Gourette Ski Resort Guide
Gourette, France
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 31km |
| Highest Lift | 2,400m |
| Resort Height | 1,400m |
| Nearest Airports | Lourdes and Pau |
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Gourette
The ski area of Gourette is in the French Pyrenees at an altitude of 1,400m, with 31km of marked runs.
Summary
Gourette has direct access to 31km of downhill skiing, with 29 marked pistes, served by a total of 21 ski lifts.
With ski lifts as high as 2,400m, 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 4km 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 4cm, expected on 2 January, with around 24cm forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to 1,619m | Snow to 1,639m | Snow to 2,239m | Snow to 1,549m |
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 | 31km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 20km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 21 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Gourette Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,400m |
|---|---|
| Resort Altitude (Gourette) | 1,400m |
| Lowest Piste | 1,350m |
| Max Vertical | 1,050m |
Ratings & Suitability
| Intermediate Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Location and Map
Where is Gourette?
This ski resort is in the French Pyrenees in Eaux-Bonnes, Oloron-Sainte-Marie.
Map
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for Full-Screen, or see J2Ski's Resort map, showing Hotels and Ski Shops.
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 20km 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.
