Situated between the two major Midi-Pyrénées sites of Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges and Luchon, Saint-Béat Lez, because of its marble quarrying, was once known by the Romans as Passus lupi, the Wolf’s Pass. The passage was so narrow between the quarries and the Garonne that only a wolf could travel there at ease, or that it was so frequent that it seemed to exercise a right of passage. The Romans discovered and exploited the marble that made the reputation of this ancient city. Today, its festival of marble and sculpture still bears witness to this.
A huge area of adventure and relaxation for everyone!
Saint-Béat Lez lies at the gateway to the Val d’Aran, between the Pique and Garonne valleys. As the gateway to the central Pyrenees, just 1? hours from Toulouse, the resort offers a multitude of outdoor activities.
Saint-Béat Lez is located at the foot of the 4-season resort of Boutx le Mourtis, in a family-friendly, wooded setting with uninterrupted views of the most beautiful peaks in the Pyrenees. Skiing but not only, fat bike, airboard…
Unspoilt nature and outdoor activities, with hiking trails, white water activities, cycling, fishing…
Bear country, with a memorial located on the site where the bears were released. This wilderness has been the site of the reintroduction of the bear, at Melles and Burgalays, and is home to a rare variety of juniper.
Between the two major Midi-Pyrénées sites of Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges and Luchon, the region boasts a rich history and heritage, including a marble quarry, a medieval feudal castle and 12th-century Romanesque churches.
