How you get to the Gîte Terres Nères ?
On your arrival at Argeles Gasozt, take the direction towards the Val d'Azun, Col de l'Aubisque, Aucun. Pass through the outskirts of Argeles. When you arrive at the square in Argeles, take a right turn towards Col de l'Aubisque, Val d' Azun, Arrens Marsous.... Keep going up....you will pass the village of Arras en Lavendan.
Just before you arrive at Aucun (Don't pass the signpost marking marking the start of the village) take the turning on the left towards “Aire D'Atterrissage FFVL” et “Las Poueyes.” Pass between the campsite “Las Croutzs” and “Azun Nature”. Cross the canal and the stream. Just after the bridge, the road bends to the left towards Bun. On this bend take the turning on the right.
Continue for 200 metres past granges and new houses, you will arrive at a junction where the road on the right stays on the same level and the road that goes to the left, the “Chemin de Garcie” goes downhill. Take the road on the left. Carry on for 300metres. You are at the end of the driveway and you have arrived! A sign “Gite de France” confirms you are in the right place.
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Communication
The Internet is not yet availablen at the gite, you will find access to the internet at the "Toit Rouge", tabac presse at Arrens.
A telephone is available for your use (pay-as-you-go mobile)
Airport and Train Station
Distance to Tarbes Ossun Lourdes airport: 25 kms or Pau-Pyrénées: 80 kms
Distance SNCF Lourdes Railway Station: 25 kms
Shops at Arrens – 4km away
- tabac presse, newsagent , bookshop « Le Toit Rouge »
- bakers
- organic bread and local produce « la belle Pyrène »
- butcher
- small supermarket
Services at Arrens - 4 km away
- Chemist, Doctor, nurse
- Tourist Office and Maison du Parc National at Arrens
For sking: Cross Country and Downhill Sking
- cross country sking : Couraduque 6 kms, Soulor 12 kms.
Rental of snow shoes and cross country skis at Arrens-Marsous and at the Couraduque
- downhill sking: Hautacam, 35 min, Cauterets 40 min, Luz Ardiden 50 min, Barèges-La Mongie 1h
Methods of Payment
Chèques vacances accepted
International money orders accepted
The Little Extras
Sheet hire 8 € per pair
Charge for cleaning available 40 €
If you want to be guided and discover the hidden secrets of the Val d’Azun, it is possible to do so at a full day or half day rate, contact me!
Some links to help you organise your holidays
Via michelin
Les autoroutes du sud de la France
Meteo consult
Meteo France
www.valdazun.com
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