Bagnères-De-Luchon: Hotels and Accommodation

Winter and Mountain Landscape

In Luchon Superbagnères, the École du ski français Luchon Superbagnères offers children and adults courses in alpine skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing throughout the winter, as well as group and private lessons. Luchon Superbagnères offers panoramic views over the Luchon Valley and the Pyrenees' three-thousand-metre peaks, including Aneto.

Booking a hotel in Bagnères-De-Luchon can be a part of your travel planning in its own right.

Nature and Trails

The Les Étangs de la Frêche hike in Bagnères-de-Luchon is a difficult 9.3-kilometre circular route with 707 metres of elevation gain. It starts at the Hospice de France, follows a shaded trail alongside the mountain stream through the forest and reaches the Étangs de la Frêche. The Circuit des Crêtes passes by the Crabioules chairlift and offers a 360-degree panorama with an orientation board.

In summer, Luchon Superbagnères offers activities such as hiking, paragliding, mountain biking, climbing and trail running.

Culture and History

The Brandon de la Saint-Jean in Bagnères-de-Luchon is a traditional folk festival held at the summer solstice on Saint John's Day. Each year, the traditional knowledge associated with the Brandon de la Saint-Jean is passed on in practice from older to younger members of the technical services of the town of Bagnères-de-Luchon. The Brandon is prepared publicly on the forecourt of the Thermes Chambert, allowing people of all ages to learn about traditional knowledge and skills.

The Allées d’Etigny were laid out in 1762 to connect the village with the thermal baths. They are approximately 600 metres long and 30 metres wide, forming a largely homogeneous ensemble with architecture in various styles. The Château Lassus Nestier was built in 1772 in the style of Louis XIV and is the oldest building on the Allées d’Etigny.

The Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption Church was built under the direction of the architect Loupot and completed in 1857. The Casino de Luchon is listed as a historic monument and is considered characteristic of Luchon's Belle Époque architecture.

Thermal Waters

Iron-rich springs in the vicinity of Luchon have been used for their healing properties for almost 2,000 years. Construction of the present-day Thermes Chambert began in 1848, after the previous thermal building was destroyed by fire in 1841. The Thermes Chambert consist of a 97-metre-long wing preceded by a gallery with 28 Doric columns. The "Ressources & Vous" area at the Thermes de Luchon has three thermal-water pools, including one on the roof.

Market and Local Tradition

The Marché de Luchon offers local produce, historic market halls and gâteau à la broche. It takes place around a market hall dating from approximately 1896, decorated with ceramics and colourful friezes.

Transport

The reopening of the railway line between Montréjeau and Luchon has been announced.

Further destinations: Saint-Béat, Gouaux-De-Larboust, Lège, Argut-Dessous, Saint-Mamet, Saint-Aventin, Sengouagnet, Boutx.

To the overarching travel overview: Haute-Garonne.