Laruns

Laruns

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION 
TownLaruns
Insee code64320
Postcode64440
Latitude42.9876440
Longitude-0.4262740
AltitudeFrom 458 to 2973 meters
Surface248.96 km²
Population1323 inhabitants
Density5 inhabitants/km²CLOSEST TOWNS
National labelBéost at 1.1 km
Chief townPau (at 38 km, 46 min)Louvie-Soubiron at 1.6 km
DepartmentPyrénées-AtlantiquesEaux-Bonnes at 3.3 km
RegionAquitaineSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

Town located 40 km south of Pau. It extends to the Spanish border Pourtalet and encompasses a large area of ​​the Pyrenees National Park.


SIGHTSEEING
  • The village of Laruns: church, home of the National Park ...
  • The town of Hot Springs: spa located about 4 km from Laruns.
  • The village of Gabas: its salting (cellars) and its 12th century chapel.
  • Artouste: its ski resort and its famous tourist train.
Detailed information
Information pointsTourist Office of Laruns
Leisure centresSki Resort Artouste,   Ski Resort Pont de Camps-Fabrèges
Natural sitesLake of Artouste,   Pass of Sobe,   Pass of the Moines,   Wood of Isabel

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Early July: Transhumance in Ossau Valley (2 days excluding weekends).
  • August 15: Feast of Our Lady to Laruns with traditional costumes, singing and dancing ossaloises.
  • The first weekend of October: Fair Cheese.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • Visits:
  • Cliff to Vultures in Aste-Beon.
  • Natural Area Lake Castet.
  • Honey at Aas.
  • Castle and Church Béost.
  • Activities
  • Canyoning.
  • Walks.
  • Climbing.
  • ATV.
  • Fisheries.
  • Rafting.
Leisure activities
NameType of activityPriceTown
Off-piste skiing in the Ossau ValleySports sensations60 €Laruns
Visit a sheepfold where cheese is madeLocal flavoursFreeEaux-Bonnes (1.4 km)
Horse ride in the PyreneesNature and the outdoorsFrom 15 € to 700 €Sévignacq-Meyracq (14.2 km)
Rafting, kayak, or hydro speedSports sensationsFrom 18 € to 33 €Oloron-Sainte-Marie (22 km)
Cellar tour and tasting of Jurançon wineLocal flavoursFreeGan (28 km)

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PHOTOS
Fountain Laruns
 
Lake Artouste (© JE)
Train Artouste (© JE)
 
Train Artouste (© JE)
Train Artouste (© JE)
 
Train Artouste (© JE)
First Ayous lake - Lake Roumassot (© JE)
 
Pic Castérau (© JE)
Cheese Ossau
  
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WEATHER
Wednesday 19 June
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Night
Min. 9°C - Max. 18°C
Thursday 20 June
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Min. 8°C - Max. 18°C
Friday 21 June
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Min. 7°C - Max. 19°C
RESTAURANTS 
Les Bains de Secours  
9.4
Sévignacq-Meyracq
Les Bains de Secours welcome you to the village of Sevignacq-Meyracq, a few kilometers from Louvie Juzon in the Pyrenees-Atlantiques. You'll love this building rural charm, its pleasant...
Located 16.4 km from Laruns15 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Mireille Gourbin    
8.9
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 10.2 km from Laruns52 € the double room 
La Mainade    
9.9
Buzy
Opened for 27 years, La Mainade will seduce you: XVth century ossaloise farm, completely renewed! You will appreciate the warm welcome of Rolande and her family: Delphine, Cécile, Thémis...
Located 16.3 km from LarunsFrom 60 € to 70 € the double room 
La Maison de Lucie Pau Oloron Buzy    
9.6
Buzy
This restored farmhouse is situated in the heart of a pretty village from Bearn, the Ossau valley, at the foot of the mountains and an hour from the ocean. Lucie welcomes you from April...
Located 16.3 km from LarunsFrom 58 € to 60 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Grange a louer  
8.8
Eaux-Bonnes
Barn fully equipped and restaured with garden terrace with beautiful view on mountain area very quiet in the ossau valley near the village of eaux bonnes termal resort spa and ski station...
Located 3.6 km from LarunsFrom 390 € to 500 € per week 
La borde Jo-An
Gère-Bélesten
Located in the heart of a small village in the Ossau Valley, this house is an old barn completely renovated. Enjoy the charm of old stones and antique furniture associated finely comfort...
Located 4.2 km from LarunsFrom 350 € to 450 € per week 
Gite de charme bearnais à jouers accous  
9.5
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 13.8 km from LarunsFrom 280 € to 600 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping Azun Nature    
9.3
Aucun
In the heart of the Pyrenees, in the Val d'Azun, near the village of Aucun, the gates of the Pyrenees National Park and the ski resort of Val d'Azun (10 minutes), azun Nature 3 * campsite...
Located 19.7 km from LarunsFrom 13.50 € to 15 € per day 
Camping Pyrénées Natura    
9.4
Estaing
In a green, camping Pyrenees Natura welcomes you on large sites for tents and caravans, camper pitches and rental of mobile home. Many services available on site to facilitate your...
Located 21 km from LarunsFrom 17 € to 25.90 € per day 
L'ideal  
Arras-en-Lavedan
A2 km from Argelès-Gazost, but already in the mountains, near major passes as Soulor and Aubisque, spend a pleasant stay at the campsite 'ideal' discovering an exceptional panorama...
Located 24 km from Laruns 

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HOTELS
Auberge la Caverne     
8.1
Laruns
La Caverne 1-star hotel is situated in Eaux-Chaudes spa village in the Pyrénées National Park, a 10-minute drive from Artouste ski resort. It offers private rooms in the hotel or dormitory...
Located in LarunsRoom from 13 €
Hôtel du Pourtalet  
Laruns
Located near the Spanish border, in the Pyrénées National Park, Hôtel du Pourtalet features views of the Pic du Midi D’ossau mountain just 5 km away from Formigal Ski Resort in Spain....
Located in LarunsRoom from 88 €
Hotel de la Poste     
7.9
Eaux-Bonnes
Situated a 10-minute drive for the Pyrenées Natural Park, Hotel de la Poste features a bar, restaurant and a terrace. A game room and a lounge with a TV are at your disposal on site....
Located 3.2 km from LarunsRoom from 42 €

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