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Le Petit Arbizon: a balcony on the Pyrenees

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hosted by Christine

4 guests
2 bedrooms
5 beds
1 bath

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A balcony on the Pyrenees ! On the shores of Lake Payolle, this 40 m 2 duplex gite with terrace offers panoramic views of the lake and the Arbizon massif. We have renovated it carefully, with quality materials.

At 1140 m above sea level, at the foot of the Col d 'Aspin, Lake Payolle is an exceptional site in the Pyrenees, dedicated to pastoralism and outdoor activities, in all seasons.
Our cottage, located high up, will allow you to enjoy it in peace.

The space
This semi-detached cottage offers an unobstructed view of the lake and mountains.

With an area of 40 m2, Le Petit Arbizon comprises :
On the ground floor : 1 living room with kitchen, living room with fireplace (wood stove), and 1 terrace of 10 m2.
Upstairs : 2 separate bedrooms, 1 bathroom and 1 toilet. Sleeps : 6 (2 bunk beds in 90x190, 1 bed in 140x190, 2 alcove beds in 80X190).

The extra fee of 100€/stay indicated in the listing includes the concierge service (40€) and cleaning carried out by a specialized company (60€).

The Petit Arbizon is part of the gite village perfectly integrated with the Payolle site, designed by the architect Edmond Lay in the 70s. We have renovated it using natural materials (slate pavement of the Pyrenees, wood) for comfort and modernity.

On the programme of your stay, depending on the season :

- On site in Payolle : hiking, snowshoeing and cross country skiing (marked trails), fishing (fishing routes, pontoons), mountain biking (marked trails), sport cycling (Aspin and Ancizan passes), horseback riding, archery, paddle, canoe and pedal boat, paragliding.
- In the surrounding area, less than 30 minutes away : Pic du Midi (cable car), Tourmalet La Mongie ski area (22 km), via Vertige de l 'Adour ferrata, Aya tree climbing, Médous caves, Baudéan and Bagnères de Bigorre museums, Aquensis spa, etc.

Where you'll sleep

Bedroom 1

3 single beds

Bedroom 2

1 double bed, 1 single bed

What this place offers

Mountain view

Lake access

Kitchen

Free parking on premises

Washer – In unit

Patio or balcony

Indoor fireplace: wood-burning

Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

Unavailable: Smoke alarm

Where you’ll be

Arreau, Occitanie, France

Payolle Lake is a beautiful pastoral site in the Haute Pyrenees. From May to October, cows, horses, and ponies pasture here freely. The lake is located partly on the territory of the Pyrenees National Park, at the foot of the Aspin Pass. It is 15 km from Campan, 18 km from Bagnères-de-Bigorre, and 22 km from La Mongie ski resort and Pic du Midi.

On the agenda of your stay, depending on the season :
- On site in Payolle : hiking of all levels, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing (unmarked trails, the site is returned to nature), fishing (fishing courses, pontoons), mountain biking (marked trails), sports cycling (Aspin and Hourquette passes in Ancizan), horseback rides, archery, paddle boarding, canoeing and pedal boat, paragliding.

- Nearby : Pic du Midi (cable car all year), Tourmalet La Mongie ski area, via ferrata du Vertige de l 'Adour, Aya tree climbing, Medous caves, Baudéan and Bagnères de Bigorre museums, Aquensis thermal spa, etc.