Your summer in Cauterets! Between the must-do walks, the many activities and discovering the village and its specialities, you’re bound to find something to keep you busy during your stay.

Must-see walks

Pont d
Pont d, © DAVID COURRIADES

The Spanish bridge

Just 7km from the village, the Pont d’Espagne is an exceptional natural site!

Classified as one of the Grands Sites Occitanie, it is located in the heart of the Pyrenees National Park and is the starting point for the following tours

numerous walks.

Just a 5-minute walk from the car park, you can admire the mythical bridge and its famous waterfall.

Lake Gaube

At an altitude of 1,725 metres, Lac de Gaube is a must-see when you visit Cauterets!

You can also explore the sumptuous Marcadau Valley, Lac des Huats and Oulettes de Gaube, where you’ll be at the foot of the glacier.

Gaube lake
Gaube lake, © DAVID COURRIADES

Opening of the Gaube chairlift + Puntas gondola :
The next summer season

A car park is available for cars, motorbikes and camper vans. A team of mountain experts is on hand every day to welcome you, provide information and maintain the site.

Plus d’infos sur le Pont d’Espagne
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Photo, © DAVID COURRIADES

Le cirque du Lys

From the village, at 900m, to the crêtes du Lys, at 2,400m.

Come and admire the breathtaking panorama from the orientation table.

A panoramic view of the surrounding peaks awaits you!

For the more sporty, there are downhill mountain bike trails.

Lake Ilhéou

Accessible from the Cirque du Lys via the ski lifts, the Lac d’Ilhéou in the Cambasque valley is a little corner of paradise!

The walk to the Col d’Ilhéou is just as magnificent.

Lake Ilhéou is also accessible from Cambasque.

lake illhéou summer
lake illhéou summer, © DAVID COURRIADES

Opening of the Lys gondola + Grand Barbat chairlift :
The next summer season

Plus d’infos sur le Cirque du Lys

La Fruitière

A few kilometres from the village, if you head towards Pont d’Espagne, you’ll see the road to La Fruitière on your left. You can also get there via the Chemin des Pères de Cauterets or La Raillère. In that case, it’s around 3 hours 20 minutes’ walk each way. A wild site in the heart of nature, where you can enjoy walks in the fresh air and sumptuous scenery, even if you’re accompanied by your faithful four-legged friends. From the car park at the La Fruitière hotel, you can head to Lac d’Estom. A sumptuous landscape to discover in the heart of the Lutour valley. To get there, allow around 4 hours’ walk each way.

Walks in the village

THE GOURMET WALK

Gastronomy is part of the history of Cauterets and its assets.

Each as good as the next, there are many specialities to sample.

Berlingots, blueberry pie, cheese, sausage… there’s something for everyone.

Garbure

HERITAGE

With its typical 19th-century architecture, grand hotels and monumental facades, Cauterets has preserved and enhanced its rich heritage.

These walks are available from the Tourist Office.

Découvrir les balades et randonnées

Walking with your dog

Holidays in Cauterets with your family, friends, partner or alone, but always with your doggie.

We love being able to wander around the must-see places with him.

Randonner avec son chien

A whole host of sensations

BIKEPARK

Every summer, the Cirque du Lys ski area is transformed into a Bike Park, giving way to downhill courses in the middle of the mountains.

RAFTING

Embark on an aquatic adventure with your family or friends.

Head for the banks of the Gave on a rafting trip with Pavillon des Sensations and/or Tom Rafting.

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VIA FERRATA

Take to the air and experience the thrills of the Via Ferrata.

A cascade of zip-lines and suspended tables await you.

CANYONING

Slip between rocks and slide down natural slides. Enjoy a unique canyoning experience.

SPECELOLOGY

Put yourself in the shoes of an explorer and have fun discovering the underground world of caving.

Activities in the village

A wide range of events are on offer throughout the summer. Walks, city tours, concerts, shows…

Les Bains du Rocher

The indoor and outdoor pools of the rock baths guarantee a moment of relaxation.

Open all summer

For a moment of well-being, take advantage of the institute’s range of modelling, facial and body treatments, and many other services.

The institute is open by appointment only.

Se plonger dans les bains

CINEMA

The cinema welcomes you to watch the latest national releases and have a great time.

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MEDIA LIBRARY

Enjoy a moment of exchange and sharing at the library/media library. A wide range of activities are on offer.

media library

SWIMMING POOL

Come and enjoy the pools for a dip or a refreshing dip.

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NATIONAL PARK HOUSE

If you want to find out more about the flora and fauna of our mountains, the Maison du Parc National des Pyrénées is the place to go. The exhibition rooms will tell you a little more about the history of the park and its natural heritage.

park house

SKATING RINK

Enjoy a moment on the ice, with family or friends, at the skating rink.

There are also modules for the little ones to play on.

The perfect way to cool off. Laughter guaranteed!

Ice rink

MINI GOLF

For a fun day out with the family or friends, head for the mini-golf course.

minigolf

CARROUSEL

There’s nothing like the 50s carousel to take you back to childhood. It’s sure to delight young and old alike.

carousel merry-go-round

GAMES ROOM

In Cauterets, the games and arcade room promises fun for all the family: retro terminals, pinball machines and palace games plunge you into a friendly atmosphere full of nostalgia.

games room
théâtre de la nature

The Theatre of Nature

The village also has a number of free facilities, including a skate park, bowling green, tennis courts and children’s play areas.

Padel courts can be booked at Cauterets town hall.

Découvrir le Théâtre de la Nature

A gourmet break?

Restaurants and bars

The bars and restaurants of Cauterets welcome you all year round to enjoy a drink on the terrace or savour the local specialities in a warm atmosphere.

restaurant ferme basque cauterets

Shops

When it comes to shopping, take a stroll through the boutiques in the village centre: local produce, artisanal berlingots, mountain shops and clothing boutiques are all part of a tasty and friendly stroll.


Accommodation

Whether you’re looking for a flat, chalet or house, you’re sure to find what you’re looking for!

We offer you accommodation with the Qualité Confort label, to guarantee you the best possible accommodation conditions based on the criteria that are important to you: decoration, comfort, level of facilities and services. The label is expressed from 1 to 5 diamonds.

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