Vallée d'Ossau
Cheese Festival
Duration
4 days, 3 nights
Activities
Tourism, culture
Level
All levels
Group
6 people
About the getaway
Come join us the first weekend of October for the Vallée d'Ossau cheese festival.
This annual event is one of the biggest and most anticipated events in the valley, bringing together the local community as well as visitors from near and far, all in the name of cheese. In addition to cheese tastings and awards, the festival offers a range of activities from sheep shearing demonstrations to traditional Béarnaise music and dance to ancient games and so much more. And there is no shortage of food vendors and other local products to discover.
Highlights
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Accommodation in a 14th century château
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Experience the Vallée d'Ossau annual cheese festival
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Local activities to discover the region
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Home cooked meals including regional specialties with local ingredients
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Optional activities to explore the area
Price
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Private room : €615 (1 person)
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Double room : €1100 (2 people)
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Master suite : €1250 (2 people)
Dates
- 1-4 October 2026
A minimum of 4 people are required for the program to run.
What's included
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4 nights accommodation
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Breakfast and dinner each day
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Wine tasting
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Tourist train excursion
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Village tours
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Vineyard visit
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Group transfers from/to Pau airport/train station and activities
What's not included
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Travel (flights, trains, car)
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Transportation outside of group transfer
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Optional activities (e-bike rental, spa visit)
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Alcohol, food outside of planned meals
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Miscellaneous expenses
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Travel insurance
Sign me up!
If you're interested in joining us for the 2026 Cheese Festival, please complete the form below.