Service area - Arette, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France

Welcome to the Arette motorhome service area, located at La Pierre Saint Martin: a service point available 24h/24 and 7d/7 provides waste drainage (grey and black water) and on-site water refilling, with a parking area in the immediate vicinity. The site offers a picturesque landscape setting in the heart of the Pyrenees, panoramic views and frequent marmot sightings for family enjoyment. An ideal starting point for hiking, mountain biking, paragliding and fishing in summer (with the seasonal presence of shepherds and transhumance on the pastures) and for alpine and cross-country skiing in winter thanks to access to the resort and the ski area. A few minutes away, the municipality of Arette offers shops and essential services, and the Maison de la Pierre hosts a weekly market of local products (cheeses, cured meats, honey). A convenient and friendly stop to fully enjoy the mountains according to the season.

Arette (Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France)

Arette nestles in the Aspe Valley, in the heart of Béarn in the Pyrenees. The village serves as a gateway to mountain landscapes marked by ridges, hollows and clear rivers. There is a traditional rural atmosphere, well-marked trails and quick access to mid-mountain resorts. It is a place suited to nature stays, in summer as well as in winter.

Nature and landscapes

The landscape is dominated by the Pyrenean massif, with the Pic d'Anie looming over the Aspe Valley as a backdrop. The course of the Gave d'Aspe runs through the commune and structures riverside walks. Beech and pine forests alternate with high mountain pastures, offering varied viewpoints and a discreet mountain wildlife.

Outdoor activities and skiing

Arette provides access to the La Pierre Saint‑Martin resort for alpine skiing, ski touring and snowshoe walks. In the summer season, the area offers numerous hiking routes and mountain-bike loops suitable for families as well as experienced riders. The topography also facilitates climbing and initiation to via ferrata in equipped sectors near the village.

Architecture and local heritage

The village preserves traditional Béarn architecture: exposed-stone houses with tiled roofs, quiet lanes and a few rural chapels scattered across the hamlets. The land organization reflects the pastoral history of the region, visible in the summer huts and mule tracks now used again by hikers.

Gastronomy

Local cuisine highlights regional products: mountain cheeses such as Ossau‑Iraty, local cured meats and warm traditional dishes (stews and mountain soups) that suit cool evenings after exertion.

Not to be missed

Pic d'Anie — iconic view over the Aspe Valley and hiking routes.
La Pierre Saint‑Martin — ski area and winter activities.
Gave d'Aspe — riverside walks and access to trails.
Traditional high pastures — pastoral landscapes and possible observation of transhumance depending on the season.
Local products — tasting of Ossau‑Iraty and Béarn specialties.

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