Baudreix is a commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, in the Aquitaine region, 20 km south-east of Pau.
Of a modest area of 2 km², the territory of the locality is nonetheless formed of a town center and several hamlets, and it has especially the specificity to be bordered on the west by the Gave Pau and its side channels of Lagoin and Grau.
This neighborhood proved dramatic in 1772, when a violent flood of the Gave devastated and destroyed the village, hitherto simple stronghold dependent on the bailiwick of Pau.
Rural commune belonging to the Ossau-Iraty sheep cheese production area, Baudreix also has an industrial unit since the beginning of the 19th century, specialized in the manufacture of the famous Basque berets.
However, it is in 2001 that the village which now has nearly 700 inhabitants sees its destiny turned upside down with the development of an artificial lake adjoining the Gave and a leisure center that attracts 150 000 visitors each year. What justify the slogan that Baudreix, we find nowadays "the sea in the mountains".
Before enjoying the leisure center and the lake, a stop at Baudreix can begin with a visit to the Saint-Vincent church, built from 1856 to 1859, with a bell tower and composed inside. a nave of four bays with broken arcades. Note the murals made in the late nineteenth century and stained glass windows in 1919, works of a glass master palois.
As for sports and leisure, then, of course, it is the lake-level base that is the main attraction of the town.
You can enjoy a sandy beach for relaxation and swimming, which is monitored on weekends and public holidays in May and September and every day from mid-June to the end of August.
For thrill seekers, toboggans are available, but also a water ski lift and an area dedicated to water jump (acrobatic jump to bike concluded by a dive). Basketball courts, tennis courts, a fitness trail and a picnic area are also located in the perimeter of the base. Open from mid-May to the end of September. Entry: 3 and 4 euros (some services are optional). Information on +33 5 59 92 97 73.
Walkers are not forgotten. A discovery trail with reading tablets can be borrowed to observe the sensitive natural areas classified Natura 2000 to the unique fauna and flora that adjoin the lake and the Gave.
For hiking or mountain biking larger scale from the town, including incursions to localities upstream, or even the mountain, documentation and information at +33 5 59 30 01 30.
As for the fishermen, if they wish to take advantage of the lake or the river, they must respect the regulations. Information on +33 5 59 84 98 50.
The last weekend of June, lake festival, with fun, gourmet and musical entertainment.
For multipurpose athletes, the base hosts the duathlon of the slopes of the Pyrenees (running and cycling race) in mid-March, an adult triathlon in mid-June and a youth triathlon in mid-September.
En Marche Pour ta Santé
- On 5 may 2024
- Avenue du Lac, Lac de Baudreix
- The CAP Santé Pays de Nay association is organizing a morning of physical activity, including a walk along the Saligue paths, followed by a Qi-Gong session with Christophe Courte.
En Marche Pour ta Santé
- On 2 june 2024
- Avenue du Lac, Lac de Baudreix
- The CAP Santé Pays de Nay association is organizing a morning of physical activity, including a walk along the Saligue paths, followed by a session of Nordic walking and Pilate with Geneviève Lain Ricard.
Family'Tri
- On 9 june 2024
- Avenue du Lac, Lac de Baudreix
- La Tribu64, the triathlon club of the Nay plain, invites you to come and discover triathlon ! - We offer children's races, as well as duo races for children and adults, in a friendly atmosphere. - You can also come and take part in the regional and French selective youth aquathlon championships
Petit Saumon Deviendra Grand
- On 6 july 2024
- Avenue du Lac
- How about helping to restore an extinct species ? - Put on your boots and roll up your sleeves, Atlantic salmon fry are waiting to swim freely in the Gave de Pau. - Ages 8 and up, booking required.
En Marche Pour ta Santé
- On 7 july 2024
- Avenue du Lac, Lac de Baudreix
- The CAP Santé Pays de Nay association is organizing a morning of physical activity, including a walk along the Saligue paths, followed by a fitness session with Laure Maisonnave.
