The Pyrenees offers a wealth of activities for everyone and the Campan Valley where Chalet Hay is located is no exception. The immediate environment provides the extremes of off-piste skiing off the Pic De Midi, to a lazy round of golf with panoramic mountain views, to a relaxing spa day with luxury treatments, to inspirational scenery for artists and photographers and exploring and conquering the mountain on foot, bike or ski - just to mention a few activities'.
Winter Holidays in the Pyrenees truly have something special for everyone. And at Chalet Hay, it is all quite literally on your doorstep.
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As well as being a mecca for winter sports enthusiasts the Pyrenees is a fantastic destination for activity holidays and/or relaxing holidays all year round.
The traditional and relaxed pace of life in this corner of the Pyrenees means you can enjoy the best a holiday in the mountains has to offer at your leisure.
For the more energetic enjoy a tour cycling holiday, for example conquering the famous Tour de France Col du Tourmalet , hiking and walking around the immediate valleys and extended area or take in a section of the GR10 coast to coast route. There are 350 marked mountain bike routes in the immediate valley with many more only a short drive away in the adjacent valleys,
For the more sedate, the breathtaking spa in Bagneres-de-Bigorre offers all the treatments and pools you would expect from a top class spa. The valley is full of local restaurants offering well priced tradition food. As the snow melts, mapped driving tours offer a great way of seeing the surrounding valleys with plenty of places to stop on route, The Pic du Midi observatory offers breath taking views of the area from its whopping 2800m vantage point. Or relax in Chalet Hays large garden, take in the views and enjoy the sun. Chalet Hay is also in the fringe of Parc National des Pyrenees, an area of outstanding natural beauty, making it a great base for nature holidays.
The chalet is set in the rolling meadows 20m from the River Adour and is surrounded by forests and snow capped mountain peaks and is within the sunny south facing Valle de Gripp. For artists and photographers the changing seasons provide a fantastic backdrop. Amazing panoramic views are everywhere, around the valley itself, in the traditional market town of Bagneres-de-Biggore and in the garden where the top level of the garden offers a great place to capture the views and sunsets and local way of life.
The Haute Pyrenees is famous for its high number of sun hours, in fact it has as many as the Mediterranean Coast .
Chalet Hay is perfect for families, whether it’s playing, relaxing and playing in the large secure garden and exploring the area and experiencing mountain activities at there best.
For more detailed advice about any of the activities outlined the Local tourist office in Bagneres-de-Biggore or Campan will be more than happy to help with how to book and organise your trips.