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Cable Car - Saint
Lary Village Rise to new heights
with the Pic Lumiere cable car and enter the heart of Pla d'Adet
at altitude of 1700m. This is where many mountain activities
begin.
Maison du Parc
National des Pyrénées -
Saint Lary Village
Flora and Fauna - permanent exhibition - slide show - naturalised
wildlife.
Bear Museum - Saint Lary Village
Get a
better understanding of the Pyrenean mountains and the history of
the bears while meeting Bingo and Apollon.
Beginners'
guide to Astronomy - Saint Lary Village
(15th July to 24th August) Exhibitions, models and
photos, construction of astronomical telescopes, sundials, talks
on varied themes, every evening legends of the sky, star watch and
telescope observation.
Churches of the
Aure, Louron & Larboust Valley (Baroque
reredos, painted churches, Romanesque mountain chapels) - Every
Tuesday, guided tours of the valley's Romanesque churches from 2
p.m. to 5 p.m. in May, June, September and October and 3 days a
week from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. in July and August.
"Vignécoise"
Farm - Vignec (1 Km) Tour of
breeding farm and fatted duck processing plant
Manganese Mines
- Vielle Aure (2 Km) A 40-minute
underground adventure in the heart of the mountain.
"Le Pitou" goat
breeding farm - Gouaux (10 Km)
Sale of cheeses, tour of breeding farm (6 p.m.).
Volerie des
Pyrénées" Eagle Sanctuary - Arreau (10 Km)
A rare and magical display staged by experts
4 valleys
apiary on the old station square at Arreau (10 Km)
Sampling and direct sale of honey
The old mill at
Saoussas
Loudenvielle in the Louron valley (25 km)
Guided tours in July and August, other times by
appointment. Exhibitions, outdoor, recreational area by the water.
Prehistorics
caves of Gargas (40km) - Aventignan
Strange coloured mouth-blown hand stencils, 25.000 to 30.000 years
old.
Lou Lombres -
in Lombres (45 km) Farmhouse
cheeses and cooked meats. In the Nistos valley, tea at the farm,
tour and free sampling. Sale of produce.
Medous Caves -
Aste Bagneres de Bigorre (50km)
Stalactites, stalagmites
Lourdes(60k)
In the heart of the Pyrenees, Lourdes receives 5 million visitors
from all over the world every year. Lourdes was just a small
market town on the 11 February, when Bernadette Soubirous met,
along the Gave, the “Lady” that made the town a Marian city.
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Pau(80km)Pau
is the most elegant of the towns and cities that overlook the
Pyrénées from their vantage point on the high bluffs that run
parallel with the mountains.
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Marmot Hill
(80km) - Argeles-Gazost
Pyrenean animal park. See also the natural history museum... A
trip around the amazing world of large wildlife species...
Eagle's Dungeon
- Beaucens (95 km)
Displays with commentary. Open daily from the spring holidays to
end September.
Kakuetta Gorges -
Sainte Engrace (150 km Pyrénées Atlantique)
20 m waterfall, lake grotto, stalactites.
 Spain
Barely a 1/2 hour's drive will take you to the High Aragon region
of Spain. The Mont Perdu massif, the Ordesa National Park and the
Sierre de Guara canyons are among the jewels to be found in this
region. Traveling through the villages, you'll discover a vast
array of architecture, ranging from medieval, Romanesque, Gothic
to modern, such as the Torreciudad sanctuary. Aragon is also a
land of celebration, with the "Morisma" of Ainsa, the Bielsa and
San Juan De Plan Carnival.
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Saint Lary Official Website |
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Visit the Official Website to find out more
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Ski Map |
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Winter season : 06/12/04 to
24/04/05 (subject to the conditions weather)
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Visit the
Pyrenees National Park |
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The Pyrenees are a walker's paradise. From the glory and
majesty of the high peaks to the forested slopes of the
sheltered valleys.
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Visit Pau |
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Pau is the most elegant of the towns and cities that overlook
the Pyrénées an well worth a visit
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Activities |
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Saint-Lary is a truly lively resort offering the latest in leisure
facilities against a backdrop of stone, slate and woodland.
Snow-covered in winter, glorious in spring, sun-drenched in summer
and balmy in autumn, Saint-Lary has something to offer all year
round.
Winter Sports
 Saint-Lary
is the leading resort in the French Pyrenees and has one of the
loveliest and largest territories on the massif, which stretches
from 1600 m to 2800 m. Saint-Lary is constantly updating its
amenities (new ski lifts, artificial snow production)
 Site
facilities: - 100 Km of slopes - 700 ha skiable area - 200 snow
guns (instant snow output: 15cu.m./h) - 32 ski lifts (1 cable-car,
1 gondola lift, 11 chair lifts and 19 ski-tows) - 52 ski runs (8
green, 24 blue, 12 red and 6 black) - Slope safety : 20 ski patrol
staff, 8 snow-grooming machines, 6 patrol rooms, 2 avalanche dogs
- 6 snow sport arenas : AFS-approved Quicksilver Snowpark,
Half-Pipe, Family-Park, Kidpark, Mogul stadium, Slalom stadium.
 Boarders
are well catered in Saint Lary with the the Quicksilver Snowpark,
named TOP LABEL by the AFS, with tables, hips and big-air. The
venue is alive throughout the season and hosts numerous events and
contests.
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Spring, Summer, Autumn
Cycle the Tour De
France Route
 Saint
Lary is a true cyclist paradise - ride up the famous
mountain passes; the Pla d'Adet, Aspin pass(22km),
Peyresourde pass (28km) and Tourmalet(50km)
Walkers Paradise
The Pyrenees are a walker's paradise.
From the glory and majesty of the high peaks to the
forested slopes of the sheltered valleys, the Pyrenees
really have it all. Stretching from the Atlantic to
the Mediterranean they are dotted with forts and
castles - the legacy of the history of this much
disputed region.
Other
Activities
 Mountain
biking, para-gliding, horse-riding, angling, hiking
climbing, canyoning, rafting, funny raft, walking
guides, pot holing, archery, outdoor swimming, tennis,
adventure park, sports hall, gym, downhill scooters,
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Pyrenees National Park
 For
more than 25 years, the Pyrenees National Park has protected
46,000 hectares of land, and a further 15,000 hectares in the
Ordesa National Park in Spain. Part of the Pyrénées National Park,
the
Néouville Nature Reserve lies between 1750 and 3092m. Famous for its lakes (Aubert,
Aumar, Laquettes, Orédon, Cap de Long), this massif is covered in
beautiful forests of dwarf pines, the tallest in Europe.
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Thermal Spa
 Waters
containing sulphur and sodium, a well-preserved valley and a
privileged climate make Saint-Lary a sought-after spa for its
thermal and climatic properties. The Pyrenean thermal springs have
been renowned since Antiquity.
Located in the centre of the village
and a magnificent landscaped park, opened in 1988, the Saint-Lary
Thermal baths offer state-of-the-art facilities and comfort all
rolled into one. Main two activities on offer: - thermoludism and
spa therapy.more
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Children
 There
are many activities for children of all ages including many
supervised events including skiing,
rock climbing, hiking, mountain climbing, canyoning, pony riding,
nature trails, mountain biking, ski roller, bungy trampoline,
swimming, mini golf, tennis.
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Saint Lary Soulan resort is approved by Ski France as a
Les p'tits Montagnards
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