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The Aure valley

On the edge of the Pyrenees National Park and the Néouvielle Nature Reserve… The Aure Valley is attached to this exceptional natural heritage and is committed to its preservation.

Its strong points

Protected by its peaks

A sunny climate

Benefiting from a privileged climate because it is largely sunny and protected from western disturbances by the summit of Arbizon its guardian angel, the Aure valley is a pleasant place and preserved from industrial development. From the village of Arreau, it goes up and stretches along the river the Neste d’Aure to Spain, the access to which is through the Tunnel of Aragnouet-Bielsa.

In this valley, mainly pastoral, Saint-Lary developed rapidly in the post-war period, particularly with the construction of large hydroelectric dams at high altitudes such as the cap de long dam and the ski resort, the development of which began in 1957.

Near the Spanish border, the direct access to the Sobrarbe region in Aragon (thanks to the Bielsa tunnel) is also one of the assets related to our valley. This region is exceptional with a surprising geological heritage. Canyons and rivers compete in beauty.

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In the heart of the Pyrenees National Park

The must-haves

Rich in fauna and flora, the Néouvielle Nature Reserve and its lakes is one of the must-sees. Accessible to hikers, this wilderness area is dotted with multiple high altitude lakes. There are no less than 70 of them including the lakes of Orédon, Oule, Aubert and Aumar as well as the Cap de Long dam. Hikes can be made from refuge to refuge to fully savor the beauty of the site.

The valleys of the Rioumajou and Moudang, Classified as a “Natura 2000″ site, allow you to observe numerous birds but also plant species specific to the Pyrenees. Discovery animations” await you, as well as donkey rides. Whether to fish or to walk, do not hesitate to inquire.

A Valley committed to sustainable development

The Aure valley has known how to go through time while preserving its natural and cultural heritage. Its inhabitants are attached to this place of life and care about sustainable development: more than 80% of the territory is protected. Thus, Saint-Lary has implemented several actions :

Transportation

On transportation: the use of the cable car for pedestrians, the staff of the ski lifts, streets closed to vehicles during certain periods, free shuttles in winter between Saint-Lary, Vignec, Vielle-Aure, Bourisp, every 15-20 minutes

Energy

Altitude refuges equipped with photovoltaic solar panels, new generations of snowmakers that consume less energy, a policy of optimizing energy consumption for the town hall.

Fitting out

Three Natura 2000 zones (Néouvielle : (Discover the website) , Rioumajou and Moudang) The commune has revised its Local Urban Plan with an environmental approach. It ensures the preservation of natural heritage, biodiversity and ecological continuity

Waste

The commune and the community of communes have set up a network of semi-buried containers where yellow and black bags and glass can be deposited at any time, 24 hours a day. (20 cleanliness points on the resort and Soulan and 30 in Saint-Lary village.)

An annual mountain waste collection day is held in July.

Ecological sanitationRioumajou Valley

The dry toilets in Frédancon in the Rioumajou valley were replaced in 2016. (first installation since 1990).

In order to limit the risk of pollution, a 2000 L tank has been set up for the collection of chemical toilets from motor homes still in Frédancon

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