Hautes-Pyrenees places to visit and attractions
Below you can explore some of the most popular highlights and places of interest in the Hautes-Pyrenees department of Midi-Pyrenees. See also our Hautes-Pyrenees travel guide
Arreau
Deep in the Pyrenees on a small river, Arreau is a delightful small town to explore See guide
Col d'Aspin
The Col d'Aspin is an important mountain pass in the west of the Pyrenees See guide
Col de Peyresourde
The Col de Peyresourde is a mountain pass in the pyrenees, which often forms part of the Tour de France route See guide
Col du Tourmalet
The Col du Tourmalet is a mountain pass in the Pyrenees, famous because the Tour de France passes here very often See guide
Gavarnie
The natural highlight of the Cirque de Gavarnie, a great circular cliff, is one of the most scenic places in the Pyrenees See guide
Lourdes
Lourdes is of course very famous as a pilgrimage centre which attracts millions of pilgrims and visitors each year See guide
Luz-Saint-Sauveur
The pleasant town of Luz-Saint-Sauveur is well placed to explore some lovely Pyreneean mountain scenery See guide
Maubourguet
Maubourguet makes every effort to hide its impressive monuments but take the time to explore the narrow streets and all will be revealed! See guide
Mont Perdu
Mont-Perdu is a natural highlight on the border between France and Spain near Gavarnie See guide
Pyrenees National Parc
The Pyrenees National Parc contains a great deal of the most beatiful mountain scenery in France See guide
Saint-Savin
It is the abbey church in Saint-Savin, and the surrounding countryside, that make a visit recommended See guide
Tarbes
The substantial gardens of Jardin Massey are the main place of interest in the centre of Tarbes See guideFor more information see the Hautes-Pyrenees guide
Market towns & days in Hautes-Pyrenees
all markets in morning unless otherwise stated
Arreau: Thursday all day
Bagneres-de-Bigorre: Saturday all day
Lourdes: Wednesday & Tuesday & Thursday all day & Saturday all day & Monday & Friday
Loures-Barousse: Friday
Luz-Saint-Sauveur: Monday
Rabastens-de-Bigorre: Monday
Saint-Lary-Soulan: Saturday
Tarbes: Thursday all day
Vic-en-Bigorre: Saturday all day
Tourist attractions to visit in Hautes-Pyrenees
The following sites have received official "tourist classifications"...
4* Towns in Bloom
Tarbes: See tourist guide
Sites of Natural Beauty
Cirque d'Estaubés
Cirque de Troumouse
Col du Tourmalet: See tourist guide
Gouffre d'Esparros
Grottes de Betharram
Grottes de Médous
Listed 'Remarkable Gardens'
Jardin de la poterie Hillen
Jardin Massey
National Monuments
Marshall Foch house
UNESCO world heritage sites
Aragnouet chapelle des templiers (monuments on French pilgrim routes)
Gavarnie église St Jean Baptiste (monuments on French pilgrim routes): See tourist guide
Jézeau église Saint-Laurent (monuments on French pilgrim routes)
Mont Perdu: See tourist guide
Ourdis-Cotdoussan église St Jacques (monuments on French pilgrim routes)
Grand Sites of France
Cirque de Gavarnie: See tourist guide