Pic du Midi draws 145,000 visitors as alpine tourism rebounds
Pic du Midi recorded 145,000 visitors in 2024, demonstrating strong regional alpine tourism activity.
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Hôtellerie des Laquets Reopening
Historic mountain hotel in Hautes-Pyrénées reopens after 28-year closure and €11 million renovation, becoming France's highest hotel at 2,620 meters altitude with 16 rooms and gourmet dining.
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2026-08-21 to 2026-11-10 · UTC publication dates
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Pic du Midi received 145,000 visitors in 2024
The Pic du Midi mountain attraction received 145,000 visitors in 2024 and operates popular 'summit nights' experiences that are largely booked until December 2027.
Hôtellerie des Laquets reopens after 30 years
The Hôtellerie des Laquets in the Hautes-Pyrénées, closed since 1996, will reopen on September 25 after more than three years of renovation work and €11 million in investment.
Hôtellerie des Laquets becomes France's highest hotel
At 2,620 meters altitude, the reopened Hôtellerie des Laquets will become France's highest hotel, surpassing Refuge de Solaise in Val-d'Isère (2,551 meters).
Hôtellerie des Laquets offers 16 rooms at €600 per night
The renovated hotel will have 16 rooms priced around €600 per night, including cable car access via Pic du Midi, dinner by chef Stéphane Tournié, accommodation with mountain views, and breakfast.
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Historic Alpine Hotel Reopens After Three Decades Closed
Alpine hotel reopens after 30 years as France's highest accommodation.