Our best experiences to live right now

FOR THE MOST ADVENTURER PEOPLE

#1 Follow the ancient paths linking each village in the Pays Toy and admire the architecture of the barns.
Walking guide available at the Tourist Office and IGN maps on sale in village stores.

HIKING LEAFLET

#2 Marvel at the still-white Cirque de Gavarnie and enjoy the tranquillity of the main path to the hotel of the Cirque.
The Cirque de Troumouse and the Cirque d’Estaubé (Gloriettes Dam) are currently inaccessible due to damage caused by the severe weather on September 6th.

#3 Admire the change of colors all the way to the Néouvielle Nature Reserve by following in your guide’s footsteps.
Aygues Cluses refuge is open until October 30th; advance reservation is mandatory. For more information, click here.

FOR CURIOUS PEOPLE

#4 Travel back in time in the historic center of Luz and following the monuments
A walk allows you to discover the history of the village from the town hall to the Pont Napoléon, passing the Church of the Templars and the Chapelle Solférino (45 min one way).

#5 Be enchanted by the artistic shows at the National park museum.
Full programme, click here.

#6 Be surprised by the new exhibition of the contemporary art space Hang’Art
Transhumance” exhibition (opening on 19 April). Free admission. Open Tuesday to Saturday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

#7 Listen to anecdotes about the washhouses in the village with the Heritage walk app.
Application available on the Appstore or Google Play, or possibility of borrowing a terminal at the Maison du Parc national et de la vallée. Free.

AGENDA

FOR ADRENALINE LOVERS

#8 Explore the woodland trails on a Trottinherbe.
By reservation.

#9 Take on new challenges by bungee jumping
One to two weekends per month from October to December : Luz Aventure schedule and Elastic Crocodil Bungee schedule.

#10 Fly over the eddies of the river “Gave de Pau” on ziplines
By reservation. From 10 years old.

#11 Try Via Ferrata under the Napoleon Bridge or rock climbing at Gedre
Bookings required at the guide offices.

#12 Admire the mountains from the sky by paragliding
By reservation.

WITH KIDS

#13 Have fun at the new playground behind the pool. 

#14 Take an unusual ride on the wings of a vulture of a carousel
A carousel with pedals for children on the Promenade du Bastan next to the little lake.

#15 Go see a movie at the cinema.
At the House of the National Park and the Valley. A program for the general public and young audiences.

#16 Play Robin Hood with Arcs en Cimes.
By reservation.

FOR THE MOST GOURMET PEOPLE

#17 Fill your basket with local products at the market in Luz
Every Monday morning on the Place du Marché and around the church.

#18 Visit local producers and artisans
Ferme des Cascades in Sazos (goat/sheep cheeses, cured meats, dairy meats, etc.): open daily from 3.30pm to 6pm (milking at 4.30pm).
La Carde in Esquièze-Sère (woollen fabric factory): open Monday to Saturday, 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 6.30pm.
Rucher du Tourmalet in Betpouey (honey): open every Friday all year round, 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 6pm.
Brasserie du Pays Toy in Sassis (craft beers and gins): open Monday to Wednesday, 9am to 6pm and Thursday to Saturday, 9am to 8pm.

#19 Taste a local dish at one of our restaurants
List of restaurants open mid-season available at the Tourist Office or on +33(0)5 62 92 30 30.

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