• Ski touring in the Néouvielle reserve
  • Ski touring in the Néouvielle reserve
  • Ski touring in the Néouvielle reserve
  • Ski touring in the Néouvielle reserve
  • Ski touring in the Néouvielle reserve
  • Ski touring in the Néouvielle reserve
  • Ski touring in the Néouvielle reserve
  • Ski touring in the Néouvielle reserve
Néouvielle Massif / Hautes-Pyrénées

Ski touring in the Néouvielle reserve

Réf : UKJSRB

In summary

  • Sports
    Alpine skiing , Ski touring
  • Duration
    3 days
  • Level
    Confirmed

    Levels

    Beginner
    For those who have never skied but would like to give it a try: ski instructors will teach you the precise movements, essential techniques, and the confidence needed to fully enjoy the activity, even as a beginner.
    Intermediate
    For those who have mastered the basics and are able to control their speed and change direction using the snowplough technique on gentle slopes, having already skied on green or blue runs.
    Confirmed
    For those looking to learn how to skid while controlling their speed—and who can already finish turns with parallel skis on gentle slopes and feel comfortable on blue runs—refine your technique to enhance your skiing enjoyment and explore new horizons on the slopes.
    Advanced
    For those comfortable pivoting parallel skis, capable of navigating various slopes, terrains, and snow conditions, and who have mastered red runs: the next challenge is to master all types of turns—including wide, sweeping turns—by synchronizing your movements with the skis' mechanical reactions.
    Expert
    For expert skiers, movements and techniques have been mastered. You are at ease on all types of terrain, from varied slopes to off-piste areas. Now, you aspire to push your own limits.
  • Destination
    Néouvielle Massif / Hautes-Pyrénées
  • Age
    From the age of 18
  • CO₂-Emissions
    18 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This group trip is perfect for travelers who want to experience a sporting adventure with other enthusiasts and be guided.
    Type of stay
    In a group
  • Languages
    🇬🇧
    English
    🇪🇸
    Spanish
    🇫🇷
    French

In a few words

A ski touring trip to discover the magnificent Néouvielle Nature Reserve ! While the reserve is very popular in summer, its remoteness makes it difficult to access in winter. You'll be exploring an incredibly wild and sparsely populated area ! This trip is designed for people who already have experience in ski touring. During your stay, you'll be far from everything, so you must be realistic about your abilities; in these remote locations, even the smallest problem can escalate.

Led by a guide, you will explore pristine environments , reach summits, and traverse mountain passes and forests. Depending on snow conditions, you will enjoy descending slopes with varying aspects.

The highlights

  • Isolated and wild area
  • Accommodation in staffed mountain huts
  • A small group trip
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Sport

Level

Alpine skiing

Confirmed

Levels

Beginner
For those who have never skied but would like to give it a try: ski instructors will teach you the precise movements, essential techniques, and the confidence needed to fully enjoy the activity, even as a beginner.
Intermediate
For those who have mastered the basics and are able to control their speed and change direction using the snowplough technique on gentle slopes, having already skied on green or blue runs.
Confirmed
For those looking to learn how to skid while controlling their speed—and who can already finish turns with parallel skis on gentle slopes and feel comfortable on blue runs—refine your technique to enhance your skiing enjoyment and explore new horizons on the slopes.
Advanced
For those comfortable pivoting parallel skis, capable of navigating various slopes, terrains, and snow conditions, and who have mastered red runs: the next challenge is to master all types of turns—including wide, sweeping turns—by synchronizing your movements with the skis' mechanical reactions.
Expert
For expert skiers, movements and techniques have been mastered. You are at ease on all types of terrain, from varied slopes to off-piste areas. Now, you aspire to push your own limits.
For those looking to learn how to skid while controlling their speed—and who can already finish turns with parallel skis on gentle slopes and feel comfortable on blue runs—refine your technique to enhance your skiing enjoyment and explore new horizons on the slopes.

The expert's opinion

This is a sports-oriented trip, so you need to be in good shape, especially since you will be in an isolated area and will have to carry your bags every day.

In figures

Ski touring

  • Average duration/day: 6h
  • Average daily elevation gain: 834 m
  • Average daily descent: 834 m
  • Maximum altitude: 2500 m

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band : 1 supervisor for 4 to 6 people
Languages ​​spoken:
🇬🇧
English
🇪🇸
Spanish
🇫🇷
French
Guillaume

A high-mountain guide from Guillaume's team will lead this trip.

You are accompanied by a high mountain guide.

Management

Security

Avalanche transceivers, a shovel, and a probe are mandatory for this adventure.
Learn more about supervision

Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
  • map

    Bastan Pass

    • Activity Ski touring
    • Duration of the activity 6h
    • Positive elevation gain 700 m
    • Negative elevation 700 m
    • Maximum altitude 2500 m
    • Accommodation Refuge
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner included

    The first ascent is made using chairlifts, which saves a few meters of elevation gain but, more importantly, gets you to the Néouvielle Nature Reserve more quickly. You will begin your ski tour towards the Col de Bastan before returning to the Refuge de l'Oule.

    Dinner and overnight stay at the Lac de l'Oule refuge.

    Elevation gain 700m, 6 hours of ascent and descent

    Day 1

Note

The elevation gain and walking time remain an estimate that may change depending on the snow conditions, the pace of the participants, etc.

The partner agency and your guide reserve the right to modify this program for various reasons such as weather, or physical conditions, …

Accommodation

🏔️ Mountain refuge - Days 1 to 2
  • 🏔️ Mountain refuge - Days 1 to 2
  • 🏔️ Mountain refuge - Days 1 to 2
  • 🏔️ Mountain refuge - Days 1 to 2
  • 🏔️ Mountain refuge - Days 1 to 2
  • 🏔️ Mountain refuge - Days 1 to 2
  • 🏔️ Mountain refuge - Days 1 to 2
🏔️ Mountain refuge - Days 1 to 2

You will spend two nights in staffed mountain huts .

Access

Departure
Arreau
Day 1 : 08h00
End of stay
Arreau
Day 3 - 16h00
Around 4pm with a return to Arreau.

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toGare de Lannemezan
You can come by car or train to Lannemezan and then take the Lio bus to Arreau.
Access by car
Travel to the place of stay with parking available
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Price details

The price includes

  • Full board from dinner on Day 1 to picnic lunch on Day 3, in mountain huts
  • Supervision by a guide from the partner agency for the duration of the RAID
  • Pedestrian pass for days 1 and 3

The price does not include

  • Cancellation insurance

Options

You will be able to select these options when booking.
  1. Return transfer: Arreau - Lannemezan train station : CHF20.90 / reservation
  2. Outbound transfer: Lannemezan train station - Arreau : CHF20.90 / reservation
  3. Ski touring rental : CHF171.00 / unit
  4. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

Specific formalities
Equipment
The Guillaume team
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The Guillaume team

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Notre partenaire local est un spécialiste de la montagne et produit des séjours sportifs et d'aventures en plein air dans les Pyrénées. Situé à Arreau, au centre des Hautes-Pyrénées depuis 2014. Son équipe met au service des voyageurs sa passion pour la montagne et les grands espaces, sous toutes ses formes (neige, rochers, eaux vives, faune, flore) et son savoir-faire reconnu, pour proposer des séjours sportifs originaux clé en main. Pour garder le contrôle de ses prestations, notre partenaire s'assure de travailler avec peu d'intermédiaires. Le maître mot est l'authenticité ! Depuis près de 10 ans, il travaille à proposer des voyages éco-responsables et à garder une dimension humaine. L'équipe de notre partenaire : deux salariés et une vingtaine de guides en tout genres, ayant à cœur de transmettre leurs valeurs et satisfaire leurs voyageurs. 
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