Saint-Front: Hotels and Accommodation
Accommodation in Saint-Front
In Saint-Front, Saint Front Escapades rents out snowshoes, cross-country skiing equipment and sledges by reservation.
Perhaps you are planning a trip to Saint-Front and would like to find and book a hotel.
Annual events
Since 1999, the Fête de la chèvre has been held every year on the third Sunday in July in Saint-Front.
In January, Saint Front Escapades organises the “La Draille blanche” hike; in September, it is followed by the “Rando Gourmande” hike.
Culture
The Église Saint-Front is a Romanesque building dating from the 12th century. By decree of 15 March 1909, it was classified as a historic monument.
The church has the only comb-style bell tower on the plateau, as well as a balcony made of stones from the Chartreuse de Bonnefoi.
The straw-roofed house ecomuseum in Bigorre is classified as a Maison de Pays and included in the inventory of historic monuments.
Nature
The Cascade de Souteyros is 15 to 20 metres high. It carries only a small amount of water in summer, while its flow increases significantly during the spring snowmelt.
Lac de Saint-Front lies entirely within a Natura 2000 site and is of volcanic origin.
Trails and activities
A signposted footpath starts in the village of Souteyros and leads to the Cascade de Souteyros.
The PR479 Circuit des Chaumières is a 15.73-kilometre route in Saint-Front with a duration of four hours. It is a circular route marked as a Petite Randonnée.
The Les Roches climbing area lies between Saint-Front and Fay-sur-Lignon. It has 49 routes across three sectors. The routes range from 10 to 60 metres in length, with difficulty levels from 3 to 7c. The volcanic rock consists of phonolite, trachyte or rhyolite.
Further destinations: Moudeyres, Les Estables, Freycenet-La-Cuche.
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