The Néouvielle reserve
Camping near the Néouvielle reserve
A national park, the Néouvielle nature reserve is a high-mountain territory at the center of the Pyrenees chain, located in the Aure valley near your Le Ruisseau campsite. Its altitude ranges from 1,800 m to 3,091 m, yet it enjoys a warm, dry microclimate thanks to the protection of a ridge and its south-facing aspect.
Its landscapes are characterized by flat-bottomed cirques, lakes and rocky granite ridges, revealed by a colorful mosaic of rhododendron moorland and pine groves appreciated by a multitude of birds, unique in the Hautes Pyrénées. Lake peat bogs, a paradise for species endemic to the Pyrenees, home to spaignes and droseras, complete the landscape with their red leaves.
A protected area
The Néouvielle reserve is a living land, home to numerous herds of sheep and cattle, whose grazing maintains the balance of the fauna.
The Néouvielle reserve is a living land, home to numerous herds of sheep and cattle, whose grazing maintains the balance of the fauna.
The reserve’s magnificent scenery attracts many visitors, and the Park must establish strict regulations to preserve this fragile environment. That’s why the reception area is organized, as is traffic flow, with numerous shuttles allowing tourists to access the site from the Orédon parking area. A range of services are available to help you make the most of your visit to the park: dog-sitting, sanitary facilities, fishing rod rental, brochures for various hiking trails…
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To make the most of the park, please follow the park rules:
- The use of 4 x 4 vehicles and motorbike-trials is forbidden in the National Park.
Mountain biking is also forbidden outside authorized trails (cross-country ski trails at Le Brousset and Le Somport). - No camping or campsite parking. Regulated bivouacs are permitted more than an hour’s walk from park boundaries or road access, between 7pm and 9am. No fires allowed, to prevent fires and soil damage.
- No picking or taking of any kind.
- No noise, no disturbance for the peace and quiet of all.
- No weapons, all animals are protected here.
- Regulated non-motorized overflight
- Dogs are not allowed in the national park, even on a leash.
And don’t forget to bring rubbish bags so you don’t leave your garbage in the national park.
All these prohibitions have been enacted for the sole purpose of preserving a fragile environment and ensuring continued access to nature’s treasures for all.
Vallée d’Aure – Maison du parc national
65170 Saint-Lary
Tel: 05 62 39 40 91
