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View of château de Saint-Béat

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View of château de Saint-Béat

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Location: Saint-Béat, Saint-Gaudens, Occitania, France

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1. Portillon Pass – emblematic passes of the Pyrenees

60.0km

03:23

1,210m

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2. Between Bagnères de Luchon and Baussens

59.1km

03:10

1,150m

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3. Mente Pass – emblematic passes of the Pyrenees

58.1km

03:22

1,400m

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Siro Arias Valdés - Testadicorsa

February 7, 2024

Saint Béat is a very typical French village. The village maintains its architectural style throughout, and it is deeply rooted in the landscape. You can find bars and a few other shops.

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Eric Pinton

July 14, 2020

Funny little castle which shelters a Chapel overhanging the city of Saint Béat.

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Fabrice Rigalleau

November 4, 2023

Built in the 12th century by local lords, the fort was enlarged by King Henry IV. It notably features a large keep, as well as a chapel built in the mid-19th century following a plague epidemic. Robert Pujol, who was responsible for its restoration, explains: "Tourists often have the idea of a very vast castle. However, in the Middle Ages, they were very small because they were clinging to eagles' nests." Throughout its history, the castle did not have to fend off invasions, even though it was the scene of regular battles.
Its status as a royal town conferred many privileges on Saint-Béat. Two markets were held every month at the foot of the castle, and no taxes were levied there, which suggests that Saint-Béat could be considered the Andorra of this medieval era...
It is technically possible to climb to the castle by bicycle via a steep path closed to vehicles by a chain. The road is certainly a little bumpy, but it is doable, and the breathtaking view of the city and the gap formed by the Garonne in the mountain is a just reward.

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Location: Saint-Béat, Saint-Gaudens, Occitania, France

View of château de Saint-Béat

1. Portillon Pass – emblematic passes of the Pyrenees

2. Between Bagnères de Luchon and Baussens

3. Mente Pass – emblematic passes of the Pyrenees

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