Discover Activities around Hotel Christian in Cauterets

The Lac d'Anglas hike is one of the must-do itineraries starting from Gourette. It offers a varied mountain landscape where waterfalls, cliffs and a lake enhance the grandiose scenery of the high-altitude pastures you pass through.

Itinerary goes up on the sector Cotch to the place called "Les Fontaines de Cotch" or nearly 800m of uneven, open access. The climb is done under the practitioner's entire responsibility. The itinerary is composed of 4 routes to be chained or to be carried out by section. Departure: Cotch chair lift // Arrival: Les Fontaines de Cotch Route 1 The Wood of Saxony - P1 - Route 2 La Sarrière - P2 - Course 3 Les Dômes Davasses - P3 - Route 4 Les Fontaines - mountain skiing - P4 Course difficulty blue (easy) - difficulty of the route: Red Difficulty depending on snow conditions. The junctions between the courses take parts of tracks, to go in the direction of the descent so as not to hinder the skiers. On the slopes I respect the rules.

The balconies of Gourette are a very easy hike / walk that will take you around the resort of Gourette. This loop will allow you to gain a little height and to admire the resort. It is an ideal itinerary for beginners or for families.

A route under the sign of landscape discovery. This route that starts at the resort of Gourette (alt.1350 m) takes you from pass to pass, near the neighboring department, the High Pyrenees. You will cross the sometimes wild and fascinating landscapes, sometimes bucolic, of incredible beauty. Along steep paths and shaded paths you will discover breathtaking panoramic views of the Val d'Azun or the Pic du Midi de Bigorre.

The Tour du Sanctus loop offers a beautiful panorama on the famous Pic du Sanctus. From Gourette, you will cross the summer pastures but you will also discover the lakes and laquets of our territory. This high mountain itinerary is for experienced runners.

A very nice and sportive trail starting from Gourette which will lead you to the Aubisque pass through the Tortes and Arbaze passes, down to the villages of Aas and Eaux-Bonnes and back to Gourette. To be done for the view on the cirque of Gourette, the blueberries, the vultures which regularly fly over the site.

Departing from Gourette, this loop takes in 4 mountain lakes: Louesque, Uzious, Lavedan & Anglas. there are 2 possible itineraries, including one for hikers looking for thrills and elevation changes, who will appreciate the climb between the Coste de Goua hut and the Pic du Sanctus. This high-mountain itinerary is for experienced hikers.

We are delighted to welcome you to the ski resort of Gourette, on the Valentin valley, on the GR10 towards the Col de Tortes. The 200 m outward and 180 m return zip lines are suspended on a cable between two mountains. They are accessible to everyone aged 5 and over. The sensations are guaranteed for zero effort! A guide is on hand to welcome you. The harnesses are not suitable for people with a very wide pelvis.

In the Ossau Valley, on top of the resort, among the pines and larches, facing the cirque of Gourette, on the road of the legendary Aubisque pass. 143 housing, located south. Relaxation area with sauna, steam room, fitness and solarium overlooking the ski area and surrounding mountains, for your parties, the panoramic restaurant Club offers the finest spectacles: a one-on-one with the snowy peaks! Nightly entertainment, club for children from 3 to 10 years and junior and teen club.

Gourette: ultramodern equipments, snowmaking network from 1400 m. Easy access to the station by the gondola that takes you to the heart of the resort from the parking Ley (free) - Beginners have their own area: the Happy Place, space dedicated to learning, equipped with green slopes, carpets, chairlift, animation workshops, events, mountain restaurant, starting course of snowshoeing, Nordic bath, outdoor sauna, night in an igloo, snake gliss. 16 lifts. 28 tracks, 2 mountain restaurants, ski school, and independent monitor, snow parks, boardercross, rail park, pump park N'Py Moov and big air. Member of N'PY network.

As its name suggests, Le Balcon du Ger is ideally located opposite the peak of the same name and in the centre of the resort, offering breathtaking views of the Gourette cirque and its slopes. This charming studio, completely renovated (in 2024) in a warm mountain atmosphere, offers all the comforts you need for a stay with your partner, family or friends.

The French ski school proposes initiation or advanced lessons, in collective or individual courses. Reservations highly recommended. Traditional disciplines but also the freeride, freestyle, telemark ... are taught by qualified instructors. Passage of the tests. Wearing ski helmet recommended by all the professionals for children. Club "Piou-Piou" and kindergarten for 3/5 years. For children, the best way to acquire the right moves and good ski reflexes. "MINI CLUB": ski lessons + fun activities (Reserved for Piou-Piou and children from 3 to 12 years).

In Gourette, at the foot of the slopes in winter and very close to the Col d'Aubisque. "Le Rochel Blanc is ideally located opposite the Pic du Ger and the ski area, in the center of the resort. This apartment has all the comforts you need for a stay with your partner, family or friends.

On the Col d'Aubisque road, in the heart of the Gourette resort, the P'tit Manabi studio offers a breathtaking view of the Gourette cirque from its balcony/terrace. Completely renovated, its location is ideal for a successful stay in the mountains, whether in winter or summer. Situated at the foot of the slopes, it will delight lovers of skiing, hiking and the great outdoors.

At the heart of the Pyrenees, on the ski resort of Gourette, night becomes Nordic: a SnowPod will be your refuge, located in the middle of the ski area. Equipped with a sleeping bag you will enjoy an unusual shelter, in wood, comfortable with a large bed for 2 persons, small shelves and bench to change, and a large window to see the snow fall or look stars.

From 7 to 77 years, the Snake Gliss is an activity open to anyone who can practice the traditional sledding. The places that are at the front of the train are relatively calm places where you will appreciate the ride side. (Generally we will install children). The more you go towards the back of the sled train, plus the turning wave will be great, and sports people eager for thrills will find them.

In the heart of the resort of Gourette, this apartment welcomes you for a stay in front of the circus of Gourette, in the ascent to the pass of Aubisque. Ideal location for a successful stay in the mountains... You will be able to access the ski area in winter as well as the multiple hikes on the cirque of Gourette and the Col d'Aubisque in summer

Accessible via the GR 10. Fishing possible. Uzious Lake (2120m) : dominated in the West by the peak Anglas. Lavedan Lake (2178m) : dominated south-southwest by Géougue of Arre and Hourquette of Arre in the West. In the south-southeast, rises to Pene Arrucours and the neck of Uzious on the left. Lakes Louesque (2272m): even smaller is nestled in a small valley with a stream joined Valentin in Plaa-Débatch.

Quiet in mountain lakes, fishing is also sporty, fly fishing in the torrents, mountain streams - Fishing in mountain lakes of Anglas, Uzious and Lavedan : brown trout, brook trout and minnows : 1 lake at Anglas. (2068m) Category 1, 2 rods, fishing maggot allowed without priming. Access in July and August by the Cotch chairlift in 1 hour walk in a scree or hiking through the GR 10, departure from station, 2 hours climb.

The lake is located at the bottom of a small circus bounded by Pene-Medaa (2521 m) and Arre Sourins (2614 m). On the eastern flank of the circus are the remains of an iron mining exploitation. The mining galleries, for some totally blocked by landslides, alongside traces of the railroad that allowed the evacuation of materials. Ruins of building testify of the exploitation facilities, including the houses of miners. There is also a gallery and facilities on the other side of the mountain, downstream of Lake Uzious. Found there including a water channeling water line of Lake Uzious and the turbine which allow to produce energy. Access by the GR 10: 4h to go and return, or the chairlift Cotch - paying - in July-August : 1h go - back either by chairlift or by the GR10.

Located in the Atlantic Pyrenees in the mountainous area of the Béarn region in the heart of the Ossau Valley, these picnic tables are on the edge of the Fabrèges Lake and on the paths around the village.

In 300 m of the House of Gourette, in the direction of the GR10 ' lake of Anglas ' and of the route health, 3 tables and wooden benches are installed against top of a small stream there. The area is not shaded. It is necessary to return to your steps to find garbage containers.

The Green Mountain Farm is a farm of 19 hectares devoted to cattle farming - Blondes d'Aquitaine - and sheep - the Basque-Bearn sheep. Milk production is transformed on site: Christine makes and sells pure farm sheep cheese in the valley of Ossau and the greuil, feta and faisselle.

A WiFi access point before or in the House of Gourette. It allows users of laptops, tablets or mobile phones (smartphones) to connect to WiFi. This WiFi point is open to the public free access limited to 20 minutes. In general, wireless terminals have a small cover that does not exceed 100 meters, in the best cases.

The cabin of Monbula

In the upper part of the Ossau Valley, from Eaux-Bonnes, go up towards the resort of Gourette. Access by car : parking at the foot of the waterfall at the Ley parking lot next to the Ley camping/caravanning/caravanning area. The gave du Valentin after having crossed the undergrounds of Gourette emerges from the rock above the parking lot of Ley at 1,5 km before Gourette to throw itself in the gorges of the Valentin in Eaux-Bonnes by crossing 750 m of unevenness between the 2 villages. Approximate height of 140 meters. Seen from the parking, there is no access road, it is visible from the parking or on the road going up to Gourette.

On the territory of Louvie-Soubiron but with an access by Ferrières you will arrive at the Mondot Farm. The Mondot family produces goat cheese and welcomes you every day from 5:30 p.m. (from Easter to All Saints' Day) to visit the farm and the cheese-making room. You can also watch the milking of the goats.

The "Snow K'fé" snack bar is a place and inevitable trend in the heart of the ski area of Gourette to 1600 m altitude on Cutch sector. Our team is waiting for a moment of relaxation in a friendly and festive atmosphere. An ideal break before resuming your day on the slopes.

Located on the esplanade of Valentin with its terrace on the slopes, open for lunch and dinner in front of the gondola Bosses, home cooking and classic platters, Berger (Country ham, egg, fries, salad, sheep ) Ossaloise (lomo, egg, fries, salad, sheep) Spanish (chistorra, tortilla, lomo, salad) Pizzas on the spot or take away. 3 options are available: Dish of the day, Starter + Dish of the Day, Dish of the Day + Dessert + main entrance of the Day + Dessert

This small sandwich shop Snack / bar will satisfy the most eager skiers, with its sales paninis, hot sandwiches accompanied with chips, or menu including a sandwich, a drink + 1 fried. quick, convenient, there are at the foot of the gondola of Bosses and Cotch chairlift. In the evening, more seasonal atmosphere with tapas ...

This little creperie is located on the esplanade of Valentin facing the imposing Pic du Ger, at the foot of the ski area and hiking departures. Sébastien offers sweet and savory pancakes release. You absolutely must taste their pancakes. The room inside: setting and characters straight out of the forest Brocéliandes: as goblins and elves, fairies. On the terrace in summer and winter, you end up with pleasure the good food.

Terrace facing the peak of Ger or within which everything has been completely renovated: modern design with trendy colors ... you can choose between a fast food with combined plates - lomo, piperade egg, fries, salad or Serrano, Basque omelet, etc., - or more elaborate dishes as grilled duck breast and piperade ... a cuisine Basque connotation.

Located on the esplanade of Valentin with its large terrace on the slopes, classic cuisine with dishes made good thoughts, the mountain dish (fried eggs, belly, fries, salad) or Basque (fried eggs, piperade, ham countries, salad, fried potatoes), some dishes to the appetizing menu, curry chicken, Basque chicken.

Small traditional restaurant in rooms with authentic decor and friendly or on the deck facing the slopes. We offer a rustic mountain cuisine. Between family bells and photos of old Gourette you can taste home melted raclette cheese Gourette, stew, suckling pig, ... under the watchful eye of the iconic fauna of the valley.

The Casaux House existed since the early 70s, in an authentic and warm decor mountain chalet (decorated with old ski and mountain products: a real museum of memory), the House Casaux welcomes you at all hours. You will find your bread, pastries and your guests can warm up around a hot chocolate. For the sweet tooth, our boards of sweet or savory await. Food snacks (sandwiches, pies, savory quiches, pizzas, casseroles, salads, etc ... Free wifi access available to customers.

Come to find a warm atmosphere in a rustic, family atmosphere with a friendly team. Bar brewery, pizzeria and mountain specialties with old device, pancake house ... you wait all day ... with a large room and two outdoor terraces overlooking the slopes and on the road to Col d'Aubisque.

In a mountain cabin décor with cozy decor, cocooning. Located on the slopes, with its sunny terrace and views of the peak of Ger, discover its slate composed for some dishes, Pyrenean adaptation (egg, fried, piperade, salad, cheese). Pancakes ... fondues specialties, raclette and tartiflette.

Located in the Atlantic Pyrenees mountain range of the Béarn region in the heart of the Ossau Valley, this altitude hut is accessible by hiking. 1:30 climb from the dam Artouste (access by train), 3 hours from the Caillou Clogs (Pourtalet road) and about 1 day from shelters Pombie, Ayous, Migouélou, Larribet, Respumoso or Marcadau. Possible ascents of peaks Arriel, Palas or Balaïtous and step on many high-walking routes (HRP Palas tower, tower Balaïtous ...) Full single evening menu, catering and fast food all the time!

In the Ossau Valley, at the heart of the winter and summer resort of Gourette, near the ski slopes, 300 meters from the GR10 for hikers, and on the road to Aubisque pass for cyclists. Renovated studio in residence with private balcony and terrace of 150m². Mountain views and part of the ski resort, direct access to the slopes. Living room / kitchen equipped with inter alia, dishwasher and 2 TV, included one in the entrance hall where there are bunk beds.

Located in the Ossau Valley in the heart of the ski resort at the foot of the slopes, 300 meters from the departures of walks and hikes (GR10), and on the road to the Aubisque pass for cycling enthusiasts who want to measure this mythical pass. Studio 4 places on the 1st floor in a residence close to the restaurants, ski school and sports shops. Living room with fully equipped kitchen, bathroom with bath, separate toilet, bedding: 2 bunk beds in the entrance hall and the living room: 1 sofa bed for 2 people. Large screen TV, private parking and ski cellar.

Res Sanctus at 50m from the slopes, lift, access to the residence by a staircase in winter. Shops at 100m. Equipped and furnished studio for 6 people, 4th floor, assembly view, 27m², SE exhibition, collective heating. Entrance alcove 2x2 extra beds, bathroom sink, bathtub and separate toilet. Living room with sofa bed 2 pl, TV, terrace. Kitchen: 4 burner hob, oven, fridge, MO, LV, electric coffee maker.

On the road to the Col d'Aubisque, in the heart of the resort of Gourette, the apartment "Le Skidoux" offers a breathtaking view of the cirque of Gourette from its large terrace. Its location is ideal for a successful stay in the mountains, whether in winter or summer. Located at the foot of the slopes, it will delight lovers of skiing, hiking and the great outdoors.

In the Ossau Valley, on top of the resort, among the pines and larches, facing the cirque of Gourette, on the road of the legendary Aubisque pass. 143 housing, located south. Relaxation area with sauna, steam room, fitness and solarium overlooking the ski area and surrounding mountains, for your parties, the panoramic restaurant Club offers the finest spectacles: a one-on-one with the snowy peaks! Nightly entertainment, club for children from 3 to 10 years and junior and teen club.

The Ossau Blanc is composed of a living room offering a bed for two people thanks to its comfortable convertible sofa with a real mattress. The alcove offers sleeping for two people via its bunk bed equipped with individual televisions connected with chromecast. The open kitchen, fully equipped, has a dishwasher, raclette / fondue set and everything else you need for a comfortable stay in the mountains. The bathroom is completely new with Italian shower. The WC are independent At your disposal: Baby equipment, Telephone, Prime Video, Nintendo Switch + Mario Kart 8, 4 remote controls, 3 sleds + 1 sled toupie, 3 snowball tongs, 2 pairs of snowshoes adults / 2 children, games, Alexa, medicine cabinet, dish towels, shower mat. Balcony, ski room, parking space (extra charge).

In the heart of the resort of Gourette, ideally located at 150 meters from the slopes, to the Euroneige residence (with elevator) not adapted to wheelchairs. Apartment for 4/6 people with balcony overlooking the slopes, southern exposure, ski cellar and private covered parking. Lounge and kitchenette corner fully equipped with appliances. Bathroom with tub and toilet. Telephone, and TV (Inbound only, France Telecom card or prepaid needed to call).

This apartment in the heart of the Gourette resort in the Ossau Valley sleeps 4. Its south-facing aspect offers a view of the slopes and the Gourette cirque. Residence with concierge and elevators. South-facing balcony with beautiful mountain views - the sheep will never be far away!

In the heart of Gourette station, ideally located at 250 m from the foot of the slopes, at the Euroneige residence (with lift) not suitable for wheelchair users. Apartment for 4/6 pers. Living room and kitchenette corner fully equipped with appliances. Bathroom with bathtub and independent WC.