Cauterets, Welcome to the Slide season 2023!

Make the opening of a station is the promise of natural and virgin snow, the pleasure of an area without crowds ...

Take advantage of these magical moments by coming skiing now in Cauterets !

And for sliding fans, it is also the time for good deals on presale packages, for unlimited skiing in the Gavarnie valleys. Do not hesitate to take advantage of the pre-season offers!

Cauterets, two universes as different as complementary

The Cauterets station is first of all the alpine universe of the  Lys circus, whose tracks, accessible directly from the village in cable car, culminate at 2415m . 8 km from the village, it is also the Nordic universe of the Spanish Pont , at an altitude of 1500m, for the practice of Nordic skiing and rackets in the heart of the Pyrenees National Park.

• To consult the weather and visualize live snow
• To download the Lys circus track plan and Pont d'Espagne
• To reserve its package and any other practical info from the station

Alpine space: the Lys circus

An exceptional natural snow in the magnificent setting of the Pyrenean peaks, here is the universe of the Lys circus : Soum de Grum, Soum de Mauloc, a view from the ridges to the vignemale, Ardiden and Pic du Midi de Bigorre ...

Cauterets is often the first Pyrenees station to open, and the last to close.
For what ? Oriented towards the East, she benefits from an extra standard snow of 622 centimeters per season. Better than the largest Alpine stations!

The estate is accessible at all levels : green tracks to start, up to the black tracks for experienced skiers. In all, these are 23 slopes over 36 km between 1730 and 2415m above sea level, as well as a very popular freestylers snow park

To start ski touring , a course was specially marked and secure in the Mauloc sector.
This route, on 200m of elevation from the Grand Barbat, up to 500m from the ridges, offers an exceptional view. As with the practice of toboggans, it is accessible with a specific pass.

Upon arrival of the cable car at the foot of the slopes, you will find many services: toboggan area, mini club and daycare, 3 ski schools, instructions, restaurant / bar & snacks, and two picnic rooms.

Nordic area: the Spanish bridge, "Petit Canada"

The Spanish bridge is accessible by shuttle from Cauterets.
Once the Puntas parking lot has passed, you discover a completely different universe: the cozy and crystalline atmosphere of the Marcadau valley .

Sparkling torrents and frozen waterfalls, pine forests bleached by snow and light lights ...
A unique beauty that is worth this large Midi Pyrénées site its nickname "Petit Canada" . Guaranteed change of scenery!

Less frequented than alpine domains, it is the dream site of families , ideal for varying activities in a friendly atmosphere.

Lepont d'Espagne allows you to practice Nordic skiing (36 km of 5 circuits in 5 circuits), rackets ( 6 km of marked tracks), but also beginning alpine skiing thanks to two small tracks (blue and red) that wind in the middle Fir trees.

Finally, a large toboggan track is fitted out just side by the Clôt chalet.

It is possible to take ski lessons and learn biathlon with Nordic Elan .

The site has two ideally located restoration points : the Hotel of the Pont d'Espagne facing the majestic waterfall, and the Chalet du Clôt, located from the main slopes and right side of the Luge area.

Let us add that this Haute-Bigorre valley is also the playing field of many high mountain mountaineers or hikers. A real nugget!

 Photo credit: Cauterets Tourist Office

Test the other areas of the Gavarnie valleys

Land of Grand Ski, the Gavarnie valleys are home to five ski areas and three Nordic spaces. Sometimes in the middle of the fir trees, sometimes on large tracks in the open sight, these stations allow skiing in very diverse environments.

Hautacam is a small family resort, which offers a beautiful open view of the valleys. Around the Tramassel pass between 1600 and 1750m above sea level, 20 km of Alpine slopes, and 6 km for the Nordic estate.
You will also be able to test the pleasure of speed in mountain luge (sledge on rail), a unique attraction in the region.

Gavarnie - Gédre: another family resort, with 32 km of alpine slopes between 1800 and 2300 m altitude, in the incomparable decor of the Gavarnie circus and its famous Roland breach.
The track of "marmots", the longest green track in the French Pyrenees (almost 6 km), will be particularly suitable for beginners and children.

Luz Ardiden:  Thanks to its two sides on the Aulian and Béderet side, the station offers a varied area over 60 km of slopes between 1,700 and 2500 meters above sea level . An easy access station thanks to the free bus shuttle from the village of Luz Saint-Sauveur. For lovers of off-piste, the descent of Bernazaou (1,250 m of elevation) is a must not to be missed!

Large Tourmalet: Located at the foot of the Pic du Midi and the Col du Tourmalet, it is the large Alpine ski area of ​​the French Pyrenees, bringing together the Mongie and Barèges between 1400 and 2500 meters above sea level. The strength of this station is first of all its 100 km of slopes, where you can ski all day without going twice in the same place, but also the plurality of its landscapes, which allow you a slide between the fir trees or on large tracks. No way to get bored!

The Val d'Azun is the other Nordic paradise, an area less intimate than the Spanish Pont but more extensive. Between the Col du Soulor in Arrens -Marsous (1474m) and the Col de Couraduque à none (1367m), 90 km of marked tracks in the heart of fir forests.
This vast area is entirely dedicated to Nordic activities and has its specialized ski school.

Come and enjoy these wonders by reserving now at the La Source chalet !