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
W E B S I T E
As well as lots of pics of snowy ski stations this year, we can finally confirm that .....
Our website is back up & running after a server transfer.
Let us know if it doesn't work for you. Thanks
thefreerangechalet.com/the-chalet
As well as lots of pics of snowy ski stations this year, we can finally confirm that .....
Our website is back up & running after a server transfer.
Let us know if it doesn't work for you. Thanks
thefreerangechalet.com/the-chalet
January 26, 2026 at 4:45 PM
W E B S I T E
As well as lots of pics of snowy ski stations this year, we can finally confirm that .....
Our website is back up & running after a server transfer.
Let us know if it doesn't work for you. Thanks
thefreerangechalet.com/the-chalet
As well as lots of pics of snowy ski stations this year, we can finally confirm that .....
Our website is back up & running after a server transfer.
Let us know if it doesn't work for you. Thanks
thefreerangechalet.com/the-chalet
B L U E M O N D A Y
These are the only Blue Mondays we deal with here in the Pyrenees.
#BlueMonday #Pyrenees #Mountains #WinterisHere #WinterHoliday
These are the only Blue Mondays we deal with here in the Pyrenees.
#BlueMonday #Pyrenees #Mountains #WinterisHere #WinterHoliday
January 19, 2026 at 8:16 PM
B L U E M O N D A Y
These are the only Blue Mondays we deal with here in the Pyrenees.
#BlueMonday #Pyrenees #Mountains #WinterisHere #WinterHoliday
These are the only Blue Mondays we deal with here in the Pyrenees.
#BlueMonday #Pyrenees #Mountains #WinterisHere #WinterHoliday
T E N Y E A R S
Jumping on this 2016 trend ....
Featuring -
- Original Sign with original Conifer Hedge
- Original Table Cloths
- Mountains looking the same but different
- Bedrooms in there first guise
#2016
Jumping on this 2016 trend ....
Featuring -
- Original Sign with original Conifer Hedge
- Original Table Cloths
- Mountains looking the same but different
- Bedrooms in there first guise
#2016
January 18, 2026 at 11:29 AM
T E N Y E A R S
Jumping on this 2016 trend ....
Featuring -
- Original Sign with original Conifer Hedge
- Original Table Cloths
- Mountains looking the same but different
- Bedrooms in there first guise
#2016
Jumping on this 2016 trend ....
Featuring -
- Original Sign with original Conifer Hedge
- Original Table Cloths
- Mountains looking the same but different
- Bedrooms in there first guise
#2016
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
We start 2026 with big news!
Housekeeping Manager - Geoff wins the first award of the New Year for some sterling efforts preparing the Villa in December.
Thanks for all of your hard work Geoff
#EmployeeOfTheMonth
We start 2026 with big news!
Housekeeping Manager - Geoff wins the first award of the New Year for some sterling efforts preparing the Villa in December.
Thanks for all of your hard work Geoff
#EmployeeOfTheMonth
January 1, 2026 at 3:45 PM
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
We start 2026 with big news!
Housekeeping Manager - Geoff wins the first award of the New Year for some sterling efforts preparing the Villa in December.
Thanks for all of your hard work Geoff
#EmployeeOfTheMonth
We start 2026 with big news!
Housekeeping Manager - Geoff wins the first award of the New Year for some sterling efforts preparing the Villa in December.
Thanks for all of your hard work Geoff
#EmployeeOfTheMonth
N E W Y E A R
Happy New Year Everyone!
We hope you've all had a lovely Xmas with Friends and Family?
And we're sending our best wishes to everyone for 2026. Lets make it a cracker!
#HappyNewYear2026
Happy New Year Everyone!
We hope you've all had a lovely Xmas with Friends and Family?
And we're sending our best wishes to everyone for 2026. Lets make it a cracker!
#HappyNewYear2026
December 31, 2025 at 2:40 PM
N E W Y E A R
Happy New Year Everyone!
We hope you've all had a lovely Xmas with Friends and Family?
And we're sending our best wishes to everyone for 2026. Lets make it a cracker!
#HappyNewYear2026
Happy New Year Everyone!
We hope you've all had a lovely Xmas with Friends and Family?
And we're sending our best wishes to everyone for 2026. Lets make it a cracker!
#HappyNewYear2026
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY
It's easier than you think to support those Small Businesses we see on our high streets.
Support Local where you can, it'll really be appreciated. Promise.
#SmallBusinessSaturday #SmallBizSaturday
It's easier than you think to support those Small Businesses we see on our high streets.
Support Local where you can, it'll really be appreciated. Promise.
#SmallBusinessSaturday #SmallBizSaturday
December 6, 2025 at 2:22 PM
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY
It's easier than you think to support those Small Businesses we see on our high streets.
Support Local where you can, it'll really be appreciated. Promise.
#SmallBusinessSaturday #SmallBizSaturday
It's easier than you think to support those Small Businesses we see on our high streets.
Support Local where you can, it'll really be appreciated. Promise.
#SmallBusinessSaturday #SmallBizSaturday
HIKING
Need more inspiration? Take a look at our good friend Stephen's You Tube channel. All filmed locally.
The latest is just after the first snows of the season. Plus you'll see plenty of George. 🐶 ⭐
youtube.com/@anirishmaninf…
Well worth checking out#WinterHikingng
Need more inspiration? Take a look at our good friend Stephen's You Tube channel. All filmed locally.
The latest is just after the first snows of the season. Plus you'll see plenty of George. 🐶 ⭐
youtube.com/@anirishmaninf…
Well worth checking out#WinterHikingng
November 30, 2025 at 9:27 PM
HIKING
Need more inspiration? Take a look at our good friend Stephen's You Tube channel. All filmed locally.
The latest is just after the first snows of the season. Plus you'll see plenty of George. 🐶 ⭐
youtube.com/@anirishmaninf…
Well worth checking out#WinterHikingng
Need more inspiration? Take a look at our good friend Stephen's You Tube channel. All filmed locally.
The latest is just after the first snows of the season. Plus you'll see plenty of George. 🐶 ⭐
youtube.com/@anirishmaninf…
Well worth checking out#WinterHikingng
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