Gourette Resort Guide
Gourette, France
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 31km19 miles |
| Highest Lift | 2,400m7,874ft |
| Resort Height | 1,400m4,593ft |
| Nearest Airports | Lourdes and Pau |
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Gourette at a glance
Gourette in the Ossau valley at an altitude of 1400m has been completely overhauled over the past few years and now offers the berst skiing with ultra modern uplift. It's also one of the most snow-sure resort in the Pyrenees although little known outside France/Spain. Functional buildings include 14 bars and 12 restaurants.
There are more than 20 runs for skiers of all ability level, the steepest is the Pene Blanque run. The Bézou sector is specially equipped with gentle ski lifts and travelators for beginners.
Ultra-modern lifts include the 10-seater Bézou gondola lift (2700 people an hour), the Pitchoun and anglas quad chairs and Plaa-Ségouna detachable 6-seater ski lift (capacity 3000 people and hour) . 150 snow guns cover all the ski slopes, supplied by twoi giant reservoirs.
When will it snow in Gourette?
The next notable snow forecast for Gourette is 52cm21in, expected on 20 December, with around 53cm21in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Book NowGourette Facts, Stats and Ratings
Gourette Rated
| Intermediate Skiers | |
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| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
How High is Gourette?
| Highest Lift | 2,400m7,874ft |
|---|---|
| Resort Altitude (Gourette) | 1,400m4,593ft |
| Lowest Piste | 1,350m4,429ft |
| Max Vertical | 1,050m3,445ft |
Ski Area, Pistes and Lifts
Gourette Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 17 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 8 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 11 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 31km19 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 20km12 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 21 | |
Gourette Summary
The French Ski Resort of Gourette has direct access to 31km19 miles of downhill skiing, with 29 marked pistes, served by a total of 21 ski lifts.
With ski lifts as high as 2,400m7,874ft, snow cover is generally reliable.
On the Mountain
The longest possible descent in Gourette is 4km2 miles long and the most difficult run is the 'Pene Blanque'.
Skiing in Gourette
Gourette offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate and Beginner skiers.
Snowboarding in Gourette
Gourette's Boardercross has a fun-filled 1 km course with 12 bends dropping over a distance of nearly 400m. T The snowpark covers 8000 m2 with a succession of three moguls, landing platforms, slide bars plus its freestyle chalet.
When is Gourette open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates for Gourette.
NOTE:- Lift and Piste openings are always subject to Snow Conditions in Gourette.
Snow Making
Gourette is able to make snow, on 20km12 miles of ski runs, with 50 snow cannons.
Ski Lift Capacity
The 21 ski lifts of Gourette are able to uplift 20,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Where is Gourette?
Gourette is in the French Pyrenees in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Aquitaine, France.
How can I get to Gourette?
By Air
The nearest airports to Gourette are Lourdes, Pau and Huesca. There are five airports within three hours drive. Lourdes is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
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