Resort height: 1650 to 2400m
No. of lift: 12
No. of slopes: 29
Total pistes length: 52 kms (about 33 miles)
Snow canons: 7
Purpose built: No

Slopes Map

Snow : ***
Beginners' Area : **
Off piste : **
Après-ski: *
Non skiers : ***

Gavarie-Gèdre: skiing in a protected area

Situated in a magnificent and protected setting with exceptional panoramas the Gavarnie ski area has something for all abilities, taste that pure mountain air as you descend. Gavarnie is the birthplace of Pyrenean exploration, the Cirque de Gavarnie is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Skiing in Gavarnie-Gèdre

The ski runs are accessible to all ability levels, whether expert or beginner you cannot fail to be impressed by the grandiose landscape.
The 52 kms (about 33 miles) of runs blend naturally into the landscape of this magical place.
The snowpark is well equipped and there you can have a Picnic in a dedicated area

Accommodation

At Gavarnie and Gèdre: apartments, 2* hotels with a family atmosphere, bed-and-breakfast adorned with the Pyrenean exploration spirit and seven gites. Camping-car park.

The Après-ski

After a day on the ski slopes go to Luzéa, the thermal spa centre, 18 kilometres away (about 11 miles). There try Turkish bath, jacuzzi, bubble baths, and customised care: massages with chocolate or hot stones... Pure bliss.

The resort overview

Gavarnie is a famous spot for mountaineering: climbing icefalls, alpinism, langlauf and snowshoe trekking...
To learn more about the National Park of the Pyrenees, visit the Maison du Parc National des Pyrénées in Gavarnie.
At Gèdre, 7 kms away (about 4.5 miles): open skating rink and bobsled toboggans.
And to learn more about the classification by the UNESCO visit Millaris, the Maison des Cirques, an interactive space.
Gavarnie has the « Kids Resort » label it is a warrant of quality in the welcoming of children and their parents.
In the ski resort, the Kidpark is a space dedicated to children and beginners. For more fun try the mini attractions park. If you want to ski without worries the kindergartens and snow gardens welcome children from 3 to 7 years old.

The resort strong point

The Brèche de Roland and the 3000m summits of the Cirque, Gavarnie is the birthplace of Pyrenean exploration, the Buzz Park for freeride sensations.

Ski fixed price stays

1 day adult: about £ 21 (23€)
1 day child: about £ 16 (18€)
6 days adult: about £ 102 (115€)
6 days child: about £ 80 (90€)
1 day family (2 adults and 2 children): about £ 62 (70€)
3 days family (2 adults and 2 children): about £ 186 (210€)

Access

For easy holidays, rent a car at the airport by Ada, Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, National/Citer or Sixt.

• From Lourdes Pyrenees airport: About 1h10 drive
  Take N21 towards Lourdes. In Lourdes, continue towards Argelès-Gazost on D821.
  Then continue towards Luz-St-Sauveur/Gavarnie on D913 and D921.
  In Luz St Sauveur take D921 towards Gavarnie
   
• From Pau airport: About 1h40 drive, about £ 1.5 toll – 2.3€
  Motorway A64 towards Tarbes – Lourdes
  Exit 11 Soumoulou / Lourdes and continue towards Lourdes
  In Lourdes, continue towards Argelès-Gazost on D821.
  Then continue towards Luz-St-Sauveur/Gavarnie on D913 and D921.
  In Luz St Sauveur take D921 towards Gavarnie
   
• From Toulouse airport: About 2h45 drive, about £ 5.6 toll – 7.4€
  Motorway A64 towards Tarbes – Lourdes
  Exit 12 Lourdes / Tarbes ouest then continue towards Lourdes on N21.
  In Lourdes, continue towards Argelès-Gazost on D821.
  Then continue towards Luz-St-Sauveur/Gavarnie on D913 and D921.
  In Luz St Sauveur take D921 towards Gavarnie.