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Germs-sur-l'Oussouet

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Germs-sur-l'Oussouet is a town in the Hautes-Pyrénées department, in the Occitanie region, 15 km south-east of Lourdes (by road).

Its territory of nearly 13 km² ranges from 555 to 1499 m above sea level, bordered to the east by the courses of the Oussouet and Lingors which flow from south to north and constitute its limit with Bagnères-de-Bigorre.

Belonging to the historic province of Lavedan formed by valleys upstream from Lourdes and formerly belonging to the county of Bigorre, the mid-mountain locality is covered with forests (37% of the land), herbaceous environments (35%) and grasslands (27%).

These latter are particularly dedicated to the pastures of farms. However, tourism is now the main wealth of the town, which has only 110 inhabitants (a figure divided by six in a century). Moreover, almost half of the dwellings are second homes. Hikers in particular appreciate the southern half of Germs-sur-l'Oussouet from which the views are famous...

Geographical information

MunicipalityGerms-sur-l'Oussouet
Postcode65200
Latitude43.0510590 (N 43° 3’ 4”)
Longitude0.0562580 (E 0° 3’ 23”)
AltitudeFrom 555m to 1499m
Surface area12.96 km²
Population107 inhabitants
Density8 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureTarbes (24 km, 34 min)
Insee code65200
IntercommunalityCA Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées
DepartmentHautes-Pyrénées
TerritoriesGascony, Midi-Pyrénées, Pyrenees
RegionOccitanie

Nearest cities & towns

Arrodets-ez-Angles3.9 km (8 min)
Neuilh3.9 km (6 min)
Ourdis-Cotdoussan4.4 km (11 min)
Ossun-ez-Angles4.4 km (11 min)
Astugue6.2 km (10 min)
Cheust6.6 km (12 min)
Arrayou-Lahitte7.7 km (14 min)
Juncalas7.7 km (14 min)
Les Angles7.9 km (13 min)
Labassère8.6 km (15 min)
Arcizac-ez-Angles9.1 km (15 min)
Loucrup9.5 km (15 min)
Ousté9.6 km (16 min)
Gazost9.7 km (16 min)

Things to see and do

In terms of heritage, the small village church, dedicated to Saint Jacques, was built on a height thanks to the efforts of the then priest between 1887 and 1889. We can observe the charm of the bell tower and the porch. It is undoubtedly a reconstruction, a chapel having probably until then served this hamlet which depended on Cotdoussans before being erected as a municipality in 1810. Moreover, inside, the balustrade of the tribune seems to date 18th century and therefore have been recovered...

In addition to farms and houses with traditional Pyrenean architecture, an old washhouse is also to be admired in the village.

A visit can then be considered to the farm of Magaly and Dominique Pene, who breed Aubrac cattle and ensure a welcome as warm as it is educational. In season, the cows are directly near the summer pastures. As for the calves, they are suckled under their mother morning and evening. Prevent at +33 6 89 95 22 22.

It is the hikers who are celebrating in terms of "nature" recreation. In a preserved environment, there is no shortage of itineraries, the most popular on the territory of Germs-sur-l'Oussouet itself, however, remaining the one leading to the Pic de la Clique which dominates the village to the west. Other trails allow you to join larger loops that link the peaks and sites of the Pyrenees: splendid views guaranteed. Warning: some routes can obviously include difficulties related to the relief! Maps and information on +33 5 62 56 70 00.

Events and festivities

The 3rd Sunday of June, trail (races and walks in the middle of nature) with the program in particular a "discovery" loop of 15 km and a hike of 15 km.

The 3rd Sunday of July, patronal feast of Saint-Jacques with in particular an office with the participation of a choir and convivial activities.

Weather

Thursday 28 march
Min. 5°C - Max. 15°C
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Friday 29 march
Min. 4°C - Max. 11°C
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Saturday 30 march
Min. 2°C - Max. 13°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Caving in Hautes-Pyrénées
Sports sensations39 € to 70 € Bagnères-de-Bigorre (7.7 km)
Guided tour with an accredited guide
Culture and education200 € to 350 € Lourdes (9.6 km)
Cliff climbing lessons for all abilities
Sports sensations45 € Campan (10.7 km)
Downhill canyoning in Hautes-Pyrénées
Sports sensations50 € to 75 € Beaucens (12.6 km)
Whitewater rafting-canyoning in the Pyrenees
Sports sensations40 € to 210 € Argelès-Gazost (12.6 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Clique Peak
HikeEasy1:00Germs-sur-l'Oussouet
The cross of beliou
HikeIntermediate2:25Bagnères-de-Bigorre (4.9 km)
The Monné
HikeAthletic3:35Bagnères-de-Bigorre (6.4 km)
The bedat's belvedere
HikeIntermediate3:25Bagnères-de-Bigorre (7.4 km)
The baronies by the asque couret
Cycling itineraryIntermediate3:45Bagnères-de-Bigorre (7.7 km)

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