Discover the Bearnese Pyrenees
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Located in southwestern France, in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department, the Bearnese Pyrenees encompass the mountain valleys of Ossau, Aspe, Barétous and Josbaig, as well as the Oloron Foothills.
In the western Pyrenees, near the Atlantic Ocean and Spain, the valleys and foothills of the High-Béarn are a dream destination for mountain and heritage lovers, for epicureans and for families looking to enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities.
The Pyrenees of Béarn, with their remarkable geography and architecture, are a melting pot of living ancestral traditions and abound in:
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Emblematic sites:
- Nature: the Col d’Aubisque pass, Bious Artigues, the Plateau du Bénou, the Cirque de Lescun, the La Pierre Saint-Martin pass and chasm, etc.
- Heritage: the Fort du Portalet and the Oloron Cathedral, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Tourism: the Artouste train, the highest train in Europe.
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Ski resorts:
- Gourette, La Pierre Saint-Martin, Le Somport and Issarbe.
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Thermal spa resorts:
- Eaux-Bonnes and Eaux-Chaudes.
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Varied outdoor activities for everyone:
- Hiking, white-water activities, rock climbing, caving, bicycle touring, paragliding, fishing, etc.
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Well-preserved natural areas, including the Pyrenees National Park:
- Peace and quiet, beautiful scenery, relaxation, wonders, thrills, sharing, conviviality... Like to spend an emotion-filled holiday? Then you’ve come to the right place: the Bearnese Pyrenees, a land to experience!
