L'Auberge du Lienz "Chez Louisette" Local cuisine with a view of the Pic du Midi

L'Auberge du Lienz, a mountain restaurant in Barèges facing the Pic du Midi

At an altitude of 1,600 meters, facing the majestic Pic du Midi, in the heart of the Pyrenees National Park, L'Auberge du Lienz is a must-visit for lovers of mountains, fine food, and wide-open spaces. Since 1905, this former dairy farm has been preserving the authentic Pyrenean way of life. Today, Aimée and her team continue this tradition, welcoming you in a warm and friendly atmosphere where conviviality, local produce, and sharing are paramount.

A generous cuisine with the flavors of the Pyrenees

At L'Auberge du Lienz, the cuisine showcases local produce and specialties from the Hautes-Pyrénées. Each dish is prepared with passion using carefully selected products from local producers.

Discover the great classics of the house: garbure, homemade cassoulet, AOP Barèges-Gavarnie mutton, lamb chops, frog legs with parsley, oysters, seasonal vegetables and many regional specialties that will delight gourmets.

Throughout the year, the inn also organizes festive meals around spit-roasted pig and spit-roasted sheep, true gourmet gatherings in a friendly atmosphere.

To finish on a sweet note, treat yourself to a homemade blueberry tart or the desserts of the moment, prepared with love.

A must-visit restaurant in Barèges during winter.

Located at the foot of the slopes in Barèges, L'Auberge du Lienz is the ideal place to stop after a day of skiing, snowshoeing, or hiking. Enjoy hearty cuisine in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

As night falls, the large fireplace crackles, bathing the restaurant in the ambiance of a true mountain chalet. Evenings by the fire invite relaxation and sharing over local flavors.

Winter is also the perfect time to discover the spectacular Flambadou cuisine, an ancestral culinary tradition of the Southwest. In front of the guests, the white-hot iron enhances the meats by basting them with melted fat, offering a spectacle that is as delicious as it is convivial.

A panoramic terrace and festive evenings in the summer

When the mountains turn green, the terrace of L'Auberge du Lienz offers exceptional views of the Pic du Midi and the Pyrenees peaks. After a hike, a mountain bike ride, or a day exploring Barèges, settle in to enjoy lunch, dinner, or simply a drink while gazing at the mountains.

Throughout the summer season, the inn brings its evenings to life with concerts, musical nights, DJ sets, and friendly entertainment. Locals, vacationers, hikers, and cyclists gather there in a warm atmosphere where good cheer is always present.

A must-visit address in the Hautes-Pyrénées

Open summer and winter, L'Auberge du Lienz is much more than a restaurant: it is a true living space where you can share a good meal, enjoy an evening with friends or simply admire one of the most beautiful panoramas in the Pyrenees.

Thanks to its warm welcome, traditional cuisine, local produce, spit-roasted meals, festive evenings, Flambadou cuisine and exceptional setting facing the Pic du Midi, L'Auberge du Lienz appeals to both locals and visitors.

Whether you are a skier, hiker, cyclist, motorcyclist, with family or friends, push open the doors of L'Auberge du Lienz and live an authentic experience in the heart of the Pyrenees.

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