Accous

Accous

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownAccousLées-Athas at 1.9 km
Insee code64006Osse-en-Aspe at 2.7 km
Postcode64490Bedous at 2.7 km
Latitude42.9746820Cette-Eygun at 4.3 km
Longitude-0.5990550Lescun at 5.4 km
AltitudeFrom 420 to 2458 metersAydius at 5.6 km
Surface60.68 km²Etsaut at 7.3 km
Population431 inhabitantsBorce at 7.6 km
Density7 inhabitants/km²Sarrance at 8.5 km
Chief townPau (at 63 km, 70 min)Lourdios-Ichère at 9.9 km
DepartmentPyrénées-AtlantiquesUrdos at 11.9 km
RegionAquitaineSearch another town
LOCATION

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TOWN PRESENTATION

Built at the mouth of the circus Iseye, Accous, head of the canton of the Aspe Valley (13 municipalities) can be visited on foot ... or paragliding.

Here the mountain is divided between nature and culture: native flora, unique wildlife, and the last bears of the Pyrenees are born here ... Pastoralism is still very active, it also participates in the preservation of biodiversity. As such, the South Valley National Park is part of the Pyrenees.

The Aspe Valley has a vocation of ancestral pathway.


SIGHTSEEING

The museum of the Aspe valley, in a former dairy.

The church under the patronage of St Martin, burned in 1569, was rebuilt at the beginning of the 17th and restored in the nineteenth.

The detour is required district play, the Romanesque chapel of Saint Saturnin and its exterior corbels are unavoidable.

The chapel of St. Christau Aulet built in the 17th on the remains of an older, was busy in the practice of ancient rituals associated with water (three sources were cured of all ailments: sore eyes, leprosy, scabies ...). Remember to take a look at the bottom of the vault of the fountain of Cagots, along the road near the chapel.

Leisure activities: hiking, paragliding (paragliding).

Detailed information
Natural sitesWood Arapoup

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

The festival village Accous leads every 3rd weekend of August, an original election: that of "Miss Potato. The winner sees his weight converted to potatoes!

A "race to the mountain, sports Pyrenean invaded this opportunity Pouey Hill.

In June and September, paragliding festival begins in two national competitions (Class B) are arranged on one of the most beautiful sites of free flight of the Pyrenees.


ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND

350 km of hiking trails, swimming or lazing around lakes Estaens, d'Arlet, downhill mountain bike, horseback ride, village fairs, festivals, visiting open-air museum, traditional market ... You'll be part of history when you walk on the Roman road to Peyranere, or on the road to Santiago, if you hike on the path of maturation, or if you visit the military heritage with strong Portalet (including Renovation is underway for an opening to the public).

PHOTOS
Accous and the valley of the west Aoulet
 
A vulture above the Aspe Valley
The Villages Accous, Lees Athas and Osse-en-Aspe
 
Paragliding at sunset over Accous
A Egyptian Vulture over Accous
 
Flight Accous before, and the valley of Arapoupe Aoulet
The takeoff of paragliding and Accous Valley Aydius
  
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WEATHER
Monday 13 February
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Min. -6°C - Max. 1°C
Tuesday 14 February
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Wednesday 15 February
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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Le pelouha  
Lourdios-Ichère
Calm and rest in exceptional environment for hosts loving nature: 2 rooms 'no smoking', private bathroom with shower and terrace, including 1 accessible handicapped hosts, label 3 Keys....
Located 9.7 km from Accous52 € the double room 
L'Olivé de Haut à Aramits    
9.5
Aramits
Excellent bred and breakfast de charme in an delightful environment. Superb views, great comfort and great calm.
Located 18.4 km from AccousFrom 55 € to 61 € the double room 
Mireille Gourbin    
9.1
Louvie-Juzon
Traditional chalet in the Vallée d'Ossau on the edge of the village of Louvie Juzon. Perfect location on the road leading to Castet for hiking and cycling, 30 minutes from ski resorts...
Located 18.7 km from Accous50 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Gite de charme bearnais à jouers accous  
9.4
Accous
Located in the heart of the Aspe valley between the villages of Accous and Bedous, play is a hamlet surrounded by mountains and enjoy the first rays of sun.
Located in AccousFrom 280 € to 600 € per week 
Gîte La Sartesse, animaux non acceptés  
10
Sarrance
An isolated barn overlooking the valley of aspe. Leave the road Somport and climb to the Col d'Ichère. The barn is perched atop a hill with sweeping views over the mountains and the...
Located 7.8 km from AccousFrom 220 € to 300 € per week 
Gite gayou  
8.6
Lourdios-Ichère
The house is a cottage Gayou 19th century traditional style Bearn in stone. A mountainside, surrounded by woods and meadows with wonderful panorama of the valley and surrounding mountains...
Located 7.9 km from AccousFrom 250 € to 400 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Barétous-Pyrénées    
8.7
Aramits
'Campaign to the Mountain' in the Pyrenees, between Béarn and Basque Country, Camping Barétous-Pyrenees is a family of internationally recognized quality. Calm, serene, full of charm...
Located 19.6 km from AccousFrom 14.70 € to 21.30 € per day 
Camping Eyharche   
9.6
Barcus
Camping at the farm, located in the countryside Barcus (Basque Country). Beautiful views of the Pyrenees. Approximately 10 minutes from Barcus (30mn of Oloron St. Mary) 40 minutes of...
Located 27 km from Accous17 € per day 

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HOTELS
Chambres D'hôtes Pouquette    
8.8
Cette-Eygun
This guest house sits in a small village in the untouched Aspe Valley. It has an outdoor pool and a garden with a beautiful panoramic view of the Pyrennees mountains. Chambres D'hôtes...
Located 100 m from AccousRoom from 55 €
Auberge Toison D'or    
8.7
Cette-Eygun
The Auberge Toison D'or is located in Cette-Eygun, in the Aspe Valley. It offers accommodation with free Wi-Fi and some rooms have panoramic views of the Parc National des Pyrénées....
Located 4.4 km from AccousRoom from 57 €
Maison Bergoun    
8.6
Borce
This bed and breakfast is situated in the village of Borce, in the heart of the Pyrenees in the south-west of France. It features an infrared sauna and free Wi-Fi access. Each guest...
Located 7.8 km from AccousRoom from 49 €

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