The Valleys of Aure / Louron / Nistos / Neste

Enchanting valleys

Between the Lannemezan plateau and the border with Spain, in the eastern part of the Hautes-Pyrénées department, stretches a territory which developed around and thanks to the ever present force of water.

Natural curiosities such as caves and chasms and thermal springs have drawn visitors for hundreds of years. More recently fitness centres, fishing and white water sports have been added to the already wide range of sporting and cultural activities available.

Special features

History
Tasty food
Thermal springs
Sport
Relaxation
Away from it all
Vitality
Mountain sports
Aure valley awarded the Pays d'Art et d'Histoire label

Discover

Mauvezin castle and its medieval festival
The villages
The religious heritage: magnificent Romanesque churches and chapels
The Arixo interactive museum
The interactive pastoral traditions at Azet
Old houses
Watchtowers
Wash houses
Water fountains
Thermal baths
Hay barns
Watermills
Theme walks with digital apps
The thermal route
Cider museum at Ancizan
The wool mill
Markets
Transhumance
vLocal producers

Get moving / Year-round opportunities

Mountain sports : hiking, skiing, paragliding, horseback riding, adventure sports, cycling, fishing, motorbiking, white water sports, swimming, golf
Unforgettable moments : Meeting the shepherds

Don’t miss

The Pyrenees National Park
Balnéa hot baths and fitness centre
Sensoria hot baths and fitness centre
The Néouvielle Nature Reserve and its sparkling lakes
The Esparros chasm
Gargas caves

Ski resorts

Peyragudes
Val Louron
Piau-Engaly
Saint-Lary
Nistos

Nearby

Direct access to Spain (Aragon, its turquoise-water canyons and the Val d'Aran)
Saint-Bertrand de Comminges

A little further away

Lourdes
The Pic du Midi de Bigorre and its observatory
Cauterets - Pont d'Espagne
Gavarnie, a UNESCO World Heritage site