Gourette Ski Resort Guide
Gourette, France
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall 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
The French ski resort of Gourette is in the French Pyrenees at an altitude of 1,400m4,593ft, with 31km19 miles of marked runs.
Summary
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.
Skiing
Gourette offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate and Beginner skiers.
Snowboarding
Gourette offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in Gourette.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Gourette is 4km2 miles long and the most difficult run is the 'Pene Blanque'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Gourette?
The next notable snow forecast is 3cm1in, expected on 31 October.
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Snow this week
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Ski Area Stats
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 | |
Altitudes
Gourette Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,400m7,874ft |
|---|---|
| Resort Altitude (Gourette) | 1,400m4,593ft |
| Lowest Piste | 1,350m4,429ft |
| Max Vertical | 1,050m3,445ft |
Ratings & Suitability
| Intermediate Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Hire in Gourette
Ski Hire Shops in Gourette.
For more information, see our page about Gourette Ski Hire.
Location and Map
Where is Gourette?
This ski resort is in the French Pyrenees in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Aquitaine.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Gourette is Lourdes, 63 minutes drive away.
Pau, Biarritz, Huesca, Toulouse and San Sebastián airports are all within three hours drive.
Lourdes is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 21 ski lifts are able to uplift 20,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 20km12 miles of ski runs, with 50 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Gourette open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
COVID-19 / Coronavirus
We don't yet have specific details of the COVID-19 precautions being taken in Gourette, but they are likely to include most of the following :-
- Face masks required on lifts, and in shops.
- Social distancing in public areas.
- Reduced lift capacity.
- Extensive disinfection / sanitization.
French Ski Resort COVID-19 Measures describes further measures that may also be applied.
Visit the Gourette Tourist Office for the latest.
