Coal Retreats

Coal Retreats 📍 Avajan, Louron Valley
🛌 6 Bedroom Chalet
🍴 Fully Catered Options Available
⛷️ 9 Minutes to Peyragudes
🛶 Year-Round Activities

Located in the tranquil village of Avajan and the stunning Louron Valley of the Pyrenees, you will find our lovingly restored old village post lodge. The perfect base from which to relax and unwind from the hustle and bustle of modern life and enjoy the vast array of outdoor activities immediately available in the surrounding peaks and valleys

The Pyrenees is an unspoilt wilderness of mountains,

rivers, lakes, waterfalls with some of the most stunning scenery that France has to offer - the perfect location for winter and summer outdoor adventures, or simply just relaxing.. As well as our organised activity holiday itinerary, we can offer you the option of half board accommodation catering for groups with specialist pursuits in mind - ranging from serious cycling or hiking, right through to corporate team building events and artists' retreats, where the lodge is simply used as your base. L’Ancienne Poste was founded by James Dealtry who, along with an unquenchable thirst for the great outdoors and passion for the mountains, has nearly 20 years of experience in guiding and teaching groups in the mountains in both summer and winter. Thanks to his time spent in the Alps, James has learned to speak fluent French and gathered extensive experience in dealing with clients ranging from young families to high-end corporate hospitality. He has worked closely with luxury hotels and chalets. Full of enthusiasm for all the region has to offer, motivating, energetic and yet easy-going, he has an instinctive understanding of clients' needs on and off the mountain. With attention to detail that is second to none, you can rest assured that every element of your holiday will be taken care of to a very high standard, and with a sense of fun.

02/09/2026

It’s waking up to mountains on the horizon.

It’s the sound of nature instead of an alarm, air that feels different in your lungs, and a moment (finally) to just be still.

That’s the feeling we’ve built Coal Retreats around.

📍 Coal Retreats, Avajan, Pyrenees

30/08/2026

Late summer in the Louron Valley is a different kind of good.

The crowds have decreased and the chalet is exactly where you want it to be. Long lunches on the terrace, easy days exploring nearby trails and villages and evenings that don’t rush anywhere.

There’s still time to catch it.

Email us for availability - [email protected]. We’ll help you find your dates.

The Louron Valley: a winter paradise for families.Ski by day, hot chocolate by the fire by night. Quiet slopes, snow-dus...
23/08/2026

The Louron Valley: a winter paradise for families.

Ski by day, hot chocolate by the fire by night. Quiet slopes, snow-dusted chalets, and a valley that still feels like a secret.

Bring the kids, bring the grandparents, bring the whole crew. There's space for everyone and plenty to keep them all busy!

❄️ 9 minutes from the Peyragudes Ski Resort
🎿 20% off ski hire at Ski Set Peyragudes Sports
🏔️ Close to 4 ski resorts - Peyragudes, Val Louron, Pieu, Saint Lary
🚿 5 minutes from Balnea Thermal Spa
🏬 5 minutes from Loudenvielle
🛌 5 bedroom chalet, sleeping 14
🔥 3 log burners
🍽️ Fully catered options available

It was an absolute pleasure welcoming Chris and his friends to the chalet this week 🙌 An overdue get together, catching ...
20/08/2026

It was an absolute pleasure welcoming Chris and his friends to the chalet this week 🙌

An overdue get together, catching up over hiking the mountains, exploring the area and enjoying drinks and dinner on the terrace of the chalet.

Looking for a place for your friends to regroup? Our 5-bedroom chalet in the Louron Valley offers the perfect base for catch up with friends and family with an abundance of activities right on the doorstep, come sun or snow.

We’re now taking bookings for winter skiing breaks ⛷️

Visit coalretreats.com for more info.

16/08/2026

Not every day needs to be a summit.

Swap the boots for a wander around Loudenvielle, the lake, the streets, local patisserie’s and a table with a spot of sun.

Take the day slow, then head back to the chalet as the light turns golden for a drinks on the terrace with the mountains just where you left them.

A day well spent in the Louron Valley.

Find out more about Coal Retreats - hit the link in our bio 👆

12/08/2026

Paragliding straight off the ridge above the valley 🪂

That’s the thing about basing yourself at L’Ancienne Poste.

The ski season gets all the attention, but summer at the chalet is stacked. Cycle the cols, hike to altitude lakes, kayak on the lake, take the plunge at Balnéa spa… and now add soaring over the Louron Valley to the list.

We used the lovely company for our session.

Still have a few weeks of summer availability left this year. Basecamp sorted, adventure covered.

📍 Louron Valley, French Pyrénées

Find out more: www.coalretreats.com

⛷️ Coal Retreats is your perfect Pyrenees winter escape.Highlights include:❄️  9 minutes from the Peyragudes Ski Resort🎿...
11/08/2026

⛷️ Coal Retreats is your perfect Pyrenees winter escape.

Highlights include:

❄️ 9 minutes from the Peyragudes Ski Resort
🎿 20% off ski hire at Ski Set Peyragudes Sports
🏔️ Close to 4 ski resorts - Peyragudes, Val Louron, Pieu, Saint Lary
🚿 5 minutes from Balnea Thermal Spa
🏬 5 minutes from Loudenvielle
🛌 5 bedroom chalet, sleeping 14
🔥 3 log burners
🍽️ Fully catered options available

After a day on the slopes head back to our 5 bedroom chalet for a cosy evening around the fire, great company and a spot of relaxation before the fun starts again the next day!

To check winter availability email Lisa on [email protected]

The Louron Valley has spent decades quietly getting on with being excellent without ever trying to be famous for it.Here...
05/08/2026

The Louron Valley has spent decades quietly getting on with being excellent without ever trying to be famous for it.

Here’s what’s waiting for you there:

🚵 Tour de France climbs (Col de Peyresourde, Col d’Azet) with none of the traffic

💧 Lac d’Oô — a spectacular waterfall and lake, no queues

♨️ Natural hot springs feeding the Balnéa thermal spa in Loudenvielle

🥾 Summer adventure: kayaking, paragliding, via ferrata, hiking, and the UNESCO-listed Cirque de Gavarnie

⛷️ Winter skiing at Peyragudes, just 9 minutes from our door

And at the end of every day? You come home to L’Ancienne Poste, our restored 1880s post office in the village of Avajan.

Five bedrooms, sleeps 14, fully catered with a private chef and a host who knows exactly which climb is worth the effort.

Two seasons. One incredible valley. Still undiscovered, but not for long.

📖 Read the full story why the Louron Valley is one if the Pyrenees’ best kept secrets: https://shorturl.at/YZPbr

Or email Lisa at [email protected] to start planning your stay.

03/08/2026

☀️ Summer on the lake - the perfect playground

📍 Lac de Génos-Loudenvielle sits at the heart of the Louron Valley, minutes from the chalet door.

Paddleboards, kayaks and pedalos on the water from Loudenvielle Activites Montagne, and walking and cycling trails running off in every direction.

And there’s still time to get here this year. Dates available:

🌟 19th August to 29th August
🌟 various dates in September

From £1,230 per week for the whole chalet, self-catered.

Or hand it over completely and go fully catered, with breakfast every morning and dinner or a BBQ each evening. No shopping, no cooking, no washing up.

~ Sleeps 14
~ Large sun terrace
~ Beautifully restored
~ Mountain views
~ 8 minutes to Peyragudes
~ Located in Avajan, 3.5 miles from Loudenvielle

Find out more about us: www.coalretreats.com or WhatsApp +33 6 09 72 92 60

Almost everything a family could want from a summer in the mountains sits within five minutes of our door.Activities on ...
30/07/2026

Almost everything a family could want from a summer in the mountains sits within five minutes of our door.

Activities on the lake range from paddleboarding and kayaking to the aquapark. The valley has cycling trails, a village pump track and a forest adventure park with zip lines through the trees. And when everyone's had enough, the thermal spa at Balnéa is the place to unwind.

After a day exploring, you can look forward to relaxing on the terrace with views of the mountains.

It's not too late to book your summer stay, we still have availability in August and September.

Email Lisa via [email protected].

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Le Village
Avajan
65240

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