• The Catholic pilgrimage city of Lourdes, its cathedral and grottos
• Pic du Midi de Bigorre, one of the highest peaks up above the Col du Tourmalet, with
an observatory at the top and access by cable car
• The famous animal park that everyone raves about, which includes wolves and bears
• Pic du Jer, above Lourdes, with a famous funicular railway to the peak
• Natural thermal baths in several towns, known for their healing powers
• Near endless hiking and climbing with well signed routes, starting right from our house
• Go white water rafting, kayaking, zip-lining, rock climbing or bungee jumping
• Several very impressive castles, forts and chateaux
• Lots of wineries just outside the mountains, about 1hr away
• The remarkable Cirque de Gavarnie, a vast mountain amphitheatre, also known as 'The Lost Mountain' because it looks as if an entire mountain was removed. It's an easy 2hr hike total
• Local tourist office: www.valleesdegavarnie.com/ete/ma-destination/vallee-d-argeles-gazost