LET'S SHARE A BIT OF FRANCE --- CAUTERETS

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Hi guys,

This week, my familly and I went to the south west of France, in Cauterets exactly.

We went there for skiing. Every year, we take one week break to go in mountains to do skiing. Usually, we go in the french Alpes but this year we decided to go to the Pyrenees.

As it was a discovery for us and I thought it would be great to share it with you.

This week was just perfect, we had sun, snow and we did skiing and hikking. What esle could we ask for?

The first 3 days were very sunny and the snow melted. So we were happy to enjoy the sun but to be honest it was a bit hard to ski in the afternoons as the snow wasn’t very good.

Lucky us, after these first 3 days, it snowed. We were all very happy because it gave some good snow to ski and it always magical when it snow even if it is hard to ski in such conditions.

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There, we also did 2 hikes in the National parc of the Pyrenees.

The first time we discovered the Pont d’Espagne . It is so called because it used to be a way to reach Spain by the moutains. As you can see, it reminds the Canadian parks. I have never been to Canada but people said that when we were there.

It was great as it was an easy hike, it was also an opportunity to appreciate the nature and to rest.

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As we went there too late, we couldn’t go to the lac of Gaube and we decided to go back there few days after.

To go to the Lac de Gaube , you can either hike or take the gondola. As we were with the kids, we took the gondola :wink: and walked for only 30mn.

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As you can imagine, we had a wonderful week and we look forward to go back there in the futur.

The last but not the least, we proudly carried the Local Guides bag all week!

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Do you like skiing? Do you think the Pont d’Espagne look like the Canadian Parks?

I hope this post has given you the desir to visit France and particulary the Pyrenees!

Do you plan a trip to France? Do you need any advices ? If yes, don’t hesitate to contact me!

If you want to discover more French places you can follow this link!

Have a great sunday and see you around

Jul

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@Julien44 I don’t know how to ski. I don’t know ifthe Pont d’Espagne look like the Canadian Parks. Currently I don’t have any plan to visit France. But this post makes me want to visit it. And yes, if I need some advises, I will contact you. :slightly_smiling_face:

For the Pont d’Espagne and the Lac de Gaube :

  1. How long should we spend time there?
  2. Is there any public transportation to these places?
  3. Is there any hotel in the area?

I look forward to your answers.

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Hi @Ant_Bad_Yogi

I am glad if my post has given you the desire to go there and here are the answers you are looking for.

  1. You can spend 2/3 days if you just plan hiking

  2. yes there are public transports

  3. off course, there are some hotels in the area

Don’t hesitate if you need any futher informations.

Jul

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@Julien44 Thank you for your reply. Some more questions :

  1. Which airport should I fly to?
  2. From the airport, do I take a train to the park?

I wish someday I can visit the park.

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@Ant_Bad_Yogi , the easiest would be to fly to Toulouse

And then take a train to Lourdes (2h) as you can find here.

From Lourdes, there are a buses for around 1h.

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@Julien44 Thank you so much for the answers. I will study more for this place. If I plan to visit it, I will let you know.

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Wuauu @Julien44 , what a wonderful week you had hiking and skiing :snowboarder: !!!

The photos are Superb :clap: :clap: :clap:

You had a lovely weather. It´s great to be in the snow :snowflake: with sun :sunglasses: ; the pity is that is harder to ski as you said… It´s very difficult to have it all :sweat_smile:

A big hug from the South of Spain,

Alejandra.

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Hi @AlejandraMaria

Thanks a lot for your kind words.

:kissing_heart: :kissing_heart:

Jul

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Hi @Julien44

Wow that is breathtaking! I’ve never been to that part of France, just the French Alps, which to me are amazing as well. The views are just amazing and I love the park without the snow. It looks really relaxing! What was your favorite thing? :slightly_smiling_face:

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Wow! It makes me want to take my car and go for a ride in this region @Julien44 !

Lac de Gaube is just magical, I didn’t know it. Thank you so much !

Thanks for sharing!

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Ahhh Cauterets !

Quel petit village de montagne magnifique.

Pour y avoir été plusieurs années pendant les vacances d’hiver, je ne peux que confirmer. Le lieu est superbe et en famille c’est encore mieux.

Les enfants Ă©taient ravis. :sunglasses:

Question neige cette année, en effet, ca n’a pas du être fou mais les paysages sont tellement beaux que la randonnée était une bonne option :slightly_smiling_face:

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Great adventure family trip @Julien44 .

Thanks for sharing them.

Karol

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Hi @KarolT

Thanks a lot for your kind words.

I have noticed that you have managed the modifications ! Great!

Have a nice weekend and see you around

Julien

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Hi @Julien44

Thanks for your assistance.

Karol

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@KarolT

You are welcome!

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@GuillG

En effet, c’est vraiment sympa.

Niveau neige, c’était un peu juste… mais ça donne une bonne excuse pour y retourner! :wink:

En plus, j’avais oublié ma caméra 360, je n’ai donc pas pu mettre les chemins de randonnée sur streetview :sob: .

J’ai donc 2 bonnes excuses pour y retourner!

Au plaisir,

Julien

PS: n’oubli pas (sur Local Guides Connect) de mentionner les personnes avec @ + le nom pour qu’ils reçoivent les notifications comme tu viens de recevoir.

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Salut @christophesubilia

Désolé mais j’étais passé à coté de ton message. Merci!

Comme ça se passe pour toi en Suisse?

Bises et Ă  bientĂ´t

Julien

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Pas de soucis @Julien44 !

Ici on est pas confiné mais ça y ressemble. Je travaille essentiellement depuis chez moi maintenant.

Et toi ?

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@christophesubilia

On est confiné!

Les enfants ne vont pas à l’école et ma femme travaille de la maison. Donc nous sommes tous les 4 dans le même bateau :smiley: .

On ne va pas se plaindre car nous avons un jardin et le temps est plutôt agréable.

Mais, pour tout te dire, nous avons hâte de reprendre nos bonnes vieilles habitudes!

Oh fait ton Panda est confiné aussi? Ça fait longtemps que je ne l’ai pas vu dehors!

Bises

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I like this so much! I wish I could participate in these activities you have mentioned. Please may I see a Photo of the Gondola? @Julien44

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