Cauterets, in the heart of the Hautes-Pyrénées, is committed to respectful, sustainable tourism. Through a range of quality labels such as Terre d’Alpinisme and Flocon Vert, the municipality is promoting its natural and cultural heritage in the Pyrenees while affirming its commitment to preserving the mountains for future generations.
Discover below the labels that bear witness to this commitment and to the values that Cauterets upholds on a daily basis.
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Green Snowflake Label
Nestling in the heart of the Pyrenees National Park, Cauterets has long cultivated a balance between nature, hospitality and dynamism.Aware of the environmental challenges affecting mountain areas, the destination has chosen to take concrete action to reconcile tourist appeal, local quality of life and respect for the environment. Since 2024, Cauterets has been awarded the…
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Label Terre d’Alpinisme
The Terre d’Alpinisme label was created following the inclusion of mountaineering in UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list in Bogota in 2019. The Unesco listing is recognition of the values of knowledge, transmission and action to preserve the practice and bring it to life in local areas. The Terre d’Alpinisme label is built around three criteria:…
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Eco-responsibility commitments
In Cauterets, we believe that sustainable mountain tourism is first and foremost a daily concern. For our visitors and residents alike, we take concrete action to preserve our environment, our heritage and our quality of life. Photo, © DAVID COURRIADES DAVID COURRIADES Preserving our natural and cultural environment Cauterets is naturally committed to working alongside…
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Our quality commitments
The Cauterets Tourist Office, classified as “Category I” and awarded the “Quality Tourism” label, is committed every day to offering an attentive, warm and personalised welcome. Our teams do their utmost to promote the discovery of the destination, guarantee the quality of our reception areas and remain attentive to the needs of visitors and our…
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