The Hautes-Pyrénées, a land of thermal spas, abounds in springs gushing up from the depths, hot and rich in minerals. Spa visitors, celebrities and families have always come to enjoy the benefits of Barèges, Luz-Saint-Sauveur, Bagnères-de-Bigorre, Argelès-Gazost, Cauterets, Capvern-les-Bains, Saint-Lary and Loudenvielle. Today, thermal baths complete this tradition of well-being.
Many of the walks along the rivers and streams offer great escapades on the hottest days. The spray from the Chemin des Cascades between Cauterets and Pont d’Espagne would be a prime example. They are real natural mist-makers.
Other, more peaceful torrents meander through our mountains like a living network of veins and arteries. Immersing your feet in them gives you an immediate feeling of freshness and serenity.
There are so many of them, hidden away in the folds of the mountains, that it’s impossible to count them. The lakes of the Hautes-Pyrénées offer unique panoramas, between crystal-clear waters and majestic peaks.
Some of them can be seen at the turn of a road, while others require a walk through forests and mountain pastures. Gaube, Estaing, Suyen, Estom, Ilhéou, Cap de Long… so many high altitude gems to explore, and the list goes on.
