Prepare your stay in Béarn

L'Amphitryon, an authentic and eco-friendly accommodation, ideal for a stay in the Béarn Pyrenees

At the confluence of the Ossau and Aspe rivers, the Amphitryon's location is ideal for discovering the charms of the Béarn Pyrenees in any season.

The full diversity of Béarn is also easily accessible!

Whether your interests are centered around nature, outdoor activities (hiking, cycling, paragliding, fishing), cultural or gastronomic heritage, your days will be full of discoveries to share in the evening in the peaceful atmosphere of the lounge or the terraced garden of our guest house.

How to get to our place?

BY CAR : on the Pau-Zaragoza axis, 35 km from Pau (France) and 80 km from Jaca (Aragon – Spain).

We have an electric vehicle charging station available.

BY TRAIN : Oloron Sainte-Marie station is 1 km away.4 km from our home: TER train schedules from Pau. Pau is served by the TGV high-speed train.

BY BIKE : We are certified " Accueil Vélo ", on the route of the Pyrenean passes (Soudet, Marie-Blanque, Aubisque passes, etc).

ON FOOT : we are directly on the paths of Saint James of Compostela GR653 (Arles Way) and GR78 (Piedmont Way).

BY PLANE : Pau Airport 40 km away, Tarbes Airport 70 km away and Biarritz Airport 110 km away.

Getting around our local area: Various options for sustainable mobility are available.

The Modalis route planner allows you to know your route for all your journeys in Nouvelle Aquitaine.

Useful documentation for discovering Béarn

We have compiled below some links that will help you prepare for your stay.

Tourist maps: Oloron Sainte-Marie, Aspe Valley, Baretous Valley and Ossau Valley

Here you will find the map of Oloron Sainte Marie and the main points of interest to discover the charms of the Haut-Béarn:
Aspe/Barétous Valley: https://fr.calameo.com/read/00330714671d503610d05?page=1
Ossau Valley

Discover the Upper Béarn in a weekend

Weekend in Upper Béarn

A few visits to Béarn

Here are some must-see attractions in the region:
https://www.pyrenees-bearnaises.com/se-cultiver/catalogue-de-visites/
https://www.pyrenees-bearnaises.com/se-cultiver/villages-et-villes/
https://fr.calameo.com/read/003307146310ae1a13576?page=1
https://www.pyrenees-bearnaises.com/explorer/neige/best-of-hiver/

Hiking in the Aspe and Barétous valleys

Rules to follow

To ensure a successful hike and safe passage through the kilometers of trails, there are some universal rules to follow and some good practices to adopt. Feel free to visit the website https://reussirmarando.com/

Some examples of hikes in Béarn

Whatever your level, many hikes are easily accessible and perfectly marked:
Main hikes
Hiking trails

Road cycling and mountain biking destinations in Haut-Béarn

Are you a fan of cycling? The Haut-Béarn region is an inexhaustible playground!
https://fr.calameo.com/read/0033071467529821aeb88?page=1
https://www.ossau-pyrenees.com/sites/default/files/publi-pdf/Carte-VTT-Haut-B%C3%A9arn-2019r-web.pdf
https://fr.calameo.com/read/0033071464aa8669c81b4?page=1

Way of St. James to Compostela

Our guest house is located directly on two pilgrimage routes to Santiago de Compostela:

- Arles route: GR653

- Piedmont Way: GR78

Visits to Aragon (Spain)

About an hour from our guesthouse, you can take a short detour to discover the magnificent Canfranc train station, a major tourist attraction in Aragon! All the information is there .

Why not continue on to the friendly and lively city of Jaca?

The return journey can easily be made via the Ossau Valley through Panticosa, Formigal and the Portalet pass.

https://www.spain.info/fr/infos/office-tourisme-canfranc/

Snow activities in Béarn

Do you like snow? Check out the "Winter Supplement to the brochure published by the Tourist Office

Skiing in the Aspe or Barétous Valleys

Cross-country skiing, downhill skiing and many other activities await you:
Nordic skiing
Snowshoeing excursions
The Saint Martin Stone

Leave your car at our guesthouse and take the Oloron - La Pierre Saint Martin shuttle bus, which will drop you off in the heart of the resort: https://www.n-py.com/fr/pierre-saint-martin/skibus/oloron-la-pierre-st-martin

Skiing in the Ossau Valley
Artouste
Gourette

Downhill skiing in the resorts of the Béarn Pyrenees

Ideal for a weekend : L'Amphitryon is equidistant from the resorts of Gourette and La Pierre Saint Martin .

Tourist Offices (Oloron Sainte Marie, Arudy)

For more information, the Tourist Offices are at your disposal.
https://www.pyrenees-bearnaises.com/
https://www.valleedossau-tourisme.com/
https://www.tourisme-bearn-gaves.com/

Book now and let yourself be seduced by the unique charm of our guest rooms in Oloron-Sainte-Marie, in the Pyrénées Atlantiques.