The best campsites to pitch your tent around the Hautes-Pyrénées National Park
The best campsites to pitch your tent around the Hautes-Pyrénées National Park
4,2 km - Cauterets
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LA FRUITIÈRE HOTEL AND RESTAURANT IN CAUTERETS: AN AUTHENTIC SUMMER AND WINTER INTERLUDE AT ALTITUDE
In Cauterets, in the heart of the Pyrenees National Park, the La Fruitière hotel and restaurant is a destination of character, nestled at an altitude of 1,371 meters.
Masterfully run by Corinne, Patxi and their passionate team, this unique address seduces with its warm atmosphere, its mountain authenticity and its preserved natural setting.
Easily accessible from the Cauterets road via La Raillère, the place combines tranquility, conviviality and proximity to nature.
The building preserves the soul of the old Pyrenean cheese dairy, while offering modern comfort.
La Fruitière offers its visitors comfortable accommodation, with simple and well-kept rooms, as well as a mountain restaurant where you can taste the local cuisine of chef Patxi: Pyrenean trout, lamb, blueberry tart...And all this facing the Pyrenees.
It is a lively place, an ideal stopover for lovers of the great outdoors, hikers or travelers looking for an authentic stay. The site is also prized for its generous cuisine, showcasing fresh, local produce from producers in the surrounding valleys.
Winter opening:
Unlike most high-altitude establishments, La Fruitière is distinguished by its complete opening during the winter. From December to April, the hotel and restaurant remain accessible, making this place a rare and atypical destination in the Hautes-Pyrénées.
Visitors can get there on foot, on skis, or on snowshoes depending on the snow conditions, to experience a unique and delicious winter break at an altitude of 1,371 meters!
In winter, the landscape transforms into a magical setting, with snow-covered forests, frozen waterfalls and pristine peaks. The fire crackles in the fireplace, while mountain dishes warm the hearths.
The restaurant welcomes passers-by, tired hikers and families for a well-deserved gourmet break, and in the evening, hotel guests enjoy an intimate setting with a view of the mountains lit by the moon or the stars, a great way to unwind.
It is a true Pyrenean refuge, where you feel good, far from the hustle and bustle of the overcrowded resorts. A confidential address, ideal for recharging your batteries in complete simplicity.
The Fruitière is...
- A warm and family atmosphere
- Local and tasty cuisine
- Charming accommodations
- A protected natural environment
- A strategic location : close to Cauterets, a stone's throw from the Pont d'Espagne, the establishment is an ideal starting point for hikes to the lakes of Estom, Gaube, or the Oulettes de Gaube.
- Open all winter : a rare advantage, allowing you to enjoy the magic of snow without the crowds. La Fruitière thus becomes a unique winter retreat in the region.
Discover around La Fruitière: between nature, heritage and terroir
Within a 20 km radius of La Fruitière, outdoor activities are king. There are many varied hikes, accessible in all seasons: Lake Estom, Lake Gaube, the Oulettes de Gaube and the Marcadau and Lutour valleys offer magnificent itineraries. Lovers of great landscapes can observe chamois, marmots and bearded vultures in their natural environment.
The spa town of Cauterets, just a few kilometers away, charms with its Belle Époque streets, its thermal baths and its local market. You will find local products there, including Pyrenean cheese, honey, artisanal confectionery and farmhouse charcuterie.
Mountain villages like Pierrefitte-Nestalas, Luz-Saint-Sauveur or Saint-Savin are also worth a visit for their historical heritage and typical Pyrenean atmosphere. Many local producers offer farm tours, tastings or farm sales.
Finally, nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to the Néouvielle Reserve, the Luz gorges, or even the Lutour waterfall, easily accessible for the day.
La Fruitière hotel enjoys a strategic location, in the heart of an area rich in activities, gastronomy and unspoiled nature. Referenced by the Qualité Tourisme, Esprit Parc National and Accueil Vélo labels, it guarantees a warm welcome, a strong environmental commitment and harmonious integration into its natural environment.
It is the promise of a simple, authentic stay, deeply rooted in the rhythm of the mountains.
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