Chalet du Bastan
Places of Interest
These are links to places of interest in the area, and useful addresses. We’ve included both of the ski schools as they are both very good, and both have friendly English speaking instructors.
- www.bareges.fr All information about the area
- www.bareges.com more info about the area
- www.tourmalet.fr For information about the skiing – webcams, snow reports etc
- www.luz.org The next valley over, Luz is a small modern ski resort with fantastic intermediate and advanced pistes. The town itself is very pretty, and has a fascinating 14th century fortified church which is well worth visiting
- www.ecoloski.com For ski guides and instructors
- www.esf-bareges.com Another site for For ski guides and instructors
- www.gavarnie.com Information about the local area
- www.picdumidi.com Link to the observatory. Open in the summer for tours etc.
- www.thermes-bareges.com The thermal spa in Barèges
Also visit:
Jardin Botanique du Tourmalet just above the Tournaboup car park, on the road to the Col du Tourmalet,
Donjon des Aigles, Beaucens.