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Apartment |4 bedrooms |Sleeps 8

Bareges in Midi-Pyrenees

from £62 / night

This is the estimated nightly price based on a weekly stay. Contact the advertiser to confirm the price - it varies depending on when you stay and how long for.

£427–£598 / week

3 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

5 out of 5

7 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Balcony/terrace, car advised, no pets allowed

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About the home

Nestled in the small and unspoilt picturesque village of Barèges is Harrsica a four bedroom self-catering apartment that comfortably accommodates 8 guests. The apartment (80 square metres) can accommodate a range of guests from 2 families to a large group of friends. With all new furniture, kitchen equipment and decor, you’ll find a high quality stay in a perfect location, a mere 3 minute walk to the Thermal spa, less than 5 minutes walk from the supermarket, shops, bars and restaurants, with the ski bus stop right outside and a green ski run that brings you right back to the door when conditions permit

Superbly situated in the Hautes-Pyrenees region in southwest France, Barèges (alt. 1250m) is linked with the resort of La Mongie, which together culminate to create ‘Le Doumaine de Tourmalet’ the largest and widely regarded to be the best ski location in the French Pyrenees.

The ideal location is irrefutable, throughout most of the ski season it is possible to ski back down to the village and to the door of Harrsica and for those with wearier legs the ski-bus stops directly opposite, making it perfect for all ages and abilities.

However, Barèges is not just the perfect winter ski treat – it’s the ideal spot for a summer holiday too. Located on the edge of the Pyrenees National Park and close to the famous pilgrimage town of Lourdes the area has plenty to offer all year round. Most spectacularly it is located on the prestigious Tour de France route and the balcony of Harrsica provides a unique vantage point from which to watch all the action go by.

For those who still have energy to burn or children to tire there is plenty on offer in and around the village, including paragliding, walking, cycling, canyoning/caving, mountain climbing, mountain biking and more. Other activities only a short car ride away include white water rafting, horse riding, trout fishing, golf and an acrobatic “Tarzan” park. There is truly something for everyone with animal parks, zoos, aquariums and wonderful lakes for picnics. A notable highlight is the world famous Pic de Midi Observatory with superb mountain views, situated at a mesmerising 2877m, and accessible by cable car.

If sampling the before mentioned activities, or just reading about them, leaves you in need for some relaxation fear not Barèges also has this covered. The village itself has two Thermal Spas, one of which is newly refurbished and just five minutes from Harrsica. Barèges also boasts an outdoor heated swimming pool (open July & August), a climbing wall, a squash court, a cinema, a number of children’s play areas and a multi-purpose astro-turf court. The local butcher and baker also make famous French style dining achievable and the nearby mini-mart makes self-catering a breeze, but for those who want to place the cooking into someone else’s hands there is also a selection of bars and restaurants specialising in local cuisine available.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
2 double bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms (1 with shower, 1 with bath/shower)
2 twin bedrooms with bunk beds, one adjoining the en-suite bathroom from the other side, ideal for a family
Additional separate WC
2 sofas with TV and DVD player with a selection of DVDs
Balcony overlooking the river with spectacular views (particularly of the Tour de France as it passes by)
Kitchen with dishwasher, hob, oven, fridge, freezer, microwave
Utility room with washing machine
Bedding and towels are available on request
A selection of games
Stereo/radio with a selection of CDs
2 ski lockers
2 car parking spaces
Easy access for the disabled and pushchairs
High chair and travel cot

Further details outdoors:
While the apartment is on the 3rd floor, giving a nice view, access to the property at the rear is also on this level so there are no stairs to climb. There are 2 parking spaces and 2 ski lockers that belong to the apartment.

Further details

Harrsica is available all year round.

Bookings are taken Saturday to Saturday however please contact us if you need to talk about alternative dates.

In July and August there is a local public outdoor swimming pool available for use.

We have a local agent who is English speaking and will be available if necessary. Linen is provided at a small charge for laundering it and if the apartment requires cleaning after your stay, that will also be chargeable.

Conditions

......PAYMENT

The deposit to confirm the booking on our agent’s contract is 25% of the letting price with the balance being paid 30 days before your arrival. Rental periods run from Saturday to Saturday unless otherwise agreed. Payment is made in Euros directly to our management agent in Barèges who will accept VISA and Mastercard over the phone, bank transfer or a French cheque.


......ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE

Clients are asked to arrive between 3 pm and 6 pm at the agency and must leave the apartment by 10 am on the day of departure, unless other arrangements are agreed prior to arrival or departure.


......DEPOSIT

The deposit against damages is 450€. Cheques are sent AFTER an end-of-stay inspection has been made. If anything is wrong with the apartment, the client will be contacted by phone by the agent. Settlement by the client can then made either by sending a cheque for the required amount, after which the agent will send off their deposit cheque. Alternatively the client can leave their credit card details, and the agent will debit their credit card if there are any breakages or money owing.

In addition, you will be liable for local tourist tax at a rate of 0.50 Euros per day per person (13 years and older).


......CLEANING AND LINEN

Cleaning will be carried out prior to your arrival. House linen is provided but laundry costs have not been included in the rental fee as it is charged by usage, chargeable at 7€ per bed and 2€ per towel. You are asked to leave the apartment in a clean state and you will be charged if we have to do a significant clean before the next tenant arrives, chargeable at 25€ per hour.


......PARTY SIZE

Your party must not exceed eight adults


......INSURANCE

We recommend strongly that you take out Comprehensive Personal Travel Insurance which will provide you with a suitable degree of personal/public liability protection and Holiday Cancellation Insurance in the event of cancellation.
You should also have sufficient insurance to cover any damage you may occasion (fire, flood, injury to a third party, etc) as legal proceedings may be taken against you to recover the costs of any damage that you may have incurred.
The use of the accommodation is entirely at the visitor’s risk and no responsibility can be accepted for injury or illness during a visitor’s stay, nor loss or damage to personal belongings or car.


......CONTRACT

The apartment is managed locally in Barèges so the contract you sign will be between you and the agency. No contract will exist until they have received the required deposit and have issued the official confirmation invoice.


......STATED INFORMATION

Great care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information contained on our website relating to any service advertised. However, all statements as to the condition of the property or other services included on the website must not be treated as statements of fact but statements of opinion.

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The Midi-Pyrenees / Hautes-Pyrenees region

Superbly situated in the Hautes-Pyrenees region in southwest France, Barèges (alt. 1250m) is linked with the resort of La Mongie, which together culminate to create ‘Le Doumaine de Tourmalet’ the largest and widely regarded to be the best ski location in the French Pyrenees.

The Bareges area

Activities include....
Acrobranche Après Ski Bungee Jumping Canyoning Cycling Fishing Go-karting Golf Horse Riding Ice Climbing Motor Sport Mountain Biking Paragliding Photography Skiing Snowboarding Snowshoeing Swimming Walking White Water Rafting

Local Towns and Villages.....
Argeles-Gazost Bagneres-de-Bigore Barèges Cauterets Gavarnie-Gedre Hautacam La Mongie Lourdes Luz Ardiden Luz St Sauveur Pau

Attractions include....
Animal Parks, Zoos & Aquariums Botanical Gardens Caves & Caverns Churches & Abbeys Funiculars & Cable Cars Guided Tours Historical Buildings Mountains Museums National Parks Observatories Thermal Spas Wildlife

SKI INFORMATION
RESORT HEIGHT: 1250m (4100 ft)

HIGHEST SKIING: 2450m (8040 ft) pisted. Off piste from the Pic du Midi observatory 2872m.

NUMBER OF PISTES: 69 ( 23 GREEN, 21 BLUE, 20 RED, 5 BLACK)

TOTAL PISTED RUNS: 125 kms

NUMBER OF LIFTS: 40

LONGEST RUN: 13 kms (GREEN)

SNOW MAKING: 172 snow cannons providing total cover from La Mongie to La Laquette.

MOUNTAIN RESTAURANTS: 7

Ski back to village via green, blue, red and black pistes.

How to get there

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The village of Barèges is located in the Midi-Pyrenees region of France in the Haute-Pyrenees area approximately 50kms south west of city of Lourdes, on the western side of the Col du Tourmalet.

......BY AIR

It's never been easier to get to the Pyrenees.

Daily discount flights are now available from the UK to our corner of south west France!

Our nearest airports with direct flights from the UK are Lourdes (50kms) and Pau (100kms). However, Biarritz (200kms) and Toulouse (210kms) airports are also within easy reach. Carcassonne (300kms) airport may even be an option for some people.

Lourdes-Tarbes - served by Ryanair from Stansted.

Biarritz - served by Ryanair from Stansted, Birmingham and Dublin, by Easyjet from Gatwick and Bristol

Toulouse - served by British Airways from London Heathrow, by Easyjet from Gatwick and Bristol and by Flybe from Birmingham

Carcassone – served by Ryanair from Stansted, Edinburgh, Leeds, Liverpool, East Midlands, Bournemouth, Dublin, Shannon, Cork (summer schedule only)

Airline links: www.ryanair.com www.easyjet.com www.flybe.com www.ba.com.


......BY SEA

Driving times from ports:

Bilbao 3hrs;

Santander 4hrs;

St Malo 10hrs;

Cherbourg/Le Havre/Caen 11hrs;

Calais/Boulogne 12hrs.

A crossing into Northern Spain (Bilbao/Santander) gives a very easy drive to us. Otherwise a crossing to one of the more westerly Channel ports saves time, with the best driving route being via Bordeaux, the A64 highway passes close to Lourdes.

From the A64 highway, junction 11 Soumoulou (if you come from Pau) or junction 12 Tarbes-Ouest (if you come from Toulouse) to Lourdes. At the roundabout in Lourdes, turn left for Argeles-Gazost and follow this road until it passes beneath the Funiculaire du Jer. Take the dual carriageway for Argeles-Gazost. At Argeles-Garzost you come to a roundabout where you turn left to cross the river. Follow to the roundabout at Pierrefitte and then climb through the Pierrefitte gorge to Luz St Sauveur. At Luz turn left for Barèges.

Please note: If you are coming from the direction of Toulouse some satellite navigators will send you to junction 15 via Sainte Marie de Campan over the Col du Tourmalet. In the winter, and even up into May, this is closed and in the summer it takes longer to get to us anyway. Take junction 12 instead.


......BY RAIL

Our nearest railway station is Lourdes (45 minutes) which is served by mainline trains from Bordeaux or Toulouse. www.voyages-sncf.com.

Take the EUROSTAR train through the chunnel to Paris from where the TGV ATLANTIQUE serves Lourdes five times daily from Montparnasse station. There is also a nightly sleeper "couchette" from Paris Austerlitz.

For the London–Lourdes route book well in advance (at least 8 weeks) for early booking discounts. French Railways (SNCF) also offers an excellent value "railrover" and family railcards. Highly recommended by all who come this way.

You can book online at www.sncf.co.uk or with Rail Europe.

There is a bus connection from Lourdes station to Luz St Sauveur and Barèges.


......BY ROAD

Most major car hire companies (Hertz, Avis, Budget, Europcar etc) have an office at Lourdes and Pau airport. Avis have an office at Lourdes railway station and will leave keys for collection at the station ticket office outside of their opening hours.

From the A64 highway, junction 11 Soumoulou (if you come from Pau) or junction 12 Tarbes-Ouest (if you come from Toulouse) to Lourdes. At the roundabout in Lourdes, turn left for Argeles-Gazost and follow this road until it passes beneath the Funiculaire du Jer. Take the dual carriageway for Argeles-Gazost. At Argeles-Garzost you come to a roundabout where you turn left to cross the river. Follow to the roundabout at Pierrefitte and then climb through the Pierrefitte gorge to Luz St Sauveur. At Luz turn left for Barèges.

Please note: If you are coming from the direction of Toulouse some satellite navigators will send you to junction 15 via Sainte Marie de Campan over the Col du Tourmalet. In the winter, and even up into May, this is closed and in the summer it takes longer to get to us anyway. Take junction 12 instead.

Activities near Bareges

Reviews

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14 May 2013

“Powder skiing in April, a relaxing spa plus an excellently located apartment” This was the first time I came skiing with my grandchildren (4&6) and the conditions were perfect for them. Not only was there plenty of snow (3-4 metres) but the ski school and the nursery slopes... more

02 Aug 2012

“This place is great, with minor exceptions.” Bring your own towel or they'll charge you handsomely for it. They are not included in your stay, gotta rent them. Never heard of this before, seems silly and punitive. The shower in the far... more Response: Linen and towels are chargeable, it is true - it used to be included but had to move to be in line with the french market, where it is standard. We are working on the shower leak in the bath with the... more

02 Aug 2012

“Modern, spacious condo in a great town” My husband and I shared this condo with a few friends and loved it. It would also be great for a family. It has everything that you need - nice kitchen, large dining table, TV, multiple... more

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26 Jun 2012

“Lovely apartment, perfectly appointed for the major cycling climbs” We rented Harrsica for a week in June for a cycling holiday and had a brilliant stay. The apartment was excellent; spacious, airy, very comfortable and comes with all the utensils and white goods you... more

14 May 2012

“Spacious, warm and convenient for the slopes” My wife and I took our 2 children (6 and "almost 4") for their first taste of ski-ing this year with friends and had a great time staying here. The appartment is spacious, warm and... more

15 Feb 2012

“Already planning a return visit in January 2013” Knowing Wendy and Stuart as we do, we knew that things would run smoothly and that the apartment would be very comfortable, cosy with lots of hot water for baths and showers after a hard day on the... more

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02 Nov 2011

“Skiing gem in the French Pyrenees” Last March I stayed here when it was just brand new and it was fabulous. The snow was great and we could ski back to the apartment – with the added bonus that we had spa visits included in our... more

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Rental prices

Prices for group size 8
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
autumn	19 Oct 12	15 Dec 12	500€ 500	-	-	1 Week
early ski	15 Dec 12	22 Dec 12	900€ 900	-	-	1 Week
Christmas / New Year	22 Dec 12	5 Jan 13	1200€ 1200	-	-	1 Week
Ski season	5 Jan 13	16 Feb 13	900€ 900	-	-	1 Week
high ski season	16 Feb 13	16 Mar 13	1200€ 1200	-	-	1 Week
late ski	16 Mar 13	13 Apr 13	900€ 900	-	-	1 Week
spring	13 Apr 13	1 Jun 13	400€ 400	-	-	3 Nights
late spring	1 Jun 13	15 Jun 13	500€ 500	-	-	3 Nights
early summer	15 Jun 13	6 Jul 13	600€ 600	-	-	3 Nights
summer	6 Jul 13	17 Aug 13	700€ 700	-	-	1 Week
late summer	17 Aug 13	14 Sep 13	600€ 600	-	-	3 Nights
early autumn	14 Sep 13	26 Oct 13	500€ 500	-	-	3 Nights

The property's weekend rates apply to: Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

Payments will be made directly to the agency in Bareges who will make the booking with you. They accept Visa, Mastercard, bank transfer (in EUR) or a french cheque. In low seasons, we can provide rates for stays of less than 1 week, if you inquire.

April and May have been reduced in price to a bargain rate of 400 euros for the week!

Availability

See below for next 9 months' availability - to see the next 24 months click here

Availability notes:

***just had a cancellation for the week that the Tour de France rolls past the window of the apartment. Will be able to do a good deal for you****

Changeover day is usually Saturday but please try us anyway if you are on the Sunday Ryanair flight to Lourdes during the ski season as we will try to accommodate you.

Contact the owner

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1 year listed You are contacting Wendy Cartledge Landline 44 01494 681571 Mobile n/a Web Visit site Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2011. This apartment has received 7 reviews from previous guests.

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