During the months of July and August, the Gourette resort offers a varied summer program around nature and the mountains.
Between environmental education, fun experiences et sensory immersion, the nature activities and entertainment in Gourette are designed for young and old, beginners or the curious. Whether you are with family, friends or alone, immerse yourself in a preserved natural world through supervised activities and activities to be experienced independently.
Family & children's activities
In the company of our nature animator, discover the secrets of mountain fauna, flora and ecosystems. Educational workshops, thematic walks, naturalist observations, each activity is an opportunity to experience the mountains with curiosity and pleasure.
→ Marmot Observation– Duration 1 hour 30 minutes – Children must be accompanied by an adult and be 7 years old - Registration at the ticket office A short walk to observe marmots up close through a telescope in their natural habitat. Between whistling, playing, and diving into their burrows, discover their secret lives.
→ "Succeeding in my hike" rally« - Duration 30 mins – Accompanied children from 7 years oldRegistration at the ticket office Help Biscotte the marmot prepare for her hike by answering the riddles.
→ Memory of the Anglas minesand picnic by the water - Duration 4h30 – Difficulty level: easy – elevation gain + 100 m – 3 km – (picnic not included)Registration at the ticket office In the ancestral footsteps of the shepherds, a walk through pastures and remains of huts.
→ Meeting the Edelweiss - Duration: 2 hours – Difficulty level: easy – Elevation gain: +100 m – Distance: 1.5 km – Registration at the ticket office Go in search of the snow star, emblem of mountain flora, this flower is indeed present in Gourette.
→ Meet at the high-altitude lake - Duration 1 hour – Meet us at the lakes.
Accessible to all in 1/2 hour on foot with the Plaa Ségouné chairlift, the Plaa Ségouné lakes are an unmissable spot in the Gourette mountains for anyone wanting to discover the wild high-altitude lakes nestled in the heart of the high peaks of Gourette.
Free activities
Want freedom? independent activities are also accessible throughout the summer: treasure hunts, discovery trail, nature challenges…so many ways to experience a special moment in the mountains, at your own pace.
→Sensory journey - Free access – accompanied children from 3 years old Stimulate the senses by walking barefoot on different natural textures while having fun.
→safari Mountain animals - Duration 30 minseach route Go in search of mountain animals. Two trails featuring life-size figurines. Armed with a map, find the animals hidden on the board. Two possible trails.
→Friends of the Pyrenees - Duration 2 h
Equipped with a map, find the spots to answer the riddles and a crossword hunt.
→Terra Aventura - Duration 2 h Geocaching Trail. A connected treasure hunt where you'll have to answer puzzles.
Useful information
Starting point
The meeting point for the entertainment is located in front of the High altitude snack Le Cairn on the Bézou plateau. You can get there on foot for the brave (250m elevation gain – around 1 hour) or take the Bézou cable car (see prices).
How to Register
The entertainment and activities offered are Free.
→Register on site at the Ski area ticket office or call 05 59 05 12 60.
In case of bad weather, some events are postponed or cancelled (real-time information at the ticket office).
Advice – Equipment
- To bring: water, cap, walking or sports shoes, sunscreen, etc.
- High-altitude snack The Cairn open July and August
- Equipment rental on Gourette
❗️Pets are not allowed during entertainment.