Set against the backdrop of the majestic Pic du Midi, a Grand Site of the Midi-Pyrénées, and at the centre of one of the most beautiful fir forests in the Pyrenees, the Lac de Payolle is a "picture-postcard lake".
It can be reached by car up the Adour valley from Bagnères de Bigorre or via the Aure valley after crossing the legendary Col d'Aspin (1489 m), a favourite with Tour de France cyclists.
In summer, it's a paradise for fishermen, strollers and picnickers, while in winter it's a favourite with winter sports enthusiasts.
The path that runs alongside it and the surrounding fo
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Set against the backdrop of the majestic Pic du Midi, a Grand Site of the Midi-Pyrénées, and at the centre of one of the most beautiful fir forests in the Pyrenees, the Lac de Payolle is a "picture-postcard lake".
It can be reached by car up the Adour valley from Bagnères de Bigorre or via the Aure valley after crossing the legendary Col d'Aspin (1489 m), a favourite with Tour de France cyclists.
In summer, it's a paradise for fishermen, strollers and picnickers, while in winter it's a favourite with winter sports enthusiasts.
The path that runs alongside it and the surrounding forest tracks are transformed into cross-country ski trails.
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