La Grange Aster

Welcome to Cazaux-Fréchet, a quiet, traditional village in the Hautes-Pyrénées, perched at an elevation of 1,100 metres and overlooking Loudenvielle and Lake Genos.<br>Between the Aure Valley and the Val d’Aran, you’ll discover the Louron Valley, with its picturesque villages, forests, and river, as well as its farmers’ markets, lake, and ski and mountain biking resorts… <br><br>A beautiful, fully renovated stone barn for 6 people—“Aster,” named in honour of a famous flower endemic to the Pyrenees—awaits you year-round so you can enjoy the pleasures and tranquility of this little corner of paradise. You can admire the splendid view of the valley and its peaks or relax in peace on a beautiful wooden terrace after a day of outdoor activities.<br><br>The cottage consists of: <br>On the ground floor, 2 bedrooms: Bedroom 1: 1 140/190 bed; Bedroom 2: 1 140/190 bed + 2 90/190 bunk beds<br>Bathroom with walk-in shower, massage jets, Hammam<br>Separate toilet<br>2 large storage closets <br>Upstairs: a large, open-concept living area, with a large picture window on one side offering a view of the valley and the mountain peaks, and a glass door on the other side leading out to the terrace. TV, DVD player, stereo system, large corner sofa, lounge chairs. Fully equipped kitchen (refrigerator/freezer, oven, microwave, induction cooktop, range hood, dishwasher, toaster, coffee maker, electric kettle, etc.); extendable table for 10 people; pantry with washing machine and dryer, storage space. <br>Baby gear: folding cot, high chair, changing pad<br>Large wooden deck with lounge chairs, table, and umbrella; plancha grill<br>The deck opens onto a garage/shed with storage for ski, hiking, and bike gear<br>Heating: wood-burning stove (wood included) and underfloor heating <br><br>Parking on the village square across from the cottage<br><br>ACTIVITIES AND SIGHTSEEING <br>Explore the villages of the valley with their renovated barns, their Pyrenean houses with their distinctive architecture, their Romanesque churches—some of which are historic landmarks and feature colourful frescoes, such as Saint Calixte, built in the 11th century in honour of an Aragonese martyr, which overlooks the village of Cazaux. A 30-minute hike up a pleasant trail starting from the cottage takes you to Mont, a perfect example of these villages nestled in the mountains—with the added bonus of its cheese shop, which is a must-visit. <br>In winter, you can enjoy two ski resorts (Peyragudes, 4 km away, and Val Louron, 13 km away), a 10- and 20-minute drive, respectively, or take the SkyVall from Loudenvielle to Peyragudes. The resorts offer downhill skiing, marked snowshoe trails, and ski touring. You can also expand your options with the 4 Vallées Pass, which gives you access to Saint-Lary-Pla-d’Adet (30 minutes from the gondola) and Piau-Engaly (1 hour). Luchon and Super-Bagnères are also accessible via the Col de Peyresourdes, about 45 minutes away. You’ll find two sleighs and two pairs of snowshoes available at our cottage.<br>In summer, numerous well-marked hiking and trail running routes allow you to explore the valley or head up to higher elevations to discover the turquoise-blue lakes of the mountain range (the Bareilles Lakes, the Pouchergues Lakes, the Caillauas Lakes…and, of course, the Neouvielle Lakes in the nearby Aure Valley…), and to get within 3,000 metres of the summit (hiking guides available). There are several possible starting points for hikes from the village or nearby. Thrill-seekers will prefer to race down the slopes on a mountain bike along one of the many marked trails, or take their first paragliding flight at one of the schools in Loudenvielle. After your adventure, you can recharge at the Balnéa thermal spa and recreation centre, have fun with the family at Ludéa, or enjoy water activities (kayaking, pedal boats) on Lake Genos.<br>For cycling enthusiasts, the legendary mountain passes of the Pyrenees await: Peyresourde, Aspin, Col