FURTHER INFORMATION
Some need-to-knows for your catered cycling or skiing holiday
WiFi & parking
WiFi is available, blazingly
fast and free…
We have lots of parking space on site, too
No smoking
For everyone's comfort and health, there is no smoking
in the house or anywhere
on the property except for
the end garden
We have dogs
Elsie (L) and Barbara are very friendly and love meeting our guests. We keep them out of guest rooms but anyone with an allergy should be aware
USEFUL LINKS
• Local tourist office: www.valleesdegavarnie.com/ete/ma-destination/vallee-d-argeles-gazost
• Local bike shop, inc rental: www.pyrenees-bike.com
• Local bike shop, inc rental: www.cyclinpyrenees.fr
• Bike rental: ardidenvelos.com (English owners)
• Bike rental: www.gtbt.fr
• Bike shipping service: www.sherpr.com (avoids taking your bike through the airport)
PLACES TO VISIT ON A REST DAY
• The Catholic pilgrimage city of Lourdes, its cathedral and grottos
• Pic du Midi de Bigorre, one of the highest peaks up above the Col du Tourmalet, with an observatory at the top and access by cable car
• The famous animal park that everyone raves about, which includes wolves and bears
• Pic du Jer, above Lourdes, with a famous funicular railway to the peak
• Natural thermal baths in several towns, known for their healing powers
• Near endless hiking and climbing with well signed routes, starting right from our house
• Go white water rafting, kayaking, zip-lining, rock climbing or bungee jumping
• Several very impressive castles, forts and chateaux
• Lots of wineries just outside the mountains, about 1hr away
• The remarkable Cirque de Gavarnie, a vast mountain amphitheatre, also known as 'The Lost Mountain' because it looks as if an entire mountain was removed. It's an easy 2hr hike total,
• Local tourist office: www.valleesdegavarnie.com/ete/ma-destination/vallee-d-argeles-gazost
OTHER ACTIVITIES
The Pyrenees offer so many possibilities for non-cycling guests. They're a playground for sportspeople, a haven for nature lovers, a sanctuary for those seeking to escape city bustle. Click this link to find more information.
