Gavarnie Gèdre Ski Resort Guide
Gavarnie Gèdre, France
Rated: 2/5 (from 5 ratings)
| Recommended For | Beginners. |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 45km |
| Highest Lift | 2,400m |
| Resort Height | 2,400m |
| Nearest Airports | Lourdes and Pau |
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Gavarnie Gèdre
A small traditional centre with skiing five kilometres from the village, beneath Pic Des Tentes. It is promoted jointly with Gèdre, further down the valley. Accommodation is centred on nine hotels, with appartment beds for a further 1400 guests.
Summary
The French ski resort of Gavarnie Gèdre is in the French Alps at an altitude of 2,400m, with 45km of marked runs.
Gavarnie Gèdre has direct access to 45km of downhill skiing, with 22 marked pistes, served by a total of 11 ski lifts.
The ski resort itself is at 2,400m, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 2,400m, snow cover is generally reliable.
Skiing
Gavarnie Gèdre offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate and Beginner skiers.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Gavarnie Gèdre?
The next notable snow forecast is 11cm, expected on 20 January, with around 100cm forecast over the next 7 days.
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Ski Area Stats
Gavarnie Gèdre Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 6 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 5 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 8 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 45km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 15km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 11 | |
Altitudes
Gavarnie Gèdre Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,400m |
|---|---|
| Resort Altitude (Gavarnie Gèdre) | 2,400m |
| Lowest Piste | 1,850m |
| Max Vertical | 550m |
Ratings & Suitability
| Intermediate Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Apres-Ski |
Gavarnie Gèdre Overview
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Gavarnie Gèdre is 4km long and the most difficult run is the 'Aigles'.
Snowboarding
Allowed on all skiable terrain.
Location and Map
Where is Gavarnie Gèdre?
This ski resort is in the French Alps in Hautes-Pyrénées, Midi-Pyrénées.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Gavarnie Gèdre is Lourdes, 71 minutes drive away.
Pau, Biarritz and Toulouse airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 11 ski lifts are able to uplift 8,955 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 1km of ski runs, with 2 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Gavarnie Gèdre 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 Gavarnie Gèdre, 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 Gavarnie Gèdre Tourist Office for the latest.
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