Self catering holiday apartments Pyrenees St Lary Soulan

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FHS020 Residence Cami Real, St Lary

Residence Cami Real, St Lary

Three Reasons to Cami Real...

Walk to the village centre from the accommodation

Good quality accommodation, indoor heated pool & whirlpool

In Our Opinion...

A summer haven in the Vallée d'Aure, a beautiful mountain valley in the High Pyrenées to the south of Tarbes.

The apartments are superbly situated on the edge of the village - the centre is a short walk for morning croissants and evening meals.

This is a super location for families with a zest for nature (the birdlife and wildlife is amazing), exploring mountain trails or the occasional adrenaline pursuit such as white-water rafting!

Type of location :

No. of bedrooms :

1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments

Sleeping capacity :

Party sizes from 1 to 10 persons can be accommodated

No. of bathrooms :

Varies by apartment - check accommodation

Style of property :

Holiday apartments constructed in 2008 and comprising 102 units in total. Mountain-style architecture - St Lary is a winter ski station

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What the price includes:
Bed linen & bathroom towels.
Cot & high chair if required.
Wi-fi access throughout residence.
Indoor pool, spa pool, sauna, Turkish bath.

What's extra:
Tourist tax paid on-site c0.73 EUR pp per day.
Refundable security deposit EUR 260 held on credit card

Optional supplements
1) Pets 31 EUR (per animal/week).
2) TV with DVD player 44 EUR/wk.
3) Breakfast delivery.
4) Cleaning.
5) Covered parking 30 EUR/wk.

A long way! Allow 3 hours

Nearest boulangerie :

In the village plus there's a breakfast service at the residence - enquire at reception

Nearest airport :

Tarbes airport 70km; Pau airport 112km; Toulouse airport 153km

Nearest ferry port :

Bilbao 360km; Santander 457km - otherwise, St Malo 919km; Calais 1115 km

Yes - heated shared indoor pool. Unsupervised. 10.5x6.5m
Please bring proper swimming trunks to use in the pool!

Suitability for children :

Good for all ages particularly kids who will appreciate the mountain scenery and activities

Things to see & do :

Activities: hiking & walking, canoeing, bird-watching, mountaineering, horse-trekking, adrenaline pursuits (eg rafting, paragliding, etc), steam baths in the village
Sights: discover the Pyrenees National Park and the Vallee d'Aure. Pau, Lourdes, Pic du Midi Observatoire

Map reference: Google Map

Situation: in the heart of the Pyrenees National Park in the Vallee d'Aure. The residence is situated in the village St Lary Soulan, 70km south of Tarbes. The village is at an altitude of 827m and is just a few km from Spain.

By train : Tarbes railway station (70km)

By air :Tarbes airport 70km; Pau airport 112km; Toulouse airport 153km

By ferry : it's best to land in Spain Bilbao 360km; Santander 457km. Otherwise, St Malo 919km; Calais 1115 km

Accommodation

102 apartments in total in an attractively designed holiday residence.

Every apartment has a living room and a kitchen area equipped with 2 or 4 ceramic hotplates (depending on the apartment size), fridge, dishwasher, microwave, plus a terrace or balcony (except for some 1 bedroom apartments).

The table below shows the apartments we offer at Residence Cami Real.

FHS020-BBT-BCF 1-2 bedroom apartment Sleeps 6 max 39-52m2 PRICES + AVAILABILITY	More comfortable for max 4 persons in our opinion. There are subtle variations in the apartment types: BBT has living room with 1 sofa-bed or 2 pull-out beds; 1 bedroom with double bed or 2 singles; either a sleeping area with double bed or 2 singles or bunk beds, or a sleeping area with 1 single bed and 1 extra bed in the living area; bathroom with bath or shower; WC; some apartments are duplex BCF has living room with 1 sofa-bed or 2 pull-out beds; 2 bedrooms with double bed or 2 singles; bathroom with bath; bathroom with shower; separate WC; some apartments are duplex
FHS020-BCT 2 bedroom apartment Sleeps 8 max 52-65m2 PRICES + AVAILABILITY	More comfortable for 4-6 persons in our opinion. There are subtle variations in the apartment types: Living room with 1 sofa-bed or 2 pull-out beds; 2 bedrooms with double bed or 2 singles; a sleeping area with bunk beds; bathroom with bath; bathroom with shower; 2x WCs; some apartments are duplex
FHS020-BEF 3 bedroom apartment Sleeps 10 max 65-75m2 PRICES + AVAILABILITY	More comfortable for 6-8 persons in our opinion. There are subtle variations in the apartment types: Living room with 1 sofa-bed or 2 pull-out beds; 2 bedrooms with double bed or 2 singles; bedroom with bunk beds; a sleeping area with bunk beds; bathroom with bath; bathroom with shower; 2x WCs

A charming and traditional Pyrenean mountain village in the heart of the Aure Valley, St Lary is an impressively-restored village and an idyllic resort for a relaxing holiday. The Vallée d'Aure has a reputation for being one of the warmest, sunniest valleys blessed by a favourable wind coming from Spain which sweeps the peaks clear of mist and low cloud.

Located in the Haute Pyrenees, St Lary is an established winter ski-station. But outside of the snowy season, there's plenty of reasons to take a holiday here. St Lary is a perfect starting point for hiking around the lake, or climbing the surrounding mountains - some of the peaks here top 3000m.

Waters containing sulphur and sodium and a privileged climate make Saint-Lary a sought-after thermal spa station. Perfect for relaxing those muscles after a long hike!

The nearby nature reserve of Neouvielle offers 50 lakes and has a wide variety of Pyrenean flaura and fauna. Indeed, the wildlife here is something else - Eagles, vultures and the occasional bear too!

The village is a pleasant place to stroll around the shops and there are cafes and restaurants to choose from. Market day in this village is Saturday.

Possible activities to try:
- Mountain watersports (rafting, hydrospeed, canyoning, etc) on the River Neste
- Paragliding or mountain biking in the Canyon Sierre de Guara
- Hiking and mountain climbing in France's first nature reserve - Reserve Naturelle de Neouvielle
- Hot springs treatments
- Visit The Bear Museum and the Musee du Parc National
- Visit historic churches and religious sites - the path of St Jacques de Compostella is close to the valley

Further research:
St Lary Tourist Office
St Lary Thermal Spa
St Lary Mountain Sports
St Lary Mountain Biking and Bike Hire

The Region

The Parc National des Pyrénées offers a wealth of exciting activities and scenes. Here's a small sample of places to visit.

• les Cirques. One of the most-visited sites in the Pyrénées - a stunning geological site of eroded limestone with spectacular gorges. Head south to Gavarnie (from Lourdes) and you'll be in the highest village in the Pyrénées - the walk to the Cirque to Gavarnie takes about 4 hours. One of the most spectacular sights is the Grande Cascade which, we discovered, is the highest waterfall in Europe.

• The Pyrénées are home to some of Europe’s most exotic wildlife including chamois, royal eagles and brown bears, whilst at Laruns there is a 92-hectare reserve for the griffon vulture. Reserve Naturelle de Neouvielle is an especially good place for bird-watching including golden eagles

• At Lescun you will find one of France’s most photogenic natural locations, the Needles of Ansabère, an amphitheatre of jagged limestone peaks rising to the summit of Pic d’Anie.

• Kids will enjoy the funicular railway up the Pic d'Ayre - apath from the end of the line will put you at the summit in 1.5 hours.

• Another essential visit is the superb Pic du Midi Observatory which has one of the biggest telescopes in Europe. There are viewing platforms with superb vistas plus a restaurant too. Access is via cable car at La Mongie.

• Explore the Massif de Néouvielle to the south of La Mongie and Barèges, a huge series of lakes and jagged Pyrénéan peaks. In 1935, the massif became France's first nature reserve. This is a favoured spot for bird-watchers and if you're lucky you might see a golden eagle. This is truly wonderful hiking territory. The famous Col de Tourmalet is here too - a favourite, sadistic, stretch of the Tour de France.

If you're staying in the Pyrénées, visiting a city is probably the last thing on your mind. But if you fancy a city break for a day then a short trip north west is the stylish and compact city of Pau. Barely known of outside of France, Pau has a variety of attractions. It sprang to fame in the 19th century when wealthy British and Americans were drawn to its mild climate and it became a popular winter holiday destination. To this day Pau retains an ‘upmarket’ feel about it. There is a thriving café and bar life plus plenty of opportunity for boutique shopping, notably along the rues des Cordeliers and Serviez. Pau also has its own château (and birthplace of King Henri IV) plus one of the south west’s finest panoramic views - the spectacular array of distant, snow-capped peaks as seen from the Boulevard des Pyrénées.

For further information try the links below. Please note that we cannot be held responsible for the content of third party sites.

» Pyrenees-Atlantique Tourist Office
» Bearn des Gaves Tourist Office
» Parc National des Pyrenees Tourist Info
» Pau Tourist Office
» Wines of South West France
» UK Tourist Office for France