Ideas for activities

Béarn, with its varied landscapes of mountains, forests and rivers, offers a multitude of opportunities for sport, relaxation and gastronomy.
 Hiking, cycling, motorcycling on picturesque roads or just relaxing and enjoying fine food, this region invites you to combine effort and serenity.

Looking for relaxation?

Enjoy the inflatable spa on the mountain-view terrace, a good book on a deckchair or cosy up by the fire.

For even more well-being, check out these nearby places dedicated to relaxation:

- Les Bains de Secours in Sévignac Meyrac (8km): relaxing baths, hammam, massage and treatments, a calm and relaxing break.
 https://lesbainsdesecours.com/

- Lac de Castet (20mns): Peaceful lakeside walk, play area and entertainment.
https://www.valleedossau.com/espace-naturel-du-lac-de-castet.html

- Espace détente de Gourette (1h): Spa and Jacuzzi in the mountains (Winter only)

Looking for adventure and discovery?

- By bike or motorbike:
Take to the roads of the Pyrenees, such as the Col de Marie Blanque or the Col du Pourtalet.

- Hiking and walking :
Numerous trails offer magnificent mountain views, nearby hikes accessible for all levels.

- Local discoveries :
Discover the farms that produce the famous Tomme des Pyrénées cheese,
 Visit, among others:
- Village markets: https://www.tourisme64.com/les-marches-traditionnels-reguliers-en-bearn-et-pays-basque/

- Terra Aventura: 7 treasure hunt trails for all ages, free: https://www.terra-aventura.fr/
 - the caves of Bétharram (18km) https://www.betharram.com/
 - Lourdes and its fortified castle or famous sanctuary (30km) https://www.lourdes-infotourisme.com/
 - Pau and Henri IV's castle (30km) https://www.tourismepau.com/
 - Excursion to the Basque coast in less than 2h00 between ocean and Basque culture.      
 https://www.en-pays-basque.fr/territoires-et-destinations/cote-basque/

- Winter sports:
Take advantage of ski resorts such as Gourette (40mns) or Artouste (50mns) for skiing, tobogganing, snowshoeing and ski touring.
https://www.gourette.com/
https://artouste.fr/

Swimming and water sports :
 
 At the gîte :
 - Inflatable SPA
 - In summer, on request before arrival, we can install a small inflatable children's pool (approx. 150cm in diameter and 30 or 50cm high).
 
 Less than 5 minutes' walk :
 A stream, the Landistou, meanders along the Chemin de l'Arribere, ideal for cooling off in summer.
 
 8km: Arudy municipal swimming pool
 
 10km: The Ouzom river at Asson along the Salhet path, where a bank of large pebbles awaits you. A pleasant swim with a little current. Then between Asson and Arthez d'Asson, from the bridge and along the Chemin de la Chapelle, access to the river is easy. Lovely water holes under the canopy of trees. The Ouzom is also renowned for its fishing.
 
 12 km: Nay: Espace Nayeo: swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna, waterslide
 
 12 km: Espace Naturel du Lac de Castet: rowing boat, paddle, canoe, pedal go-kart, bike, electric mountain bikes.

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 16km: Baudreix leisure area: beach, swimming, water slides, waterski lift, waterjump, drop in, stand up paddle, canoeing, kayaking
 
 20km: Rafting: Laruns Aventure Chlorophylle
 
 27km: Aqua Béarn: Buffer boats, pedalos, river with buoys, lagoon or rafting.
 
 38km: Mountain lake: Lac de Fabreges. You can swim in the lake, although the water is cool due to its altitude. The banks of the lake are equipped for bathers with sandy beaches and supervised swimming areas. You can also hire boats to explore the lake.
 
 A little further afield, the beaches of the Basque coast are less than 2 hours away by car: Biarritz, Anglet, Saint Jean de Luz, etc.
 
+More ideas: https://www.valleedossau.com/

- Gastronomy :
 
Restaurant l'Etable d'Ossau (15mns) features local produce and boasts an exceptional view of the Pyrenees: http://www.letabledossau.com/

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Restaurant A Caso (15 mins) local seasonal cuisine in a friendly place, in the heart of Arudy: https://www.instagram.com/restaurant.acaso/?hl=fr ​ Au Petit Bonheur Restaurant (15 mins) gourmet cuisine, warm atmosphere, in the heart of Arudy: https://au-petit-bonheur-arudy.eatbu.com/?lang=fr ​​ + address: https://www.tourisme64.com/restaurant/