Magnificent discovery of Eysus, Pyrénées Atlantiques, Aquitaine

The highlight of this loop may be the ascent to Castet with its incredible belvedere but the next section is just as magical. It glides over the Pre-Pyrenean shaded hillsides in a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere.

After crossing the Gave, the quiet departmental road runs through the Aspe Valley in a truly bucolic setting. There's no difficulty on the horizon except for a few mounds to overcome with the electric assistance and relaxation. However, Col de Marie-Blanque on its side of the Aspe Valley will surprise you and, after a bend, you will quickly understand why the Tour de France has passed through here thirteen times. Beautiful pages of this legendary event have been written here, beginning with Thévenet in 1978 who had to get down the bike and Hinault, a young beginner who broke his teeth there. The electric assistance gets quite helpful in getting the most out of this short but intense journey. This challenge is more technological than physical, you need to make your legs work by correctly managing the available watts to reach the 1035 m of this highly coveted pass without incident

This walk from the village of Herrère takes you to wonderland. The descent through moors and forests on the banks of the Ossau Stream brings you up close and personal with nature. It runs along the untamed path in a tropical atmosphere on the banks of the Ossau Stream.

This is a loop that keeps its cards close to its chest! The first section is fairly nice and smooth but the fun really starts at the top of the woods. A long section on a narrow path that winds between the trees requires a sense of balance. Ideal for all the family!

What a ride! It covers all abilities and its level of demand is only rivalled by its variety of terrains, settings and landscapes. With its contour line like a heartbeat, there's no doubt that it will test out your muscles but it will also give you amazing biking memories!

The idea behind endurance cycling is the partially pre-formed technical descent which is performed "by pedalling". It's a done deal in Bugangue: there are 4 great trails in the undergrowth that technical cyclists love: slopes, smooth rides and great bends!

The route, located entirely in the city of Oloron Santa-Marie, begins at the edge of the Saint-Pée sports esplanade, nothing more natural for a city called "active and sports city". Then, you will arrive on the banks of the Vert, a beautiful tributary of the Gave d'Oloron, which you will discover from bridge to bridge, through the districts of Saint-Pée d'en Haut and Saint-Pée d'en Bas, where the site of Pont Noir deserves a contemplative or sports break (exercise parcours). Your bike's battery will be underused because the elevations are modest. Upon returning to the Bois de Haut, you will follow a long narrow path that is very playful, which is woven between the trees; Control your pace and fine-tune your bike's direction, front wheel control is essential.

Here you have a loop with no aim other than offering you something rare in this region, the flat land. Thanks to the wide channel formerly dug by the Gave d'Oloron, the route follows a quiet departmental road to Navarrenx. Only a westerly wind can hinder the rider and cause a sudden increase in heart rate. A visit to the old fortified city can justify by itself the choice of this route. Once you have found and crossed the Gave, the return takes place on the left bank along a road to avoid at rush hour. The latter could turn out to be monotonous if there was not a stop along the way at the Camp of Gurs. It is true that the theme of this internment place is not stimulating, but it will give you an intense feeling of freedom with each pedal stroke. The arrival in Oloron takes place through the quiet road of Moumour and ends this itinerary that you can enjoy on a late summer day.

In the time of Fébus, the illustrious Prince of the Pyrenees, the only bike available was equipped with four legs. Centuries have passed and the material has evolved. Many paths have been drawn on the sunny slopes and the horse has yielded, among other things, to two wheels. The 24 km run partly along the Auronce valley, where the “Blonde d’Aquitaine” occupies the large plots and where walking is always on the agenda. Even if the route does not have a great difficulty, it will not be all flat. A fun bath in "Aquabéarn" can complete this short circuit. However, it will still be necessary to save energy to be able to pass the slopes of the Bois de Goes and reach Oloron with ease. The entrance through the Notre Dame neighborhood to the north of the city, following in the footsteps of the pilgrims of Santiago, closes this modest circuit, which has the only defect of being too short.

Thirty kilometers in a circuit from Oloron and two elongated valleys to circulate between towns and meadows: it could be said that it is only a route made to take a breath of air. The link between Aramits and the secret valley of Littos is none other than the no less silent port of Bugalaran. A "small, but resistant" port, with severe percentages (10%) and steep ramps that will make you cross two or three zigzags. An ascent for fans of the final of the spring classics, more than for a Colombian climber who endures the great passes in summer. In the land of the Musketeers, it will take passion and panache to tackle these four kilometers, before embarking on a stimulating ride at the entrance of the Esquiule Valley.

Log cabin village comprising 16 log cabins scattered in a park planted with trees and equipped with a swimming-pool, in a fenced and safe environment which is perfect for young children. Quiet and homelike atmosphere.

Water and games for the whole family ! Aqua Béarn invites you to discover its water park nestled in the heart of the Béarn countryside. With a surface of 5 hectares, its attractions will delight young and old. They are waiting for you : wave pool, river with buoys, slides and pentaglide, buffer boats, pedal boats, snack bar. Join us soon!

Large gîte for 12 people on the outskirts of the village of Aramits, in the heart of the Barétous valley, in unspoilt natural surroundings, surrounded by meadows and mountains. It's the ideal place for a get-together with friends or family. Fully renovated detached house in a former farmhouse. First floor: living room with wood-burning stove, dining room with fireplace, kitchen opening onto terrace. Upstairs are 4 bedrooms with double beds and 3 single beds in the last one, plus 2 shower rooms. The house is spacious. Outside, take in the views of the surrounding peaks from the green space surrounding the gîte, or enjoy the table soccer and ping-pong table. The Pierre Saint-Martin ski resort and the Issarbe Nordic area are a 30-minute drive from the gîte.

At the entrance to the Ossau Valley, in the village of Buzy, Véronique's house faces the mountains, 5 kms from the shops in Arudy, 15 kms from Oloron Ste Marie, 25 kms from Pau, 50 kms from the Spanish border and Lourdes. In addition to the usual facilities, this spacious, recently-built house has a pellet stove and WiFi.

Independent house located in the middle of the village of Arette, maximum 6 persons Close to activities (Adventure Park, Paint Ball, hiking, fishing ...), 100 m from shops, 23 km from the ski resort of La Pierre St Martin and Issarbe, 26 km from the Spanish border. Living room with TV, equipped kitchen, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, etc... outside laundry room with washing machine, 3 bedrooms on the first floor : 1 bedroom with 1 bed in 140, 1 bedroom with 2 bunk beds and 1 bedroom with 2 single beds - private parking - Minimum rental 2 nights all year round except for school vacations in February, July, August, Christmas and New Year: minimum 7 nights - Note: sheets provided - options: towels and end of stay cleaning

Ride gently through the corners of the Pierre Saint-Martin massif on an electric or classic mountain bike, perfect your riding on enduro routes, enjoy wild All Mountain escapes in the mountains and valleys of Bearn, the Basque Country and Spain.. From the quiet walker curious to discover the charms of our Pyrenees to the sportsman eager to express himself on an exceptional playground, Pascal, Mountain Bike and Ski Guide Instructor, will know how to find the formula that suits you. With twenty years of experience and exploration of the territory, he will be happy to put his teaching skills, his love of the mountains and his passion for his sport at your service.

In the heart of the village, on the doorstep of the Basque Country and Spain, the Hôtel de l'Ours offers 15 rooms equipped with televisions and double glazing. Breakfast is served on the garden side, in the form of a full buffet. In the summer, you are in close proximity with events held in the village, as well as being near the place of departure for walking and mountain bike tours. In the winter, you are halfway between La Pierre St-Martin and the lovely resort of Issarbe, for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. The hotel is a partner of the French bicycle touring federation, the Fédération Française de Cyclotourisme (washing, air in tyres for bikes) and motorcyclists are welcome! Telephone. Private car park, garden, terrace and bar. Free Wi-Fi in the bar. Animals admitted. Non-smoking hotel. French Chèques vacances holiday vouchers accepted.

Near Oloron Sainte-Marie, at the end of a long road (sports cars and road bikes, contact us), we welcome you in an old 17th century farmhouse, enthroned in the middle of a preserved nature and overlooking the mountains of Béarn and the Basque Country. Renovated as a charming guest house, with traditional and ecological materials, it will plunge you into a retro and nostalgic atmosphere while offering you modern and quality comfort with a family suite (up to 6 people) and two spacious rooms. Areas for relaxation and well-being are at your disposal: swimming pool, hammam, gym, lounge, garden, massage on reservation..., as well as our suggestions for local discoveries. Local products and organic vegetables are on the menu of our generous and inspired table d'hôtes (some days of the week, on reservation).

"5-room detached house (180m²) on 2 floors. Close to adventure park, hiking tracks, fishing; 300m from shops, 17km from sky resort of ""La Pierre St Martin"" and 19km from Spanish border. Sitting/living room with TV and DVD, open plan kitchen, dishwasher, freezer; laundry room with washing machine. 1 room with double bed, shower room, WC. 1st floor : 1 room with double bed; 1 room with double bed + single bed; 1 room with 5 single beds, bathroom and WC. Baby equipment, garden, terrace with garden furniture and plancha griddle, swimming pool with deckchairs (june from octobre), private parking space."

GITE 2 : House adjoining another gite of type 5P, of 180m² on 2 levels. Near activities (Adventure Park, Paint Ball, hiking, fishing...), 300 m from shops, 23 km from the ski resort of La Pierre St Martin and 26 km from the Spanish border. Living room with TV + American kitchen + dishwasher + freezer, laundry room with washing machine, Ground floor: 1 bedroom with 2 beds in 90, shower room with WC, First floor: 2 bedrooms with 3 beds in 90 and 1 bedroom with 4 beds in 90, bathroom with WC. Baby equipment (cot), garden, terrace with garden furniture and plancha, swimming pool common to the 2 cottages, to share, with deckchairs, private parking.

At the foot of the Pyrenees, at the confluence of the Ossau, Aspe and Barétous valleys, 5 minutes from Oloron Sainte-Marie, 60 dairy cows of all breeds enjoy the green pastures of Gurmençon. Farm visits and direct sales of farmhouse cow's milk cheeses: Gourmançon and Henri IV's Crown, and their brothers: Petit Gourmançon and pouquets, plain and with peppers. Faisselle, fromage blanc and crème fraîche complete the raw-milk range. Farm churn butter made with organic raw milk. Organic since May 2019.

5 minutes from Oloron Sainte-Marie, Olivier's farm specializes in raising Gascon ewes and pigs. Store and farm visit. The ewes summer in the Vallée d'Aspe, and the cheeses are made in the traditional way (still pressed by needle). They are matured on the farm using the Béarnaise method. Our black pigs are raised in the open air under our chestnut and oak groves, and fed on whey and cereals produced directly on the farm. A warm welcome and a wide choice of farm products: cured meats, Gascon pork charcuterie, ewe's milk cheese, greuil, Pyrenean suckling lamb, ready-made meals and fresh meat for your grills.

Olo'kids, the new indoor playground for children in Oloron Sainte-Marie! Toboggans, ball pools, trampolines, multi-sports fields, tunnels, bouncy castles and psychomotricity courses for the little ones. We

The Church of the Holy Cross bears witness to the Crusades and the viscountal city that Oloron was. Built at the end of the 11th century, in the heart of the "bourg de l'enclos", it is one of the city's must-see monuments It has a remarkable ribbed eight-pointed star-shaped dome of Mozarabic inspiration and an altarpiece in the Spanish Baroque style.

The Cities of Art of History are area which are particularly focused on the promotion and development of their heritage and architecture, member of a national network led by the Ministry for Culture and Communication. Each labelled town offers exploration activities: Guided tours, exhibitions, educational services…. As well as the city’s built heritage, there is also the natural, industrial and maritime heritage, and residents’ memories. In the Atlantic-Pyrenees, Haut-Béarn offers infinite possibilities to highlight the heritage through Piémont Oloronais and the three Béarn valleys, Aspe, Ossau and Barétous. Many visits are organised for children and for adults with a guide. Worth another look, in detail: Oloron-Sainte-Marie, La Pierre-Saint-Martin, Laruns, Artouste-Fabrèges, Eaux-Bonnes, Gourette and Arudy

In the Marque house, beautiful building of the XVIIth century, come to discover the richnesses of our area. Ground floor: presentation of the archeological discoveries made in Oloron Sainte-Marie and its surroundings, reconstitution of a traditional bearnes kitchen, medieval garden and its medicinal herbs. 1st floor: panelling room, collections of portraits (family of notables of Oloron), textile industry room (presentation of the local handicraft, espadrilles, wool work), temporary exhibition room. 2nd floor: exhibition about the Gurs camp

This tower of the XIIIth century, listed by the Historic Monuments, is located in the heart of the old medieval city of Sainte-Croix. Access to the panoramic viewpoint overlooking Oloron and the surrounding valleys.

The cathedral, listed by the Unesco as World Heritage, is the highlight of the episcopal see. Its romanesque doorway was made by two sculptors in the XIIth century. The nave, the ambulatory and the choir are gothic (XIVth and XVth centuries). Exceptional exhibition in the Treasure. Pedestrian walk from the car park "Monseigneur Saurine", thematic gardens, exhibition in the passage "Monseigneur Saurine" which leads to the cathedral square.

Come to take the train of " The Company of Haut-Bearn " in our station, style 1900 for a surprising stationary journey! In our carriages, you will discover the highlights of Oloron-Sainte-Marie, the surrounding villages and the magnificent landscapes of our Pyrenean valleys. For your visits, pictures in the Tourist Office will indicate you distances and time to go to the sites of your choice. The children will be delighted to discover the playful space which is reserved for them.

In the heart of the Sainte-Croix quarter, Isabelle and Pascal will welcome you in a warm atmosphere. You could taste pancakes, crepes made in the Breton tradition and also omelettes, salads and ice-creams.

Bar brasserie. At Robert's.

Country products ; traditional dishes, "garbure", "minjaplasé", blood sausage and apples, home-made foie gras with piquillos, Bearnese cooked meats, the Oloron brochette, regional wines, home-made pastry, Basque cake with cherry and cream, orange and chocolate pie, nuts and chocolate pie, etc.

Specialities: garbure, rib steak with Jurançon, sweetbread with ceps, axoa, Basque piperade , Blonde d'Aquitaine, chocolate fondant, palombière, ceps with chocolate. Basque specialities in general. Sea-fish and rivers subject to availability in the week-end. Saint-Grat Barbecue [Homemade speciality].

Specialities: garbure, duck breast with onion jam, salmon browned with ewe cheese...

Specialities: brasserie during the week, restaurant "a la carte" during the week-end. Fish arrival each Friday.

Café Jules is the new address to try out in Oloron Sainte-Marie's semi-pedestrian street. Whether you come for a delicious freshly-ground coffee, a hearty breakfast, a quick lunch or a gourmet snack, our varied menu will satisfy all your culinary desires. We make a point of using fresh, quality produce to offer you an incomparable taste experience. Plus, the view of the river gave from the gallery.

Located in a small village at the entrance of the Aspe valley, 7 km from Oloron Sainte-Marie, your rental will offer you a breathtaking view of the Pyrenees Eysus is crossed by the Ourtau, a small brook of the Gave d'Aspe, which will delight the amateurs of fishing. Your apartment, entirely restored with taste, will allow you to spend pleasant vacations, in the peace and quiet, close to numerous hikes The apartment is composed of a living room including a corner kitchen equipped (oven, toaster, microwave, coffee machine, kettle...), a corner meal with table and chairs and a corner living room with convertible sofa bed for a second bed, television with integrated TNT. A bedroom with a 140 x 190 bed, a closet with a closet and a shelf. A freshly renovated shower room with Italian shower, sink, and corner toilet.

At the entrance of the Valley of Aspe, 10 minutes away from the Cathedral Sainte-Marie, the mill of Eysus, welcomes you in the gîte of the stone bridge, entirely restored, facing the old bridge built under Louis XV, a compulsory passage for the pilgrims of Saint Jacques. Bordered by a stream which flows just in front of the terrace, you will enjoy a calm and peaceful environment.

The base of the mill is the only part we could keep and the head race canal was reopened. Everything else was rebuilt using ecological materials, such as wood, lime, hemp... A big glass slab embedded in the floor of the living-room will let you discover the canal and, soon, its trouts. Description: a fully-fitted kitchen; a living-room with a lounge area and a fireplace; a toilet; a bathroom; a cellar with storage spaces and a washing-machine; a covered terrace with a barbecue and an ornamental garden. Upstairs: one bedroom with a double bed; one bedroom with two single beds; a toilet.

At the entrance of the Aspe valley, a stone's throw from Oloron Sainte-Marie in the village of Eysus, you will find our chalet in the heart of our property. It's an enchanting place where peace and quiet are just rythmed by the waterfall of the gave. On the ground floor, this air-conditioned chalet offers you a covered terrace and an ornamental garden.

The Moulin d'Eysus is a majestic Bearnese residence located in a green setting among running whitewaters, that offers two charming bedrooms.

Fred and Myriam open their guest house in Eysus, a small village in the Pyrenees 5 km from Oloron Sainte-Marie. Lovers of nature and old stones, they have restored this 18th century farmhouse while preserving its authenticity. In the heart of this Béarnais enclosure, the central courtyard gives access to the dining room, the games room (billiards, table football, board games...), the lounges (reading, TV...). Upstairs the bedrooms, two of which can accommodate up to 5 people for the delight of families. The rooms on the ground floor can accommodate small seminars for small and medium-sized businesses and associations.

Traditional country house, classified Meublé de Tourisme 3*, entirely restored, located in the quiet village of Eysus, 5 minutes from Oloron Sainte-Marie. The position at the crossroads of the three Bearn valleys: Aspe, Baretous and Ossau, will allow you to indulge in many outdoor activities: hiking, biking, rafting, fishing ... in the heart of a preserved nature and to visit the emblematic tourist sites of Bearn and the neighboring Basque Country The space of the house, both inside (200 m²) and outside (enclosed land of 2000 m²) will allow you to spend ideal holidays, with family or friends up to 8 people.

The Binet gîte is located in a small village in the Béarn region between the Aspe and Ossau valleys, about 15 minutes from the Barétous valley. Sleeping 2 people, the accommodation is on a working farm and adjoining the owner's property. It has 2 entrances, one on the courtyard side and the other on the garden side. It comprises a living room with TV, a fully-equipped kitchen, a bedroom with a 140x190 bed and a bathroom with walk-in shower. After your hike, relax in the garden on a deckchair or on the swing with mosquito net. Numerous hiking and mountain bike trails are within easy reach of the gîte, which is also 45 minutes from Spain.

2 detached maisonnettes (28m²) in peaceful countryside setting with mountain views. Close to stream (trout farm), adjoining farm 50m away, 2km trout fishing, 4km white water sports, 15km paragliding centre, 40km Spain, 7km Oloron Ste. Marie and shops, at entrance to Aspe Valley. Separate living room area (6m²) with double sofabed, kitchen + washing machine, 1 room (6m²) with double bed, shower room, WC. TV, DVD, prepaid card mobile phone, covered terrace with garden furniture, barbecue, garden, parking space, green areas (2000m²)