Published January 8 2021
With your familyWinter

The sentence has fallen, the mechanical fallout will not open immediately ... You who have planned to spend your skiing holidays, you are in a real mess and you are probably wondering if it is still worth it to travel all the way to Gourette . Of course, you won't be able to slide your spatulas for the moment, but the resort has other activities in store for you to enjoy the snow and have a good winter holiday in the mountains. Follow the guide !

1. Admire the snow-capped mountain during a snowshoe ride

Breathe. Admire. You are in the mountains and the landscapes around you are magnificent. Enjoy a snowshoe outing to practice a soft sporting activity on the snow and take a big breath of fresh air. In the village of Gourette, located at the bottom of the slopes, you can rent your snowshoes in a Sports shop. A snowshoe trail on the resort will take you to the Bezou plateau from which you will have a magnificent view. You can also go and discover the Aubisque pass snow-covered and admire the Cirque de Gourette. For those who prefer to go with a guide, no problem, the mountain guides will be happy to introduce you to snowshoeing and help you discover our territory.

2. Go for an introduction to ski touring

Skiing is complicated lately ... Fortunately in Gourette you can ski touring in complete safety! An itinerary has been specially designed for this practice. You will be able to leave directly from the bottom of the station via the green track of the walk then you can go down by the Rhododendron trail. For those who have never practiced ski touring and who want an initiation, know that the French Ski School of Gourette offers it.

3. Enjoy a moment of relaxation in a Nordic bath

Imagine yourself basking in a Nordic bath in the heart of nature, on the Bezou plateau. Thanks to the Nordic bath, it's possible! In water heated to 38 ° C, admire the landscapes while savoring the benefits of hot water.

4. Spend the night in an igloo

Going on vacation in the mountains in winter also means enjoying original experiences that you won't be able to do elsewhere. Among these experiences, we offer you a night in an igloo. Built by David and Peter from theNordic adventure, these igloos promise you an original night in the heart of nature. In addition, you will also enjoy a good 100% local meal and a good breakfast.

5. See your children marvel at the snow

The last of the activities but not the least! Okay, it's not really an activity but you have to admit that seeing them do their first steps in the snow, eyes amazed by the spectacle of the snowy mountain, it is the guarantee of a beautiful successful day. In addition, the little ones can do lots of activities on the station, give them a nice gift to start the year?


Pauline