Gavarnie Gèdre Ski Resort Guide
Gavarnie Gèdre, France
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| Recommended For | Beginners. |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 45km |
| Highest Lift | 2,400m |
| Resort Height | 2,400m |
| Nearest Airports | Lourdes and Pau |
| Save on Ski Hire | Save up to 50%  |
Gavarnie Gèdre
The ski area of Gavarnie Gèdre is in the French Alps at an altitude of 2,400m, with 45km of marked runs.
Summary
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.
Snowboarding
Gavarnie Gèdre offers some good boarding.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Gavarnie Gèdre is 4km long and the most difficult run is the 'Aigles'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Gavarnie Gèdre?
There is currently no significant snow in the 7-day forecast for Gavarnie Gèdre.
See our long-range Snow Forecast for the latest update.
Snow this week
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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 & Slopes
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 | |
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| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Apres-Ski |
Location and Map
Where is Gavarnie Gèdre?
This ski resort is in the French Alps.
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.
