Juzet-de-Luchon: Holiday apartments and holiday homes
In Juzet-de-Luchon, nature, local history and hiking trails come together. The Cascade de Juzet is a 40-metre-high waterfall in the village of Juzet-de-Luchon that plunges through a cleft of brown slate.
Those wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Juzet-de-Luchon can first get to know the town as a destination.
Culture and history
The present-day Church of Saint Blaise et Sainte-Eulalie was rebuilt in 1860 after an earlier Romanesque church was destroyed in the 1540 flood. Municipal information boards explain the history of the recently restored Church of Saint Blaise.
The Croix d'Estirouns was erected and inaugurated as part of the enhancement of Juzet-de-Luchon's cultural heritage. Opposite the town hall, the statue of Notre-Dame des Victoires commemorates the 1859 mission.
The Château de Bazus dates from the late 19th century and has a romantic appearance reminiscent of Viollet-le-Duc. It stands on the left bank of the Salens and overlooks the Luchon Valley.
The La roue à aubes waterwheel used the driving force of the stream for a former carpentry workshop; when the water flow is low, it can turn without needing the water supply.
A scent garden with aromatic plants was created behind the building; information boards explain the region's various aromatic plants to tourists.
Nature
There is a picnic table at the Cascade de Juzet; the site is appreciated for its coolness in summer. The Cascade de Juzet can be reached on foot from Luchon railway station in less than 40 minutes.
Hiking
The Les Granges de Hayroles hike is an easy 6-km circular route from Juzet-de-Luchon with 330 metres of elevation gain and a stated walking time of three hours. It begins shortly before the Cascade de Juzet and crosses a small bridge to the village of Sode; the return to Juzet-de-Luchon follows the GR10. The route also leads to a viewpoint over the Luchon Valley and its high mountains.
The De Juzet à Artigue Par le GR10 route is a difficult, 5-km one-way GR10 hike with 640 metres of elevation gain. It begins at the edge of the village on the Route de Sode and crosses the road before Sode six times. It then leads through the forest to the ruins of Houssets and on to Artigue.
Cycling
The Cycl - Montée d'Artigue Depuis Juzet-de-Luchon cycling route begins on the D46 at the edge of Juzet-de-Luchon. In the final kilometre, it offers views of the Luchon Valley and the surrounding peaks.
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