The resort boasts one of the largest beginner areas in the Pyrenees. Designed to facilitate learning, this area allows children and adults alike to discover skiing gradually, in a safe and fun environment.

The Bézou Initiation Area is dedicated to the first slides on green slopes to learn in complete peace.

The Beginner Area allows natural progression by providing access to a maximum of blue runs.

Bézou Initiation Area

  • Access: from the resort via the Bézou gondola lift with the Introductory package.
  • Adapted ski lifts: 2 covered conveyor belts, a chairlift, the Bézou gondola.
  • Mountain restaurant THE CAIRN with panoramic terrace for a gourmet break.

Beginner Area

  • Access: from the bottom of the resort by the Cotch gondola or from the Bézou beginners’ area.
  • Ski lifts: Cotch gondola, the Bosses chairlift in addition to the Espace Débutant Bézou lifts.
  • High altitude snack, THE SNOWKFE, fast food to fully enjoy your day of skiing.
Piste verte de La Balade à Gourette
Enfants débutant en ski Gourette

Animations at Espace Bézou

Discover the mountains in a new way with our free nature activities to explore and discover the mountain environment with our nature guides. Meet Biscotte, our mascot, for a photo opportunity.

  • Find all the animations in theEvents
  • Go to the Animation Reception at Espace Bézou
Groupe de personnes heureuses jouant à l'Escape Game Avalanche à Gourette en Vallée d'Ossau
Deux jeunes filles observent le fruit d'un pin à crochets à Gourette

Workshops and events

  • Nature and winter In a workshop format, find the correct tracks and clues for the animals. Life goes on above and below the snow…
  • The secrets of snow What is a snowflake? How does it form and transform? Equipped with magnifying glasses, thermometers, and shovels, our guides will take you on a journey of discovery into the world of snow.
  • Escape Game Snow Groomer : Help the driver retrieve the snow groomer key. Find clues on the snow groomer on site.
  • Avalanche Escape Game You have 18 minutes to retrieve the rescue equipment and extract the victim from the avalanche.

Games and leisure

  • HappyGames Games for children: igloo building, snowball fights…
  • Join Biscotte our mascot on the slopes, on the terrace. 
  • Games Our staff have prepared games to help you discover the resort and its professions, the mountains, etc. On the terrace or inside, they will invite you to play a game!

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