animals) for a private dinner. Traditional peasant tools adorn the walls. Christine simply shares her passion and tells the story of each piece of her museum-restaurant. The tradition is extended to your plate: you are served a generous garbure (local soup made of cabbage, white beans, vegetables, ham bone and confit duck wings) for which only Christine knows the entire recipe. By reservation only. 10, route de Barèges or Place du Cotillon à Luz Phone : +33(0)7 82 85 88 13

"Gâteaux à la broche" - Luz-Saint- Pays Toy’s Bakery - Sauveur and Argelès-Gazost Luz-Saint-Sauveur Valley Valleys This traditional bakery located in a small village in This conical and prickly shaped local cake owes its form the Pays Toy, offers you discover the art of the old- to the way it is made. There is a large degree of patience fashioned baker and rediscover the taste of bread. Tra- and know-how needed to make it traditionally. The ditional bread and sourdough pure organic flour with batter is dripped onto a skewer which is turned on a spring water, manual shaping and wood burning oven. spit over a fire. With each turn more batter is added La Boulangerie du Pays Toy, Saligos round, 9.00am -9.00pm. Free visit. village, near to Luz-Saint-Sauveur. Available at Luz and Pau markets. and as drips lava like spikes are created. A feast for the Open Tuesdays and Fridays all year Phone : +33(0)5 62 92 90 41 eyes and taste buds! • The real "Gâteau à la Broche", Sia • Gâteau à la Broche Laqueyrie, hamlet, road of Gavarnie, Luz Saint- Artalens-Souin. Live baking at the Sauveur. Argelès-Gazost country markets on Open fire baking with linden wood. Tuesday morning and in Lourdes on Open from mid-June to mid- Saturday morning. October from 9.00am to 08.00pm, Phone +33 (0)6 11 90 43 84 from December to February in the afternoon. Phone +33 (0)5 62 92 49 34 45 SKISKI NORDIC SKISKI HAUTACAM CAUTERETS FROM 1 500 TO 1 800 M FROM 1 850 TO 2 450 M 20 KM • 15 SKI SLOPE 36 KM • 21 SKI SLOPE THE CHAIRLIFT OF GAUBE WICH THE MOUNTAIN LUGE AND +33 (0)5 62 97 10 16 +33 (0)5 62 92 50 50 SERVES TWO ALPINE SKI SLOPES, ITS ENJOYMENT FACTOR. RESORTSRESORTS www.hautacam.com www.cauterets.com FOR GLIDING UNDER THE FIR-TREES. Perched overlooking the valley of Argelès-Gazost, Hautacam is the The resort of Cauterets has two ski areas: the first is the “Cirque du Lys” at a height of ideal place for children to learn to ski peacefully. You will appreciate ideal place for children to learn to ski peacefully. You will appreciate 2,450 meters with a view overlooking the pristine Cambasque valleys. It offers skiing the majestic setting of the pine trees which give way to vast expanses the majestic setting of the pine trees which give way to vast expanses for all levels: freestyle zone, a beginners’ area and competition slopes. The otherother isis thethe of snow on all sides. You will be impressed by the 20km of alpine of snow on all sides. You will be impressed by the 20km of alpine “Pont d’Espagne” in the heart of the Pyrenees National Park, with its Canadian style ski slopes accessible to everyone but also by the nordic zone and its ski slopes accessible to everyone but also by the nordic zone and its Nordic ski area and its tracks amongst the pine trees! unique panoramic view over the valley. GRANDGRAND TOURMALET FROMFROM 1 400 TO 2 877 M The Grand Tourmalet is 100100 KMKM •• 6161 SKI SLOPE twotwo ski-resortsski-resorts inin one.one. TheThe GAVARNIE-GÈDRE LUZ ARDIDEN BarègesBarèges : +33 (0)5 62 92 16 01 legendarylegendary colcol dede TourmaletTourmalet This resort has three faces: climbs up each side and you FROM 1 850 TO 2 350 M FROM 1 680 TO 2 500 M Aulian, CLoze & Béderet ! 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Facing summits Soulor : +33 (0)5 62 97 40 67 Discover the largest Nordic and its authentic village, La THE PASS APRES-SKI mount the ridge separating Soulor : +33 (0)5 62 97 40 67 and its authentic village, La which stand above 3,000 ski area in the Pyrenees -- CARPETS AND SKIING SAUNA-JACUZZI IN www.station-valdazun.com Mongie and its resort at the Luz from the valley of 90 km of cross-country ski THROUGH THE FOREST THE LONGEST GREEN metres, experienced skiers footfoot ofof thethe slopes.slopes. 100100 MilesMiles THE THERMAL SPA ON Cauterets with an open view ON THE BARÈGES SIDE. or beginners can climb trails, snowshoesnowshoe trailstrails andand SLOPE IN EUROPE YOUR WAY BACK DOWN of the valley, you will feel like THE NORDIC PARK of slopes unfold beneath right up to the top of the of the valley, you will feel like a Nordic Park (downhill JOINS THE VERY TOP right up to the top of the THE MOUNTAIN. FOR THE SNOW your skis and with them, a you’re skiing on a cloud over skiing), a toboggan run OF THE RESORT WITH resort and ski back down AND CHILDREN. whole new atmosphere. everything. forfor children children and and a a “magic “magic THE BOTTOM. peacefully on Europe’s longest green slope. The carpet” ski lift. mountain is for everyone! PICPIC DESDES 44 TERMESTERMES PICPIC DUDU NÉOUVIELLENÉOUVIELLE 27242724 mm 30913091 mm MASSIF DU VIGNEMALE 2500m2500m PIC D’ARDIDEN MASSIF DU VIGNEMALE 3298 m PIC DU BALAÏTOUS 44 2988 m PIC DU BALAÏTOUS TTE ERR 3144 m M M BRÈCHE DE ROLAND 3144 m E BRÈCHE DE ROLAND PIC DES TENTES ESS PICPIC DE CAOUBÈRE 24962496 mm 2807 m 2400 m COL DE CLOZE LacLac detsdets CoubousCoubous 2500 m

CLOZECLOZE 2106m2106m MOURGATMOURGAT Lac dede GaubeGaube Pontont dede 26572657 mm TEILH P TEILH Gavarnie CAPERETTE CCaayyanan ESPECIERESESPECIERES PRADEPRADE BELVEDERE SOUM DE GRUM BELVEDERE 2415m2415m SOUM DE GRUM POUR 2395 m LacLac d’Ilhéoud’Ilhéou POUR LABASLABAS BLANCBLANCPIC DES TENTES 2395 m GAUBEGAUBE 2285m VERDEVERDE T Gèdre St ANDRE 2285m TOURMALETOURMALET 1950m1950m AYRÉ Gèdre St ANDRE ADE AYRÉ ESESPPADE 2000m2000m COUEYLACOUEYLA PANORAMIC PAHULE PANORAMIC 1850m1850m PAHULE SOUTOULET SOUTOULET PUNTASPUNTAS 2370m Gavarnie Luz Ardiden BAUMESBAUMES 2370m Luz Ardiden CAPERETTE CAPERETTE BEARNAIS C BEARNAIS C A A OUBERE PICPIC DUDU GABIZOSGABIZOS OUBERE TE CHAPELLE TE CHAPELLE ET ET POURTERES III URR ONON LIENZ POURTERES III BRECHEBRECHE SAPINS OU CAMPANA OILE 1-2 CAMPANA OILE 1-2 2692 m SAPINS DO QUET 2692 m AD QUET TOUYAROLLES A A TOUYAROLLES A GRAND BARBAT TURON L GRAND BARBAT TURON 2-3 L PIQUET Pont d'Espagne

2-3 PIQUET Pont d'Espagne ASTILL 2360m2360m CASTILL TT C ABY11-2-2 OUEOUE Gèdre GARE ET RESTAURANT YETI PIC DE MONNE TAILAIL BBABY SUDSUD TETE Gèdre YETI PIC DE MONNE COORRT DUDU LYSLYS C POURTERES II POURTERES II La Raillère 2720 m La Raillère 18501850 mm SOURCESOURCECRETESCRETES 2720 m GRANDGRAND

BAMBI SOURCE

CARRIERES BAMBI SOURCE CARRIERES OURNABOUP PPEEN TURONTURON 1 1 TTOURNABOUP NEE B BLA TSD AULIAN EXPRESS LANNQQU TSD AULIAN EXPRESS U E T LE TAOULET POURTERES LE COURBET E TAAOULETOULET LE TAOULET PPr BABY POURTERES LE COURBET réés BABY Cauterets 23412341 mm TOURNABOUPTOURNABOUP s 18501850 mm 1730m1730m Cirque du Lys BEDERET EXPRESS Plateau du Lisey Cirque du Lys 1450 m AULIAN BEDERET EXPRESS Plateau du Lisey 2300m2300m Pic du Midi 1450 m 14741474 mm Pic du Midi 1730m COL DU SOULOR GE COL DU SOULOR PIC DU MIDI AAGE PIC DU MIDI -VILL PIC DU MIDI Grand Tourmalet YSS-VILL Grand Tourmalet L PIC DU MIDI Grand Tourmalet Y Grand Tourmalet L LaLa MongieMongie DE BIGORRE Barèges 2877m 2877m BEDERET Lac d’Oncet Barèges   Lac d’Oncet 1680m Arrens- Luz St-Sauveur  Marsous RefugeRefuge Cauterets desdes laquetslaquets Aucun

 

COL DEDE COURADUQUE Val d’Azun

Pierrefitte-Nestalas PIC DE NAOUIT 1813 m PIC DE MOULATA 1719 m MOULATA

NAOUIT NAOUIT TROIS TROIS CARDOUET SEIGNEURSSEIGNEURS CARDOUET ISABYISABY

TRAMASSEL SS 46 EE OO Hautacam Argelès-Gazost   NN Lourdes SKISKI ALPINE SKIING NORDIC SKISKI HAUTACAM CAUTERETS FROM 1 500 TO 1 800 M FROM 1 850 TO 2 450 M 20 KM • 15 SKI SLOPE 36 KM • 21 SKI SLOPE THE CHAIRLIFT OF GAUBE WICH THE MOUNTAIN LUGE AND +33 (0)5 62 97 10 16 +33 (0)5 62 92 50 50 SERVES TWO ALPINE SKI SLOPES, ITS ENJOYMENT FACTOR. RESORTSRESORTS www.hautacam.com www.cauterets.com FOR GLIDING UNDER THE FIR-TREES. Perched overlooking the valley of Argelès-Gazost, Hautacam is the The resort of Cauterets has two ski areas: the first is the “Cirque du Lys” at a height of ideal place for children to learn to ski peacefully. You will appreciate ideal place for children to learn to ski peacefully. You will appreciate 2,450 meters with a view overlooking the pristine Cambasque valleys. It offers skiing the majestic setting of the pine trees which give way to vast expanses the majestic setting of the pine trees which give way to vast expanses for all levels: freestyle zone, a beginners’ area and competition slopes. The otherother isis thethe of snow on all sides. You will be impressed by the 20km of alpine of snow on all sides. You will be impressed by the 20km of alpine “Pont d’Espagne” in the heart of the Pyrenees National Park, with its Canadian style ski slopes accessible to everyone but also by the nordic zone and its ski slopes accessible to everyone but also by the nordic zone and its Nordic ski area and its tracks amongst the pine trees! unique panoramic view over the valley. GRANDGRAND TOURMALET FROMFROM 1 400 TO 2 877 M The Grand Tourmalet is 100100 KMKM •• 61 SKI SLOPE twotwo ski-resortsski-resorts inin one.one. TheThe GAVARNIE-GÈDRE LUZ ARDIDEN BarègesBarèges : +33 (0)5 62 92 16 01 legendarylegendary colcol dede TourmaletTourmalet This resort has three faces: climbs up each side and you FROM 1 850 TO 2 350 M FROM 1 680 TO 2 500 M Aulian, CLoze & Béderet ! LaLa MongieMongie : +33 (0)5 62 91 94 15 climbs up each side and you Wow! … that’s what you’ll VAL D’AZUN 52 KM • 28 SKI SLOPE Three very different sections cancan skiski along it at the foot say when you’re at the top 65 KM • 28 SKI SLOPE Three very different sections www.n-py.comwww.n-py.com say when you’re at the top FROM 1 350 TO 1 600 M of the Pic du Midi which +33 (0)5 62 92 43 91 which bring variety and of the ski slopes looking +33 (0)5 62 92 80 58 Welcome to Val d’Azun, standsstands atat 2,877 metres www.ski-gavarnie.com pleasure to skiing. With your 90 KM • 10 SKI SLOPE across at the fabulous www.luz.org an unspoilt valley home to above sea-level. Two very skis on, you can ride the THE NURSERY SLOPES and spectacular Cirque de Couraduque : +33 (0)5 62 97 42 18 Nordic skiing and sunshine! different sides : Barèges edge of the valley of Luz or Discover the largest Nordic EQUIPPED WITH MAGIC Gavarnie. Facing summits Soulor : +33 (0)5 62 97 40 67 Discover the largest Nordic and its authentic village, La THE PASS APRES-SKI mount the ridge separating Soulor : +33 (0)5 62 97 40 67 and its authentic village, La which stand above 3,000 ski area in the Pyrenees -- CARPETS AND SKIING SAUNA-JACUZZI IN www.station-valdazun.com Mongie and its resort at the Luz from the valley of 90 km of cross-country ski THROUGH THE FOREST THE LONGEST GREEN metres, experienced skiers footfoot ofof thethe slopes.slopes. 100100 MilesMiles THE THERMAL SPA ON Cauterets with an open view ON THE BARÈGES SIDE. or beginners can climb trails, snowshoesnowshoe trailstrails andand SLOPE IN EUROPE YOUR WAY BACK DOWN of the valley, you will feel like THE NORDIC PARK of slopes unfold beneath right up to the top of the of the valley, you will feel like a Nordic Park (downhill JOINS THE VERY TOP right up to the top of the THE MOUNTAIN. FOR THE SNOW your skis and with them, a you’re skiing on a cloud over skiing), a toboggan run OF THE RESORT WITH resort and ski back down AND CHILDREN. whole new atmosphere. everything. forfor children children and and a a “magic “magic THE BOTTOM. peacefully on Europe’s longest green slope. The carpet” ski lift. mountain is for everyone! PICPIC DESDES 44 TERMESTERMES PICPIC DUDU NÉOUVIELLENÉOUVIELLE 27242724 mm 30913091 mm MASSIF DU VIGNEMALE 2500m2500m PIC D’ARDIDEN MASSIF DU VIGNEMALE 3298 m PIC DU BALAÏTOUS 44 2988 m PIC DU BALAÏTOUS TTE ERR 3144 m M M BRÈCHE DE ROLAND 3144 m E BRÈCHE DE ROLAND PIC DES TENTES ESS PICPIC DE CAOUBÈRE 24962496 mm 2807 m 2400 m COL DE CLOZE LacLac detsdets CoubousCoubous 2500 m

CLOZECLOZE 2106m2106m MOURGATMOURGAT Lac dede GaubeGaube Pontont dede 26572657 mm TEILH P TEILH Gavarnie CAPERETTE CCaayyanan ESPECIERESESPECIERES PRADEPRADE BELVEDERE SOUM DE GRUM BELVEDERE 2415m2415m SOUM DE GRUM POUR 2395 m LacLac d’Ilhéoud’Ilhéou POUR LABASLABAS BLANCBLANCPIC DES TENTES 2395 m GAUBEGAUBE 2285m VERDEVERDE T Gèdre St ANDRE 2285m TOURMALETOURMALET 1950m1950m AYRÉ Gèdre St ANDRE ADE AYRÉ ESESPPADE 2000m2000m COUEYLACOUEYLA PANORAMIC PAHULE PANORAMIC 1850m1850m PAHULE SOUTOULET SOUTOULET PUNTASPUNTAS 2370m Gavarnie Luz Ardiden BAUMESBAUMES 2370m Luz Ardiden CAPERETTE CAPERETTE BEARNAIS C BEARNAIS C A A OUBERE PICPIC DUDU GABIZOSGABIZOS OUBERE TE CHAPELLE TE CHAPELLE ET ET POURTERES III URR ONON LIENZ POURTERES III BRECHEBRECHE SAPINS OU CAMPANA OILE 1-2 CAMPANA OILE 1-2 2692 m SAPINS DO QUET 2692 m AD QUET TOUYAROLLES A A TOUYAROLLES A GRAND BARBAT TURON L GRAND BARBAT TURON 2-3 L PIQUET Pont d'Espagne

2-3 PIQUET Pont d'Espagne ASTILL 2360m2360m CASTILL TT C ABY11-2-2 OUEOUE Gèdre GARE ET RESTAURANT YETI PIC DE MONNE TAILAIL BBABY SUDSUD TETE Gèdre YETI PIC DE MONNE COORRT DUDU LYSLYS C POURTERES II POURTERES II La Raillère 2720 m La Raillère 18501850 mm SOURCESOURCECRETESCRETES 2720 m GRANDGRAND

BAMBI SOURCE

CARRIERES BAMBI SOURCE CARRIERES OURNABOUP PPEEN TURONTURON 1 1 TTOURNABOUP NEE B BLA TSD AULIAN EXPRESS LANNQQU TSD AULIAN EXPRESS U E T LE TAOULET POURTERES LE COURBET E TAAOULETOULET LE TAOULET PPr BABY POURTERES LE COURBET réés BABY Cauterets 23412341 mm TOURNABOUPTOURNABOUP s 18501850 mm 1730m1730m Cirque du Lys BEDERET EXPRESS Plateau du Lisey Cirque du Lys 1450 m AULIAN BEDERET EXPRESS Plateau du Lisey 2300m2300m Pic du Midi 1450 m 14741474 mm Pic du Midi 1730m COL DU SOULOR GE COL DU SOULOR PIC DU MIDI AAGE PIC DU MIDI -VILL PIC DU MIDI Grand Tourmalet YSS-VILL Grand Tourmalet L PIC DU MIDI Grand Tourmalet Y Grand Tourmalet L LaLa MongieMongie DE BIGORRE Barèges 2877m 2877m BEDERET Lac d’Oncet Barèges   Lac d’Oncet 1680m Arrens- Luz St-Sauveur  Marsous RefugeRefuge Cauterets desdes laquetslaquets Aucun

 

COL DEDE COURADUQUE Val d’Azun

Pierrefitte-Nestalas PIC DE NAOUIT 1813 m PIC DE MOULATA 1719 m MOULATA

NAOUIT NAOUIT TROIS TROIS CARDOUET SEIGNEURSSEIGNEURS CARDOUET ISABYISABY

TRAMASSEL SS 47 EE OO Hautacam Argelès-Gazost   NN Lourdes Winter fun

Experience the winters at its purest, let nature overwhelm your senses and enjoy precious moments shared with family and friends, that's what winter means here in the mountains. There are a variety of activities on offer to you, snowshoeing on marked trails alone or with a guide, the mountains in winter are amazing!

SNOWSHOES AND CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING The mountains are magical when they are covered with a blanket of snow and are best discovered on cross- country skis or with snowshoes along marked and secured trails. Trails are available for all levels and allow you to progress at your own pace and enjoy wonderful views! • Grand Tourmalet - Barèges: 14 km of marked snows- • Gavarnie-Gèdre: 6 marked snowshoe trails (15 km in hoe trails from Barèges and the foot of the slopes. total). 1 cross-country ski track (7.5 km) in the heart Free access. Info: +33 (0)5 62 92 16 00 and www.valleesdegavarnie.com of the Gavarnie cirque. • Cauterets-Pont d'Espagne: 36.5 km of marked trails Free access. Info: +33 (0)5 62 92 49 10 and www.valleesdegavarnie.com for Nordic skiing and snowshoeing. • Hautacam: 15 km of Nordic ski and snowshoes circuits. Paying access. Info: +33 (0)5 62 92 50 50 and www.cauterets.com Paying access. Info: +33 (0)5 62 97 10 16 and www.hautacam.com • Luz Ardiden: cross-country ski trails and 2 snowshoe • Val d'Azun: the largest Nordic area in the Pyrenees trails. with 90 km of cross-country ski tracks and 8 snows- Free access. Info: +33 (0)5 62 92 30 30 and www.luz.org hoe trails. Paying access. Info: +33 (0)5 62 97 42 18 and www.station-valdazun.com

Trail maps available free in tourist office. 48 GAVARNIE VALLEYS AND LOURDES AREA

Altirando Snowmobile Try the Biathlon - Barèges, Val d'Azun and Hautacam – Barèges Walk course and trails and test your agility shooting workshops . To you and target rifles laser Family rides or sporty rides on and shoot on target! a snowmobile. Full evenings • Barèges: free animation from 5pm during the • Val d'Azun: in the Nordic area, three pas- with meals at La Laquette or holidays of Christmas and February. Lear- sionate instructors propose a nice moment, Chez Louisette. ning about shooting and mini-competition. between discovery of Nordic skiing and laser Contact Serge Sere Open to everyone. rifle shooting. Phone : +33 (0)5-62-92-68-29 +33 (0)5 62 92 16 00 and www.valleesdegavarnie.com 70€ / 1 session 4 people. Skis and package not included. +33 (0)6-16-77-00-96. Infos: +33 (0)6 44 11 85 72 and www.station-valdazun.com [email protected] • Hautacam. +33 (0)5 62 97 10 16 www.motoneiges-bareges.fr [email protected] / www.hautacam.com

Introduction to fatbikes on snow Discover a new bike riding experience around Luz- Saint-Sauveur during winter with Pierre and his Fat Bikes. These mountain bikes have huge tires, allowing you to turn what could be a hair raising descent on snow into one that is fun and easy. Its the perfect way to discover the landscapes and villages of the Pays Toy in the winter months. Luz Bikes Pyrénées Phone: +33(0)7 67 99 72 10 Website : www.luz-bikes-pyrenees.com Mail : [email protected]

Dogs Sledding - Barèges For one or two days, live like an Inuit in the heart of a preserved area with only huskies for company! Tasters, walks and mushing on the Lienz plateau. Fun and educational workshops for children aged 4 years and over. Trapper evening: a huskey ride in the evening, help feed the dogs afterwards, then a dinner Chez Louisette - a typical mountain inn. Return Ride in grooming machine – in the evening, in an indescribable atmosphere of beauty and calm. Also available: Trapper evening Barèges with overnight in a teepee. From Tournaboup to Barèges. Discover the ski resorts Frédéric Desbree at +33 (0)6 07 01 56 82 and www.mushing-pyrenees.fr with the hustle and bustle of the day, just in the soothing calm of mountains. An opportunity to discover the pro- fession of these people of the mountain. +33 (0)5 62 92 16 14 and www.valleesdegavarnie.com

WARNING

Entering into mountain areas in winter, outside the secured and Check the weather and the avalanche risk info (+33 (0) 899 71 02 65, marked areas must be done so with full knowledge of the risks and 0,34 € / mm); you must wear/ take safety equipment: shovel, probe, preferably accompanied by a guide. ARVA or DVA (which can be rented daily); and do not overestimate yourself! 49 It's convenient !

area Registred like "Historical Monument". Fortress, Phone : +33 (0)5 62 42 37 37 FORTIFIED CASTEL - museum, botanical garden. See p. 10 (see museum section). LOU PAYS DE LOURDES LOURDES Partial access for people with disabilities.

V.AZ VAL D'AZUN Built in the 13th century, this tower is the last Rue du Garnavie GARNAVIE TOWER- remaining element of the fortified belt that OT Lourdes TOY PAYS TOY LOU existed in the 17th century. Monument registered Phone : +33 (0)5 62 42 77 40 LOURDES in the supplementary inventory of Historical AR.G ARGELÈS-GAZOST VALLEY Monuments since 1946.. CAU CAUTERETS FORTIFIED CASTEL– LES Fortress of the 13th and 14th centuries; Open all year, free visit by reservation. permanent exhibition of paintings by bigourdan Phone : +33 (0)5 62 42 93 63 ANGLES painters. [email protected]

Built in 1895-1896, renovated in 1994. This entirely Phone : +33 (0)5 62 92 53 70 CAUTERETS STATION- wooden station is remarkable for the decoration CAU CAUTERETS of its facade. Departure and arrival point of Culture/Héritage SNCF buses..

religious heritage - SAINTE MARIE CASTEL- Built around 1278, it dominates the village of Visit in autonomy. Luz-Saint-Sauveur. Today in ruins, there are only outstanding buildings - ESTERRE the walls and the two towers. Bridge of a single arch spanning the Gave at 70 Phone : +33 (0)5 62 92 30 30 mills - museums - visits NAPOLÉON BRIDGE— m height. Remembrance of the passage in 1859 LUZ-SAINT-SAUVEUR of Napoleon III to St-Sauveur where the Empress

Outstanding Monuments Eugenie took the waters.

SAINT-PÉ DE BIGORRE Former Benedictine abbey of the 12th century, Free visit in july and august. Site in the origins of skiing in the Pyrenees. Contact : 34 rue Raymond 65120 LOU Romanesque-inspired, listed as a Historic Phone : +33 (0)5 62 41 80 07 — Exhibition on the history of the funicular (free) BAREGES — CHURCH Monument. +33 (0)5 62 41 88 10 FUNICULAR - BAREGES Phone : +33 (0)6.08.01.28.51 PAYS Email : [email protected] From seventeenth century. site, Phone : +33 (0)5 62 97 49 49 TOY www.funiculaire-bareges.com POUEY-LAÜN CHAPEL— located on the road to Santiago de Compostela. V.AZ ARRENS-MARSOUS Keys at the House of Val d'Azun in Arrens- The largest hydroelectric plant in the department. National example of water recovery Marsous. technique.. From July 8th to August 30th: visits from Monday to Friday * at 11am / 2.30pm / 4pm / The abbey church, from the 12th century, is the Phone : +33 (0)5 62 97 02 23 — HYDROELECTRIC 5.30pm. On-site registration. The guides are at your disposal at the reception area from remnant of an old Benedictine monastery which [email protected] POWER PLANT - GEDRE Monday to Friday 10:30am - 12:30pm and 2:00pm - 6:30pm to inform, raise awareness was very important in our region. Dominating Open all days from 9am to 7pm. Free. and take registrations. In September and at the Christmas holidays: visits from Monday to the valley of Argelès, it is today parish church. Accessible to persons with reduced (PRAGNERES) Friday * from 2:30pm on reservation at +33 (0)7 85 36 89 09. Classified as a Historical Monument since 1840, mobility + Chapter room: open from For groups: visits all year round except July / August, from Monday to Friday *, by reservation ABBEY DE SAINT-SAVIN a spiritual and patrimonial hight place of the 02/04 to 15/10: 2:30pm -6pm. Access on +33 (0)7 85 36 89 09. For the year 2020, information on +33 (0)7 85 36 89 09. Hautes-Pyrénées, it contains one of the most to the Museum - Entrance to the Treasure * Excluding holidays. Free guided tours, duration: 1h15. Number of places limited. interesting furniture of the Southwest (tomb of room for 2,50 € par personne (free for Saint Savin, ciborium and Christ cross of the 14th under 16 yo). About fifteen mills, the first it's available for visit. Phone : +33 (0)5 62 97 52 54. Contact century, organ dated 1557, ... ). V.AZ ARCIZANS-DESSUS Guided and free tour from 14/07 to 15/08 and all th town hall. Tour commented and free year round by appointment. in July and August. Chapel built in the nineteenth century on the site Open for the october pilgrimage. of the hermitage of Saint Savin. Accessible by foot The mill called "La Mole du Castet", located on the Echez river, in the Angles village was the POUEY ASPÉ CHAPEL- UZ in about 1 hour walk from the village of Uz. property of Baron des Angles. This water mill, already known in 1429, was restored in 1825, AR.G The chapel is closed, but through the door is LOU ANGLES VILLAGE 1849 and finally in 2001 by the municipality. Only the corn wheel still running. visible the rock in which lived the hermit Savin. The wheat wheel was stopped after the war but it is still visible. Phone : +33 (0)6 82 48 57 29. Open all year, free visit by appointment. Of Romanesque origin, it dates essentially from Phone : +33 (0)5 62 97 02 23 — the 18th century. Inside, it has a beautiful vault [email protected] Remarkable mills by their architecture. Starting Guided tours possible by reservation. Information at the OT of Gèdre PIÉTAT CHAPEL- SAINT- in painted wood called "vault birds". At the back From 02/04 to 15/10 : open every mills point: Gèdre (to the left of the Residence of the chapel note a beautiful panorama of the saturday, sunday and public holidays GEDRE-DESSUS of the Grotto). Pleasant walk 1 hour round Phone : +33 (0)5 62 92 35 25 SAVIN valley of Argelès and the village of Saint-Savin. from 2:30pm to 6pm. (From 14/07 to trip, to discover the history of 5 water mills. 20/08 everyday 2:30pm to 6pm). Acces Interpretation panels. in autonomy. PAYS TOY More than 20 mills, including 2 restored. Romanesque church of the twelfth, modified by OT Phone : +33 (0)5 62 92 71 31 -Free Visit from June to September, Wednesday at 2pm-4pm. Adult price 3 €. Free for - 16 years SAINT PIERRE CHURCH— several enlargements. guided tour the 22/07 and 12/08 at old. PIERREFITTE-NESTALAS 8:45pm. Open everyday from 15/07 to SAZOS OT Luz Contact Phone : +33 (0)5 62 92 30 30 or Sazos Town Hall 14/08 : 4:30pm to 6:30pm Phone : +33 (0)5 62 92 82 78 From May 1st to September 30th: Visit on Wednesdays at 2:15 pm, 3:15 pm and 4:15 pm OUR LADY CHURCH - Work not to be missed: "The Way of the Cross" by Phone : +33 (0)5 62 92 52 64 CAU CAUTERETS the painter Baldi. PYRENEAN MUSEUM Classified « french museum ». He have the most Phone : +33 (0)5 62 42 37 37 (see important collections in the history of the more on p.25). Religious treasures Religious - LOURDES FORTIFIED Built in the 12th century, it was fortified in the Visit in autonomy available everyday. Pyrenees . Partially disabled access 17th century. Visit of the treasure museum : from june CASTEL See more p.10. FORTIFIED CHURCH - LUZ to september : 4pm to 6pm : everyday except thueday. A show of water games, a unique discovery! Open every day from 22/04 to 31/10: Shows at 2:30pm and 3:30pm. Adults: Built with the funds provided by the Emperor Point of view and belvedere of the THE FAERIE OF WATER 7€ - Children (3-10 years): 5€ - People SOLFÉRINO CHAPEL- LUZ Napoleon III during his stay in Saint-Sauveur. Luz valley with disabilities: € 5.50 LOU - ADE 70 avenue des Pyrénées - RN 21 SAINT JEAN CHURCH- Romanesque chapel of the eleventh century and Visit from 15/07 to 15/09 exept sunday 65100 ADE — BAPTISTE - SERE twelfth century. : 4pm to 6pm Phone : +33 (0)5 62 94 29 74 Open monday to saturday in july Visit in autonomy every wenesday : MUSEUM OF THE Exhibition of old tools of the daily life of peasants, Virgin polychrome wood of the fourteenth. and august 9am to 12pm / 3pm to CHURCH - SASSIS 2pm-6pm. craftsmen and slate-makers. BATSURGUERE VALLEY 7pm. Free. AT THE TOURIST OFFICE Phone : +33 (0)5 62 46 35 97 SAINT NICOLAS CHURCH - Built at the fourteenth century. Visit from 15/07 to 15/09 except sunday : from 4pm to 6:30pm. - SEGUS PAYS ESQUIEZE In the fabulous Louis XV decor of the Grand Booking and rates, TOY Visit in autonomy from 1/05 to 1/11. Built at the sixteenth century and rebuilt for the MUSEUM 1900 - Hôtel d'Angleterre, a varied exhibition of arts Phone : +33 (0)5 62 92 02 02 HÉAS CHURCH - GEDRE CAU third time in 1925 after a big avalanche. CAUTERETS and popular traditions. Regional costumes (1750- 1850), elegant dresses (1850-1930). CHURCH - SERS Romanesque chur building of the 12th century. Visit in autonomy everyday. Labeled "Tourism and Handicap" - House hosting Open Monday to Saturday 9 am-5pm Twelfth century, on one of the routes leading to Phone : +33 (0)5 62 92 49 10 HOUSE OF VAL D'AZUN a permanent exhibition of the Pyrenees National except school holidays; from Monday CHURCH - GAVARNIE Santiago de Compostela; remnants of medieval museums / exibitions V.AZ AND NATIONAL PARK — Park (fauna, flora, ...) as well as temporary to Saturday 9am-7pm and Sunday times. Pyrenean Cemetery. ARRENS - MARSOUS exhibitions. 9am-12h30pm in summer. Phone : +33 (0)5 62 97 49 49 Phone : +33 (0)5 62 92 16 00 SAINT-JUSTIN CROSS- Interpretation and discovery center of Gavarnie- Duration visit: about 1 hour. Free visit. Chapel fallen in ruins in the 12th century. St Justin Possibility to rent an audio guide (adult € SERS Oratory built in 1990. Gèdre. Discover the circus country around MILLARIS, DISCOVERY different themes: mythical landscapes, geology, 3, child € 2.5, groups € 2 - by reservation). AND INTERPRETATION Open all year from Monday to Saturday Classified Altarpiece Visit in autonomy. the importance of water, agriculture, pastoralism CHURCH - VIELLA Keys availables at the hostel or the CENTER OF GAVARNIE and UNESCO World Heritage. 9am-12pm / 14am-6pm. During the town hall. school holidays open every day millaris@ PAYS - GÈDRE gavarnie.com 50 TOY Phone : +33 (0)5 62 92 35 25 NAPOLÉON MUSEUM- Museum space Napoleon III: Visit a place steeped Guided tours in high season GRADET POQUE HOUSE in history, the beauty of the city of Napoleon III Opening visits in autonomy low and his wife Eugénie in Luz-Saint-Sauveur. season during the opening hours of (TOWN HALL) the town hall. LUZ-SAINT-SAUVEUR GAVARNIE VALLEYS AND LOURDES AREA

Lourdes and Bartrès : Funicular - Cable car - religious visit Gondola

(Pont d'Espagne, 7 km from Opening of the lifts from 02/06 to 30/09. Cauterets) Puntas Parking: the first 15 min free. From 1h to 12h: € 6.50. Cave of Apparitions, Basilicas, 1, av. Mgr Théas Phone : +33 (0)5 62 42 78 78 OUR LADY OF LOURDES PUNTAS GONDOLA LIFT By the ski lifts from the Beyond 12h: 8 € Fountains, Swimming Pools and Open everyday year round AND LAKE OF GAUBE Pont d'Espagne, discover Gaube lake pass: Gondola lift + chairlift: SANCTUARY the Way of the Cross. www.lourdes-france.org CHAIRLIFT the Cayan, Marcadau and adult: € 15 / child € 12.50 / family 4 people: 12,50 € / pers 33 avenue Monseigneur Rhodain Lac Gaube. Welcome place for groups and Website access included. OT of Cauterets +33 (0)5 62 92 50 50 families. Phone : +33 (0)5 62 42 71 11 Open round year from april 18 to november 1st : You can discover this place through By the ski lifts from the Open from 11/07 to 02/09 - possibility of hiking + downhill 9am-11am/14pm-17:30 pm (close on sunday proposals of various courses. CAU Pont d'Espagne, discover mountain biking + bike park at Cirque du Lys. Mountain bike LA CITÉ SAINT PIERRE morning). the Cayan, Marcadau and package day: € 17.50 Duration of the visit : 1h. GONDOLA OF LYS + Lac Gaube. OT of Cauterets Phone: +33 (0)5 62 92 50 50 [email protected] Crest Access (gondola+ chairlift: www.citesaintpierre.net CHAIRLIFT OF GRAND adult: 15 € - child 6-15 years old: 12,50 € BARBAT family pass (4 people: 2 adults + 2 children 5-12 years old): 44 € Boulevard Rémi Sempé Welcome place for groups and single rate chairlift of Lys: 9 € / pers. Phone : +33 (0)5 62 42 78 78 families. Mountain bike day pass SAINTE-BERNADETTE Ouvert tous les jours du 01/04 au 27/10 : 9h-12h You can discover this place through adult: 17.50 € / child 6-15 years old: 14.50 € MUSEUM proposals of various races. /14h-19h. Entrée gratuite. Climbing by cabe car from Prices: Adults: 45€, Family: (2 adults + 1 or 2 children - 18 years old): 108€ - Children (under 18 years old): 24€ Children (under 12, rue Bernadette Soubirous. La Mongie. At the top at Room where Bernadette was born PIC DU MIDI : CABLE 5 years old): free. (2019 prices). Ticket offices: Argelès-Gazost Phone : +33 (0)5 62 42 16 36 2.877m of altitud, the most + old mill as she knew it. and Luz-Saint-Sauveur Tourist Offices. Open everyday from 01/04 to 27/10 : 9am-12pm CARAND MUSEUM SPACE beautiful panorama on Indigo number: +33 (0) 825 00 28 77 (information, booking, BOLY MILLS- BIRTHPLACE / 2pm-6:30pm. Out of season : 3pm-5pm exept - LA MONGIE the Pyrenees! Museum, weather) (€ 0.15 incl. VAT / mn) www.picdumidi.com OF ST-BERNADETTE school hollidays : 10am-12pm / 3pm-5pm. restaurant, shop on site. Forbidden for children under 3 years Free entrance. (partial access for people with disabilities) TOY Whether you are a Open July and August. sportsman, hiker or just a OT Grand Tourmalet - Barèges office: +33 (0)5 62 92 16 00 Bernadette come to this presbytery 16, av. du G. Baron Maransin contemplator, the chairlift Restaurant and bar at the top in 1858 to the priest Peyramale, CHAIRLIFT OF of Tournaboup gives you FORMER PRESBYTERY priest of Lourdes, to transmit to access to lot of hiking trails him the word of the Virgin. TOURNABOUP-BARÈGES for this sector or Lienz. Bicycle descent and altitude Prison until 1824, the Dungeon is a 15, rue des Petits Fossés restoration possible unique room, dark and cold where Phone : +33 (0)5 62 94 51 30 Open everyday from 01/04 to 27/10 : 9am-12pm / 2pm-6pm. DUNGEON housed the Soubirous family from 59 avenue Francis Lagardère. Phone: +33 (0)5 62 94 00 41 - Out of season : 3pm-5pm exept school hollidays : Discovery by funicular 1856 to 1858. - [email protected] 10am to 12pm/3pm-5pm. Free. of a superb panorama at 1,000 m of altitude Open every day: from 23/03 to 4/07: 9:30am-18pm, 5/07 to 01/09: 9:30am-7pm, from 2/09 to 03/11: 9:30am to 6pm. The current parish church was built Place de l’Église. Phone : +33 (0)5 62 94 04 06 on the city and the (last departure 45 minutes before closing). Possibility to take EGLISE PAROISSIALE DU from 1875 to 1903. Baptismal font Baptismal font accessible every day : 8am-7pm. Valleys of the Gaves. the funicular one way or return simple. SACRÉ COEUR of Bernadette and tomb of Abbot [email protected] Possibility of downhill www.lourdesparoisse.fr in mountain biking for Round trip prices : Monuments and churches Monuments Peyramale. FUNICULAR OF PIC LOU experienced mountain Adults: 12,50€ - Children (6 to 17 years) and students: 10€ - Place where Bernadette made her Hospital Center 2 avenue Alexandre Marqui DU JER bikers and guided tour of Family pass: 2 adults + 1 child (6 to 17 years old) or 1 adult + first communion in 1858. Phone : +33 (0)5 62 42 40 98 the caves. Botanical trail, 2 children (6 to 17 years old): 30 € - Extra child: 10 € Pass 2L HOSPICE SAINTE- Open everyday from 01/04 to 27/10 : 9am-12pm/ bar-restaurant, panoramic Fortified Castle + Pic du Jer: Adult: 17€ - Children (6 to 17 years BERNADETTE 2pm-6pm. From 28/10/2019 to 31/12/2019 terrace. old) and student: 12.50€. Family pass: 2 adults + 1 child (6 to From 3pm to 5pm. Open during the school hollidays. Pass 2 L for sale in the 17 years old) or 1 adult + 2 children (6 to 17 years old): 41€ - Free entrance. Tourist Offices of Lourdes Extra child: 12.50€ and Argelès-Gazost House of Bernadette's parents after 2, rue Bernadette Soubirous the apparitions Phone : +33 (0)5 62 94 22 51. THE PATERNAL HOUSE From 10 years old : 2€ LACADÉ MILL Open everyday from 13/04 to 31/10 : 9:30am-12:15pm / 2:15pm-6:30pm.

(4km north of Lourdes) Bartrès is BARTRÈS VILLAGE– the place evoking the few months that Bernadette spent with Marie BARTRÈS Lagües, her nurse, before the appearances.

Thatched barn where Bernadette Route de Lourdes 65100 Bartrès. THE SHEEPFOLD Visit in autonomy. kept her sheep. List of equestrian relays and guides offering horse riding and Thatched barn where Bernadette Rue de l’église 65100 Bartrès. Free visit. Open À cheval donkey rides available in the Tourist Offices. CHURCH kept her sheep. everyday : 9am-7pm (from april to october). de 9am to 5pm (from novembre to march). 65100 JULOS Distribution of religious-themed Cinéma Bernadette — Phone : +33 (0)5 62 34 90 89 Walks on reservation. Phone : +33 (0)5 62 94 79 09 or films and various national releases. 6, avenue Mgr Schoepfer EQUESTRIAN CENTER CINEMAS LOURDES Cinéma Majestic — Phone : +33 (0)5 62 94 07 73 BARNS +33 (0)6 85 20 42 94 11, avenue Maransin LOU www.centre-equestre-des-granges.com Place Monseigneur Laurence. Walks on reservation.. 27 chemin de la Coste - 65100 POUEYFERRE Touristical visit of the city. EQUESTRIAN CENTER Phone : +33 (0)6 64 38 26 28 Work everyday : from 14/04 to 15/10 : 9:30am-11:30am FERME ARTIGUES (every 30 minuts) /13:40am-6pm (every 30 minuts). Adult : [email protected] LITTLE TOURISTIC TRAIN 7.5€ - child (4yo to 11yo: 4€ Cities Hiking with bat donkey. All year www.chemine-avec-aline.com Phone : +33 (0)7 69 15 91 75 [email protected] CHEMINE AVEC ALINE [email protected] www.lourdespass.fr - GAVES VALLEY +33 (0)6 82 97 95 69 Representation of the story 87, rue de la Grotte. Phone : +33 (0)5 62 94 33 74 AR.G EQUESTRIAN FARM Horse and pony treks all levels. Riding Walks on reservation. of Christ and Bernadette by Phone : +33 (0)5 62 97 16 58 Open every day from 14/04 to 20/10: 9:30am-11:45 am/ lessons, boarding, ... Stage course of TREC. more than 100 characters OF BOURDALAT Restoration and lodging. www.centre-equestre-pyrenees.com — in wax. 1:45pm-6pm (wenesday to sunday 10am). Adults : 8.40€ OUZOUS [email protected] WAX MUSEUM — young/student (13 to 18 years old) : 6€ - children( 6 to 12 years old): 4.20€.Family pass (2 adults + 2 children) : 21€ EQUESTRIAN FARM Walks, hikes and courses. Phone : +33 (0)5 62 97 53 69 — www.musee-de-cire-lourdes.com www.bernicaze.com [email protected] BERNICAZE ARRAS-EN-LAVEDAN Lourdes in miniature at the 68, avenue Peyramale - Phone: +33 (0)5 62 94 24 36 time of the apparitions. Open everyday from 01/04 to 15/10: 9am to 6:30pm EQUESTRIAN FARM Horseback riding and equestrian center. Phone : +33 (0)5 62 97 41 18 or Exhibition of old photos. (closed in case of rain). Adults: 7.50 € - Children (4 to 11 +33 (0)6 30 93 95 06 LITTLE LOURDES years old): 4 € - Students: 6 € - People with disabilities: 5 € OF MOULIAN Family pass (2 adults + 2 children): 19 € V.AZ ARRENS-MARSOUS www.musee-lourdes.fr - [email protected] (Partially disabled person access) Walks and donkey rental Phone : +33 (0)5 62 97 53 40

museums/exhibitions THE AZUN DONKEYS Museum on older popular 24, rue de la Grotte - Phone : +33 (0)5 62 42 25 65 EQUESTRIAN FARM Horse and pony rides around Lake of Estaing Phone : +33 (0)5 62 97 09 45 imagery. Calligraphy and Ouvert toute l'année Horaires du 01/01 au 01/04 : LE BRIDON (summer). July August. writing instruments.. 11h-18h30 et du 01/05 au 31/12 : de 10h à 19h30. CHRISTHI MUSEUM Ouverture le jeudi à 14h30, fermé le dimanche. LAC D’ESTAING Adultes : 4€ - Enfants (-12 ans) : gratuit www.musee-christhi.com — [email protected] Horseback riding and equestrian farm. Séverine Lartigue du 15/06 au 30/09 LIENZ EQUESTRIAN Donkey rental, hiking, courses and intership. +33 (0)6 43 75 85 10 ou Pony rides and games for children from mid +33 (0)5 62 92 19 30 – Prices : from 5 to 10€ CENTER- BARÈGES July to mid August. – www.cheval-pyrenees.com TOY [email protected] Walk on the path of the circus Gavarnie Without reservation. For groups, ASSOCIATION OF RENTAL donkey or horse. call +33 (0)6 87 11 95 86. HORSES - GAVARNIE Prices 35 €/3h- (casques fournis à la demande)

51 Swimming pools, ice rink, golf, tennis

Aqua-play complex open all year round with a 25m all Avenue Alexandre Marqui 18-hole course (with driving range and putting green). Chemin du Lac stainless steel pool, a training pool with bubbles and Phone : +33 (0)5 62 94 10 63 LOURDES PYRÉNÉES Open every day from 16/04 to 30/09 from 8am to 6pm, Phone : +33 (0)6 20 58 61 09 LOU massage jets, a wellness area with a hammam, a Jacuzzi, complexe.aquatique@sud- GOLF CLUB from 02/01 to 15/04 and from 01/10 to 31/12 from 9am to www.lpgc.fr two saunas, a relaxation zone and three massage agglo-tlp.fr 4:30pm (closed on 25 December and 1 January). [email protected] AQUATIC COMPLEX showers. It also has an outdoor area including a pool, www.piscines.agglo-tlp.fr/ a central island complete with a counter-current swim complexe-aquatique-de-lourdes MINI GOLF - ARRENS Leisure area Phone: +33 (0)5 62 97 01 62 lane, a mineral beach of 20 m2, landscaped areas and V.AZ — (Summer) a solarium.. MARSOUS or : +33 (0)5 62 97 49 49

Leisure center of Lake Lourdes. Free access: walking, Phone : +33 (0)6 52 43 78 97 15 holes. Open year round Opening hours and prices directly mountain biking, fishing, kayaking, stand up paddle. (kayak stand up paddle) CAU

golf et mini-golf golf MINI GOLF - CAUTERETS LOURDES Every day from June to September and Wednesday on site. Centre ville, Esplanade afternoons, Saturdays and Sundays from October to May. des Oeufs LOU MINI GOLF - LUZ-SAINT- Open from june to september. Résidence “Le Chili” Qu. Thermal - LOURDES BEACH OF THE Floating pool installed on the lake. Swimming supervised Open in july and august 1pm TOY by lifeguards. Playground and sandbox for children. to 6pm. SAUVEUR Phone : +33 (0)5 62 92 80 24 LAKE DE LOURDES Phone : +33 (0)5 62 94 65 65 Rue Saint Exupéry - Quartier de Sarsan Discoveries and family surveys. To withdraw for free on the LOU SKATE PARK - LOURDES Discover the city through a treasure hunt. Tourist Office or download from No more walks where children drag their feet ... the website: STREET PARK - Spine de 1m50, Curb, Fun box avec muret, Plan incliné, Open for all and free. Nature Suitable for children from 4 to 12 years old. www.lourdes-infotourisme.com CAU Quarter pyramide 3 faces with walls, Beryl bank, theatre. Ouvert à tous et gratuit. RANDOLAND CIRCUITS 2 formulas: the touristic circuit of Lourdes and those of Pic du Jer and Château Fort CAUTERETS Hand rail. Saint-Pé de Bigorre circuit cards available in Circuit Saint-Pé de Bigorre: file available at the Tourist each site. Phone : +33 (0)5 62 92 71 31 Office. Phone: 05 62 41 88 10 Phone: +33 (0)5 62 42 77 40 park skate AR.G SKATE PARK - SOULOM www.saintpedebigorre-tourisme.com SKATE PARK - LUZ- Avenue Maoubesi. From June 30, 2019 to TOY The Lau Folies Aquatic Center is one of the activities SAINT-SAUVEUR offered by the Sailhet Sports Complex. Winter, relaxation, September 1, 2019: Monday to pleasure, fitness in a pool of 25m, 5 lines of water. Sunday from 10am to 8pm Swimming lessons for children, adult development, water Toussaint holidays: Monday: General opening of fishing in rivers and lakes from March 12 to September 18, 2016. aerobics ... Monday, Thursday and Friday afternoons 10am / 12pm -2am / Opening of fishing in mountains lakes (located at more than 1000 m of altitud) from may 28 to 7pm Tuesday: 10am-7pm or evenings. october 2 ,2016 include. Special opening the march 14 for the Estaing lake and Tech lake (Val Wednesday: 10am / 12pm -2pm Fishing In summer, enjoy the renovated outdoor pools, slides, d’Azun). LAU FOLIE'S AQUATIC pitchoun space with the "Scorpion Lavedan" ... in a family / 7pm Thursday: 10am-7pm AR.G atmosphere and secure. Picnic allowed, food court. Friday: 10am-12pm and More informations on www.federationpeche.fr COMPLEX 2pm-7pm Aquagym, aquabike, aquajogging, aquaphobia COURSE OF FLY FISHING Pont d’Espagne au Plateau du Cayan Rens : APPMA Tél : +33 (0)5 62 92 57 06 or Saturday: 10am-12pm and 3pm- CAU +33 (0)5 62 92 07 58 or in fishing license outlets. 6pm Sunday: 9am-12pm. IN «NO KILL» Vente de permis de pêche Office de la Montagne Cauterets. +33 (0)5 62 91 02 83 Swimming pool- imust-have summer pool- imust-have Swimming School period timetable consult the website. Production/selling. Phone : +33 (0)5 62 97 02 05 Route of Sailhet, 65400 LAU PARC DU LUTIN PÊCHEUR www.latruitedespyrenees.fr – [email protected] - BALAGNAS. www.laufolies.com — LAU-BALAGNAS (2€/pers) from monday to friday. 9am à 12pm et 3pm to 6pm and the saturday 9am to 12am Tel: +33 (0)5 62 97 01 95 AR.G PIERREFITTE-NESTALAS : Tourist Office Phone : +33 (0)5 62 92 71 31 Outdoor play pool from 01/07 to 31/08 10am-7pm all week Phone : +33 (0)5 62 97 01 62 or VENTE DE PERMIS ARGELES-GAZOST : Tourist Office phonel : +33 (0)5 62 97 00 25 ARRENS MARSOUS +33 (0)5 62 97 02 54 DE PÊCHE ARGELES-GAZOST : Hunting Fishing Cutlery Lavedan - 4 av Charles de Gaulle. V.AZ Argelès-Gazost Phone : +33 (0)5 62 91 30 49 Lac d'Estaing Free access: walks, mountain biking, Phone: +33 (0)5 62 97 49 49 ESTAING fishing, horse (summer) LOURDES OUTLETS Croq'animaux Shop - 1 Avenue du Monge – Phone : +33 (0)9 83 01 96 11 Epicerie Sainte Hildegarde - 1 rue de la Halle au Centre ville - +33 (0)5 62 94 76 45 Indoor and outdoor pool. Prices: adult: € 4.50 / child from 4 to 16 years: € 3 FICHING LICENSE CAU CAUTERETS LOU Esplanade des Oeufs - Phone: +33 (0)5 62 92 61 30 or +33 (0)5 62 92 50 34 FISHING COURSE- SAINT- Rue Léon Ross - Phone: +33 (0)5 62 41 80 07 (town hall) or +33 (0)5 62 41 88 10 (OT) Swimming pool Helios July / August 1:30pm - 7:45pm Phone : +33 (0)5 62 92 17 00 ou PE DE BIGORRE BARÈGES Play area: inflatable games, wii, ping-pong, table football. +33 (0)6 88 88 06 11 July August FISHING COURSES 2 children courses : The "Hoo” at Arrens- Marsous and the “la Laquette” à Arrens-Marsous. V.AZ Relaxation and initiation course at Arrens-Marsous more informations, Phone : +33 (0)5 62 Phone: +33 (0)5 62 92 83 60 ARRENS-MARSOUS 97 49 49 TOY Every day in july y august from 10am to 7pm. In LUZ SAINT SAUVEUR september open every wenesday, saturday and sunday from 12pm to 6pm. CHILD COURSES - more informations on Tourist Offices. BARÈGES, GÈDRE, Outdoor swimmingpool et chauffée ouverte tous les Phone : +33 (0)5-62-92-49-61 GEDRE jours en juillet et août de 12h30 à 18h30 GAVARNIE AND LUZ-ST- SAUVEUR Prices, dates, opening hours : more informations directly on the place or in the town hall. CAU ICE RINK - CAUTERETS Phone: +33 (0)5 62 92 50-34 or +33 (0)5 62 92 12 70 — Adults: 8 € / Children: 5,50 € FISHING TROUT - LUZ-ST- Fishing in landscaped pools - Chile Leisure Park - Phone : +33 (0)5 62 92 80 24 TOY SAUVEUR Indoor rink with natural ice. free helmet rental. Summer : everyday in july and august from 12:30pm to 6:30pm. Winter: open from mid-december to mid-march. Hopening hours on Thierry Borderolle - pêche à la mouche, au Toc, lacs et rivières. Phone : +33 (0)6 25 74 55 52 Ice rink Ice FISHING GUIDE - TOY ICE RINK - GÈDRE winter season : please call +33 (0)5 62 92 49 61 www.noisetteguidedepeche.fr More information at OT of Gèdre and phone : +33 (0)5 62 92 48 05 LUZ-SAINT-SAUVEUR Tourist Office of Gèdre +33 (0)5 62 92 48 05 and Gavarnie +33 (0)5 62 92 49 10. Avenue Monseigneur Rodhain LOU TRIAL SITE OF BÉOUT Trial Site of Béout SELLING FISHING LICENSE Tourist Office of Luz St-Sauveur; place du 8 mai. Phone: +33 (0)5 62 92 30 30 www.luz.org — Quincaillerie Parinet - phone: +33 (0)5 62 92 82 06 Quad rides, exclusively reserved for holders of the Permit ZA des Arailles — QUAD NEW 65 - AGOS- Phone : +33 (0)5 62 90 33 68. AR.G B or motorcycle 125cm3. Supervised by professionals. mini-moto quad / trial VIDALOS www.quad-paintball.com Paraglider

TENNIS CLUB - LOURDES 19, avenue Alexandre Marqui - Phone : +33 (0)5-62-94-00-90 COMME UN OISEAU - Phone : +33 (0)5 62 97 47 63 or +33 (0)6 42 36 90 78 — [email protected] AUCUN TENNIS - SAINT-PE DE Avenue Sanche de Gascogne — On reservation, phone : +33 (0)5 62 41 80 07 LOU BIGORRE RÉGIONAL SCOOL CENTER Phone : +33 (0)5 62 97 40 40 or +33 (0)6 31 42 99 18 — [email protected] V.AZ OF PARAGLIDING- AUCUN TRINQUET MUNICIPAL Boulevard du Lapacca — Phone : +33 (0)5-62-94-81-00 DU TYDOS COKT’AILE PARAGLIDER Phone: +33 (0)6 47 19 84 39 or +33 (0)6 76 26 99 40 — [email protected] - AUCUN TENNIS CLUB DU [email protected] – +33 (0)5 62 92 70 50 – www.club.fft.fr/tclavedan AR.G LAVEDAN Takeoff area on the Hautacam. More informations on Phone : +33 (0)5 62 97 00 25 TENNIS - ARRAS-EN- Phone : +33 (0)5 62 97 07 67 AÉROBIE - SALLES- Phone : +33 (0)5 62 90 30 36 or +33 (0)6 84 45 56 71 — [email protected] LAVEDAN AR.G ARGELES V.AZ Leisure Centre Phone: +33 (0)5 62 97 01 62 AILES CABALIROS - 2, avenue des Pyrénées – Phone : +33 (0)5 62 92 87 59 TENNIS - ARRENS- (summer) or www.ailes-cabaliros.com — [email protected] MARSOUS phone: +33(0)5 62 97 49 49 ARGELES-GAZOST (out of season). THEIL DIDIER Phone: +33 (0)6 08 17 63 34 — [email protected] — www.ski-parapente-pyrenees.com 4 outdoor courts near to a playground for children. July and august. Prices : more information directly on the site AIR AVENTURE PYRÉNÉES Phone : +33 (0)5 62 92 28 19 or +33 (0)6 81 50 86 50 tennis / squash tennis CAU TENNIS - CAUTERETS or in town hall [email protected] — www.ecole-parapente-pyrenees.com Phone : +33 (0)5 62 92 50 34 - BAREGES Phone : +33 (0)5 62 92 87 28 — [email protected] — www.guides-de-luz.fr 1 tennis court facing of the iced rink. keys are available at the Tourist BUREAU DES GUIDES - office of Gèdre. Free. More LUZ-SAINT-SAUVEUR TENNIS - GÈDRE informations : Tourist Office of Gèdre. More informations : TOY MAISON DES GUIDES LA 3, Place Augé de Coufitte à Luz-Saint-Sauveur +33 (0)5 62 92 35 25 COMPAGNIE DU SUD +33 (0)6 87 75 07 19 — www.maisondesguides.com Phone : +33 (0)5 62 92 80 60 or +33 (0)5 62 92 30 30 TOY TENNIS TURRON HENRI NOGUÉ - Phone: +33 (0)6 80 73 07 00 LUZ-SAINT-SAUVEUR LUZ-SAINT-SAUVEUR Leisure area - Phone : +33 (0)5-62-92-81-72 TENNIS - ESQUIEZE-SERE LUZ AVENTURE - Phone : +33 (0)5 62 92 92 33 47 or +33 (0)6 80 60 92 28 52 [email protected] — www.luz-aventure.com SQUASH - BARÈGES Open for all. Rental place and loans equipments, possibility to play by night. LUZ-ST-SAUVEUR Phone : +33 (0)6 88 88 06 11 or +33 (0)5 62 92 17 00. (ESPACE HÉLIOS) ALT’YVOLE PARAPENTE - 24, av du Docteur Labayle — Phone : +33 (0)6 15 37 85 81 — [email protected] CAU CAUTERETS GAVARNIE VALLEYS AND LOURDES AREA

White water Craft

canyon, rafting, hot-dog, Chemin de Gaubert – 65100 ARRODETS-EZ-ANGLES (at 10 Manufacture of fancy jewelery 2 rue de la Raillère. AVENTURE SANS stand-up paddle km of Lourdes) Phone : +33 (0)6 83 07 54 03 CAU MARIE-LINE BIJOUX and decorative objects. FRONTIERE [email protected] jewels aventuresansfrontiere.site123.me ATELIER VITRAIL LUMIÈRE Creation et restauration of 8 chemin de la chocolaterie - Free visit, on eservation. LOU stained glass [email protected] Phone +33 (0)6 12 32 23 93 Canyon, bungee jumping 5 rue Jean Vallès – 65100 LOURDES - +33 (0)6 83 03 63 96 - LUGAGNAN www.eboevent.fr - From spring to autumn E.B.O By appointment- Phone : +33 (0)5 62 97 92 77 — [email protected] VERRIER EN VITRAIL Creation off stained glass from V.AZ different supports. [email protected] stained glass ARRAS-EN-LAVEDAN LOU Kayak, paddle 6 boulevard du Lapacca - 65100 LOURDES - ESQUIMAU KAYAK CLUB +33 (0)6 52 43 78 97 - ekcl.e-monsite.com - Paintings, sculptures, jewelery 19, rue de Maréchal Foch Proposed activities at Lake Lourdes everyday from June to GALERIE RACHEL - and tableware in fused glass, Open on the touristic season and thermal seanson and in LOURDAIS September and Wednesday afternoon, Saturday & Sunday ARGELES-GAZOST pottery, crystal, decorative december. Year round with appointments and by phone : from October to May. [email protected] +33 (0)6 74 30 01 79 - www.rachel-art.fr AR.G objects ... Impasse la Pradette 65270 Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre - HAUTES-PYRENEES rafting, miniraft, kayak, Oil paintings School Hollidays from 10am-12pm / 4pm-7pm. hydrospeed, frenzy, airboat, +33 (0)5 62 41 81 48 / www.sport-nature.org - GALERIE AUBOIN - Opening on demand possible. 6 rue de Maréchal Foch. SPORT NATURE canoraft, stand up paddle. Open year round ARGELES-GAZOST Phone : +33 (0)6 70 75 53 21 BUREAU MONTAGNE DU Canyoning, Spéléology Place du Val d'Azun, 65400 ARRENS-MARSOUS - BRIGITTE DE BRESILLON Paintings on slate. Visit by appointment —

V.AZ +33 (0)6 95 20 30 03 - Sur réservation painting VAL D'AZUN CAZAJOUS BUN Phone : +33 (0)5 62 97 48 02 or +33 (0)6 87 34 78 46 4 rue de la Raillère - 65110 CAUTERETS - BUREAU DES GUIDES ET Canyoning, Rafting, V.AZ EMILIE LETENDRE - BUN Inks and Watercolors paintings. Phone : +33 (0)5 62 97 41 73 Canoé kayak, Hydrospeed Phone : +33 (0)6 42 06 33 82 ACCOMPAGNATEURS DE http://www.guides-cauterets.com CÉCILE DESBREE painting on wood (around the Phone : +33 (0)6 71 30 97 15 CAUTERETS theme of the mountain and ARCIZANS-DESSUS pastoralism). Canyoning Place Foch - 65110 CAUTERETS - CAMIN +33 (0)6 43 67 27 44 Visit on reservation. Phone : +33 (0)6 84 12 25 61 http://www.caminando-pyrenees.com JEAN-JACQUES Sculptor. V.AZ ABDALLAH PARC AVENTURE Canyoning Route de pierrefitte - Hameau de Concé - 65110 ARRAS-EN-LAVEDAN VIA FERRATA ALIAS CAUTERETS - CAUTERETS - Phone.: +33 (0)6 80 96 17 32 Phone: +33 (0)6 82 43 17 95 Sculptor statuary. Open from monday to saturday; april to october : 10am TYROLIENNES http://www.viaferratacauterets.com JACQUELINE LACOME - - 12pm / 2:30pm-6pm ; May to september : 9:30am- CAU LOURDES 12pm/2pm-7pm. Canyoning, Rafting, 9 Place Foch - BP 18 - 65110 CAUTERETS - 76, rue de la Grotte. Phone : +33 (0)5 62 94 27 39 ECOLE DU CANYON Phone.: +33 (0)6 85 05 53 42 ; sculptures LOU Phone: +33 (0)5 62 91 95 42 - Sale of wooden statues and 87, boulevard de la Grotte Phone : +33 (0)5 62 94 21 35 http://www.ecoleducanyon.fr CRAFTS OF THE reconstituted stones. Open from monday to saturday; Palm weekend to mid- MONASTERIES - LOURDES December: 9am-8pm. [email protected] Rafting, Canyoning, Canoé 5, avenue du Gal Leclerc - Quartier Centre ville - 65110 https://artisanats.bethleem.org ACUMPANYAT kayak, Spéléology, CAUTERETS - CAUTERETS - Phone : +33 (0)7 86 87 04 93 Phone : +33 (0)6 80 56 78 31 Handmade confection of Col des Bordères. Phone : +33 (0)5 62 97 45 35 http://www.acumpanyat.com LA GRANGE DU PIC V.AZ DE PAN products made from mohair by apointment wool. Rafting, Canoé, kayak, Skimium - 1 place Bordenave - 65110 CAUTERETS / 65400 ARRENS-MARSOUS PAVILLON DES Canyoning, Air boat, Funny raft, AGOS-VIDALOS - Phone: +33 (0)6 61 40 04 17 textile Paddle, River-Boat, Canyoning, http://www.pavillondessensations.com LA CARDE - ESQUIEZE- Artisanal factory of woolen and Phone : +33 (0)5 62 92 81 95 SENSATIONS TOY Kayak de mer, Spéléology, Paddle SERE cover of the Pyrenees. Rafting, Canoé kayak, Hot dog 11 B Cami d'Azun - 65400 ARCIZANS-AVANT - Open year around by apointment. Phone: +33 (0)6 84 85 18 16 - http://www.tomrafting.com Creation of unique pieces: TOM RAFTING Hydrospeed, River-Boat ceramics and paintings. Phone : +33 (0)5 62 97 58 09 or +33 (0)6 13 27 33 78 AR.G ISABELLE ROUX Ancien presbytère. 3 Rue Lamennais 65260 Pierrefitte- Nestalas. www.isabellerouxceramiste.wordpresse.com 8 rue de l'Oulet - 65400 OUZOUS Canyoning ; Canoé kayak ; [email protected] PYRENE SPORTS Spéléology ; Phone: +33 (0)6 89 51 31 69 http://www.pyrene-sports.com pottery ATELIER DE CÉRAMIQUES Phone : +33 (0)6 81 32 87 96 [email protected] Canyoning, spéléology 2 avenue des Pyrénées, 65400 Argelès-Gazost - TOY ET POTERIE - GEDRE http://www.o2roche.com +33 (0)6 77 04 33 50 - (AYRUÈS) O² ROCHE - MONTAGNE Open year round. Permanences in july and august everyday from 10am to 12:30pm and from 5pm to 8pm Plaster religious statues. Open everyday from Palm week-end to 30/10 : 9am- "LA FABRIQUE" - 12pm/ 2pm-7pm. 3-13, rue des Pyrénées. Rafting, Hot dog, Air boat, 2 avenue des Pyrénées, 65400 Argelès-Gazost - LOURDES Phone : +33 (0)5 62 94 27 44 www.la-fabrique-lourdes.fr GAVES SAUVAGES Canoé, kayak +33 (0)6 13 79 09 58 http://www.gaves-sauvages.fr - +33 (0)5 62 97 06 06 - Reservation needed LOU Creations, sculptures and small +33 (0)6 78 20 22 13 – www.arts-nature.com NICOLAS SORÇABAL floating objects. 16, rue du Génral de Gaulle - 65270 Saint-Pé de Bigorre AR.G FIFYE.COM - Canyoning, spéléology 65400 BEAUCENS - +33 (0)6 17 69 51 93 http://www.fifye.com - Reservation needed GÉRARD PHILIPPE Creation and decoration of 11, route de Lourdes 65270 Saint-Pé de Bigorre — MARIE'S CRÉATIONS objects at Marie-Claude Palétou Phone : +33 (0)6 74 67 14 31 [email protected] ENVERGURE SPELEO/ Canyoning, spéléology 7 chemin du Pibeste, 65400 OUZOUS +33 (0)6 89 71 15 91 Visits, workshop and hosting School Hollidays. Free. Phone : +33 (0)6 84 12 25 61 or CANYON L’ABBADIALE : «MAISON http///www.envergure-speleo.com - On reservation DES ARTS ET DU exhibitions about heritage [email protected] or Maison du Val d’Azun and crafts. Phone : +33 (0)5 62 97 49 49 Rafting, Canoé, kayak, 8 Les Arrailles, 65400 AGOS-VIDALOS - PATRIMOINE» Hydrospeed, Escalade Hot dog, http://ecoloradorafting.canalblog.com - V.AZ ARRAS-EN-LAVEDAN ECOLORADO Canyoning +33 (0)5 62 97 54 54 - +33 (0)6 22 19 07 04 - In July Others and August from 9:00am to 6:00pm, the rest of the year ALPHONSE CAZAJOUS Cabinetmaker and pastoral Phone : +33 (0)5 62 97 08 13 reservation nedeed. -ARCIZANS-DESSUS crafts. Canyoning 3 rue de la Mirande, 65400 AYZAC-OST ECHOROC +33 (0)6 80 87 54 08 http://www.echoroc.fr "L’ETIQUETTE EN BOIS" Carved wooden signs. Richard MATHIS - L’Agnouède — Phone : +33 (0)5 62 LUZ-SAINT-SAUVEUR 92 88 62 FREERAFT Rafting Hot dog Air boat 65260, Pierrefitte-Nestalas - +33 (0)6 86 27 98 12 TOY [email protected] Wood creations of d'Arty Mr Hugonnard Bruyère "AU TOUR MALIN" Tourange . +33 (0)6 33 89 60 95 – [email protected] BUREAU DES GUIDES Canyoning Place de la Bergère, 65120 Gèdre - 06 83 31 08 16 http://jeandenis.prisse.free.fr/ - Reservation needed GAVARNIE GEDRE Calligrapher painter. Résidence des Princes Phone : +33 (0)6 87 25 47 17 CAU CLAUDE-MARIE LAURENT www.calligraphie-cmlaurent.com 65120 LUZ-SAINT-SAUVEUR CANYON EPIC Phone : +33 (0)6 86 06 29 97 - www.canyon-epic.com Sortir TOY BUREAU DES GUIDES Canyoning et rafting 1, place du 8 mai 65120 LUZ-SAINT-SAUVEUR - Phone : +33 (0)5 62 92 87 28 - www.guides-de-luz.fr www.lourdes.fr/cinema Avenue du Maréchal Foch Phone : +33 (0)5 62 42 27 97 LOU CINEMA "LE PALAIS" LOURDES LUZ AVENTURE Canyoning et rafting 6, rue de Barèges 65120 LUZ-SAINT-SAUVEUR - Phone: +33 (0)5 62 92 33 47 - www.luz-aventure.com www.cinemapax-lourdes.fr 7 rue Révérend Père Phone : +33 (0)5 62 32 89 34 LOU CINEMA PAX Foucauld – LOURDES Canyoning La Compagnie du Sud 3, place Augé de Coufitte 65120 MAISON DES GUIDES LUZ-SAINT-SAUVEUR - Phone : +33 (0)6 87 75 07 19 - Parc Thermal, 2 av Adrien Phone : +33 (0)5 62 97 53 00 www.maisondesguides.com AR.G THE CASINO Hébrard ARGELES GAZOST

Barèges Phone : +33 (0)6 73 89 85 46 cinema THE SHELTER TOY VALLEY HOUSE Luz-Saint-Sauveur Phone : +33 (0)5 62 92 38 38 CAU CINEMA Esplanade des Œufs Phone : +33 (0)5 62 92 05 26 areas V.AZ VAL D'AZUN HOUSE Arrens Marsous Phone : +33 (0)5 62 97 49 49 LOU PAYS DE LOURDES 62 avenue Peyramale Phone : +33 (0)6 80 89 13 17 LOU "LA BAMBA" LOURDES V.AZ VAL D'AZUN Luz-Saint-Sauveur Phone : +33 (0)6 78 12 84 48

nightclub TOY THE "COCO LOCO"

TOY PAYS TOY 50 slot machines. Blackjack. Parc Thermal, 2 av Adrien Phone : +33 (0)5 62 97 53 00 AR.G CASINO Animations, concerts. Hébrard ARGELES GAZOST 53 AR.G ARGELÈS-GAZOST VALLEY casino open every day from 11am. Year round 11am-2am 17, rue de Barèges Phone : +33 (0)5 62 92 35 57 CAU CAUTERETS TOY BOWLING THE "TXOKO" ESQUIEZE SERE other Agenda

Find all the agenda of the summer on the sites of the Turist Office (coordinates next page).

June 23 July 20 August 19 to 21 September 21 LOURDES TOUR DE FRANCE GAILLAGOS / ARCIZANS-DESSUS BARÈGES VÉLO FOR KIDS TARBES > TOURMALET BARÈGES FESTI’VAL D’AZUN FROM MOUNTAIN RACE Pedaling for a good cause: cycling rally for 117 km passing through the Soulor passes, EARTH TO STARS Barèges-Pic du Midi - Barèges 26 km and disabled children. Argelès-Gazost, Pierrefitte-Nestalas, Luz- Festival of scientific culture, village hall of 1600 m of positive elevation. Phone : +33 (0)6 64 02 16 13 www.veloforkids.com Saint-Sauveur and Barèges, to finally cross Gaillagos. Phone: +33 (0)5 62 92 16 00 the finish line at Tourmalet. Phone: +33 (0)5 62 97 49 49 www.valleesdegavarnie.com Phone: +33 (0)5 62 97 00 25 www.valleesdegavarnie.com July 1st to october 5 www.valleesdegavarnie.com September 27 to 29 LOURDES August 25 LUZ-SAINT-SAUVEUR BERNADETTE DE LOURDES July 18 to 21 LUZ-SAINT-SAUVEUR – HAUTACAM SHOP SHEEP FAIR LOURDES MUSICALS MARMOTTE GRANFONDO This unmissable fair is an opportunity to FESTIVAL Phone : +33 (0)5 62 42 77 40 PYRÉNÉES gather around the agricultural activity of NIGHTSCAPADES the Pays Toy and local know-how. Under www.bernadettedelourdes.fr Cyclosportive of 160km and 5600m ver- the mythical capital or in the restaurants Tickets availables in Lourdes Tourist Offices and on Photo exhibitions, conferences, tales, tical drop. Start at Luz-Saint-Sauveur and of the village, discover the authenticity of www.bernadettedelourdes.fr. concert, reading, projections, workshops, arrival at Hautacam. video games. the sheep meat of the valley recognized by July 06 Phone : +33 (0)5 62 97 00 25 its PDO and enjoy the various animations Phone : +33 (0)6 15 75 29 89 CAUTERETS www.marmottegranfondoseries.com and workshops around the sheep. www.chasseursdenuits.eu/francais/nightscapades/ VIGNEMALE TRAIL September 11 Phone : +33 (0)5 62 92 30 30 www.luz.org July 22 to 26 Mythical races, created in 1904. The ath- SAINT-PÉ-DE-BIGORRE From september 27 to 29 letes who start off are both runners and ROUTE DES COLS TRANSHUMANCE ROAD CAUTERETS mountaineers and have a good comfort in PYRENÉES CYCL'N TRIP For its 18th edition, the shepherd Stéphane snowy and rocky terrain. The crossing of the NATURE MOUNTAIN Climbs reserved for cyclists from Pey- Iriberri, his son Txomin and their 400 ewes Ossoue Glacier and the climbing passages IMAGE FESTIVAL ragudes to Aubisque, from 9am to 12pm will stop at Saint-Pé-de Bigorre. After spen- are equipped and supervised by professio- Phone: +33 (0)5 62 92 50 50 www.cauterets.com 5 days, 10 passes. Feeding at the top of the ding the summer in mountains of Estaing, nals (High Mountain Guides). Two loops: 37 passes. he borrows for go home, on foot, the paths and 43 km. Departure place of the town hall. 12 au 13 octobre drawn until 1950 by the Cadets, mountain Races organized by the Club Athlétique du Free, without registration. ARRENS-MARSOUS shepherds in charge of family flock. Vignemale. July 25 to august 06 MOUNTAIN LAND, FAIR Phone. : +33 (0)5 62 41 88 10. Phone : +33 (0)5 62 92 50 50 www.cauterets.com GAVARNIE AGRICULTURAL September 14 to 15 July 07 GAVARNIE FESTIVAL Some animations are proposed all week- ARGELÈS-GAZOST end : horse shows, demonstration of START : BAGNÈRES-DE-BIGORRE The Fébus Theater gives you a rendezvous on the Courade plateau. After about 30 mi- DAY OF PYRENEAN DOGS mowing with scissors, dog training work CYCLOSPORTIVE LA of shepherd, cheese making, market pro- nutes walk, you will be transported to the The Day of the Pyrenean Dogs is the ren- PYRÉNÉENNE ducers and artisans, exhibition pictures, heart of the nature, on a wonderful scene dezvous essential for dog lovers Pyrenees www.lapyreneene.a3w.com animations for children, concert and moun- in the open air against the backdrop the from all over the world... Work of the tain songs … From July 12 to 15 Cirque of Gavarnie ! Show in full air, plan shepherd with his flock of sheep, geese and warm clothes. 34th edition : Don Quichotte. Phone: +33 (0)5 62 97 49 49 LUZ ducks in the skill game and dog obedience Phone: +33 (0)5 62 92 49 10 and demonstrations agility and obedience. www.valleesdegavarnie.com JAZZ À LUZ Specialties bigourdanes, Pyrenean dances, www.valleesdegavarnie.com October 12 to 13 29th contemporary Jazz Festival and new games old and traditional, old trades and music. A festival where rub shoulders with July 26 to 27 artisanal village.... LOURDES fanfares, musical stroll, young audience VAL D'AZUN Phone: +33 (0)5 62 97 00 25 INTERNATIONAL show, concert aperitifs and most contem- TRAIL DES GABIZOS www.valleesdegavarnie.com PILGRIMAGE OF COOKS porary creations. Mountain race Phone : +33 (0)5 62 42 20 08 Phone: +33 (0)5 62 92 30 30 September 14 to 15 www.luz.org Phone: +33 (0)5 62 97 49.49 LOURDES www.valleesdegavarnie.com EUROPEAN DAYS OF July 14 From august 07 to 08 PATRIMONY ARGELÈS-GAZOST TRANSHUMANCE CAUTERETS Phone : +33 (0)5 62 42 77 40 CELEBRATION CIRCASSIAN WALK Organized walk-show in the heart of the Village of transhumance, gathering and national Park of the Pyrenees, this highlight blessing of herds, shepherd's snack, hikes of the cultural season of Cauterets is truly in summer pastures, songs and Pyrenean an invitation to discovery of the contem- folklore, bandas, games traditional. Closing porary circus. of the evening by a “Royal Toro de Fuego”. Phone: +33 (0)5 62 92 50 50 www.cauterets.com Phone: +33 (0)5 62 97 00 25 www.valleesdegavarnie.com August 15 BARÈGES SHEPHERD'S DAY 54 Phone : +33 (0)5 62 92 16 00 www.valleesdegavarnie.com

Tourist Offices

TOURIST OFFICE TOURIST OFFICE TOURISM AGENCY BARÈGES - OF LOURDES OF LUZ-SAINT- OF GAVARNIE TOURMALET Phone : +33 (0)5 62 42 77 40 SAUVEUR VALLEYS Place Urbain Cazaux | +33 (0)5 62 92 16 00 www.lourdes-infotourisme.com Phone : +33 (0)5 62 92 3030 – www.luz.org [email protected] Open year round [email protected] [email protected] www.valleesdegavarnie.com Monday to Saturday : from Open year round Open year round. Opening hours may be adapted 9:00am - 12:00pm and from according to the times of the year. Opening on Monday morning at July/august : 2:00pm - 6:00pm 9:15 Monday to Saturday : from ARGELÈS-GAZOST School holidays (winter / summer) From 01/01 to 31/03 and from 9:00am - 7:00pm 15 place de la République | +33 (0)5 62 97 00 25 Monday to Saturday : from 9:00 01/11 to 31/12 Sunday : from 10:00am-12:00pm Open year round - 12:00pm and from 2:00pm - Monday to Saturday (except public 6:30pm. and from 4:00pm - 7:00pm Monday to Saturday : from holidays) : from 9:00am – 12:00pm May / June / September and 9:00am - 12:00pm and from Sunday from 9:00am - 12:00pm / from 2:00pm – 5:30pm October 2:00pm - 6:00pm and from 2:00pm - 6:00pm From 01/04 to 30/06 and from Monday to Saturday : from School holidays : Monday to 01/10 to 31/10 GAVARNIE Saturday from 9:00am - 12:00pm 9:00am-12:00pm and from Village | +33 (0)5 62 92 49 10 Monday to Saturday : from 9:00am 2:00pm-6:00pm and from 2:00pm – 6:30pm – 12:30pm / from 1:30pm – 6h30pm Open year round Sunday and public holidays : from Sunday from 9:00am - 12:30pm (16:00pm in October) Monday to Saturday : from 10:00am - 12:00pm. Sunday : from 10:00am – 12:30pm. PIERREFITTE- 9:00am - 12:00pm and from Other times: contact us Public holidays : from 10:00am – NESTALAS 1:30pm - 5:30pm 6:00pm (except October, closed) 45 av. Jean Moulin | +33 (0)5 62 92 71 31 Summer school holidays : Monday to Sunday : from 9:00am –7:00pm From 01/07 to 30/09 TOURIST OFFICE Open year round Winter school holidays : Monday Monday to Saturday : from 9:00am OF CAUTERETS Tuesday and Thursday : from to Sunday : from 9:00am – – 7:00pm (6:30pm in September) 9:00am - 12:00pm and from Phone : +33 (0)5 62 92 50 50 12:00pm and from 2:00pm – 2:00pm - 5:00pm. Sunday in July and August and www.cauterets.com – [email protected] 6:00pm public holidays : from 10:00am – Open year round Friday and Saturday : from 6:00pm GÈDRE from 9:00am - 12:00pm and from 9:00am – 12:00pm. Sunday in September : from 2:00pm - 6:00pm School holidays : Monday to Place de la Bergère | +33 (0)5 62 92 48 05 10:00am – 12:30pm Open year round During school holidays until Saturday from 9:00am - 12:00pm 12:30pm and 7:00pm and from 3:00pm – 6:00pm. Monday to Saturday : from TOURIST OFFICE Sunday morning (July 7 to August 9:00am - 12:00pm and from 18 2019) 2:00pm - 6:00pm OF BATSURGUÈRE TOURIST OFFICE OF VAL D’AZUN School holidays (winter / AT SÉGUS SAINT-PÉ-DE-BIGORRE summer) : Monday to Sunday : Arrens-Marsous | +33 (0)5 62 97 49 49 Phone. : +33 (0)6 11 30 53 16 Phone : +33 (0)5 62 41 88 10 from 9:00am - 12:00pm and from Open year round [email protected] www.saintpedebigorre-tourisme.com 2:00pm - 6:00pm www.vallee-batsurguere.fr [email protected] Monday to Saturday : from Open July and August, Monday to Open year round 9:00am - 12:00pm and 2:00pm - Friday from 9:00am-12:00pm / 5:00pm from 1:00pm - 5:00pm Winter : Monday to Friday from 9:30am - 12:30pm and from School holidays : Monday to 2:00pm - 5:00pm Saturday from 9:00am - 12:00pm and from 2:00pm - 6:00pm. Summer : every day except Sunday : from 9:00am – 12:00pm Sunday afternoon from 9:30am -12:30pm and from 2:00pm - 6:30pm 55 PANORAMIC

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