The Camp-site Happy Pyrenees thanks to its exceptional localization in the middle of the High Pyrenees, makes it possible to the amateurs of mountain to profit from it in any season. The Bigorre region and especially the Toy Country are areas where the demonstrations and events festive and cultural do not miss!
Spring: What to do in the Toy Country?
From Spring season, profit before the touristic peak season, of excursions and stroll from the Tourmalet Pass to Gavarnie while passing by the Ardiden Massif between Luz Saint Sauveur and Cauterets major mountain villages.
- Park adventures in trees "En Chêne et Frêne" (http://www.encheneetfrene.fr)…
- Stroll in rackets, ski touring and pedestrian excursions according to snow conditions, around the circuses of Estaubé, Troumouse and Gavarnie…
- Exits in Mountain Bike (MTB), on the slopes of the Ayré peak above Barèges, in the valley of Luz Saint Sauveur, around Gèdre…
- Relaxation and handing-over form in one of the hydropathic establishments of Luz Saint Sauveur (Luzéa, at 5 minutes from the camp-site), the one of Barèges (Ciéléo, 20 minutes from the camp-site Happy the Pyrenees).
- Fishing in the Gaves mountain Rivers and torrents from mid-March (fishing season start)…
Summer: What to do from the camp-site Happy Pyrenees in Luz Saint Sauveur?
The summer is the headlight season in the High Pyrenees!
Combining sport, relaxation, shows and culture, your stay will be unforgettable!
- Park adventure in trees "En Chêne et Frêne" with the two longest high wire of the Pyrenees (http://www.encheneetfrene.fr)…
- Bungee Jumping from the famous Bridge Napoleon (80 m) Highest spot of Pyrenees…
- Stroll and pedestrian excursions in medium and high mountains (in the National Park of the Pyrenees, within the Gavarnie Massif, or around the Tourmalet Pass, the circuses of Estaubé and Troumouse, the Ardiden Massif, the famous Peak du Midi de Bigorre and solar observatory, the Néouvielle Heritage Park, the Breach of Roland, the rich protected wild life and its marmots, isards, gypaètes and vultures …
- MTB on the various tracks around Luz Saint Sauveur and in all the Toy Country…
- Fishing in the Gaves mountain rivers and torrents…
- White water Activities such as rafting, and canyoning…
- Via Ferrata and rock climbing (Escalade) at the Napoleon Bridge or in Gèdre (free)…
- Visit of the Peak du Midi de Bigorre by crossing mythical Col of Tourmalet.
- Visit the Keep of the Eagles (in Beaucens, 25 minutes from the camp-site), large collection of raptors, with spectacles of coasting flight…
- Relaxation and the thermal spas in the vicinity (see above)
Events and demonstrations:
From the early summer, take part of the Festival of Music "Jazz in Luz", the Latinoroc in Cauterets, the Theatre exterior Festival of Gavarnie, the Tour de France which "crosses" almost each year through Luz Saint Sauveur, on the road beside the Happy Pyrenees Camp site…
Autumn: What to do from Luz Saint Sauveur?
The autumn is season rich colors and emotions with the return and the descent of sheep, cows and horses from the mountain pastures!
- Park adventure in trees "En Chêne et Frêne" with the two longest high wire of the Pyrenees (http://www.encheneetfrene.fr)…
- You will meet many herds which join the valley at the end of the summer season in altitude, the best cheeses of the Pyrenees are with go!
- Excursions and stroll in Mountain
Events and demonstrations:
The Festival of the Chops the last weekend of September in Luz Saint Sauveur, to celebrate the return of the herds and to taste the famous sheep of the Toy Country…
Winter: What to do around the Camp-site Happy Pyrenees?
The camp-site Happy the Pyrenees is ideally placed at the crossroads of several ski resorts and Scandinavian spaces: The Peak du Midi de Bigorre, La Mongie, Luz Ardiden, the Great Tourmalet, Plate of Lienz, Gavarnie, Cauterets and Bridge of Spain (Cauterets) evrything less than 45 minutes drive…
- Park ventures "In oak and Frêne" (http://www.encheneetfrene.fr)…
- Ski, Snowboard, Rackets…
- Huskies' excursions
- Snow scoot excursions
- Relaxation and spa in the thermal centers of the direct vicinity (see above)
Events and demonstrations:
The Derby of the Pyrenees and the AltiToy Races are appointments impossible to circumvent for the amateurs of alpinism and winter excursion.
You will be able to also supplement your days (if need be!) with the skating rink, in ludic spas spaces of Luz or Barèges.
The Txoko bowling and restaurant will host you for relaxation times, for most motivated cinema or and discotheque are also opened…
