Located in the center of the Pyrenees, the Hautes-Pyrénées combine a rich heritage of cultures and traditions with an environmentally friendly tourism development. They offer a preserved natural area known for the beauty of its landscapes, with major sites such as Gavarnie, classified in Unesco, the Pic du Midi, the Pyrenees National Park or the Tour de France passes including the Tourmalet or Lourdes , International city of pilgrimage.
With more than 50% of their preserved territory, the Hautes-Pyrénées are a life-size playground with a wide range of activities for all : 12 ski resorts, hiking, cycling, mountain biking, paragliding, white water sports...
It is also the 1st wellness offer in France with 8 thermal spas and 8 wellness centers in thermal water that allow to enjoy a moment of relaxation.
Local specialties
Fine alliance of the flavors of the South and the richness of the mountains, the Haut-Pyrenees tables are beautiful and varied. High in taste and color, each plate keeps its promises. Confit of duck, foie gras, garbure ... ask the advice of the chef, it has necessarily a specialty for you !
To taste :
Tarbais Haricot, Bigorre Black, Iberian Pork cousin, Madiran and Pacherenc wines, Barèges-Gavarnie Mouton (A.O.C.), and typical dishes such as garbure or spit cake.
Major events and venues
MAIN EVENTS :
Sports, cultural or traditional, there is something for everyone. Culture, the Festival of Theater of Gavarnie, Equestria or Tango festival in Tarbes, Jazz in Luz, Piano Pic, sport side, big cyclosportive events or major trails like the Grand Raid of the Pyrenees, finally traditions side, Of the wine in Madiran, the fair with the chops of Luz, the fair with the traditions of Loudenvielle are only some examples of the multiple appointments proposed.
TO VISIT :
The Cirque de Gavarnie, classified at Unesco, the waterfalls of the Pont d'Espagne at Cauterets, Lourdes, Pic du Midi, the historic route of the Tour de France by the Col du Tourmalet, the Nature Reserve of Néouvielle, Abbey of the Escaladieu or the Castle of Mauvezin.
