The Eyne Valley Tourist Information House

(About 1-hour walk by hiking trails to get to the Eyne Valley Tourist Information House)

Housed in an old farmhouse converted into a summer reception area, the Maison de la vallée d’Eyne welcomes you with its tourist information point, its museum area and its restaurant area. Before hiking up the Valley, come and visit this great information point to learn in detail about the natural and archaeological heritage of the Natural Reserve.

The Eyne Valley

The Valley of Flowers

One can observe evidence of a human presence in the valley since the Neolithic, as well as ancient planting practises of several millennia, and the many “Orris” (stone “igloos”) and ancient enclosures reflect a long local pastoral tradition.

Today, the Eyne Valley, which has been classified as a “Nature Reserve” since 1993, has become a favourite site for botanists. As early as the 18th century, plant collecting opportunities in the valley made it a hotspot for the scientific exploration of the Pyrenees in this area. The diversity of environments, landscapes and alpine areas also contributes to its floristic diversity, listing no less than 750 plants, including many endemic and protected species.

The diversity of the valley’s ecosystems also contributes to a great diversity of fauna and the presence in the Reserve of many emblematic animal species of the Pyrenees: Pyrenean chamois, bearded vultures… In all, no less than 41 species of mammals and 88 birds inhabit the valley.

This life-size laboratory naturally offers great potential for hiking in the summer and in the winter, and is a very special place for all outdoor activities in general.