Gourette is a wonderful destination for nature lovers.
In summer, the resort offers a unique natural setting for family walks and more challenging hikes. Numerous marked trails allow you to explore forests, pastures with free-roaming herds, high-altitude lakes, and spectacular views from the summits. The Gourette mountain range offers a rich and diverse natural environment with wild flora and fauna, where you can observe marmots, chamois, and vultures in their natural habitat.
Whether you're a beginner hiker or a mountain enthusiast, the Gourette trails will allow you to discover the beauty of the Pyrenees at your own pace.
With the Bézou cable car Explore the walks from the Plateau de Bézou. It's the ideal starting point for hikes to explore the natural cirque of Gourette and its mountains.
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Family walks
From the Bézou Plateau, several easy and accessible walks are available for the whole family. Go and meet the marmots, keep your eyes peeled for edelweiss, or indulge in a short hike. All our routes are marked, secure and child-friendly, for a peaceful discovery of the mountains at your own pace.
Some ideas for walks starting from the Bézou cable car:
The marmot lawn - Distance 500m / Elevation gain + 20 m / Time 30 min – Round trip
The Edelweiss garden - Distance 1.3km / Elevation gain + 50 m / Time 2h00 – Round trip
The panoramic view of Bézou - Distance 2.7km / Elevation gain + 90 m / Time 2h00 / Loop
Friends of the Pyrenees - Distance 2km / Elevation gain + 75 m / Timetable 2h / Loop
The essential day hikes
With these peaks above 2500 m and these high altitude lakes, hiking enthusiasts will find some of the most beautiful hikes in the Ossau Valley in Gourette.
English Lake - The unmissable hike in Gourette
Perched at just over 2 meters above sea level, this glacial lake is nestled in the heart of pastures. Bordered by lawns, it invites hikers to take a well-deserved break.
The Peak of Ger - An exceptional panorama
Its summit offers a 360° view of the Pyrenees mountain range and the Pic d'Ossau. Its well-marked trail will take you through the mineral realm of the high mountains.
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Practical information & Useful services
Starting point
At the top of the Bézou cable carFor day hikes, by taking the cable car, you will avoid a 300 m difference in altitude which you can always do on the way back depending on your fitness.
Pets?
Dogs are allowed in the Gourette area, however the usual precautions must be observed:
- You are traveling in a pastoral area: in the mountains, the herds roam free and are guarded by Patous or other guard dogs. Keep your distance and do not approach the herds.
- Keep your dog on a leash and don't let him wander off the leash. Wild animals are timid and you won't be able to observe them.
Mountain Safety
- Always inform a relative or someone else of your departure (place/time of return/contact number)
- Emergency number: 112
- Markings: These can sometimes be damaged or hidden (vegetation, scree, etc.). If in doubt, it is best to retrace your steps. Check before setting off.
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