Gourette is a ski resort in the Pyrenees range, in Pyrénées-Atlantiques. The ski area stretches over 30 km of runs between 1,350 m and 2,400 m, served by 12 lifts. Day lift pass 43€ per adult.
* Price per adult for 1 day, public high-season rate. Reduced rates (online purchase, outside school holidays, families, children, seniors) are generally offered by the resort.
Gourette is a resort at 1,400 m in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, with 40 km of well-covered runs thanks to Atlantic humidity. A family resort above Eaux-Bonnes, it offers quality skiing in an authentic Pyrenean setting with well-exposed slopes.
- Béarn and neighbouring Basque Country
- Facing the Basque peaks
- Good snow cover on the north-facing slopes
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
Designed on a human scale, Gourette focuses on the quality of its welcome and its closeness rather than on impressive figures. Its 30 km of runs suit a stay of 3 to 4 days perfectly, especially for families or skiers who do not need to constantly renew their playground. Gourette's family reputation is well deserved: dedicated beginner areas, well-groomed green runs and a friendly atmosphere at the foot of the lifts. It is one of the most reassuring resorts in the Pyrenees for learning to ski with children. Gourette's altitude (1,350 m at the base, 2,400 m at the top) allows it to maintain decent snow cover in the depths of winter. January and February are the most reliable months; in December and March, it is best to check conditions before finalising a booking. The day lift pass at 43€ places Gourette in the intermediate category on budget: neither cheap nor exorbitant. The quality of the ski area and facilities justifies this price for most skiers. In short: Gourette does not rival the giants of skiing but does not pretend to. It is an honest destination, often underrated, that deserves to be (re)discovered.
Source: Open-Meteo.com · Data updated in real time
Above 2,000 m, snow is generally guaranteed from mid-December to late March. Real-time data: Open-Meteo (weather model). Monthly averages: estimates based on the resort's historical data.
