Prepare your stay in Béarn

L'Amphitryon, authentic accommodation ideal for a stay in the Béarn Pyrenees

At the confluence of the Gaves d'Ossau and Aspe, the location of the Amphitryon is ideal for discovering the charms of the Béarn Pyrenees in all seasons.

All the diversity of Béarn is also easily accessible!

Whether your interests are centered around nature, outdoor activities (hiking, cycling, paragliding, fishing), cultural or gastronomic heritage, your days will be full of discoveries to share in the evening in the peaceful atmosphere of the lounge or the terraced garden of our guest house.

Useful documentation for discovering Béarn

Below we have gathered some links that will help you prepare for your stay.

Tourist maps: Oloron Sainte-Marie, Aspe Valley, Baretous Valley and Ossau Valley

Here you will find the map of Oloron Sainte Marie and the main places of interest to discover the charms of Haut-Béarn:
Aspe/Barétous Valley: https://fr.calameo.com/read/00330714671d503610d05?page=1
Ossau Valley

Discover Haut-Béarn in a weekend

Weekend in Upper Béarn

Some visits in Béarn

Here we have selected some must-see visits in the region:
https://www.pyrenees-bearnaises.com/se-cultiver/catalogue-de-visites/
https://www.pyrenees-bearnaises.com/se-cultiver/villages-et-villes/
https://fr.calameo.com/read/003307146310ae1a13576?page=1
https://www.pyrenees-bearnaises.com/explorer/neige/best-of-hiver/

Hiking in the Aspe and Barétous valleys

Rules to follow

To succeed in your hike and cover the kilometers of trails in complete safety, there are a few universal rules to respect, a few good gestures to adopt. Do not hesitate to go to the site https://reussirmarando.com/

Some examples of hikes in Béarn

Whatever your level, many hikes are easily accessible and perfectly marked:
Main hikes
Hiking routes

Road cycling and mountain biking destinations in Haut-Béarn

Are you a fan of the "little queen"? Haut-Béarn is an inexhaustible playground!
https://fr.calameo.com/read/0033071467529821aeb88?page=1
https://www.ossau-pyrenees.com/sites/default/files/publi-pdf/Carte-VTT-Haut-B%C3%A9arn-2019r-web.pdf
https://fr.calameo.com/read/0033071464aa8669c81b4?page=1

Way of Saint James of Compostela

The Amphitryon is directly on two pilgrimage routes:

- Arles route: GR653

- Piedmont Route: GR78

Tours in Aragon (Spain)

About 1 hour from our guesthouse, you can make a small detour to see the magnificent Canfranc train station, a tourist hotspot in Aragon! All the information is here

Why not continue to the friendly and lively town of Jaca?

The return can easily be envisaged via the Ossau Valley via Panticosa, Formigal and the Portalet pass.

https://www.spain.info/fr/infos/office-tourisme-canfranc/

Snow activities in Béarn

Do you like snow? Consult the " Winter Supplement " of the brochure published by the Tourist Office

Skiing in the Aspe or Barétous Valleys

Cross-country skiing, downhill skiing and many other activities await you:
Nordic skiing
Snowshoe walks
The Saint Martin Stone

Leave your car at our guesthouse and take the Oloron - La Pierre Saint Martin shuttle which will drop you off at the heart of the resort: https://www.n-py.com/fr/pierre-saint-martin/skibus/oloron-la-pierre-st-martin

Skiing in the Ossau Valley
Artouste
Gourette

Downhill skiing in the resorts of the Béarn Pyrenees

Ideal for a weekend : L'Amphitryon is equidistant from the resorts of Gourette and La Pierre Saint Martin .

Tourist Offices (Oloron Sainte Marie, Arudy)

For further information, the Tourist Offices are at your disposal.
https://www.pyrenees-bearnaises.com/
https://www.valleedossau-tourisme.com/
https://www.tourisme-bearn-gaves.com/

Book now and let yourself be seduced by the unique charm of our guest rooms in Oloron-Sainte-Marie, in the Pyrénées Atlantiques.