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Here, nature reigns supreme. The Auberge de Piau is nestled at the crossroads of some of Europe’s most unspoilt areas: the Pyrenees National Park, the Néouvielle Nature Reserve and the Ordesa-Monte Perdido National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
These unspoilt areas offer crystal-clear lakes, peaceful trails, wildlife and landscapes of raw beauty. The Piau Engaly resort is at an altitude of 1,850 metres, with peaks reaching 3,000 metres.
Piau is much more than a resort: it is a gateway to the authentic mountains.
It is a welcoming base camp for enjoying the mountains, discovering the region, recharging your batteries and sharing experiences. Whether you are a skier, walker or contemplative type, everyone will find something here to enjoy a 100% nature and wellness holiday.
Piau Engaly is a high-altitude resort that cultivates the essentials: pure air, light, abundant snow and the unspoilt nature of the surrounding parks.
An unpretentious destination, tailor-made for those who love simple pleasures, high-altitude panoramas and a warm welcome at the end of the day.
Here, everything is within easy reach: the slopes, the trails, the encounters. A resort that exudes freedom and calls for adventure.
The Upper Aure Valley is one of the Pyrenees’ hidden gems. With its unspoilt peaks, authentic villages and abundant nature, it offers a rare immersion for those who love walking, contemplating and exploring. A lively region, rich in culture and emotions, which leaves a lasting impression on those who visit it.
Through the Bielsa-Aragnouet tunnel, the Upper Aure Valley opens directly onto Spain. Very close to Piau Engaly, this ancient glacial valley reveals a spectacular landscape: mineral cliffs, powerful waterfalls, high-altitude lakes and the light of the Spanish Pyrenees.
Piau Engaly is the highest resort in the French Pyrenees. Located at an altitude of 1,850 meters, the Piau Engaly ski resort was also designated as the “snowiest resort in the world” in 2015 with its 104ha of slopes.
After closing the slopes, we head towards the Badet valley facing the Néouvielle Natural Park where you can appreciate the beauty of the landscape and its snow-capped peaks. You are comfortably seated in the sled driven by the musher and you discover the joys of sliding on a dog sled.
Discover the Badet valley on snowshoes
Outings every day from the Piau Tourist Office, possibilities for day trips and forest outings on request.
Come admire the sunset and discover the resort in a different way. Taste a good mulled wine and discover Piau by Night!
Registrations are made the day before or in the morning at the Piau Tourist Office.
An activity that is both sporty and magical, combining climbing and mountaineering! Supervised by a guide, set off to attack the high frozen waterfalls of the Pyrenees in optimal safety conditions. Enjoy this unique moment on one of the most popular sites for Pyrenean glacier climbers.
Piau Engaly is the highest resort in the French Pyrenees. Located at an altitude of 1,850 meters, the Piau Engaly ski resort was also designated as the “snowiest resort in the world” in 2015 with its 104ha of slopes.
After closing the slopes, we head towards the Badet valley facing the Néouvielle Natural Park where you can appreciate the beauty of the landscape and its snow-capped peaks. You are comfortably seated in the sled driven by the musher and you discover the joys of sliding on a dog sled.
Discover the Badet valley on snowshoes
Outings every day from the Piau Tourist Office, possibilities for day trips and forest outings on request.
Come admire the sunset and discover the resort in a different way. Taste a good mulled wine and discover Piau by Night!
Registrations are made the day before or in the morning at the Piau Tourist Office.
An activity that is both sporty and magical, combining climbing and mountaineering! Supervised by a guide, set off to attack the high frozen waterfalls of the Pyrenees in optimal safety conditions. Enjoy this unique moment on one of the most popular sites for Pyrenean glacier climbers.
Visitors to the region can also enjoy canyoning, fishing or wandering along the footpaths that follow the River Neste…
Water is everywhere in the Hautes-Pyrenees. It flows all year round, it’s refreshing, it waters the surrounding greenery and it is part of the natural well-being that we come to the Pyrenees for.
Discover Lakes Oule and Bastan, Lakes Orédon, Aumar and Aubert or Lake Cap-de-Long and its dam.
Water is everywhere in the Hautes-Pyrenees. It flows all year round, it’s refreshing, it waters the surrounding greenery and it is part of the natural well-being that we come to the Pyrenees for.
Discover Lakes Oule and Bastan, Lakes Orédon, Aumar and Aubert or Lake Cap-de-Long and its dam.
There are plenty of family-friendly aquatic areas and thermal baths. Enjoy the Sensoria Rio thermal park in Saint Lary, or the thermal waters of Loudenvielle and its Balnéa center, renowned for the diversity of its baths and treatments.
Explore the typical villages of the Aure Valley and the surrounding region. See how local artisans live and discover their products. You can sample some of the local specialities like gâteau à la broche, products made with Noir de Bigorre (Black Pig of Bigorre) pork and local sheep’s and cow’s milk cheeses.
Pay a visit to Saint Lary Soulan (12 miles), Ainsa-Sobrabre (37 miles), Saint Bertrand de Comminges (43 miles) or even Lourdes (68 miles).”Visitez Saint Lary Soulan à 20km, Ainsa-Sobrabre à 60km, Saint Bertrand de Comminges à 70km ou encore Lourdes à 110km.
In Vignac, the Coustala family welcomes visitors to their farm where they raise Noir de Bigorre pigs, fattened ducks, calves and cows that are lucky enough to be led out to mountain pastures in the summer. Visitors can go behind-the-scenes to discover the workings of the farm and chat to the family about their products.
Just 31 miles from Auberge de Piau, discover the geological wonders of the Esparros Chasm and the prehistoric Gargas caves, both of which have been classified as historical monuments.
Explore the typical villages of the Aure Valley and the surrounding region. See how local artisans live and discover their products. You can sample some of the local specialities like gâteau à la broche, products made with Noir de Bigorre (Black Pig of Bigorre) pork and local sheep’s and cow’s milk cheeses.
Pay a visit to Saint Lary Soulan (12 miles), Ainsa-Sobrabre (37 miles), Saint Bertrand de Comminges (43 miles) or even Lourdes (68 miles).
In Vignac, the Coustala family welcomes visitors to their farm where they raise Noir de Bigorre pigs, fattened ducks, calves and cows that are lucky enough to be led out to mountain pastures in the summer. Visitors can go behind-the-scenes to discover the workings of the farm and chat to the family about their products.
Just 31 miles from Auberge de Piau, discover the geological wonders of the Esparros Chasm and the prehistoric Gargas caves, both of which have been classified as historical monuments.
Easily accessible by cable car from Tourmalet ski resort which is just 43 miles from Auberge de Piau, the Pic du Midi offers a unique view of the region from its platform among the clouds which also houses a planetarium and an observation dome. An absolute must see.
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