The Free Range Chalet
@thefreerangechalet.bsky.social
Year round Chalet & Activity Holidays in the Pyrenean town of Bagnères de Luchon.
#Pyrenees31 #Luchon #Cycling #Hiking #Skiing
#Pyrenees31 #Luchon #Cycling #Hiking #Skiing
C A L E N D A R
2026 prices are Live!
Based on a Half-Board stay for 7 nights. We remain open to Weekend Breaks or Shorter Stays, as ever. Get in touch for a more detailed Quote
Airport Transfers also available from Toulouse or Tarbes / Lourdes
#ChaletHoliday
2026 prices are Live!
Based on a Half-Board stay for 7 nights. We remain open to Weekend Breaks or Shorter Stays, as ever. Get in touch for a more detailed Quote
Airport Transfers also available from Toulouse or Tarbes / Lourdes
#ChaletHoliday
November 29, 2025 at 8:55 PM
C A L E N D A R
2026 prices are Live!
Based on a Half-Board stay for 7 nights. We remain open to Weekend Breaks or Shorter Stays, as ever. Get in touch for a more detailed Quote
Airport Transfers also available from Toulouse or Tarbes / Lourdes
#ChaletHoliday
2026 prices are Live!
Based on a Half-Board stay for 7 nights. We remain open to Weekend Breaks or Shorter Stays, as ever. Get in touch for a more detailed Quote
Airport Transfers also available from Toulouse or Tarbes / Lourdes
#ChaletHoliday
POWDER ALERT
Are you signed up for our Powder Alert emails?
Latest one is falling into inboxes right about now, just like the snowflakes landing in the Pyrenees
There's Snow News, Train News & how you can combine both News
Sign up Here:- thefreerangechalet.com/contact-us
#PowderAlert
Are you signed up for our Powder Alert emails?
Latest one is falling into inboxes right about now, just like the snowflakes landing in the Pyrenees
There's Snow News, Train News & how you can combine both News
Sign up Here:- thefreerangechalet.com/contact-us
#PowderAlert
November 25, 2025 at 2:57 PM
POWDER ALERT
Are you signed up for our Powder Alert emails?
Latest one is falling into inboxes right about now, just like the snowflakes landing in the Pyrenees
There's Snow News, Train News & how you can combine both News
Sign up Here:- thefreerangechalet.com/contact-us
#PowderAlert
Are you signed up for our Powder Alert emails?
Latest one is falling into inboxes right about now, just like the snowflakes landing in the Pyrenees
There's Snow News, Train News & how you can combine both News
Sign up Here:- thefreerangechalet.com/contact-us
#PowderAlert
W I N T E R
Winter is loading in the Pyrenees!
Who's got their plans sorted for this season?
#WinterisComing
Winter is loading in the Pyrenees!
Who's got their plans sorted for this season?
#WinterisComing
November 21, 2025 at 3:56 PM
W I N T E R
Winter is loading in the Pyrenees!
Who's got their plans sorted for this season?
#WinterisComing
Winter is loading in the Pyrenees!
Who's got their plans sorted for this season?
#WinterisComing
W I N T E R
Waiting for Ski Season like ...
Who's excited for Ski Season to land? Got your Skis and Boards waxed yet?
#WinterisComing
Waiting for Ski Season like ...
Who's excited for Ski Season to land? Got your Skis and Boards waxed yet?
#WinterisComing
November 13, 2025 at 1:06 PM
W I N T E R
Waiting for Ski Season like ...
Who's excited for Ski Season to land? Got your Skis and Boards waxed yet?
#WinterisComing
Waiting for Ski Season like ...
Who's excited for Ski Season to land? Got your Skis and Boards waxed yet?
#WinterisComing
H O L I D A Y
Thanks for your patience over the last week - we enjoyed a real wind-down week in Spain!
Here's a few highlights.
We'll be in the UK for a tour of the family for the next 10 days or so.
#HolidayTime
Thanks for your patience over the last week - we enjoyed a real wind-down week in Spain!
Here's a few highlights.
We'll be in the UK for a tour of the family for the next 10 days or so.
#HolidayTime
November 13, 2025 at 11:51 AM
H O L I D A Y
Thanks for your patience over the last week - we enjoyed a real wind-down week in Spain!
Here's a few highlights.
We'll be in the UK for a tour of the family for the next 10 days or so.
#HolidayTime
Thanks for your patience over the last week - we enjoyed a real wind-down week in Spain!
Here's a few highlights.
We'll be in the UK for a tour of the family for the next 10 days or so.
#HolidayTime
TOUR DE FRANCE
It's mid-October, which can only mean Tour de France Route announcement day is around the corner!
Who's excited? And who's going to come and make some fun memories here next summer?
#TDF2026
It's mid-October, which can only mean Tour de France Route announcement day is around the corner!
Who's excited? And who's going to come and make some fun memories here next summer?
#TDF2026
October 22, 2025 at 10:39 AM
TOUR DE FRANCE
It's mid-October, which can only mean Tour de France Route announcement day is around the corner!
Who's excited? And who's going to come and make some fun memories here next summer?
#TDF2026
It's mid-October, which can only mean Tour de France Route announcement day is around the corner!
Who's excited? And who's going to come and make some fun memories here next summer?
#TDF2026
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Always a privilege to capture this beautiful Robin on the @birdfybynetvue.bsky.social Bird feeder. 😊
October 17, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Always a privilege to capture this beautiful Robin on the @birdfybynetvue.bsky.social Bird feeder. 😊
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
The Eagle Eyed amongst you will have spotted that we didn't have a post for August! It's been a busy old Summer but we're back on it now.
Chunky wins the September award for hunting out all of those shady snoozing spots!
#EmployeeofTheMonth
The Eagle Eyed amongst you will have spotted that we didn't have a post for August! It's been a busy old Summer but we're back on it now.
Chunky wins the September award for hunting out all of those shady snoozing spots!
#EmployeeofTheMonth
October 1, 2025 at 8:47 PM
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
The Eagle Eyed amongst you will have spotted that we didn't have a post for August! It's been a busy old Summer but we're back on it now.
Chunky wins the September award for hunting out all of those shady snoozing spots!
#EmployeeofTheMonth
The Eagle Eyed amongst you will have spotted that we didn't have a post for August! It's been a busy old Summer but we're back on it now.
Chunky wins the September award for hunting out all of those shady snoozing spots!
#EmployeeofTheMonth
COL DU PORTILLON
Those of you who've ridden this famous Tour Climb will be pleased to hear that the top 3km have been Resurfaced!
This is the moment to kick off the rumour that the 2026 tour will use this road to connect the Grand Depart in Barcelona to France
#ColduPortillon
Those of you who've ridden this famous Tour Climb will be pleased to hear that the top 3km have been Resurfaced!
This is the moment to kick off the rumour that the 2026 tour will use this road to connect the Grand Depart in Barcelona to France
#ColduPortillon
August 9, 2025 at 11:42 AM
COL DU PORTILLON
Those of you who've ridden this famous Tour Climb will be pleased to hear that the top 3km have been Resurfaced!
This is the moment to kick off the rumour that the 2026 tour will use this road to connect the Grand Depart in Barcelona to France
#ColduPortillon
Those of you who've ridden this famous Tour Climb will be pleased to hear that the top 3km have been Resurfaced!
This is the moment to kick off the rumour that the 2026 tour will use this road to connect the Grand Depart in Barcelona to France
#ColduPortillon
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Goodness, where did July go?
Pickle picks up this months award for continually entertaining us during those busy moments. Thanks for being such a love.
#EmployeeofTheMonth
Goodness, where did July go?
Pickle picks up this months award for continually entertaining us during those busy moments. Thanks for being such a love.
#EmployeeofTheMonth
August 4, 2025 at 11:12 AM
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Goodness, where did July go?
Pickle picks up this months award for continually entertaining us during those busy moments. Thanks for being such a love.
#EmployeeofTheMonth
Goodness, where did July go?
Pickle picks up this months award for continually entertaining us during those busy moments. Thanks for being such a love.
#EmployeeofTheMonth
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Love seeing this Rocky Robin at my @birdfybynetvue.bsky.social
July 27, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Love seeing this Rocky Robin at my @birdfybynetvue.bsky.social
N A T U R E
It's absolutely beautiful up here.
We're proud to do our little bit to help keep it this way.
#WorldConservationDay
It's absolutely beautiful up here.
We're proud to do our little bit to help keep it this way.
#WorldConservationDay
July 28, 2025 at 6:29 PM
N A T U R E
It's absolutely beautiful up here.
We're proud to do our little bit to help keep it this way.
#WorldConservationDay
It's absolutely beautiful up here.
We're proud to do our little bit to help keep it this way.
#WorldConservationDay
WATCH THE FEMMES
Tour de France Cycling excitement continues this week with the Tour de France Femmes which states today.
Had great fun watching them all in the Pyrenees 2 years ago.
#WatchTheFemmes #TDFF2025 #MoreFemmesOnBikes #GrandDepart #Cycling #LeTour #TourdeFrance
Tour de France Cycling excitement continues this week with the Tour de France Femmes which states today.
Had great fun watching them all in the Pyrenees 2 years ago.
#WatchTheFemmes #TDFF2025 #MoreFemmesOnBikes #GrandDepart #Cycling #LeTour #TourdeFrance
July 26, 2025 at 8:26 PM
WATCH THE FEMMES
Tour de France Cycling excitement continues this week with the Tour de France Femmes which states today.
Had great fun watching them all in the Pyrenees 2 years ago.
#WatchTheFemmes #TDFF2025 #MoreFemmesOnBikes #GrandDepart #Cycling #LeTour #TourdeFrance
Tour de France Cycling excitement continues this week with the Tour de France Femmes which states today.
Had great fun watching them all in the Pyrenees 2 years ago.
#WatchTheFemmes #TDFF2025 #MoreFemmesOnBikes #GrandDepart #Cycling #LeTour #TourdeFrance
TOUR DE FRANCE
Wonderful few days watching @LeTour pass thro the Pyrénées.
Here the highlights from Stage 13 - the Loudenvielle to Peyragudes Time Trial.
#TDF2025
Wonderful few days watching @LeTour pass thro the Pyrénées.
Here the highlights from Stage 13 - the Loudenvielle to Peyragudes Time Trial.
#TDF2025
July 21, 2025 at 2:11 PM
TOUR DE FRANCE
Wonderful few days watching @LeTour pass thro the Pyrénées.
Here the highlights from Stage 13 - the Loudenvielle to Peyragudes Time Trial.
#TDF2025
Wonderful few days watching @LeTour pass thro the Pyrénées.
Here the highlights from Stage 13 - the Loudenvielle to Peyragudes Time Trial.
#TDF2025
B A T H R O O M 5
We hinted weeks ago that Bathroom 5 (the Superbagneres Family Suite) had been renovated this Spring. Well here's a preview.
What do you think?
Have a look at all of it next time you're here.
#BedandBreakfast
We hinted weeks ago that Bathroom 5 (the Superbagneres Family Suite) had been renovated this Spring. Well here's a preview.
What do you think?
Have a look at all of it next time you're here.
#BedandBreakfast
July 10, 2025 at 10:40 AM
B A T H R O O M 5
We hinted weeks ago that Bathroom 5 (the Superbagneres Family Suite) had been renovated this Spring. Well here's a preview.
What do you think?
Have a look at all of it next time you're here.
#BedandBreakfast
We hinted weeks ago that Bathroom 5 (the Superbagneres Family Suite) had been renovated this Spring. Well here's a preview.
What do you think?
Have a look at all of it next time you're here.
#BedandBreakfast
G R A N D D E P A R T
The start of our favourite event of the Summer!
Tour de France 2025 kicks off today in Lille!
Here's a few of our memories from previous years.
Look out for us on the 19th.
#TDF2025
The start of our favourite event of the Summer!
Tour de France 2025 kicks off today in Lille!
Here's a few of our memories from previous years.
Look out for us on the 19th.
#TDF2025
July 5, 2025 at 10:37 AM
G R A N D D E P A R T
The start of our favourite event of the Summer!
Tour de France 2025 kicks off today in Lille!
Here's a few of our memories from previous years.
Look out for us on the 19th.
#TDF2025
The start of our favourite event of the Summer!
Tour de France 2025 kicks off today in Lille!
Here's a few of our memories from previous years.
Look out for us on the 19th.
#TDF2025
J - 1
Okay, Okay, not the Tour.
It's Aneto Trail Weekend here in Luchon!
Good luck to all of the participants - there are some incredible distances covered on foot - and thank-you to all of the organisers and volunteers who make events like this happen.
#AnetoTrail2025
Okay, Okay, not the Tour.
It's Aneto Trail Weekend here in Luchon!
Good luck to all of the participants - there are some incredible distances covered on foot - and thank-you to all of the organisers and volunteers who make events like this happen.
#AnetoTrail2025
July 4, 2025 at 3:20 PM
J - 1
Okay, Okay, not the Tour.
It's Aneto Trail Weekend here in Luchon!
Good luck to all of the participants - there are some incredible distances covered on foot - and thank-you to all of the organisers and volunteers who make events like this happen.
#AnetoTrail2025
Okay, Okay, not the Tour.
It's Aneto Trail Weekend here in Luchon!
Good luck to all of the participants - there are some incredible distances covered on foot - and thank-you to all of the organisers and volunteers who make events like this happen.
#AnetoTrail2025
EPIC RIDE
Best of luck to Amy Hudson who's taking on the mammoth route of the Tour de France plus all of the transfers between the stages. Take a look at the map - it's a staggering route. followmychallenge.com/live/amy-hud...
#FemaleCyclist
Best of luck to Amy Hudson who's taking on the mammoth route of the Tour de France plus all of the transfers between the stages. Take a look at the map - it's a staggering route. followmychallenge.com/live/amy-hud...
#FemaleCyclist
July 1, 2025 at 6:38 AM
EPIC RIDE
Best of luck to Amy Hudson who's taking on the mammoth route of the Tour de France plus all of the transfers between the stages. Take a look at the map - it's a staggering route. followmychallenge.com/live/amy-hud...
#FemaleCyclist
Best of luck to Amy Hudson who's taking on the mammoth route of the Tour de France plus all of the transfers between the stages. Take a look at the map - it's a staggering route. followmychallenge.com/live/amy-hud...
#FemaleCyclist
R E V I E W
We're only just up and running this summer and the reviews are already coming in
It always warms the cockles when our lovely guests take the time to write something for us
Here's what our first Hikers of the season had to say - bit.ly/TFRC-TA-Revi...
#Reviews
We're only just up and running this summer and the reviews are already coming in
It always warms the cockles when our lovely guests take the time to write something for us
Here's what our first Hikers of the season had to say - bit.ly/TFRC-TA-Revi...
#Reviews
June 30, 2025 at 9:04 PM
R E V I E W
We're only just up and running this summer and the reviews are already coming in
It always warms the cockles when our lovely guests take the time to write something for us
Here's what our first Hikers of the season had to say - bit.ly/TFRC-TA-Revi...
#Reviews
We're only just up and running this summer and the reviews are already coming in
It always warms the cockles when our lovely guests take the time to write something for us
Here's what our first Hikers of the season had to say - bit.ly/TFRC-TA-Revi...
#Reviews
PRESS
It's the 6th anniversary of featuring in this article by @jackthurston.bsky.social in @theguardian.com recommending accommodation for Cyclists
It was a complete surprise! We've been hosting Cyclists for nearly 10 years now.
www.theguardian.com/travel/2019/...
#CyclingHoliday
It's the 6th anniversary of featuring in this article by @jackthurston.bsky.social in @theguardian.com recommending accommodation for Cyclists
It was a complete surprise! We've been hosting Cyclists for nearly 10 years now.
www.theguardian.com/travel/2019/...
#CyclingHoliday
10 of the best hotels for cyclists in the UK, France and Spain
Even the fittest riders need a place to relax, refuel and carry out repairs. Our expert knows the best bike-friendly hotels and B&Bs in cycling hotspots
www.theguardian.com
June 8, 2025 at 5:50 PM
PRESS
It's the 6th anniversary of featuring in this article by @jackthurston.bsky.social in @theguardian.com recommending accommodation for Cyclists
It was a complete surprise! We've been hosting Cyclists for nearly 10 years now.
www.theguardian.com/travel/2019/...
#CyclingHoliday
It's the 6th anniversary of featuring in this article by @jackthurston.bsky.social in @theguardian.com recommending accommodation for Cyclists
It was a complete surprise! We've been hosting Cyclists for nearly 10 years now.
www.theguardian.com/travel/2019/...
#CyclingHoliday
REVIEW
We're only just up and running this summer and the reviews are already coming in!
It warms the cockles when our lovely guests take the time to write something for us.
Here's what our first Hikers of the season had to say - bit.ly/TFRC-TA-Revi...
#Reviews
We're only just up and running this summer and the reviews are already coming in!
It warms the cockles when our lovely guests take the time to write something for us.
Here's what our first Hikers of the season had to say - bit.ly/TFRC-TA-Revi...
#Reviews
June 8, 2025 at 8:50 AM
REVIEW
We're only just up and running this summer and the reviews are already coming in!
It warms the cockles when our lovely guests take the time to write something for us.
Here's what our first Hikers of the season had to say - bit.ly/TFRC-TA-Revi...
#Reviews
We're only just up and running this summer and the reviews are already coming in!
It warms the cockles when our lovely guests take the time to write something for us.
Here's what our first Hikers of the season had to say - bit.ly/TFRC-TA-Revi...
#Reviews
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Hats off to Victoria for winning Mays Award.
Once the Winter Season was finished she donned her decorating pants and refurbished the bathroom in Room 5.
Photos to follow soon!
#EmployeeOfTheMonth
Hats off to Victoria for winning Mays Award.
Once the Winter Season was finished she donned her decorating pants and refurbished the bathroom in Room 5.
Photos to follow soon!
#EmployeeOfTheMonth
June 5, 2025 at 8:18 PM
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Hats off to Victoria for winning Mays Award.
Once the Winter Season was finished she donned her decorating pants and refurbished the bathroom in Room 5.
Photos to follow soon!
#EmployeeOfTheMonth
Hats off to Victoria for winning Mays Award.
Once the Winter Season was finished she donned her decorating pants and refurbished the bathroom in Room 5.
Photos to follow soon!
#EmployeeOfTheMonth
C H E E S E
Cheeky Cheeseboard to finish your evening meal?
Geoff always votes for the Cheesboard.
#NationalCheeseDay
Cheeky Cheeseboard to finish your evening meal?
Geoff always votes for the Cheesboard.
#NationalCheeseDay
June 4, 2025 at 8:01 PM
C H E E S E
Cheeky Cheeseboard to finish your evening meal?
Geoff always votes for the Cheesboard.
#NationalCheeseDay
Cheeky Cheeseboard to finish your evening meal?
Geoff always votes for the Cheesboard.
#NationalCheeseDay
RETIREMENT
It's time for us to say a big au revoir and merci to our sign. A workhorse for over 10 years but the elements have battered it for long enough.
Many thanks to Benoît and to @samgilbey for the design.
Any ideas what we can do with the old sign?
It's time for us to say a big au revoir and merci to our sign. A workhorse for over 10 years but the elements have battered it for long enough.
Many thanks to Benoît and to @samgilbey for the design.
Any ideas what we can do with the old sign?
May 7, 2025 at 6:47 PM
RETIREMENT
It's time for us to say a big au revoir and merci to our sign. A workhorse for over 10 years but the elements have battered it for long enough.
Many thanks to Benoît and to @samgilbey for the design.
Any ideas what we can do with the old sign?
It's time for us to say a big au revoir and merci to our sign. A workhorse for over 10 years but the elements have battered it for long enough.
Many thanks to Benoît and to @samgilbey for the design.
Any ideas what we can do with the old sign?
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Oops, late with this one. Soz! It's been busy since moving back from the UK
We're delighted to announce that Chunky won the Award this month for services to lurking around the garden & testing out new snoozing spots!
Well played mate
#EmployeeOfTheMonth
Oops, late with this one. Soz! It's been busy since moving back from the UK
We're delighted to announce that Chunky won the Award this month for services to lurking around the garden & testing out new snoozing spots!
Well played mate
#EmployeeOfTheMonth
May 5, 2025 at 7:24 PM
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Oops, late with this one. Soz! It's been busy since moving back from the UK
We're delighted to announce that Chunky won the Award this month for services to lurking around the garden & testing out new snoozing spots!
Well played mate
#EmployeeOfTheMonth
Oops, late with this one. Soz! It's been busy since moving back from the UK
We're delighted to announce that Chunky won the Award this month for services to lurking around the garden & testing out new snoozing spots!
Well played mate
#EmployeeOfTheMonth