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

Located in the Hautes-Pyrénées, the Pyrenees Natural Park is a real playground for sports enthusiasts and those who love to relax, who can take advantage of their holidays to organize a stay in a tent 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 mattress. Discover our selection of campsites where you can stay between Cauterets and Luz-Saint-Sauveur in the Hautes-Pyrénées!

The Plantier Farm (Argelès-Gazost)

This 2* campsite offers a partially shaded site on the heights of Ouzous with a magnificent view of the Argelès-Gazost valley and the Pibeste massif. Pitch your tent and take a few steps to discover a stream 400 meters away, ideal for cooling your feet. Are you a foodie? Fabienne will be happy to recommend small local producers in the area where you can enjoy delicious Pyrenean cheese. Peace, nature and serenity, welcome to the Ferme du Plantier.

Info : Caravans are also accepted

The 4* Larbey Campsite (Cauterets Road, Pierrefitte-Nestalas)

The change of scenery is complete at this family-friendly campsite, inviting you to discover the beauty of the Hautes-Pyrénées. The 47 terraced pitches are dream spots for admiring the Argelès-Gazost valley with breathtaking views, where every sunrise is an unforgettable natural spectacle. With a heated swimming pool, entertainment, children's games, and a grocery store, this little corner of nature is a true haven of peace where you can pitch your tent on the road to Cauterets.

Info : fully equipped mobile homes are also available for rental

The 3* Péguère Campsite (Cauterets)

Located just 900m from Cauterets on the banks of the Gave de Pau, this is the ideal campsite for sports and hiking enthusiasts . Lakes, waterfalls, nature, mountains, lace up your shoes to explore the many trails that take you into the heart of nature to discover breathtaking landscapes in the Hautes-Pyrénées. For sleeping, 114 free pitches on flat land allow you to pitch your tent in a semi-shaded setting, perfect for relaxing. A children's playground, bike trails and ping-pong table are also available if you want to vary the pleasures, while a mini-market at 400 allows you to stock up on essential products. A picnic area with a sheltered barbecue is even available so you can eat under cover in case of bad weather.

Info : A free shuttle takes you from Cauterets to Raillère all day long

The 3* La Ribère Campsite (Barèges)

Pitch your tent in the heart of the mountains for a privileged stay in the Hautes-Pyrénées! Perched at an altitude of 1,250m, the 16 terraced pitches immerse you in nature surrounded by peaks, with a breathtaking view of Ardiden and Capet. The ultra-warm welcome perfectly complements the quality services you will find on the campsite, such as Wi-Fi and modern sanitary facilities, for comfortable camping in Barèges. Hiking enthusiasts will be delighted to relax by a mountain lake before returning home to a toast with an aperitif over a game of pétanque or bowling with family or friends.

The little extra : optimal sunshine: your tents tan better than you!

The 2* Bergons Campsite (Luz-Saint-Sauveur)

Choose one of the 70 flat and shaded pitches available on terraces, with a direct view 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 lovers of nature and wide open spaces. Cirque de Gavarnie, Néouvielle Reserve, paragliding, canyoning, bungee jumping, mountain biking or hiking, experience the mountains at your own pace in the Hautes-Pyrénées, before returning to rest in your tent. The refurbished sanitary facilities (2021) are accessible day and night while free wifi is available throughout the site to stay connected at the summit. Do you prefer activities? A playground, ping-pong tables and a library allow you to have fun with the family all summer long.

The little extra : Access to the municipal swimming pool at a preferential rate: post-hike swimming included.

Around these campsites, within a radius of 20 km, the Pyrenees have unforgettable experiences in store for you: go hiking to 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 to mention 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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