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The Auberge de Piau is a place of live located in the heart of the Piau Engaly ski resort, the highest in the Pyrenees, 1850 m, a grandiose setting with peaks reaching more than 3000m!
It is an ideal base camp for enjoying the mountains and discovering the region, but also a place for sharing and well-being! Whether you are a snow sports enthusiast or not, discover the resort’s many activities for a 100% nature stay.
Piau Engaly resort is situated on the Spanish border near the Ordesa-Monte Perdido National Park, Néouvielle National Nature Reserve and the Pyrenees National Park. Nestled in an exceptional natural setting, it’s the perfect place to discover the wild beauty of the Pyrenees, its rich natural and cultural heritage and have an unforgettable holiday.
The Upper Aure Valley is a hidden gem of the French Pyrenees. This mountainous region is the perfect place for people that love nature, culture and mountain sports. With its magnificent scenery, traditional villages and outdoor activities, anyone that stays here will have a holiday that they will never forget.
Thanks to the Bielsa-Aragnouet tunnel that connects the Upper Aure Valley to the Bielsa Valley, Piau Engaly ski resort is just a few miles from Spain by car. This ancient glacial valley offers majestic landscapes at every turn with its cliffs, waterfalls and lakes.
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 many swimming pools and thermal baths for the whole family in the area around Auberge de Piau. Enjoy the soothing waters of Edenéo Spa which is situated just 200 m from the Auberge de Piau or, if you fancy venturing further afield, why not pay a visit to Sensoria Rio in Saint Lary Soulan or head to the town of Loudenvielle with its thermal waters and Balnéo centre that is renowned for its variety of pools and spa 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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