Traveling around the Gers by bus for a summer in slow mode is possible! Here we give you a good idea for a successful weekend in the Grand Auch Heart of Gascony.
Slow tourism* is an alternative way of traveling where you take the time to discover the territory and meet the local culture. This also means moving differently by promoting gentle mobility. Concretely, what does that give?
*slow tourism
After a busy morning (or a day to really be in slow mode) wander around the town of Auch, you just want to explore the surroundings. Located 20km from Auch, the village of Castera-Verduzan brings together all the elements to have a good time!
How to get there ?
The liO regional bus lines allow you to move easily for only €2.
From Auch (from the SNCF station or Allées Baylac), simply take the bus line 951 (which makes Auch-Condom) and 3 stops later, you have arrived!

Once there, several choices of activities are available to you:
- swimming at the leisure centre : with this heat who doesn't dream of it? Ideal for a family day, the swimming lake (supervised during the summer) with sand or grass beach, slides and the aquazone will delight young and old!
- heritage discovery : thermal village halfway between Auch and Condom, you can easily tour the village on foot! For little explorers and the very curious, 5 hiking trails take you on the trail of the village's history.
- relaxation to Thermal baths and spa from Castéra-Verduzan: need to relax or take time for yourself? Discover the different activities for a well-being break with the spa area, the beauty area…
- farm visit : for lovers of furry animals, discover the real Gascon black pigs during the visit to the Bidache farm.