Le Balcon de l'Ossau

Parc National des Pyrénées


In Bescat, the owners Kathrin and Michel roll out the welcome mat, with three handsomely set rooms and a peaceful garden where you can take in the views. Outdoors lovers can get loads of tips on hikes and other activities in the area.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Parc National des Pyrénées attractions

1. Rébénacq

2.74 MILES

Rébénacq is one of the few bastides (fortified towns) of the Pyrenees, built in 1347 by a lieutenant of Gaston Fébus, the 11th Count of Foix. Like all…

2. Castet

3.92 MILES

Perched precariously on a glacial outcrop, this hilltop village boasts a 12th-century keep and a truly magnificent valley view. From the belvédère …

3. Bielle

4.76 MILES

The former ‘capital’ of the valley, Bielle is a beautiful village with many fine 15th- and 16th-century houses, linked together via a guided walk.

4. Falaise aux Vautours

6.19 MILES

The griffon vulture (Gyps fulvus) was once a familiar sight over the Pyrenees, but habitat loss and hunting have taken their toll on these strange,…

5. Eaux-Bonnes

10.68 MILES

During the 19th century, the small village of Eaux-Bonnes (literally, Good Waters) flourished as a spa resort thanks to its geothermal hot springs, which…

6. Château de Pau

11.96 MILES

Originally the residence of the monarchs of Navarre, Pau’s castle was transformed into a Renaissance château amid lavish gardens by Marguerite…

7. Rue du Hédas

12.16 MILES

Take a stroll along this revitalised lane for a look at green spaces by day and light installations by night.

8. Musée Bernadotte

12.16 MILES

This townhouse is the birthplace of one of Napoléon’s favourite generals, Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte (nicknamed ‘Sergent belle-jambe’, on account of his…