Nature at its purest

On the edge of the Néouvielle Nature Reserve lies the valley of Barèges with its sumptuous landscapes. The many hiking trails ensure that everyone is able to enjoy these beautiful mountains. From a stroll along a path to a trek through the high mountains, this valley has surprises in store for lovers of nature and traditions.

Special features

History
Tasty food
Spa town
Science
Sport
Relaxation
Away from it all
Vitality
Mountain sports

Discover

Barèges and its history
Villages in the valley: Betpouey, Sers, Viey, Viella
The Pic du Midi de Bigorre and its observatory
The legendary Tourmalet pass
Charming little churches
The thermal baths
Local producers
Hay barns
Pastoral traditions
Award-winning Barèges-Gavarnie lamb
Good restaurants
Traditional Pyrenean singing

Get moving / Year-round opportunities

Mountain sports: hiking, skiing, paragliding, horseback riding, adventure sports, cycling, fishing, motorbiking, canyoneering and white water sports, swimming, the GR10 trail
Unforgettable moments: climbing the Néouvielle, one of the fine 3000m summits in the area, and the mountain guide celebrations (15th August)

Don’t miss

The Pyrenees National Park
The Néouvielle Nature Reserve and its sparkling lakes
Aygues-Cluses, a real jewel
Cieléo hot baths and fitness centre
The Plateau Lumière and the Bolou valley
The attractive Barèges swimming pool

Ski resorts

Barèges - Grand Tourmalet, one of the biggest skiing areas in the Pyrenees (link up with La Mongie via the Tourmalet pass)
Downhill skiing, snowshoeing, dog sledding, torchlight descents, ski schools...

Nearby

The Campan valley (via the legendary Tourmalet pass)
Luz-Saint-Sauveur
Gavarnie, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Argelès-Gazost health resort and its great weekly market

A little further away

The Val d'Azun
Cauterets Pont d'Espagne
Lourdes
Tarbes, the Massey Gardens and the National Stud
Toulouse, its history, the Space City