Ôcybelles is a natural biological bathing area on the boundary between Saint Laurent de Neste and Nestier. Around its natural pools, it has a fitness trail. The site is located in a 1.5-hectare, tree-filled recreational area with outdoor games, including a beach volleyball court, a fitness and walking trail, and a picnic area.
Those choosing Nestier as their destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment there.
Culture and history
The Calvaire du Mont Arès was added to the supplementary inventory of French historic monuments in 1989 and built on Mont Arès with 12 chapels. The chapel at its summit overlooks the Neste valley. An open-air theatre at the Calvaire du Mont Arès hosts cultural events; the Calvaire can be reached on foot.
The Eglise Nestier stands on the site of a medieval motte called Eth Castérot. The Eglise Nestier is opened for events and tours.
Paths and routes
The Le Mont Arès hike begins in Nestier and follows the GR78, the Pyrenean foothills route. Along the route, after descending, the path follows the Stations of the Cross oratories via a former quarry to the Eglise Nestier.
The adventure route “Montons au calvaire!” offered by Chronos runs for 2.5 km through the streets of Nestier. The Ocybelle Verte route is 21 km long and has 250 metres of elevation gain.
Other places: Labastide, Ibos, Hibarette, Arrayou-Lahitte, Adé, Escaunets, Séméac, Préchac.
