The best campsites to pitch your tent around the Hautes-Pyrénées National Park

Located in the Hautes-Pyrénées, the Pyrenees Natural Park is a true playground for sports enthusiasts and those who simply want to relax, who take advantage of their holidays to organize a camping trip between Cauterets and Luz-Saint-Sauveur. Lakes, waterfalls, gorges, mountains… Nature is incredibly beautiful to discover along the hiking trails after pitching your tent and inflating your sleeping mat. Discover our selection of campsites where you can stay between Cauterets and Luz-Saint-Sauveur in the Hautes-Pyrénées!

La Ferme du Plantier (Argelès-Gazost)

La Ferme du Plantier is a 2-star campsite offering a partially shaded pitch on the hills above Ouzous, with magnificent views over the Argelès-Gazost valley and the Pibeste mountain range. Pitch your tent and take a short walk to discover a stream 400 meters away – perfect for cooling your feet. Food lovers? Fabienne will be delighted to recommend local producers where you can sample delicious Pyrenees cheese. Peace, nature, and tranquility await you at La Ferme du Plantier.

Larbey 4* Campsite (Route de Cauterets, Pierrefitte-Nestalas)

A complete change of scenery awaits you at the family-run Larbey campsite, inviting you to discover the beauty of the Hautes-Pyrénées. The 47 terraced pitches offer idyllic spots to admire the Argelès-Gazost valley with its breathtaking panorama, where every sunrise is an unforgettable natural spectacle. With a heated swimming pool, entertainment, a children's playground, and a grocery store, this little corner of nature is a true haven of peace, perfect for pitching your tent on the road to Cauterets.

Camping le Péguère 3* (Cauterets)

Located just 900m from Cauterets on the banks of the Gave de Pau river, Le Péguère campsite is the ideal spot for sports and hiking enthusiasts. Lakes, waterfalls, nature, mountains – lace up your boots and explore the many trails that lead you into the heart of nature to discover breathtaking landscapes in the Hautes-Pyrénées.

For sleeping, 114 pitches on level ground allow you to pitch your tent in a semi-shaded setting, perfect for relaxing. A children's playground, cycle paths, and a ping-pong table are also available if you'd like to mix things up, while a mini-market 400m away lets you stock up on essentials. A covered picnic area with a barbecue is even available so you can eat out of the rain in case of bad weather.

Camping la Ribère 3* (Barèges)

Pitch your tent in the heart of the mountains for a privileged stay in the Hautes-Pyrénées! Perched at 1,250m altitude, the 16 terraced pitches of the La Ribère campsite immerse you in nature surrounded by peaks, with a breathtaking view of the Ardiden and the Capet.

The incredibly warm welcome perfectly complements the quality services you'll find at the campsite, such as Wi-Fi and modern sanitary facilities, ensuring a comfortable camping experience in Barèges. Hiking enthusiasts will be delighted to relax by a mountain lake before returning to enjoy an aperitif and a game of pétanque or bowling with family or friends.

The added bonus : optimal sunshine!

Camping le Bergons 2* (Luz-Saint-Sauveur)

Choose one of the 70 flat, shaded terraced pitches with direct views of the Pic du Midi and the Cirque de Gavarnie . Located on the road to Barèges and 800m from the center of the village of Luz Saint Sauveur, Camping le Bergons is a little corner of paradise for nature lovers and those who appreciate wide open spaces. Cirque de Gavarnie, Néouvielle Nature Reserve, paragliding, canyoning, bungee jumping, mountain biking, or hiking – experience the mountains at your own pace in the Hautes-Pyrénées before returning to relax in your tent. The newly renovated (2021) sanitary facilities are accessible day and night, while free Wi-Fi is available throughout the campsite to keep you connected at the summit. Prefer activities? A playground, ping-pong tables, and a library offer fun for the whole family all summer long.

The added bonus : Access to the municipal swimming pool at a preferential rate, post-hike swim included.

Around these campsites, within a 20km radius, the Pyrenees offer unforgettable experiences.

• Go hiking towards the Pont d'Espagne or the Néouvielle lakes, admire the Cirque de Gavarnie, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, or treat yourself to a wellness break at the thermal baths of Cauterets, Barèges or Luz-Saint-Sauveur.
• Thrill-seekers will enjoy mountain biking, rafting or via ferrata in the valley.
• Not forgetting the local markets, the wildlife of the national park and the breathtaking panoramas.

The Hautes-Pyrénées, a concentration of nature and adventure within reach of a tent for camping in a privileged setting.

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