Spring, Summer and Autumn
Early April brings the opportunity to take part in a whole host of outdoor activities. Below is an list of just a few of the activities that this area of the Pyrenees has to offer right on the doorstep of Chalet Hay.
The Tour de France, Sunday the 12th July 2009 stage 9, the tour comes over the Col de Aspin and Col du tourmalet. You can see the tour from the house. You can even try and tackle many of the Cols that the Tour de France riders face and this really helps you appreciate just what super-human athletes they are!
UNESCO Cirque de Gavarnie
- Visit the UNESCO Cirque de Gavarnie, walk around this the world heritage site
- Walking & Hiking - There are extensive marked routes in the area including the beautiful lakes of Payolle and Lac Blu and the stunning Lesponny Valley
- Laya - An adventure and assault course through the forest in the Lesponne Valley, a 30 min drive away
- Tour cycling - Road routes include the famous Tour de France concore the Col du Tourmalet climb only 10 mins from the house
- Mountain biking - 23 marked off road trails and 337 km of marked trails all within the surrounding area of the Chalet
- Paragliding - Available across the valley, tandem flights available from a number of local schools
- Rafting and other white water sports
- Canyoning
- Tennis
- Spot the manikins in the Campan village from Spring onwards
- A number of driving circuits have been written to take in the beauty of the area
- Fishing (including trout & salmon fishing) roughly £5/day, rivers and lakes.
- Horse riding
- Painting and photography
- Golf at Bagneres and Tarbes
- Sun bathing, the Pyrenees has as many sun days as the med coast does!
- Climbing in Beaudan
- Strolling in the old town of Bagneres
There are also some excellent local events such as the sheep run in the valley every July. see the local tourist offices up to date events lists.
Several very good guide books are available for more detailed local and regional attractions.
And, a whole lot more!