Above a popular cafe right in the middle of Cauterets, this attractive hotel makes a good central base, with rooms in rich hues of blue, red or green, and mountain views from the upper floors. Breakfast is available in the wood-filled cafe downstairs, but it’s a bit steep at €11.
Hôtel Le Bois-Joli
Parc National des Pyrénées
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Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
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Connects the Basilique Supérieure with the Chemin de Croix (Way of the Cross).