Apartment at the base of the slopes and the departure point for the Petit Train d'Artouste

Escape to Artouste in this warm studio optimised for 3 people. Ideally located at the foot of the resort and a stone's throw from the famous Petit Train, this cocoon is the perfect starting point for your ski sessions or hikes in the Ossau valley. <br><br>Enjoy a sunny balcony with stunning views of the Pyrenean peaks.<br><br>The apartment is arranged to comfortably accommodate a small family or a group of friends:<br><br>🥄 Fully equipped kitchen including an oven, a microwave, a Tassimo coffee maker (pods not provided), a toaster, a kettle, an electric hob, a fridge with freezer, a raclette machine<br><br>📺 Living room: a bright lounge area with television, dining area and direct access to the balcony<br><br>🛌 Sleeping area: bedroom with 140 X 190 bed, socket with USB port and bedside lamp<br><br>🛋 Extra bed: a non-convertible sofa ideal for the 3rd person (80 x 190 cm)<br><br>🚿 Bathroom: shower and sink, hairdryer. Separate toilet<br><br>🃏 Board games and children's books available in the closet<br><br>TRAVELLER ACCESS<br><br>🏠 Entire 26 m² apartment located on the 2nd floor, 50 metres from the gondola. Services (tourist office, equipment rentals) and shops (restaurants, souvenir shop) nearby. <br><br>🎿 Secure ski locker on the ground floor of the residence<br><br>🅿️ Free parking at the foot of the building<br><br>PRACTICAL INFORMATION<br><br>🕐 Arrival: check-in between 4 pm and 7 pm. Check-out at 11 am maximum. Self-arrival not available.<br><br>🗝️ Welcome and handing over of keys by the Estibère concierge service present on site<br><br>👛 Deposit: bank cheque or cash of €300 (not cashed) requested on arrival and returned on the day of departure<br><br>🧺 Linen: Bed linen (duvet cover 140 X 200 / fitted sheet / pillowcases) not provided. Towels not provided. Table linen (tea towels) not provided. Duvets, blankets, mattress protectors and pillow protectors are provided. Linen can be rented from the concierge service (€10 per pair of sheets, €5/towel, €2/tea towel). No laundry or laundry service on site.<br><br>🧹 There is no maid service on site. The apartment will need to be returned tidy and clean.<br><br>🛜 The apartment does not have an internet connection but you can benefit from public WIFI access at the tourist office (during opening days and hours).<br><br>🐾 Pets not allowed.<br><br>THE LOCATION<br><br>🏞️ 1h30 south of Pau / 15 minutes from Spain / In the heart of the Pyrenees National Park. Ideal location for outdoor activities and for lovers of the great outdoors, looking for a breath of fresh air.<br><br>ACTIVITIES<br><br>⛷️ Family resort open from the Christmas holidays until the beginning of March (closed during the week in January). Altitude between 1400 and 2100 metres. 4 sectors spread over 27 km of slopes including 20 slopes in the middle of snow-covered fir trees. Snowpark and snowshoe course. Cheapest ski pass in the Pyrenees. <br>Other nearby ski resorts: Formigal in Spain (20 minutes) and Gourette (45 minutes)<br><br>🚂 Little train of Artouste open from May to October 2027. Highest train in Europe. <br>Travel time to Lake Artouste: 55 minutes one way.<br><br>🥾 35 hiking trails, 6 heritage trails, 12 signposted trails in the heart of the National Park, 4 levels of difficulty. 8 marked trail routes<br><br>🚣 Water activities (paddle, canoe, floating bubble...) at Lake Fabrèges / Lake Bious-Artigues / Lake Castet<br