Splitboard au vallon de Soques vers Artouste

A ski trip? Head for Pau Pyrénées

Head off for our snow-covered mountains, via Pau, the gateway to the Pyrénées, and discover a magical site for young and old alike, with the family, with friends, in chalets at the foot of the slopes for wonderful Béarn-style moments to enjoy with your tribe. Here the mountain’s a real philosophy: “experience it, share it, together”!

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, Artouste and Gourette. These areas invite you to explore Béarn’s typical, preserved nature.

Gourette piste de ski

Our village resorts

  • 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.

  • Le Somport (1,640-1,720 m altitude) is in the Pyrénées National Park. A recreation-focused leisure area with breathtaking scenescapes.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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.

Somport skidefond

Opening dates

Of course, the opening of the resorts depends on the snow conditions. Check the resort websites for the latest news!

  • La Pierre Saint Martin: 5 December 2024 to 30 March 2025
  • Le Somport: pending sufficient snow cover
  • Issarbe: December to March
  • Gourette: 7 December 2024 to 30 March 2025
  • Artouste: 21 December 2024 to 9 March 2025

Ski de rando et mer de nuages sur la station d'Issarbe

Getting to the resorts

More relaxing, safer and more environmentally friendly, public transport allows you to reach the resorts of Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

La Pierre Saint-Martin Chalets

Events 2022-2023

  • Several dates between 20/12/22 and 28/02/23, Aub'oulevard. It starts with the climb in a groomer and a snack at La Palombière, then it's the descent of the Boulevard des Pyrénées, at daybreak. Magical ! On registration, until 4 p.m. the day before.
  • 28-29 January 2023: Telemark Weekend in Gourette - Initiate or perfect your practice of telemark.
  • 18 February 2023, Jam Session Snowpark. Meet at Gourette Snow Park for a Free Slopestyle Contest on a festive day.
  • 23 March 2023: 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

Les trappeurs

Did you know?
If you’d like to head off for a hassle-free ski trip this winter, then book your break on N’PY: accommodation, equipment, ski pass and a host of other activities! www.n-py.com and for more detail https://neige.tourisme64.com


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