Our cottage Le Carot is an old family house with adjoining sheepfold, typical of the valley, inherited from 5 generations. We are very happy to be able to share it with you and welcome your family and / or friends, for a warm and authentic stay in this old house restored very recently. You will enjoy an exceptional, quiet and relaxing environment, overlooking the valley, the mountains, the Pic du Midi de Bigorre, on a plot of 2 hectares just for you. Le Carot is located between the Tourmalet and Aspin passes, at the foot of the ski resorts (La Mongie, Payolle), next to the bagnères de Bigorre thermal baths, below the Pic du Midi. Independent and quiet, on a plot of 2 hectares enclosed, overlooking the valley, at 800 m altitude, surrounded by sheep and horse pastures, you will find all the activities corresponding to your expectations. The ground floor is common area: access airlock, large living room with fireplace-living room-dining table, fully equipped independent kitchen, all overlooking terrace of 50 m² and pleasure garden, bathroom and toilet. On the 1st floor: 3 bedrooms, one with bathroom, separate toilet, traditional gallery. On the 2nd floor, large lounge relaxation and games that can make bedroom for 2. The terrace of 50 m² is facing south with large teak table for 12 people, sun loungers, gas plancha. The cottage is completely independent, set back from the main road, at the end of a private road of 200 m. Fiber wi-fi is available free of charge. Weekends, short stays, weeks with family or friends all year round. Minimum stay time: 2 nights - On sunny days, the Carot is located right next to many of the most beautiful hiking, cycling or mountain biking in the central Pyrenees. We leave at the disposal of all our holidaymakers in a dedicated piece of furniture in the large room all the very complete guides. There is something for all levels and tastes!! Some of these hikes can be done on foot, by road bike or mountain bike from the cottage !!! Canyoning, paragliding, via ferratta, canoeing, skiing, snowboarding, climbing, high mountains… for the more adventurous, hiking in the middle mountains, thermoludism, cycling, mini golf, 18-hole golf, walks in the forest or around Lake Payolle, … for all - Visits to the villages (Sainte Marie, Campan, Asté), the center of Bagnères, the passes (Aspin, Tourmalet, Hourquette d'Ancizan, Bérède, Palommières), the Pic, the caves of Médous and Esparros), abbeys (l'Escaladieu), castles (Mauvesin), Lourdes (religious sites), Spain, local gastronomy… to make the stay unique and unforgettable. On your return, you can relax and rest fully on the terrace or in the pleasure garden in a sun lounger or deckchair and enjoy the sunset over the Pic du Midi de Bigorre - In winter, the location of le Carot is ideal for groups with family or friends, some of whom practice skiing and winter sports. Only 20 minutes from the foot of the slopes of La Mongie, the largest ski area in the French Pyrenees with Barèges (the resort of the Grand Tourmalet) by car or by the shuttle that passes and stops 200 m, or 15 minutes from the Nordic ski resort of Payolle (snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, sled dogs, …), you will fully enjoy the resorts in beautiful settings and can meet the rest of the group by returning warm to relax in front of a good fireplace in the friendly space of the large living room… if you have not passed by going down by Aquensis, the giant thermal spa 10 minutes away in Bagnères de Bigorre!