Activities in the Hautacam park

Mountain Luge : acceleration, sharp bends, guaranteed thrills on over 700 m of downhill. For the less daring, don’t panic, the speed can be regulated! From age 3, accompanied. Alone, from 8 years and 1.35 m. Virtual reality : get on board the sled, put on your helmet and let yourself be driven. Discover an incredible world with mascot Lili the sheep! From 8 years upwards. The Zippy Bike : how to ride a bike over the void! A unique sensation, alone or in pairs. For children aged 10 and over and a minimum height of 1.40 m. The Tubby Jump : Sit back in your buoy and fly down the track, landing on a big airbag! From 1.25 m.

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A family visit to the Parc Animalier in Argelès-Gazost ©Parc Animalier des Pyrénées
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Parc Animalier des Pyrénées

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The Donjon des aigles with the children near Argelès-Gazost ©HPTE
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HPTE

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Mountain Luge with the children at the Hautacam Leisure Park ©Pierre Meyer
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Pierre Meyer

Family stay

Pyrenees Land

In the Hautes-Pyrénées

This summer, head to the amusement parks in the Hautes-Pyrénées for some family fun. Rafting, Mountain Luge, adventure in the trees, swimming with a view of the peaks, discovering eagles and vultures, the Pyrenees Wildlife Park with its marmots, otters, isards, bears and other furry inhabitants, vertigo at the Pic du Midi and walks in the National Park. And the base camp for these sensational holidays is a comfortable, friendly 4-star campsite. Perfect for parents who want to keep their children busy and look after themselves.

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2233 €

per family

8 days

7 nights

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The price includes

7 nights’ accommodation in a chalet on a 4* campsite
Cable car access to the Pic du Midi
Access to Cauterets-Pont d’Espagne (chairlift and cable car to Lac de Gaube)
Multi-activity pass for the Hautacam leisure park (Mountain Luge, Zippy Bike or Tubby Jump)
Admission (family) to the forest acrobatic park and skyzone
Family ticket for the Pyrenees Wildlife Park
Family ticket for the Donjon des Aigles

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A week’s holiday with a variety of fun places to discover
The Parc Animalier des Pyrénées, ranked among the 3 most beautiful zoos/parks in France

programme

On the programme for your stay

8 days / 7 nights

Day 1

You arrive and settle into your chalet, facing an exceptional panorama.

Day 2

Animal encounters and adrenalin-fuelled rafting

This morning, take time out to visit the Parc Animalier des Pyrénées. Set on a hillside at the entrance to Argelès-Gazost, it is home to over 600 animals of 100 different species living in semi-liberty. See bears, wolves, marmots, deer, isards, otters and hinds…. Play with Pilou, Noisette and Milka, the marmots, and stroke Bambi and Caline, the roe deer. Dive into the underwater world of Tarka and Luna, the otters. Share the intimacy of the brown bears. Enjoy the freedom of the isards, the fun of the squirrels and the mischief of the foxes. Enter the mysterious and wild territory of a pack of wolves. Let yourself be guided by the guides’ explanations. You can mould the footprints of your favourite animals and leave with unforgettable memories. In short, you’ll get to know these animals better and see nature in a different light.

After lunch, you’ll take to the river Gave on a raft. Your instructors know the secrets of each rapid. They will guide you and guarantee you an unforgettable experience!

Day 3

Hautacam Park and discovery of the eagles

To start the day, you’ll head off to the Hautacam leisure park for some family fun.

Then you’ll head back down to the plain of Argelès-Gazost to discover the Donjon des Aigles, where an exceptional show awaits you. This historic site, a remarkably converted 11th-century feudal castle, is home to one of the most prestigious collections of birds of prey: kites, vultures, eagles, eagles, falcons and buzzards rub shoulders with parrots. Don’t miss the spectacular flight demonstrations. The birds of prey and parrots perform to music. As they fly over the castle ruins, you’ll feel as if they’re brushing past you.

Activities in the Hautacam park
- Mountain Luge: acceleration, sharp bends, guaranteed thrills on over 700 m of downhill. For the less daring, don’t panic, the speed can be regulated! From age 3, accompanied. Alone, from 8 years and 1.35 m.
- Virtual reality: get on board the sled, put on your helmet and let yourself be driven. Discover an incredible world with mascot Lili the sheep! From 8 years upwards.
- The Zippy Bike: how to ride a bike over the void! A unique sensation, alone or in pairs. For children aged 10 and over and a minimum height of 1.40 m.
- The Tubby Jump: Sit back in your buoy and fly down the track, landing on a big airbag! From 1.25 m.

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Walk along the waterfalls at Cauterets Pont d'Espagne

Day 4

Walk to Cauterets-Pont d’Espagne

Today, you’ll enjoy discovering Cauterets-Pont d’Espagne, an emblematic site in the Pyrenees National Park, a veritable Garden of Eden.
The Puntas gondola lift and the Gaube chairlift make for an effortless visit. You can have lunch next to the Pont d’Espagne waterfalls or on the banks of the splendid Lac de Gaube, at the foot of the Vignemale, the highest peak in the French Pyrenees. The more adventurous can even go for a swim!

Day 5

Acrobatic course for the whole family

A day of fun and recreation as you venture onto the acrobatic course suspended in the trees. Tyrolean traverses, monkey bridges, Nepalese bridges, flying stirrups… a whole programme in the trees that may or may not reveal your incredible sense of balance and your ability to coordinate your movements. There are over 130 activities on offer. 13 courses to suit all levels, with progressive heights and levels of difficulty. 4 courses reserved for children aged 4 and over. Interactive audio panels on fauna, flora and the most beautiful local legends. Arboretum, picnic area, snack bar. Also available from the park: rafting, canoeing, mini-rafting and canyoning.

Day 6

Magnificent views from the Pic du Midi

Today, you’ll cross the Col du Tourmalet, the highest road pass in the Pyrenees and the highest point on the Grande Route des Cols, to enjoy an exceptional adventure at the Pic du Midi. The experience begins with a spectacular aerial journey aboard the Pic du Midi cable car. At the summit, take time to visit the site, stroll along the terraces, venture onto the vertiginous Ponton in the sky and admire the view of the Pyrenees chain. Exceptional! You can even enjoy a tasty lunch at the summit, with its fabulous panoramic views.

Day 7

Laughter and relaxation at the water park

It’s all set up for a day of relaxation, games and refreshment at Lau-Folie’s water park for young and old! Set in a magnificent area of almost 2 hectares, the Aquaparc offers a host of activities: pools, slides, tennis court, beach volleyball, inflatable games, etc. Those who love sliding and thrills can try the Kamikaze slide: 8.5 m high and a direct, safe drop for big thrills! For the little ones, there’s a children’s area with a paddling pool, mini-slide and mushroom sprinkler. The snack bar and shaded green areas are ideal for an outdoor picnic.

Day 8

Departure day

After all these emotions and moments of happiness, it’s time to leave…

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Julie, creator of holidays and breaks in the Hautes-Pyrénées

As an adventurer and lover of the great outdoors, I specialise in holidays that are full of emotion! Don’t hesitate to contact me to adapt this holiday. See you soon in the Hautes-Pyrénées.

Julie Richard

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Pic du Midi

The Pic du Midi

and its cable car

Access from La Mongie station by cable car – Option to eat on site at the summit. The Pic du Midi offers daytime visits, stargazing evenings and overnight stays at the summit. Mountain biking is also available from the summit in summer.

The Pic du Midi cable car: simple, easy access to the highest peaks!

The Pic du Midi cable car takes passengers on a spectacular journey to the summit, at an altitude of 2,877 metres, where the 1,000 m² of terraces offer a 360° view of the Pyrenees, the great plains of the South West and the foothills of the Massif Central. The view is unique and the panorama exceptional.

But the Pic du Midi also boasts a valuable observatory for scientists, and thehighest museum in Europe, which passionately recounts the human epic of the construction of this exceptional site.

accommodation

Your accommodation

Chalets camping near the Pibeste Reserve

Oasis of calmThe sun of the Pibeste

At the foot of the Pibeste Nature Reserve, a stone’s throw from the charming village of Argelès-Gazost, this eco-responsible campsite is an ideal holiday base. In summer, let the birds of prey and mouflons guide you! There’s a mountain of leisure activities on offer in the valley to keep young and old busy, so you can return home with a head full of wonderful memories.

Everything for familiesServices and activities

It’s a family affair here! Everyone is there to take care of you. They’ll advise you, check up on you and look after every detail to make your stay unforgettable. The Finnish wooden chalets are cosy and warm, and the terrace is a great place to laze in the sun.

DiscoverYour campsite

The campsite has a swimming pool, secure play area, tennis courts, petanque, basketball and volleyball courts. On site: BIOCOP grocery shop, restaurant-pizzeria, laundry, library and internet connection. It also offers Qi Gong and Tai Chi classes, guided walks and permaculture workshops, with restaurant dishes prepared from the garden.

DiscoverYour chalet

Living room with dining area and fully equipped kitchen (hob, microwave, fridge, coffee maker). One double bedroom, one bedroom with two single beds, shower room with shower and WC. Television, terrace with garden furniture, parasol and deckchair. Pets welcome (extra charge).

budget

Budget

The estimated budget for this stay is €2,233 per family.

Included in this suggestion :

8 days/7 nights in a chalet in a 4* campsite
1 cable car ride to the Pic du Midi
1 trip to Cauterets-Pont d’Espagne (chairlift and cable car to Lac de Gaube)
1 multi-activity pass for the Hautacam leisure park (Mountain Luge, Zippy Bike or Tubby Jump)
1 entry (family) for the forest acrobatic park and skyzone
1 family ticket for the Parc Animalier des Pyrénées
1 family ticket for the Donjon des Aigles

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