Walks, hikes, skiing, or paragliding… the Pays Toy is a protected area offering countless waymarked trails as well as the ski slopes of the Ardiden area. It is also famous for its lakes which are just a short distance from Chalet Mina.

You are likely to come across various herds of sheep and cows during your hikes or family strolls.

The Pyrenees National Park is a paradise of natural landscapes and enjoyment for those who love hiking, and boasts a well-preserved flora and fauna. You will undoubtedly encounter herds of marmot in summer, unfazed by a human presence, with vultures, bearded vultures and other protected birds of prey flying overhead.

In the nearby valleys there are plenty of famous destinations, such as Gavarnie and La Brèche de Roland, or Mont Perdu or the Vignemale for the most daring, not to mention Cauterets and the nearby Gaube lake. For cycling enthusiasts, there is the legendary Tourmalet ascent, along with that of the Aspin in the Campan valley... This is the kingdom of climbers!

On your way back from a hike, enjoy the restorative benefits of water at the Thermes Luzéa in Luz Saint Sauveur, or Cieléo de Barèges.

A jacuzzi, sauna, hammam and massage can all be on your holiday's well-being and fitness programme. Luzéa and Cieléo will satisfy all your expectations. With their swirling and caressing waters, they offer you a wide range of personalised treatments, or massages inspired by techniques from all over the world… relaxation and plenitude assured.

You will find them at the Monday market around the fortified church of the Templars. Take the opportunity to visit this unique European gem. You will find a selection of artisans who are rightly proud of their production - be it honey, cold cuts, cheeses, pies and waffles cooked on spits...

Want to get away? Whatever the season, there is always something to discover in the valleys of Gavarnie and beyond. Young and old will have plenty of choice.

• The Napoleon Bridge with its inevitable bungee jump, not to mention the Tyro Line for the most daring
• A perfect view of the Pays Toy and its scattered villages from the Solferino Chapel
• The Pic du Midi, accessible from the resort of Tourmalet and Mongia via the pass of the same name
• Château Sainte Marie and its remains
• Cauterets, the Pont d'Espagne and its waterfalls
• Saint Savin abbey on the road to Estaing lake
• Hautacam and its Mountain Luge
• The Pyrenees Animal Park in Argeles Gazost, with its wolves, bears, marmots and other protected species
• Lourdes and the cave of Massabielle, its castle and its natural glacial lake.