Whiz off and head for the Béarn Pyrénées valleys
The Aspe, Barétous and Ossau Valleys invite you to discover 5 ski resorts nestling at 1,100 to 2,450 metres altitude: La Pierre Saint Martin, Le Somport, Issarbe www.pyrenees-bearnaises.com
Artouste and Gourette www.ossau-pyrenees.com. These areas invite you to explore Béarn’s typical, preserved nature.
Our village resorts
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La Pierre Saint Martin (1,500 – 2,200 m altitude). This resort’s small size is its greatest strength. Perfect for learning to ski, it will delight young and old alike. Enjoy a mix of relaxation, snow thrills and a super cool atmosphere with your instructor, it almost feels like “you’re at home”. La Pierre Saint-Martin is also the first Pyrénées resort to be granted the “Flocon vert” (Green Snowflake) label, highlighting its commitment to preserving the environment.
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Le Somport (1,640-1,720 m altitude) is in the Pyrénées National Park. A recreation-focused leisure area with breathtaking scenescapes.
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Issarbe, translate by: under the stars, is a one-of-a-kind snow sports area for nature lovers and families who wish to enjoy cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. The resort nestles at 1,500 metres altitude.
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Artouste (1,997 m altitude) is an unusual resort, with its high-mountain ski area and its village on the shores of Fabrèges Lake facing the majestic Pic du Midi d’Ossau (2,884 m) and the Pyrénées National Park
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Gourette (1,400 m to 2,450 m altitude) welcomes winter sports lovers to a skiable area covering some 125 ha with 42 kilometres of slopes spread over 3 skiing levels. Discover “Happy Place”, the novices’ space, the only one of its kind in the Pyrénées at the heart of the slopes.
Opening dates
- La Pierre Saint Martin: until to 10 April 2023
- Le Somport: pending sufficient snow cover to 10 April 2023
- Issarbe: 17 December 2022 to 10 April 2023
- Gourette: 20 january 2023 to 10 April 2023
- Artouste: 27 january 2023 to 26 March 2023
Getting to the resorts
- By car: Paris/Bordeaux/Pau via the A10/A65 motorway, or from Bayonne on the A63/A64
- By train: TGV Atlantique high-speed train Paris/Bordeaux/Pau (4h30) or Bordeaux-Pau (2h15) https://en.oui.sncf
- By plane: Pau-Pyrénées Airport www.pau.aeroport.fr
Shuttle buses depart from Pau for the different ski resorts such as: Gourette, La Pierre Saint Martin, Artouste
Events 2021
- 30-31 January 2021: Telemark Weekend in Gourette - obstacle trail through the snow
- 14 March 2021: Pic d’Anie Trophy and La Gérard Traille: two Alpine ski events starting out from La Pierre-Saint-Martin with the legendary Pic d’Anie Trophy celebrating its 66th anniversary!
- 28 March 2021: The Gourettoise. 2-event Alpine ski race: the elitee Alpi Tour race (1,600 m difference in altitude) and the Rando Tour race www.pyreneeschrono.fr
Did you know?
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