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Discovering golf courses in the Pyrenees

17th May 2024 | 2 min of reading 2412

Welcome to the Pyrenees, where the pleasure of the game meets natural beauty, and where every day holds its share of surprises. But the Pyrenees don't just offer beautiful golf courses; they also have a wealth of tourist activities to satisfy your every whim. Here is a selection of the golf courses in our network to discover during your stay in this region.

Golf in the Pyrenees

Falgos golf course: a course in the heart of the Pyrenees

Golf du Domaine de Falgos is an enchanting place located in the French Pyrenees, close to the Spanish border. It offers the perfect combination of relaxation, sport and nature, ideal for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. At the heart of the estate is a 5177-metre, 18-hole golf course offering spectacular views of the surrounding mountains as well as the bay of Rosas and the Mediterranean. The course is technical, immersing you from the outset in a green and undulating environment.

This technical and varied course will test your skills while allowing you to enjoy the beauty of the surrounding countryside. The fairways demand precision and strategy, while the well-tended greens add an extra dimension to the game. More than just a golf course, Domaine de Falgos is a haven of peace where you can recharge your batteries and enjoy nature.


Soldeu golf course: play at the top of your game

Perched at an altitude of 2,250 metres, Golf Soldeu, the highest golf course in Europe, invites you to take on an unforgettable golfing challenge. Its 9-hole, par 33, 2,590-metre course offers breathtaking views and puts your technique to the test. This project, designed by Jeremy Pern, blends harmoniously into its natural surroundings, taking advantage of the topography and natural elements.

Narrow fairways, sloping greens and high altitude demand rigorous precision and strategy. Modern facilities and a warm welcome await you in the clubhouse, with its driving range, putting green and chipping green. Enjoy the idyllic setting for hiking, winter sports and picturesque villages.


Golf Country Club de Bigorre: golf facing the Pic du Midi

Perched at an altitude of 600 metres, facing the Pyrenees and the Tourmalet pass, the Golf Country Club de Bigorre invites you to enjoy an unforgettable golfing experience.
Its 18-hole course, designed by the famous Olivier Brizon in 1991, stretches over 59 hectares and offers plenty of challenges for players of all levels. The variety of the course design, the natural undulations and the breathtaking panorama will leave you with unforgettable memories. You can enjoy your meal on the restaurant terrace, at the foot of the Pic du Midi de Bigorre. This course will give you the best sensations.


Golf de Font-Romeu: the Catalan Pyrenees within reach of a putt

The Font-Romeu golf course is located at an altitude of 1,800 metres and offers a remarkable natural environment with a technical course. It comprises 9 holes over a distance of 2,517 metres, offering a high quality golfing experience.

The club's course features a pleasant mix of uphill and downhill fairways, offering spectacular views of the Catalan Pyrenees. Each hole presents its own challenge, with narrow fairways, well-protected greens and water hazards, suitable for golfers of all abilities.


Aravell Golf & Country Club: impressive views of the Cadí massif

Nestling at an altitude of 700 m, the 18-hole, par 71, 5,872-metre Aravell Golf Course offers a technical and panoramic course in the heart of the Catalan Pyrenees. Generous fairways, defended greens and water hazards test players' accuracy and strategy.

Golf d'Aravell offers a top-level course, atypical for its characteristics and with 18 holes designed by Chema Olozábal, where playing golf will be a challenge. The spacious, modern clubhouse welcomes golfers with a sunny terrace. A driving range, putting green and chipping green provide perfect conditions for practising.


Golf de Fontanals: one of the finest golf courses in Europe

Located in the Cerdanya valley, the Fontanals golf course is recognised as one of the most beautiful in Spain. The 18-hole course covers 6,055 metres. Lakes and bunkers complete the course, which is suitable for both experienced players and beginners. It's a lively club that offers a unique playing experience for every player profile. Designed by Ramón Espinosa, the first 9 holes have a traditional style, while the last 9 have a more modern, Florida-style layout.

A way of experiencing golf that suits everyone's preferences: playing competitively, enjoying nature, taking a wellness break, or simply 'hitting the ball'...


What to do in the Pyrenees

And because there's so much more to the Pyrenees than golf, there's a whole host of activities to enrich your stay. Hiking on footpaths, mountain biking in the countryside, exploring caves or sampling the local gastronomy, each day offers its own share of adventure and discovery. In winter, the Pyrenees are transformed into a white paradise, where skiing, snowboarding and other board sports invite you to hurtle down the snow-covered slopes.

At the same time, explore the region's rich history by visiting medieval castles, archaeological sites and picturesque villages, witness to a past rich in anecdotes and legends. You can visit medieval sites such as the Abbaye Saint-Martin du Canigou or mountain villages such as Arles-sur-Tech, whose Benedictine abbey attracts so many visitors to the village. Step back in time at the Musée de Préhistoire de Tautavel, dedicated to prehistory and in particular to the discoveries made at the Caune de l'Arago. What about discovering the Cerdagne yellow train? Also known as "the Canary" by the locals, it is the highest metre-gauge railway in Europe!


Taste the authentic flavours of the Pyrenees by savouring cargolade, a snail-based speciality, or by discovering fresh produce at the local markets. And don't miss out on the famous black pig from Bigorre, a famous breed from the Pyrenees, which lives freely in the Hautes-Pyrénées, Gers and Haute-Garonne. It feeds exclusively on acorns, chestnuts and grass from the region's meadows and undergrowth. It's this healthy, varied diet that gives Bigorre black ham its unique flavour, now protected by a PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) since 2015.


Climb to the summit of the Pic du Midi de Bigorre, accessible by cable car, to admire a breathtaking panorama of the Pyrenees and beyond.

The Pyrenees offer a host of magnificent golf courses, perfect for fans of the sport. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, you're sure to find a course to suit your level. What's more, the natural beauty of the surrounding mountains creates an idyllic setting for an unforgettable round of golf.

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