10 campsites to discover in the Pyrenees, organize your family vacation!

Do you want to spend a camping holiday in the Pyrenees? Now is the perfect time to organize your stay, but you don't know where to pitch your tent yet? Whether you are looking for a friendly campsite with a nice atmosphere for family fun. Or whether you prefer a top-of-the-range campsite, with luxury equipment, to rest and relax. We toured the holiday villages and land in the region and selected 10 Pyrenees campsites, to satisfy all your desires.

Opening photo : © Arriou campsite

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1) Sunelia les 3 vallées campsite

In Argelès-Gazost, Sunelia les 3 Vallées campsite is rated 4 stars. Once your suitcases have been placed in comfortable accommodation, in a luxury "district ", everything is planned to immerse you in a world beyond time and space, for an unforgettable vacation. Between the sports grounds, the bowling alley, the play areas and the aquatic area, all games are permitted. Children will find their happiness in the three swimming pools and their giant slides. For the little ones, it's in one of the two paddling pools that it happens. While parents do a little sport in the river against the current or relax in the jacuzzis... To get into the holiday mood, the entertainment and the evenings are real shows!

The little extra of the campsite : A very luxury campsite, with a 2000 m² aquatic park.

Argelès-Gazost is a charming and welcoming village, which offers many activities. We'll take you on a short visit to Argelès-Gazost (fr)... In the town, you can also visit the Pyrenees Animal Park (fr) and the Argelès-Gazost thermal baths. And if you want to bring back some Pyrenean sweets, stop by the gourmet shop of the Caverne de l'Ours (fr).

Photos © Sunelia les 3 Vallées campsite

2) Arriou campsite

In Beaudéan, at Arriou campsite, outdoor sports are in the spotlight. Swimming in the campsite swimming pool or water sports at the Lac de Payolle leisure center, canyoning in rivers, hiking, biking, horseback riding... And to rest, various locations are available : camping pitches, an area for motorhomes, mobile homes or furnished tents.

The little extra of the campsite : A sports partnership to find equipment suitable for all types of sports.

You are just a few turns away from the famous Route des Cols, to follow the Tour de France route! If you prefer hiking, we take you to La Gourgue d'Asque, a fantastic hike in the heart of the rainforest of the Pyrenees. You can also discover the Pyrenean landscapes on horseback, with the Oréades (fr).

Photos © Arriou campsite

3) Cabaliros campsite

In the Pyrenees National Park, Cabaliros campsite is located in Cauterets, the " pearl of the Pyrenees ". The protection of this magnificent environment is at the heart of the ethics of this campsite. The rentals, the upkeep of the pitches and the services are designed so that you have an eco-responsible, but pleasant and comfortable holiday. Many hiking trails are accessible from the campsite to discover this sumptuous valley.

The little extra of the campsite : A dedicated campsite for hikers, in a " National Park Spirit ".

The village of Cauterets is famous for its colorful candies. We reveal the mysteries of the Cauterets berlingots. If you fancy a nice stroll, we go explore the Cirque de Gavarnie-Cèdre, a marvel of the Pyrenees. In Gavarnie-Cèdre, you can also try out Pyrenean trout fishing.

Photos © Cabaliros campsite

4) La Bergerie campsite

In the Gaves valley, near Argelès-Gazost, la Bergerie campsite is a welcoming place for families. A water fun area, with different areas and a large colorful slide, a secure playground, inflatable structures and a trampoline to have fun during the summer, children have no chance of being bored. For rentals, you also have the choice according to your comfort needs: equipped mobile homes, large lodge tents with sanitary facilities, or coco-sweet tents, like a cozy little nest!

The little extra of the campsite : Its facilities for families.

Whether religious tourism interests you or not, Lourdes has an exceptional heritage and an atypical history. What if we spent 24 hours in Lourdes, the sacred city at the foot of the Pyrenees. In Beaucens, the Donjon des Aigles offers spectacular raptor shows.

Photos © la Bergerie campsite

5) les Myrtilles campsite

In Moustajon, les Myrtilles campsite is a relaxation area very popular with Luchon spa guests. In addition to the bare pitches for tents and motorhomes, you can stay in a gîte, mobile home, bungalow or tithome, half-tent, half-bungalow. It is a traditional campsite, with swimming pool, activity leader for children, games and themed evenings.

The little extra of the campsite : Services for curists and in particular a private and free shuttle.

If you are a hiker, here are our 4 hiking ideas around Loudenvielle and Saint-Lary-Soulan. In Loudenvielle, you can also test B-board, a sport that combines yoga and fitness, on the shores of Lake Génos. You are a stone's throw from the Spanish border, take the opportunity to make a few forays into Spain!

Photos © les Myrtilles campsite

6) Adour campsite

The Adour campsite benefits from a privileged and natural environment. On the banks of the Adour river, with a view of the mountains, this is a campsite dedicated to relaxation. You can rest while listening to the lapping of the water, laze by the pool, lounge in a jacuzzi or pamper yourself in the sauna. If you love camping but also value your comfort, try glamping, a new concept of glamorous camping. Here, you stay in a furnished dome, partly canvas, partly transparent, to enjoy nature and the starry sky.

The little extra of the campsite : Its unusual accommodation, the Glamping Domes.

Bagnères-de-Bigorre is a lively town all year round. Here is an overview of your visit to Bagnères-de-Bigorre and its surroundings. It is also a spa resort. We offer you a moment of escape to Aquensis, the thermal spa of Bagnères-sur-Bigorre.

Photos © Adour campsite

7) Domaine O'Lanette

In Montauban-de-Luchon, Domaine O'Lanette is nestled between the Consech stream and the Mouline canal. In a natural environment, it gives you access to all the advantages of the nearby town : brasseries, cafes, restaurants and shops. Almost at the exit of the campsite, you can play sports in the golf club or on the tennis courts of Luchon. In the campsite, you have access to an original natural swimming pool.

The little extra of the campsite : Its lagoon and its fine sandy beach.

In the town, there is the Luchon Superbagnères ski resort and the thermal baths. Nearby, you can visit the Bossost animal park, the Aran Parc (fr).

Photos © Domaine O'Lanette

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8) Grottes campsite

On the banks of the Vicdessos stream, Grottes campsite offers you a bucolic setting for a relaxing holiday. Its water park consists of a pool with slides, an outdoor swimming pool and an indoor swimming pool. In its wellness area you will find a gym, spa and sauna. There is also daytime and evening entertainment for young and old alike!

The little extra of the campsite : A well-being and aquatic area.

To prolong relaxation, the campsite is located between the spa resort of Aulus-les-Bains and the Bains du Couloubret d'Ax-les-Thermes. Tarascon-sur-Ariège is one of the high places of Prehistory. Several decorated caves are open to visitors in the surrounding area.

9) Le Refuge international campsite

In the town of Arreau, le Refuge International campsite is centrally located between several ski resorts. This gives it an authentic, friendly and warm mountain atmosphere. You can practice many mountain and whitewater sports nearby. All the classic campsite services are provided. In summer, you can also enjoy swimming in the river or in the swimming pool.

The little extra of the campsite : A mountain campsite.

You are right next to the Saint-Lary-Soulan station, the Val de Louron and the Peyragudes station. To gain height in any season, climb the Pic du Midi de Bigorre. On the program : hike, an exceptional panorama and a visit to better understand the sky at the astronomical observatory.

10) So de Prous campsite

In Luz-Saint-Sauveur, So de Prous campsite welcomes you all year round, in different accommodations, depending on the season and your desires : apartment or gîte, room, mobile home, pitch for tent or motorhome. In the summer you have access to the swimming pool and the river is just across the road.

The little extra of the campsite : Campsite open all year round for winter holidays near the resorts or summer near the Grandes Randonnée paths.

To soak up the pastoral atmosphere of the Pyrenees, go to the Ferme des Cascades, a small ecological paradise. And to prolong this good moment, if we went to relax in the Thermes de Luz-Saint-Sauveur.