Description:

Gourette ski resort is located about 50 kilometres south of Pau in the Aquitaine region of South West France, just over the border with the Midi-Pyrenees.

The resort faces south at an altitude of 1400 metres with stunning views over Pene Medaa and the Pic de Ger.  There are twenty six pistes in all with a maximum drop of 1000 m and a large beginner's area called Le Bizou that covers seven hectares.

With good coverage by snow cannons, the resort can keep the runs in good condition all season.  For the better skier and boarder, there is a snowpark and a bordercross track.

The resort has plenty of facilities, including restaurants, bars and shops as well as a cinema, while nearby Eaux-Bonnes has a spa and fitness centre.

Piste info

There are 26 pistes:

4 Green
8 Blue
13 Red
1 Black

15 lifts are available : 2 gondolas, 5 chairs, 3 moving walkways

150 Snow cannons

Other activities

1 km Bordercross course

Snow park covering 8000 m2

Luge piste

Marked out snowshoeing trails - guides available

Facilities

High-altitude restaurant

Ski schools

Thermal baths centre in Eaux-Bonnes with free shuttle bus from Gourette 

Children

The Piou Piou Club is a protected area featuring special equipment including a rope tow, mini-ski tows, moving carpets and equipment to encourage learning.

Main events

January - Telemark Trophy

March - Pyrenees Triathlon

April - Alpine ski race

Gourette resort website has more information.

Find details about other Midi Pyrenees ski resorts here.

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