Just a 30-minute drive from the centre of Pau and the Hotel Bristol Pau, Lasclaveries airfield is a great place for thrill-seekers. Here, nature becomes part of the experience and takes a special place at the heart of the region's aeronautical activity. From the sky, you can see the Pyrenees mountain range, a real jewel that attracts increasing numbers of visitors every year. There are many ways to discover the city and its surroundings, but what could be more original and unforgettable than from the sky? There's no doubt that Pau offers a breath of fresh air.

Prepare for your skydive and stay at the hotel

Would you like to get some fresh air while trying out a sporting activity? The Bristol Pau hotel offers the perfect combination of a cultural break and an outdoor experience. The conditions in the Pyrénées Atlantiques region are particularly suited to skydiving, a unique experience that you can organise while staying at the hotel.

If you're ready to take the plunge, there are several skydiving centres at the Lasclaveries aerodrome, including Pau-Skydive and Paradise 64 to give you an intense experience. After a ten-minute briefing on the ground, you and your instructor embark on a fifteen-minute flight over the Pyrenees. Then, at an altitude of 4,000 metres, it's time to open the door of the plane for a 50-second freefall at 200km/h and a 7 to 8-minute glide to enjoy the view of the Pic du Midi d'Ossau and the Pyrenees. The return to terra firma is always an emotional experience.

Want to go further? The skydiving schools in Pau also offer complete accompanied training courses to help you become independent and obtain your skydiving licence.

Discover all the thrilling activities

Thanks to the various airport facilities located near Pau, including Lasclaveries aerodrome and Pau Pyrénées airport, you can enjoy the scenery that each season has to offer all year round. There are plenty of other activities to suit all tastes, including first flights in a helicopter and free-fall simulation in a wind tunnel for a taste of what awaits you at an altitude of over 4,000 metres.

Recover at the hotel

After an exciting day, Hotel Bristol Pau has everything you need to relax and feel at home. Revisit the sensations and memories together over a drink in our lounge, enjoy your comfortable room with a view of the great hundred-year-old lime tree in the courtyard and wake up each morning with a continental breakfast, served in the winter garden, indoors, or on the flower-filled south-facing terrace with the scent of jasmine.