Mascaras: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Mascaras is situated on a gently rolling, sloping plateau characterised by bocage and meadow landscapes. The village lies south of Lac de l’Arrêt-Darré, facing the Pyrenees. In the area around Mascaras, Lac de l’Arrêt-Darré is regarded as a place of nature and tranquillity, offering views of Pic du Midi and Montaigu. The Arrêt-Darré watercourse is mentioned in connection with Mascaras, Lhez and Angos.

Those who choose Mascaras for their stay may wish to rent a holiday apartment.

Around Lac de l’Arrêt-Darré

Lac de l’Arrêt-Darré is known for fishing for zander, pike and perch; there are also plenty of roach and carp. A fishing permit is required.

In the area around Mascaras, the esplanade at Lac de l’Arrêt-Darré serves as a rest and refreshment stop for cyclists travelling along the VéloSud. There is an on-site repair facility, as well as opportunities to rest, eat and drink at La Guinguette du Lac.

At Lac de l’Arrêt-Darré, in the area around Mascaras, there is a high ropes course with two green courses for children aged 3 to 8, two blue courses for ages 9 and over, one red course, one black course and a course with seven zip lines.

In the area around Mascaras, an educational trail begins at the Guinguette beside Lac de l’Arrêt-Darré. A signposted 16-km trail through the hilly landscape also begins at the lake’s dam.

Church and Municipality

The municipality of Mascaras has begun a project to completely renew the floor of its church. The church of Mascaras is regarded as part of the municipality’s shared history, not merely as a place of worship.

Transport

The Mascaras–Route de Toulouse bus stop is less than a ten-minute walk from Auberge Le Mascaras and is served by the Tarbes–Lannemezan routes.

Other places: Génos, Campan, Peyresourde-Balestas, Gèdre, Barbazan-Debat, Thuy, Antist, Barèges

To the higher-level travel overview: Hautes-Pyrénées.