South of France - Attractions & Activities in
the
Bigorre-Pyrenees Region
Winter
This
holiday rental accommodation provides a convenient, central location to
enjoy ski-ing & snowboarding, snow-shoeing, cross country ski-ing and mountaineering.
The largest resort in the French Pyrenees (La Mongie-Bareges-Tourmalet) is
only 34 km away, featuring 70 km of pistes to cater from beginners to
daredevils.
Another 6 major snow resorts - St Lary-Soulan , Cauterets, Luz Ardiden,
Gavarnie, Peyragudes, Superbagnères – are located between 1 and 2 hours’
drive.
Summer in the Bigorre Pyrenees, South of France
During the summer season in southern France, discover the fun of parasailing, mountain biking, walking, climbing, canoeing
and canyoning which are
on offer.
Year-round
Pelote
Basque, tennis, swimming, horseriding, squash and fishing are just some of
the year-round activities enjoyed by holiday makers in the south of
France.
Golfers are in for a treat, with 5 golf courses within 1 hour. The Golf de
la Bigorre - only 5 km away - offers a magnificent par 72 course,
spectacular 360 degrees views of the Pyrenees & surrounding valleys.
Take advantage of the Thermal baths at Bagnères de Bigorre & Argelès
Gazost ; visit ancient monasteries and castles, the Baronnies Hills with
its historic villages and their traditional trades, local produce and
artefacts, natural pits & caves.
The pilgrimage town of Lourdes is ½ hour away and of course the delicious local & regional cuisine to satisfy the
gourmets.