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More convivial than a hotel, more flexible than a house or apartment rental, gîtes d'étapes are a nice option for visitors who like meeting others who enjoy exploring the mountains on foot, on horseback or by bicycle. They accommodate more people than most B&B's in private homes, and offer an evening meal. Classic gîtes d'étape situated along hiking trails have a dormitory plus one or two private rooms and communal bathrooms. A warden on site may offer an evening meal. Gîtes d'étape with the label "Rando'plume" are more luxurious, generally recently renovated with several private rooms with their own bathrooms, and meals prepared by the full-time caretakers are served every evening. Some allow guests to use the cooking facilities. For serious, high mountain walking, see the mountain refuges.

Gîte La Colline Verte in St Lizier (Ustou valley) (sleeps 25 in 1 dormitory and several bedrooms; meals served) Labels Rando'Plume and Gîtes de France 2 épis Located on the edge of a very small village in the beautiful high Ustou valley, near the cirque de Cagateille and the GR10 transpyrenean walking trail. Gîte d'étape La Goulue in Aulus-les-Bains (sleeps 16 in 2-4 person rooms; meals served) The gîte occupies what was once a Belle Epoque casino, located across the road from the thermal spa. In their renovations the owners have maintained some of the feel of that era. Gîte de Rouze in Couflens on the GR10 (sleeps 16 in 1 dormitory and 1 bedroom; meals served) On a mountain farm whose principal activity is goat cheese making, situated at 1000 m altitude. Spectacular view of Mt Valier from gîte doorway. Lots of animals on site (sheep, goats, donkeys, dogs and cats). German spoken. Gîte La Comté in Cominac (8 rooms + dormitory; meals served) Label Rando'Plume, Gîte de France 2 épis At 750m in a listed site (famous for its stone barns) with many walking trails around. Beautiful view of the Mont Valier.English spoken Gîte de la ferme Esbintz 6 km from Seix on the GR10 (dormitory for 8-10 pers.; meals served for GR10 walkers; for others upon reservation) A simple gîte at 860m in an isolated valley, about 1h30 walk from the high mountains. English and German spoken Gîte d'Eylie near Sentein on the GR10 (sleeps 20 in 2 dormitories; meals offered) A simple, convivial gîte at 1000m in an especially beautiful valley with excellent access to high mountain trails. English spoken HOTELS | B & B | CAMPING | GITES D'ETAPES | HOLIDAY RENTALS | GROUP ACCOMMODATIONS