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Travel Guide of Lescun in France by Influencers and Travelers


The village of Lescun is a commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department in south-western France. It is at an elevation of approximately 900 metres in a grand cirque. Lescun is situated on the GR 10 long-distance footpath traversing the Pyrenees.


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1 - Lac de Bious-Artigues

   16 km away

Lac de Bious-Artigues is a lake in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Pyrénées, France. At an elevation of 1416 m, its surface area is 0.326 km².

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Lac de Bious-Artigues things to do in Lescun



2 - Somport

   17 km away

Somport or Col du Somport, known also as the Aspe Pass or Canfranc Pass, is a mountain pass in the central Pyrenees on the border of France and Spain. Its name is derived from the Latin Summus portus. It was one of the most popular routes for soldiers, merchants, and pilgrims to the tomb of St. James following the route from Arles to cross the Pyrenees. They travelled from Oloron-Sainte-Marie, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France, via Somport to Aragon, Spain.

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Somport things to do in Lescun



3 - Dog sledding in La Pierre Saint-Martin

   10 km away

What could be better than walking in the Pyrenees, one of the essential mountain activities for making the most of the scenery and fresh air? And for an even more unforgettable getaway, why not decide to go hiking with sled dogs at La Pierre Saint-Ma...

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Dog sledding in La Pierre Saint-Martin things to do in Lescun



4 - Gave de Bious

   17 km away
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5 - Ossau Valley

   18 km away

The Ossau Valley is a valley of the French Pyrénées, in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques département.

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Ossau Valley things to do in Lescun



6 - Paragliding in Pyrénées Atlantiques

Discover the fantastic feeling you get once you are up in the air while enjoying the beautiful view of the region. From Accous, Explore the lush Aspe Valley and it's surrounding from a bird's eye view! Every extreme sports lover needs to try par...

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Paragliding in Pyrénées Atlantiques things to do in Lescun



7 - Pic du Midi d'Ossau

   19 km away

The Pic du Midi d'Ossau is a mountain rising above the Ossau Valley in the French Pyrenees. Despite possessing neither a glacier nor, in the context of the range, a particularly high summit, its distinctive shape makes it a symbol of the French side of the Pyrenees.

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8 - Col du Pourtalet

   23 km away

The Col du Pourtalet, El Portalet or Portalet d'Aneu is a mountain pass and border crossing in the Pyrenees, between France and Spain. The pass reaches an elevation of 1,794 m, and links the Ossau and Tena valleys. The road across the pass is known as the A-136 on the Spanish side, and links to Biescas and Huesca. On the French side the D934 road connects the pass to the towns of Laruns, Oloron-Sainte-Marie and Pau. The pass is kept open in the winter, but in case of heavy snowfall may be closed for a couple of days. Due to the Schengen Agreement the checkpoint is not functional nowadays.

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Col du Pourtalet things to do in Lescun



9 - Ski Rental in La Pierre Saint-Martin

   10 km away

Rent the best children ski equipments for your winter sports in La Pierre St Martin with Intersport! Ready to hit the snow-covered peaks for a few sessions on the slopes? Take to the slopes with top-quality equipment and discover the resort's magnif...

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Ski Rental in La Pierre Saint-Martin things to do in Lescun



10 - Gourette

   25 km away

Gourette is a winter sports resort in the French Pyrenees. It is located in the commune of Eaux-Bonnes in the département of Pyrénées-Atlantiques, on the D 918 road which passes through the Col d'Aubisque mountain pass.

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Gourette things to do in Lescun



11 - Oloron Cathedral

   28 km away

Oloron Cathedral, now St. Mary's Church, is a Roman Catholic church and former cathedral located in the town of Oloron-Sainte-Marie, in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques département of France. It is in the Romanesque and Gothic architectural traditions.

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Oloron Cathedral things to do in Lescun



12 - Bungee Jumping in Pau

   25 km away

Come and take up the challenge to make the big jump to the Arudy bridge near Pau and to touch the water with your fingertips once you reach the bottom! Elastic Crocodil Bungee Pyrenees offers you to live a unique experience in France, jump from the A...

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Bungee Jumping in Pau things to do in Lescun



13 - Col du Soulor

   30 km away

Col du Soulor is a mountain pass in the Pyrenees in France, linking Argelès-Gazost with Arthez-d'Asson. It connects the Ouzom and Arens valleys. A road leaves the pass to the west to reach the higher Col d'Aubisque.

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Col du Soulor things to do in Lescun



14 - Bosque de los Pirineos

   41 km away
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Bosque de los Pirineos things to do in Lescun



15 - Cross-country Skiing in Pyrénées Atlantiques

   14 km away

Discover the valleys of Navarra on a cross-country ski tour guided by Larra-Belagua! Although it is a secret known by few, in Navarra we find valleys, mountains and ski slopes that have little to envy to the neighboring valleys of the Pyrenees: the B...

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Cross-country Skiing in Pyrénées Atlantiques things to do in Lescun




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