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Lau-Balagnas

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Charming little village in the Hautes-Pyrénées, Lau-Balagnas takes place about forty kilometers from Tarbes, in the south-western part of Bigorre. It is located in the heart of the Pyrenees National Park, not far from Préchac, Saint-Savin or Argelès-Gazost.

Originally divided into two municipalities, that of Lau and Balagnas, the municipality of Lau-Balagnas was born in the middle of the 19th century from the merger of these two villages. Of ancient origin, these territories rich in history continue to reveal to their visitors all their architectural and natural mysteries.

Geographical information

MunicipalityLau-Balagnas
Postcode65400
Latitude42.9968430 (N 42° 59’ 49”)
Longitude-0.0922820 (W 0° 5’ 32”)
AltitudeFrom 419m to 573m
Surface area2.90 km²
Population539 inhabitants
Density185 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureTarbes (37 km, 40 min)
Insee code65267
IntercommunalityCC Pyrénées Vallées des Gaves
DepartmentHautes-Pyrénées
TerritoriesGascony, Midi-Pyrénées, Pyrenees
RegionOccitanie

Nearest cities & towns

Argelès-Gazost1.4 km (5 min)
Saint-Savin2.2 km (4 min)
Arcizans-Avant2.5 km (6 min)
Adast3 km (5 min)
Ayzac-Ost3.2 km (5 min)
Gez3.4 km (7 min)
Uz4.5 km (10 min)
Arras-en-Lavedan4.6 km (8 min)
Pierrefitte-Nestalas4.8 km (7 min)
Sère-en-Lavedan4.8 km (10 min)
Soulom5 km (7 min)
Saint-Pastous5.1 km (11 min)
Boô-Silhen5.3 km (10 min)
Ayros-Arbouix5.7 km (9 min)

Things to see and do

The only witness to the village of Castet, which has now disappeared, the Saint-Castère chapel still stands proudly.

Not far away, it is possible to admire the Church of the Assumption in Lau or the Church of Saint-Laurent in Balagnas with its starry blue ceiling above the altar.

Several marked hiking trails are accessible from or near Lau-Balagnas, as are fishing sites.

Events and festivities

A market of organic producers and ethical artisans is offered on the town hall square on Monday at the end of the afternoon.

At the beginning of August, place at the Lau-Balagnas party with a garage sale on the town hall square and a pétanque competition.

Weather

Friday 19 april
Min. 0°C - Max. 11°C
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Saturday 20 april
Min. 4°C - Max. 10°C
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Sunday 21 april
Min. 2°C - Max. 8°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Whitewater rafting-canyoning in the Pyrenees
Sports sensations40 € to 210 € Argelès-Gazost (1.1 km)
Downhill canyoning in Hautes-Pyrénées
Sports sensations50 € to 75 € Beaucens (3.3 km)
Guided tour with an accredited guide
Culture and education200 € to 350 € Lourdes (11.3 km)
Guided Tour of the Grottes de Betharram
Culture and education16 € Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre (14.2 km)
Rafting on the Gave de Pau
Sports sensations32 € to 57 € Lestelle-Bétharram (17.4 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Nerbiou Peak
HikeEasy2:00Beaucens (3.3 km)
Lake Isaby
HikeEasy1:00Artalens-Souin (4.4 km)
Mourquey Cape
HikeIntermediate1:00Artalens-Souin (4.8 km)
The Mills and Church of Arcizans-Dessus
Village visitEasy1:00Gaillagos (7.6 km)
Jer Peak Trail
HikeIntermediate2:35Lourdes (10.4 km)

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