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L’Ancienne Poste · Avajan · French Pyrénées

Ski, bike
& adventure.
Your basecamp.

Six en-suite bedrooms, a private chef, world-class skiing and cycling, and absolutely none of the Alpine crowds.

6
En-suite rooms
14
Max guests
9min
To ski resort
4★
French Ministry

The Louron Valley

Hidden, uncrowded, and genuinely beautiful

Ski Peyragudes Private chef Cycle the cols Thermal spa next door Altitude hiking Paragliding Via ferrata Mountain biking Luchon thermal baths Valley lakes Ski Peyragudes Private chef Cycle the cols Thermal spa next door Altitude hiking Paragliding Via ferrata Mountain biking Luchon thermal baths Valley lakes
Our Story

Two friends.
One mountain.

Jack and Daniel met seventeen years ago in a ski season and have been lifelong friends ever since. Same mountains, same long dinners, same love of good food, the outdoors, and filling a week with more than most people fit into a month.

The building has a story of its own. James Deltry discovered it as an 1880s village post office, rebuilt it by hand and set it up as a catered chalet business. He ran it for years until his knees finally called time and he stepped back to retire. His craftsmanship is in every beam, every piece of joinery, every detail that makes the place feel like a proper mountain home rather than a rental. Daniel and Zoe ran the catered chalet for him eight years ago, cooking and hosting, and the valley got under their skin.

Last year, Jack and Daniel took the plunge and acquired the business from James, picking up where he left off. James is still close to the place and to us, and always will be. Now we run it the way we always wanted to be looked after: proper food, proper hosting, proper time in the mountains, and we want you to experience it too.

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1,000m+
Valley elevation
L’Ancienne Poste

Enough space
to actually relax

Six en-suite bedrooms sleeping up to 14. Wood-burning stoves, a well-stocked bar, valley views, and a private sun terrace. All yours, from arrival to departure.

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Six en-suite bedrooms

Up to 14 guests. Entirely private, no other guests, no shared spaces with strangers.

2 × Twin 2 × Double 1 × Flex D/T 1 × Bunk Room
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Lounge & Bar

Wood-burning stoves, books everywhere to read, well-stocked bar, and Wi-Fi throughout.

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Sun terrace

South-facing garden and sun deck. Views straight down the valley. Perfect for post-ski drinks.

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Eco & Certified

Double-glazed, heat-exchange heating, locally sourced materials. 4-star rated by the French Ministry of Tourism.

What’s Nearby

More to do than
you’ll ever get through

From world-famous ski resorts and legendary cycling cols to thermal spas, mountain lakes, and paragliding, the Louron Valley is quietly one of the best activity bases in France.

👪 Families
Skiing at Peyragudes, French Pyrenees
Dec – Mar

Ski Peyragudes

9 minutes from the chalet via Skyvall lift. Uncrowded, varied, and genuinely brilliant.

Ski Set Partner Discount

~20% off all equipment rental and storage at Ski Set Peyragudes Sports. Gear stored securely at the resort.

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Off-Piste & Ski Touring

Excellent backcountry terrain in the valley. Certified guide services available on request.

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Balnéa Thermal Spa

5-minute walk from the chalet. Outdoor heated pools, hammam, and mountain views. The best après-ski you’ll find anywhere.

The 4 resorts within 30 minutes

250 km combined pistes · tap a resort to explore

Also nearby in winter

🎿 Superbagnères (Luchon) 🏂 Snowpark at Peyragudes 🎿 Cross-country skiing 🛷 Sledging runs 🔭 Snowshoeing 🏊 Luchon thermal baths (30 min) 🏘 Luchon town (30 min) 🌡 Indoor spa at Balnéa
Cyclists on a Pyrenees mountain road
May – Oct

Cycle the Cols

Col de Peyresourde and Col d’Azet start at your door. No car required.

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Mountain Biking

Technical and cross-country trails throughout the valley and surrounding ridgelines. Bike storage at the chalet.

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Altitude Hiking & Lakes

Altitude lakes within day-walk reach, including Lac d’Oô. The Cirque de Gavarnie (UNESCO) is a full-day trip worth every step.

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Balnéa & Luchon Spa

Balnéa thermal spa is on your doorstep. The famous Luchon thermal baths are 30 minutes away for a longer wellness day.

Four ways to play outside

From lake to lift · tap to explore

Also nearby in summer

🪂 Paragliding from the ridge 🧗 Via Ferrata (Vielle-Aure) 🚣 Kayaking on the Neste d’Aure 🏊 Lac de Génos swimming 🐴 Horse riding in the valley 🚡 Luchon cable car to Superbagnères 🎣 Fishing in mountain streams ⛰ Col de Menté (cycling) 🌄 Col de Val Louron-Azet 🏛 Gavarnie Cirque day trip
Food & Drink

Cook for yourselves.
Or let us look after you.

Two ways to eat at L’Ancienne Poste. Self-cater in a kitchen built for a group, or hand it over to our team of fully trained chefs and sit down to dinner. Whichever you choose, you eat really well.

When we cook, we celebrate what the Pyrenées does best, garbure, local duck, black pig, Tarbais beans, mountain cheese, but we take our influence from all over the world. The wine comes from local suppliers we know and trust. Restaurants and the nearest bakery aren’t on the doorstep, but they aren’t far.

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    Team of fully trained chefs on request
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    Fully equipped kitchen for self-catering
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    Pyrenées at the heart, flavours from everywhere
  • All dietary requirements catered
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    Local wine suppliers we know and trust
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    Village restaurants and bakery a short drive away
Getting Here

Easy to reach.
Hard to leave.

Avajan sits at the heart of the Louron Valley, one of the Hautes-Pyrénées’ best-kept secrets. Toulouse airport is 1h 20m by road; Tarbes is closer still. You can also take the train via Lannemezan.

The valley itself is quiet and non-commercial, there’s no resort economy at the door. Just a working mountain village, extraordinary scenery, and everything you need within a short drive.

Toulouse Airport

1h 20m

Tarbes Airport

45 min

Biarritz Airport

2h 20m

Ski Resort

Peyragudes, 9 min

Nearest Town

Loudenvielle

Thermal Spa

Balnéa

Valley

Louron Valley

Department

Hautes-Pyrénées

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Avajan, 65240

Hautes-Pyrénées, France

Guest Stories

Fourteen friends.
One unforgettable week.

“The chalet was perfection. Twelve of us, one week, and not one thing to worry about. The private chef made us feel like guests at the world's best boutique hotel, our only regret is that we booked one week and not two.”
Sarah M. London · Ski trip, February 2026
“Une semaine inoubliable. Peyragudes à portée de ski, Balnéa à portée de bain, et un chef qui connaît son garbure mieux que ma grand-mère. Nous reviendrons, c'est certain.”
Pierre & Camille D. Bordeaux · Séjour famille, janvier 2026
“Wat een plek. Perfect voor onze wielrengroep, we hebben de Col du Tourmalet, Peyresourde én Aspin gedaan en elke avond een maaltijd waar je niet van hersteld. Vijf sterren, en dan nog te weinig.”
Thijs V. Amsterdam · Cycling trip, juli 2025
Weekly Rates

Exclusive or shared use,
your call.

Take the whole chalet for your group, or — during the summer school holidays — join a shared family week and pay per person. Either way: all six bedrooms, all spaces, front door to sun terrace.

Self-Catered

Flexible
POA

What’s included

  • Exclusive use of the entire chalet
  • Fully equipped kitchen
  • Flexible stays, short breaks to weekly
  • 6 en-suite bedrooms, up to 14 guests
  • Wi-Fi, books everywhere, stocked bar
  • Ski and bike storage
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Summer school holidays (July – August): per-person rates available on a shared, family-friendly basis — perfect for families of four who’d rather meet new friends than organise a group of fourteen. Looking for exclusive use of the chalet? Call or email us for a quote and we’ll look after you.

Corporate retreats and group bookings, drop us an email for bespoke packages.

Get in Touch

Let’s plan your
mountain week

Tell us roughly what you’re after, ski trip, cycling week, corporate retreat, family holiday, and we’ll come back within 24 hours with availability and pricing.

No hard sell. Just a quick conversation and a clear proposal.

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Avajan, 65240, Hautes-Pyrénées, France

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