Walking
Walkers are spoilt for choice in this area and guided walks are available through the local tourist office or registered guides.
The GR10 is nearby and this and other clearly marked trails provide a wealth of opportunity to explore the magnificent scenery of the Pyrenees and its National Parks. |  |
Pic Du Midi
The Pic du Midi Observatory, the highest musuem in the world at 2,990metres, can be reached by cable car from the ski resort of La Mongie. The far reaching views of the Pyrenees are truly breathtaking. The Pic is approximately 22km from Les Cerisiers
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Tour de France
Each year the Tour de France passes through the area over the nearby cols of Aspin and Tourmalet. For the more fainthearted mountain biker, there are many trails to suit all levels.
Bike hire is available in Bagneres. In 2008, the 9th stage of the race finishes in Bagnères on Sunday 13th July and the competitors will be staying for 4 days. | 
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Lourdes Lourdes, the Roman Catholic shrine which is visited by 5 million pilgrims a year is only 20 kilometres away. In 2008 Lourdes celebrates the 150th anniversary of the apparitions of the Virgin Mary to St Bernadette. |  |
Marciac Jazz Festival Marciac, a bastide town is a wonderful setting deep in the middle of the Gascony countryside for many of the world's greatest jazz musicians to perform. Wynton Marsalas, Joe Cocker, Dave Liebman, Sonny Rollins and the Count Basie Band are some of the great names that play at the festival during the first 2 weeks of August and Les Cerisiers is only an hour's drive away. | 
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Paragliding
In Beaudean, 4 kilometres from Bagneres is a paragliding centre where you can experience tandem flights, floating on the thermals over the valley floor. A week's course to qualify for solo flights are also available. |  |
Pont D’Espagne.
One of the most spectacular places to visit in addition to Gavarnie is the Pont D’Espagne with its magnificent lake and many waterfalls. It also provides the chance for the less mobile to reach the high peaks by cable car and chairlift. |  |
Les Grottes de Medous
Les Grottes de Medous, on the outskirts of Bagneres and are an interesting cave complex to visit. Further a field are other caves to visit such as Les Grottes de Labastide and Le Gouffre d'Esparros. | 
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| Other Activites: | Places of Interest: |
| Fishing (Trout) 5km Golf 4km Horse Riding 3km Potholing 7km Tennis 1km (Gerde) Rock climbing 2km | Biarritz (Atlantic Coast) 150km (2hrs) Perpignan (Meditterranean Coast) 200km Andorra 200km Barcelona 250km Pau 60km |