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Pyrenees · France

Pyren'Escape

14–24 people · 8 private rooms · 6 dorm beds

Mountain Views

Breathtaking panoramic views of the French Pyrenees from the house and rooms that guests describe as magical and inspiring for daily life.

Cultural Immersion

Deep integration with local community through organized activities like volunteering at organic farms, local concerts, and traditional events like sheep herding.

Adventure Activities

Direct access to world-class outdoor activities including paragliding, rafting, canyoning, and hiking trails starting from the doorstep.

Local Markets

Regular visits to authentic French mountain markets in nearby villages offering local cheese, produce, and cultural experiences with live music.

9.7/10 Excellent
Based on 100+ reviews

Ratings are AI-generated only from recent and detailed reviews.

Rooms

3-bed Dorm

Dorm bed
3-person dorm
Shared bathroom

Single bed in shared room. 2 bedrooms of 16m² each, with 3 beds per room (1 single bed + 1 bunk bed). Shared bathroom with 2 showers and separate toilet. Dedicated kitchen. Direct access to coworking space and shared lounge.

Double Room Standard

Double bed
Up to 2 guests
Shared bathroom

Standard Double Rooms with shared bathroom. Two bedrooms of 14m² each, with a small living room, shower room and toilet shared between the two bedrooms. 2 single beds per room.

Double Room Comfort

Double bed
Up to 2 guests
Private bathroom

Comfort Double Room with private bathroom. 16m² room with a large bed, 1 desk, chest of drawers. Magnificent view to the west. Shower room and WC in the bedroom. Close to coworking room.

Double Room Premium

Double bed
Up to 2 guests
Private bathroom

Premium Double Rooms with private bathroom. Large spacious bedrooms of 28m² (1st floor) or 22m² (2nd floor). 2 twin beds, bench, desk, wardrobe. Breathtaking view of the mountains. Independent and private bathroom with toilet.

Studio Cosy

Studio
Up to 2 guests
Private bathroom

Private studio of 32m² with bedroom area and dining/kitchen area, shower room with toilet. Overlooks main courtyard, facing south, with direct access to outdoor spaces. 1 double bed.

Studio Terrace

Studio
Up to 2 guests
Private bathroom

Independent studio of 45m² with shower room, toilet and separate fitted kitchen. Private terrace giving access to gardens and terraces, with breathtaking view of mountains. King Size Double Bed + 1 single bed (capacity 2 people with 2 twin beds).

Appartement 60 m2

Apartment
Up to 4 guests
Private bathroom

Can accommodate up to 4 people total, with supplement of €5/day/person for additional guests beyond 1 person. From 60€/night.

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About Pyren'Escape

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.

Origin story

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.

Community philosophy

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.

Hosts

Work

Spaces

Main workspace
Coworking room with good connection and mountain views, designed for focused work
Call spaces
No dedicated call spaces or phone booths mentioned
Alternative workspaces
Outdoor work spaces with mountain views, offices in bedrooms, gardens, terraces, and chill-out areas

Equipment

Ergonomic chairs
No ergonomic chairs mentioned
Standing desks
No standing desks mentioned
Monitors
No monitors mentioned
Coffee & tea
Unlimited tea & coffee available

Internet

Starlink
150/20 Mbps
Starlink satellite connection providing high-speed internet from the coworking room
Cellular
Backup
5G internet connection as backup to Starlink
Wi-Fi coverage
House fully covered by wifi, though connection speed depends on location

Meals

Weekly dinnerOnce a week
Community dinner organized as a shared meal with cost split between participants
Friday lunchEvery friday
Volunteer canteen meal available at a dynamic third place

Groceries

Nearby vendors

Supermarket (10min drive)
Nearest supermarket located 4 km away with organized drive service twice weekly
Local market
Local market in the area visited every Thursday morning with 4 seats available in car
Village amenities (10min drive)
Saint-Lary Soulan village 4 km away with bars, restaurants, cinema, and swimming pool
Organic market gardener
Neighbor organic market gardener offering vegetables in exchange for a couple hours of work per week

Organized trips & deliveries

Shopping trips
Shopping trips to supermarket twice a week and Thursday morning trips to local market with 4 seats available

Activities

Location

Saubissan, 65170 Guchan, France

Located in the heart of the Pyrenees mountains, in the Vallée d'Aure, just 20 km from Spain via the Bielsa tunnel. The coliving sits on the edge of two national parks (French and Spanish sides) and the Néouvielle Nature Reserve.

This is a tourist valley with seasonal rhythms, surrounded by four ski resorts: Saint Lary Soulan, Piau Engaly, Peyragudes, and Val Louron. The area offers access to both the Aure Valley and Louron Valley, providing a gateway to endless hiking possibilities and outdoor sports activities in an authentic mountain setting.

Getting Around

Not walkable
Rural mountain location, Saint-Lary village 4km away with essential services
Reviews: Guests enjoy beautiful walks along the river to Saint Lary (40 minutes), trails starting from the house, and access to small lakes within 10 minutes walk
Regular bus
Regular bus line serving the valley
Destinations: Saint Lary Soulan village with bars, restaurants, cinema, swimming pool, and connections to other valleys (Aure and Louron)
Reviews: Bus service connects the valley and provides access to local towns, though guests note the area is well-connected despite the rural location
Free bicycles
Complimentary bicycles provided by the coliving (4 bikes available)
Destinations: Local valley exploration, Saint Lary Soulan village, nearby hiking trail access points
Reviews: Guests appreciate the free bikes for reaching supermarkets (10-15 minute ride), exploring the valley, and accessing activities when they don't have a car
Shared vehicle use
Possibility to use coliving vehicles when hosts are traveling
Destinations: Local errands, supermarket trips, market visits, nearby attractions
Reviews: Guests mention sharing rides with other colivers for mountain activities and that having a car provides more freedom, though it's not essential for enjoying the experience
Free parking
Car park available on-site for guests with vehicles

Getting There

How to get to Pyren'Escape from the nearest transportation hubs:

Toulouse Airport

Tarbes-Lourdes Airport

Lannemezan Train Station

France (A64 Motorway)

Spain (via Bielsa)

Policies

Stay restrictions

7 nights minimum
90 nights maximum

Guest restrictions

Pets may be allowed

Pets are welcome but with restrictions. Dogs are allowed in studios and apartments only (not in house rooms). Maximum 2 dogs at a time (excluding resident dog Benji). Pets must be up-to-date on vaccinations. Pets are not allowed on house floors, including coworking space and shared kitchen. No extra fees for pets, but damage caused by pets may be charged to credit card. Not following rules may result in premature end of stay without refund.

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