Sports Activities in the Hautes-Pyrénées
Long live high-altitude sports! The Luz-Saint-Sauveur Valley offers a wide varietyof sports and outdoor activities for all skill levels: cycling and mountain biking, hiking, trail running, fishing, via ferrata, canyoning, whitewater sports, paragliding… From our campground near Luz-Saint-Sauveur, set off on an adventure in one of the most beautiful playgrounds in the French Pyrenees!
- Grass Roller Skating and Mountain Luge in Hautacam
- Mountaineering on the peaks of Vignemale, Pic de la Munia, or the Néouvielle Massif
- Via Ferrata in Luz-Saint-Sauveur (Pont Napoléon) and Gavarnie-Gèdre (Chaos de Coumély)
- Bungee Jumping at the Napoleon Bridge in Saint-Sauveur
- Bobsledding in Gèdre
Road Cycling and Mountain Biking
Go on a cycling tour in the Pyrenees and escape to the legendary peaks: Tourmalet, Aspin, Peyresourde… World-renowned for cycling, the slopes of the Col du Tourmalet attract thousands of cycling enthusiasts every summer, following in the wake of the Tour de France climbers. The Hautes-Pyrénées also offer mountain bikers nearly 1,600 km of marked trails for all skill levels—take the chairlift up and ride down the slopes in complete freedom!
Hiking
Hiking
The Hautes-Pyrénées invites you to explore its 3,000 km of marked trails and indulge in your favorite pastime: hiking! From our campground, numerous trails take you up to the peaks, deep into the heart of the Pyrenees National Park. Discover Château Sainte-Marie, the Napoleon Bridge, the Mensongé Waterfalls, the villages of Esquièze-Sère, Grust, Sazos, and Saligos, and the Gèdre Gorges.
Trail Running and Road Running
The Hautes-Pyrénées is the ultimate trail running destination. The Grand Raid des Pyrénées, which attracts up to 5,000 trail runners, is one of the most legendary and demanding ultra-trail events on the world circuit, passing through Luz-Saint-Sauveur, Gavarnie, and Barèges. But on a day-to-day basis, the trails of the Pays Toy offer exceptional training grounds for all skill levels: from jogging in the valley floor to technical climbs up to mountain passes and glacial cirques, including the wild stretches of the GR10. A unique playground, just minutes from our campground.
Horseback Ride
Are horses your thing? Make the most of your stay in the Pyrenees by going on a horseback ride in the mountains at Barèges, touring the Pays Toy valley, or exploring the Lienz Plateau. Another option: a pony ride forthe kids or a hike with a pack donkey along the trails of the Val d’Azun—a gentle and authentic way to experience the Pyrenean mountains.
Canyoning and Rafting
In the Hautes-Pyrénées, the Luz and Troumouse valleys are ideal for canyoning: Ossoue Canyon, Gloriettes Canyon, Héas Canyon… Your camping vacation will also give you the chance to try a variety of whitewater sports on the Gave de Pau: rafting, hydrospeed, canoraft, or canoeing and kayaking—thrills guaranteed for adrenaline junkies in the heart of the Pyrenees.
Fishing
Trout Fishing
With 42 mountain lakes and 300 km of rivers, the Hautes-Pyrénées are a vast playground for all fly-fishing and spin-fishing enthusiasts. The angler’s holy grail? The famous Pyrenean brown trout! Along the Gave de Pau, the Neste,the Adour, or even the Chili fishing stretch in Luz-Saint-Sauveur—these are little slices of paradise for enthusiasts of mountain stream fishing.
Tree-top Adventure Course
Are you a fan of tree-top adventure courses in the Pyrenees? In Luz-Saint-Sauveur, the “En Chêne et Frêne” adventure park offers challenging and fun courses on a two-hectare wooded hill overlooking the Gave de Pau and the Pays Toy valley. Zip lines, suspension bridges, and activities for all ages: an ideal family outing for young and old alike, just a stone’s throw from our campground.
Paragliding
In Barèges, just 15 minutes from our campground, enjoy an unforgettable tandem paragliding experience over the Pyrenees. Accompanied by a certified instructor, you’ll soar over breathtaking landscapes: the UNESCO-listed Cirque de Gavarnie, the Pic du Midi de Bigorre (Pic du Midi), and the legendary Col du Tourmalet. A feeling of absolute freedom, accessible to everyone, even without any prior experience.
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