Cauterets

Cauterets opening dates: All year.

Cauterets offers a wide range of summer activities: There are nine thermal spas where you can enjoy the thermal waters and amazing spa treatments In addition there is a museum and a cinema that you can visit. You can also play mini golf or tennis or you can try your luck at the casino. Please click on a activity type to go to the dedicated page.

Sports & Leisure

Les Bains du Rocher Spa and Well-being Centre

Road Cycling and Mountain Biking

Cauterets Mountain Bike Park

Hiking/Walking

Horse Riding
Rock Climbing/ Mountaineering

Ice Rink

Swimming

Golf Disc

Cinema

Paragliding

Fishing/Rafting

Canyoning

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Culture and Heritage

The town of Lourdes

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Natural Wonders & Wildlife

Pont D’Espagne
Cirque of Gavarnie
Gavarnie Village
Sights in Gavarnie
Pic Du Midi
A Night at the Pic du Midi
The Pyrenees National Park (UNESCO SITE)
Néouvielle Nature Reserve
Les Grottes de Bétharram (Caves of Bétharram)
Médous Caves
Esparros Caves
The Pyrenees Animal Park
Donjon des Aigles

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Child Specific

Ice rink
Swimming pool
Children’s carousel
Multisport Centre
Babysitting
Nursery
Children’s Play Centre

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The Food & Bars in Cauterets

 
The areas of “Pont D’Espagne” and “Le Cirque Du Lys” have 4 mountain restaurants for you to choose from. From quick snacks and fast food for those wanting to get back to the skiing/boarding to dining tables with stunning winter wonderland views to savour outside. In and around town there is also a wide selection of restaurants and bars.

Mountain Restaurants & Bars (Le Cirque Du Lys & Pont D’Espagne)

Le Carousel
Cirque Du Lys mountain ski centre Tel: +33 (0)562 925560
Located in the recently modernised mountain ski centre at the top of the cable car (from Cauterets) is this 70’s style Café cum snack bar. With its panoramic terrace filled with sun loungers on a sunny day it is an ideal spot to do some people watching and enjoy the sunshine or snowy slopes. The menu includes sandwiches, salads, ice creams and pancakes.

Le Chalet du Clot
Le Pont D’Espagne, 65110 Cauterets, Tel: +33 (0)562 926127. Email: f.walton@chaletduclot.fr . www.chaletduclot.fr
Restaurant, bar and mountain refuge located in the centre of the national park. Open December to March during the winter season.

L’Hotellerie du Pont D’Espagne
Le Pont D’Espagne, 65110 Cauterets, Tel: +33 (0)562 925410. www.hotel-du-pont-despagne.fr
Located in the “Pont D’Espagne” section of the Pyrenees national park, the restaurant is located facing the main waterfalls. This is a brasserie/bar and also sells souvenirs. It is a good stop off as a break between one of the cross country/snow shoeing itineraries.

Restaurants

La Cabane du Bois Jolie
4, Rue de Verdun, 65110 Cauterets, Tel: +33 (0)648 402617.
Located just off the main square Place Foch, this is an intimate traditional restaurant. Why not experience a typical local dish of hearty Garbure at this rustic mountain chalet-style restaurant? Complete with cosy sheepskin throws and an oak-barrelled drinks caddy, it’s a fun and welcoming place to relax for an evening meal.

Brasserie De Bigorre
3, Rue de Belfort, 65110 Cauterets, Tel: +33 (0)562 925085. Email: brasseriedebigorre@orange.fr
Restaurant and bar situated in the centre of town, this traditional style Brasserie serves up local produce from the area as well as homemade patisserie. There is also free Wi-Fi access.

Le Bistrot Du Boulevard
8, Ave du Mamelon vert, 65110 Cauterets, Tel: +33 (0)562 929173.
Local in centre of town opposite the carousel, this bistro cum Pizzeria turns into a bar and has a live DJ on Saturday nights. It serves up pizzas, salads, Raclette, ice cream, pancakes and does a great mulled wine.

Lau Tant’hic
Galerie Aladin, 65110 Cauterets, Tel: +33 (0)562 920214. Email: lautanthic@orange.fr

Traditional countryside cuisine with local meats and regional specialities. Open all year round.

La Ferme Basque
Route du Cambasque, 65110 Cauterets, Tel: +33 (0)562 925432. Email: fermebasque@wanadoo.fr .
Inn located 2km out of town and overlooking the village. Panoramic views of the whole valley. Serves traditional French cuisine and has local crafts items on sale.

La Sierra
8, Rue de Verdun, 65110 Cauterets, Tel: +33 (0)683 571806. Email: laetitiapelegrin65@orange.fr
Family restaurant serving up traditional cuisine. Specialities include “Garbure” (lamb Stew) and homemade desserts. Games corner for children and a terrace in the summer. Set menus from 13- 22€.

La Paris
6, Place Georges Clemenceau, 65110 Cauterets, Tel: +33 (0)562 925298. Email: bienvenueauparis@orange.fr
This local style restaurant in the centre of town is a café, Brasserie, Pancake House and Pizzeria all rolled into one. The speciality is “Garbure” (lamb stew) and there is also “Made in Paris” ice cream and Wi-Fi access.

Le Royalty
Esplanade des Oeufs, 65110 Cauterets, Tel: +33 (0)562 925224. Email: royalty@wanadoo.fr . www.leroyalty.com
Pizzeria and Brasserie with regional specialities, pancakes and lunchtime set menus (excluding bank holidays). Bar and pub in the evenings.

L’Abri Du Benques
Route Du Pont D’Espagne, 65110 Cauterets, Tel: +33 (0)562 925015. Email: contact@benques.com . www.benques.com
Julien Canton welcomes you at this small restaurant located 2km out of town (on the way to Pont D’Espagne) at the Lutour waterfalls which are illuminated in the evenings.

L’Aragon
Rue de Belfort, 65110 Cauterets, Tel: +33 (0)562 925494. Email: l-aragon@orange.fr .
Located in the centre of town, this A la carte brasserie with pizzas to eat in or take away has a warm and friendly atmosphere and a terrace. Open from 08.00 – 00.00 it turns into a bar in the evenings.

Aladin
Avenue du Général Leclerc, 65110 Cauterets, Tel: +33 (0)562 926000. Email: hotel-aladin@odalys-vacances.com
Located in the centre of town in the hotel of the same name, this restaurant offers a friendly welcome in a pleasant setting,

Le Billot
11, Rue de la Raillère, 65110 Cauterets, Tel: +33 (0)562 919548. Email: restaurantlebrasero@orange.fr
Restaurant in the centre of town with specialities such as Raclette, Tartiflette and fondues.

A La Bonne Franquette
6. Rue de Verdun, 65110 Cauterets, Tel: +33 (0)630 822167. http://pagesperso-orange.fr/nos.restaurants/  Restaurant in the centre of town serving up fresh quality products. Specialising in mountain cuisine, the must try are Raclette, Tartiflette, hot Camembert, hot stone grill (cook your meat on a hot stone) and Mont D’Or (baked local cheese in a box which is only available in the winter. There are lunchtime and evening set menus to choose from.

Le Brasero
18, Rue de Belfort, 65110 Cauterets, Tel: +33 (0)629 920056. Email: restaurantlebrasero@orange.fr
Restaurant in the centre of town with a cosy mountain feel and fireplace. There is also a sunny terrace during the warmer months. The restaurant serves up old style wood fire Raclette, grilled meats, Tartiflettes and fondues.

La Grande Fache
5, Rue Richelieu, 65110 Cauterets, Tel: +33 (0)608 937630. Email: lagrandefachecauterets@hotmail.fr  
Restaurant with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere located in the town centre with a summer terrace. Discover their speciality “Clocherade” as well as Raclette, Tartiflette, fondue, mountain pies, Tartouillette, gratins, homemade desserts and gourmet coffees.

L’Assiette Gourmande
7, Rue Richelieu, 65110 Cauterets, Tel: +33 (0)562 926050. Email: catverdier@wanadoo.fr
Cathy the owner has run the restaurant since 1989 and is here to welcome you with mountain cuisine made with fresh quality produce. Enjoy specialities such as Raclette, Tartiflette, Savoyard (cheese) and Bourguignonne (meat) fondue, Hot Camembert and a decadent chocolate Fondue.

Giovanni
5, Rue de la Raillère, 65110 Cauterets, Tel: +33 (0)562 925780. Email: giovanni@sudfr.com
This Pizzeria has a warm welcome and a great ambiance and setting – good for a relaxed evening out with friends or family. There is also free internet access.

Crêperie Du Moulleau
8, Rue de Belfort, 65110 Cauterets, Tel: +33 (0)562 921317. Email: christeljulien@free.fr  
Located in the centre of town in front of the post office, this little pancake house offers savoury pancakes and Britanny style pancakes (made with wheat or buckwheat) as well as a salad bar. Open terrace in summer.

La Crêperie Basque
8, Rue Richelieu, 65110 Cauterets, Tel: +33 (0)562 925179. Email: urdangarin@sfr.fr
Pancake house in the centre of town serving up savoury and sweet pancakes and “pain de champagne” (country bread).

La Gourmandise
1, Rue de Belfort, 65110 Cauterets, Tel: +33 (0)562 925946.
This fast food and take away restaurant offers Pizzas (eat in or take away) hot and cold sandwiches, Paninis, kebabs, sweet and savoury pancakes, drinks and “Granitas” (crushed ice drinks) in the summer.

A La Pauze Caribou
Place De La Gare, 65110 Cauterets, Tel: +33 (0)562 971081. Email: au.trappeur@wanadoo.fr
Try the “Butcher’s Entrecote, fresh French fries, Sandwiches, Paninis and homemade pancakes.

Sandwicherie Bigourdane
Les Halles, Ave du Général Leclerc, 65110 Cauterets, Email: p.tarayre@orange.fr
This sandwich shop serves up fresh breads, sandwiches, pizzas, Paninis, French fries and drinks. It also holds Raclette and Fondue Evenings.

Chez Leon
5, Rue de la Raillère, 65110 Cauterets, Tel: +33 (0)562 920483. Email: p.tarayre@orange.fr
Everything is made fresh here on the premises at Chez Leon and you can either eat in or take it away. On offer are Pizzas, Savoury tartlets, jams, fresh pasta, local cheeses and charcuteries meats as well as prepared platters.

Bars
Cauterets has plenty of bars and cafes dotted around the town. The pretty and intimate little side streets have an intimate atmosphere whilst the sunny squares allow views of the surrounding mountains whilst enjoying a tipple or two.

Le Ski Bar
1, Place Foch, 65110 Cauterets, Tel: +33 (0)562 925385. Email: skibar@wanadoo.fr
This authentic family-run brasserie-bar is located on the main square in town and with its elegant exterior would not look out of place on the streets of Paris. With its crafted pine panels, hand painted with local flowers and its antique cash till that sits proudly at the end of the bar it is a joy to relax in. Perhaps the hottest seat in the house is under the mini mechanical gondola that winds its way around the bar – a clockwork miniature which both children and adults alike will marvel at. After a hard day on the slopes the sunny terrace out front is the perfect spot to catch some winter sun as you relax with a crisp glass of the local Jurançon blanc. If it is too cold outside then why not head inside for a warming shot of Genepi.

Le St Trop
2, Rue Richelieu, 65110 Cauterets, Tel: +33 (0)562 925702. Email: christine.rault0401@orange.fr
Located in the village, this bar cum pub has large range of beers and cocktails on offer. The house speciality has to be their selection of “Tapas” (Spanish snacks) and Pintxos (skewered Spanish snacks) served with your drink at any hour. The music starts when the bar opens at 4 pm and can go on into the late hours.

Le Commerce
8, Ave du Général Leclerc, 65110 Cauterets, Tel: +33 (0)562 923461. Email: barlata@orange.fr
This lively bar located in the centre of town has an outdoor terrace and Wi-Fi access. It has six different beers on tap as well as bottled beers and serves up “Tapas” (Spanish snacks) at any time of the day. Other light snacks include pancakes, ice-cream sundaes, and the inimitable “Gateaux Basque” (an Almond sponge cake with a pastry base).

Bar in Le Bistrot Du Boulevard
8, Ave du Mamelon vert, 65110 Cauterets, Tel: +33 (0)562 929173.
Local in centre of town opposite the carousel, this Bistrot cum Pizzeria turns into a bar and has a live DJ on Saturday night and does a great mulled wine.

Le Royalty
Esplanade des Oeufs, 65110 Cauterets, Tel: +33 (0)562 925224. Email: royalty@wanadoo.fr . www.leroyalty.com
Pizzeria and Brasserie which turns into a bar and pub in the evenings.

L’Aragon
Rue de Belfort, 65110 Cauterets, Tel: +33 (0)562 925494. Email: l-aragon@orange.fr .
Located in the centre of town, this A la carte brasserie turns into a bar in the evenings and has a warm and friendly atmosphere and a terrace. Open from 08.00 – 00.00 it.

Road
Driving distance from Calais: 717 miles/1,154km 10 hours 10 mins
Driving distance from Le Harve: 583 miles /938 km, 8 hours 30
Driving distance from Caen: 552 miles/889 km, 7 hours 56
Driving distance from Cherbourg: 608 miles/978 km, 8 hours 50
Driving distance from Saint Malo: 508 miles/818 km, 7 hours 30
Driving distance from Bilbao: 209 miles/337 km, 3 hours 30
Driving distance from Santander: 268 miles/432 km, 4 hours 30

Air
International Airport Tarbes – Lourdes
Tel: +33(0)562 329222. Website: http://www.tlp.aeroport.fr/
Distance to Cauterets: 43km, approx. 43mins
Air France operates flights from Paris-Orly. 3 flights daily from Monday to Friday, 2 flights on weekends.
Ryanair operate 2 weekly flights from London Stansted on Monday and Friday.

International Airport Pau – Pyrenees
Tel: +33(0)559 333300. Website: http://www.pau.aeroport.fr/
Distance to Luz Saint Sauveur: 95km, approx. 1hr 10mins
Air France operates flights from Paris-Orly. 10 daily flights from Sunday – Friday, 2 flights on Saturday.
Air France operates flights from Paris-Charles de Gaulle. 10 daily flights from Sunday – Friday, 3 flights on Saturday.

International Airport Toulouse - Blagnac
Tel: +33(0)561 424441. Website: http://www.toulouse.aeroport.fr/
Distance to Cauterets: 129 miles/208km, approx. 2hrs 10mins.
Easyjet operates flights from London Gatwick. 2 flights (Sunday, Monday, Thursday Friday) 1 flight (Wednesday, Tuesday, Saturday)
Easyjet operates 3 weekly flights from Bristol on Sunday, Monday & Friday and daily flights during holiday periods.
British Airways operates flights from London Heathrow. 2 flights (Wednesday – Friday), 3 flights (Sunday – Tuesday), 1 flight (Saturdays).

International Airport Carcassonne
Tel: +33(0)468 719646. Website: www.aeroport-carcassonne.com .
Distance to Cauterets: 291km / 181 miles, approx. 2hr 56mins
Ryanair operates 3 weekly flights from London Stansted on Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday.
Ryanair operates 2 weekly flights from Liverpool John Lennon airport on Tuesday & Saturday.

International Airport Biarritz
Tel: +33(0)559 438383. Website: http://www.biarritz.aeroport.fr/
Distance to Cauterets: 89km/117 miles, approx. 2hr 10mins
Ryanair operates 3 weekly flights from London Stansted on Wednesday, Friday & Sunday.

Transfers
Private taxi transfers from airports to Cauterets are pre-bookable via Pyrenees Collection.

Rail
Carcassonne – Via Toulouse & Lourdes – Cauterets: 6hrs 58 mins
Toulouse Matabiau – Via Lourdes - Cauterets: 4hrs 46mins
Paris Montparnasse – Via Lourdes – Cauterets: 8hrs 17mins

Reservation number:
0844 848 5848
Opening Times:
Monday to Friday 09.00- 19.00 and Saturday 09.00-18.00

Local Bus /Rail Transfers
This useful website can plan you’re a to B route throughout the Midi Pyrenees by bus and train.
TER Midi-Pyrénées' Network: Regular services to Lourdes.
Itinerary planning: Click on the link below.
http://www.ter.sncf.com/midi-pyrenees/

Car Hire
Pyrenees Collection can arrange very competitive car hire at all airports, train stations and other town locations. Seven day rental prices are available from our reservation team or see our car hire pages for more information.

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