LES CHEMINS DE LA LIBERTÉ (OPUS 1) : DU COL DE BALÈS À PORTET-DE-LUCHON

Luchon, the heart of the Pyrenees Mountains. Nestled at the foot of the highest peaks of the Pyrenees mountains, this hot springs resort benefits from an exceptional environment. With Superbagnères (ski resort) overlooking it, this town is the ideal starting off place for all kinds of outdoors activities : mountain biking, trekking of all sorts, paragliding, fast water sports... a complete range of leisure activities. Try out the pleasures of a well-being session in the recently renovated hot-springs spa, guaranteed pleasure! In the neighbouring valleys of “Luchon country” you'll find thirty small Roman churches, simple yet magnificent with cave paintings which have been recently restored.

La Soulan, l'Ensoleillée in Occitan, is nestled in a small mountain village, facing due south. This converted former barn offers a magnificent view of the 3000m peaks. For the Christmas and New Year holidays: minimum 3-night rental for the entire gîte on a half-board basis (breakfast and meals served by the owners). The rest of the year, a minimum of 1 night's rental, per room, on a half-board basis.Jean-François and Nathalie welcome you in a very friendly family atmosphere for a stopover or a stay around their table d'hôtes in the evening for a 'nature' stay... Children's play area, large selection of books on the Pyrenees... Nearby: Peyragudes 8km away (skiing, mountain biking), hiking at Lac d'Oô, Bagnères-de-Luchon 10km away (shops, thermal baths, skiing, paragliding, golf, lake, horse riding), restaurant at Cirés 13km away, Antignac leisure centre (fishing, rafting, canoeing, paintball) 14km away, cross-country skiing at Bourg d'Oueil 15km, hiking at Port de Balés 20km and the Balnéa thermal baths at Loudenvielle, the Pyrénées-Hô tree-climbing park 27km, Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges 43km and Montréjeau 48km (train station, swimming lake, golf course). On-site activities: skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, white-water rafting, paragliding, mountain biking, spa and leisure facilities and the possibility of themed holidays (with mountain service providers). Bike shed. Laundry room for drying your ski gear. Public car park 20m from the gîte. Our group gîte has 5 bedrooms and 13 beds: - on the ground floor, the Dream Team room has 6 bunk beds (90*200cm), a private shower room with toilet, outside, and access to a terrace with panoramic views (rate €91/room/night); and the Double room: 1 bed (140*190cm), private shower room with separate toilet, inside. You have access to the same terrace as the Dream Team room: rate €91/room/night. - On the first floor is the Double room with 1 bed 140*190cm and the Twin room with 2 beds 90*200cm. These two rooms have a shared bathroom with bath and toilet on the landing: rate €53/room/night. Fifth room: Mezzanine with 2 beds 90*200cm and 1 bed 140*200cm with private shower room and toilet: price 91€/room/night. Minimum stay of 1 night all year round and 3 nights during the Christmas and New Year holidays on a half-board basis.