Outdoor adventurers seeking authentic French Pyrenean village life and deep local cultural integration.
Breathtaking panoramic views of the French Pyrenees from the house and rooms that guests describe as magical and inspiring for daily life.
Deep integration with local community through organized activities like volunteering at organic farms, local concerts, and traditional events like sheep herding.
Direct access to world-class outdoor activities including paragliding, rafting, canyoning, and hiking trails starting from the doorstep.
Regular visits to authentic French mountain markets in nearby villages offering local cheese, produce, and cultural experiences with live music.
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Pyren'Escape is a mountain coliving in the heart of the Pyrenees that allows guests to reconcile work and pleasure in a dream setting. The large mountain chalet is shared by a caring community of digital nomads, freelancers and teleworkers, offering ideal working conditions facing the Pyrenees and a life-size playground with 1001 activities to discover.
During a family trip just after the COVID lockdown, while wondering how to give more meaning to their activities, the family decided to transform their large guesthouse into a meeting place for people wanting to bring projects to fruition.
The concept of coliving, familiar to the traveling children, naturally emerged and mobilized the whole family. Vincent and Clairie wanted to continue hosting by breaking away from the monotonous rhythm of holidays and giving more meaning to hospitality, while Babou and Yaël wanted to continue their lives as digital freelancers.
As soon as lockdown ended, the whole family went on a road trip to think about the path forward. The connection became obvious between the parents, who loved their region but liked to leave, and the children, who were ultra-connected to the world but liked to come back.
A year and a half later, the Terrasses de Saubissan gave way to Pyren'Escape, the first rural coliving facility in the French Pyrenees.
At Pyren'Escape, guests become part of a caring community of free and creative spirits. Energies combine to advance projects, enrich mutual journeys and experiences, and create connections and memories for life.
The community embraces life after work through community meals, games, movie nights, hiking trips, outdoor activities, yoga, and thematic workshops. The approach welcomes a diversity of profiles which together contribute to the richness of the community.
The philosophy centers on sharing good meals, great discussions, relaxing evenings, and connecting with others while reconnecting with yourself. Everyone has unique abilities that can enrich the community, creating a space where people can find their place and enjoy meaningful experiences together.
Pyren'Escape is located in the Vallée d'Aure, in the heart of the Hautes-Pyrénées, just 20 km from Spain via the Bielsa tunnel. The hamlet of Saubissan sits on the edge of two national parks (French and Spanish sides) and the Néouvielle Nature Reserve, surrounded by four ski resorts: Saint-Lary Soulan, Piau Engaly, Peyragudes, and Val Louron.
The nearest village, Saint-Lary Soulan, is 4 km away and offers bars, restaurants, a cinema, and a seasonal swimming pool. The two valleys — Aure and Louron — host a vibrant cultural scene with concerts, festivals, and international sporting events throughout the year.
Guests consistently describe the setting as peaceful and serene, with one reviewer noting "calm, serenity, and connection with nature," while another highlighted that "the valley is very vibrant, the cultural scene is thriving, and Spain is just a short distance away."
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