An unusual night in a tipi in the heart of the snow-covered Pyrenees
In summary
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Sports
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Duration2 days
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LevelAll levels
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DestinationEaux-Bonnes / Pyrenees
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AgeFrom 12 - 90 years
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CO₂-Emissions3.98 kg CO2
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Type of stayIndependent traveler
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Languages
French
Spanish
In a few words
Nordic Tipi Adventure in Gourette! Enjoy a unique experience in the heart of the Gourette resort and settle into a real tipi, equipped for 1 to 6 people and with an auxiliary heater for optimal comfort.
Your Nordic adventure begins with a nighttime snowshoe hike, followed by a dip in 36°C water for an unforgettable moment of relaxation. A delicious local meal will then delight you before a night in this extraordinary accommodation.
At breakfast, share your memories and enjoy this experience that will remain etched in your minds!
This trip is also ideal for an original and unforgettable gift!
The highlights
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A nighttime snowshoe hike led by a professional
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Nordic bath or sauna in the snow
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Tipi equipped with a wood-burning stove for a comfortable and unusual night
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Sport
Level
Snowshoeing
In figures
Snowshoes
- Average duration/day: 2h
Management
French
Spanish
Pierre is a certified mountain guide and storyteller.
David is a certified mountain guide and storyteller.
Program
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Unusual night in a tipi and Nordic Adventure!
- Activity Snowshoes
- Duration of the activity 2h
- Accommodation Teepee
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
You will begin with a snowshoe hike that will take you to an ideal viewpoint for the sunset.
We return by headlamp, and after a quick shower, you slip into the Nordic bath. 36°C water in the open air. Pure bliss. The sauna also awaits you for a relaxing break.
You'll have worked up an appetite for the meal! Enjoy an aperitif with a glass of sweet Jurançon from an independent winemaker, followed by garbure (a hearty vegetable and meat stew), duck confit, potatoes à la salardaise (a potato and cheese dish), sheep's cheese from the Ossau Valley, and fruit. A good red wine, also from an independent winemaker, will accompany the meal, and you'll finish with coffee or herbal tea.
It's time to slide into your snow tipi!
A comfortable, simple, and charming shelter with sleeping accommodations for two (up to six people from the same family or group), pillows and blankets are provided. At 12 square meters and 2.75 meters high, the Tipi offers more freedom of movement than an igloo, but lacks the unique atmosphere of being in the snow. To each their own!
Day 1 -
End of the Nordic Adventure
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
You begin this final day with a hearty breakfast , the perfect opportunity to share your impressions and reminisce about the highlights of this Nordic adventure . Your stay concludes gently in the late morning , before you head home with your head full of memories.
Day 2
Note
- For snowshoeing, you should bring warm shoes such as après-ski or hiking boots.
- For the Nordic bath, please bring your swimsuit and towel (available for rent on site for €3). We provide the Crocs.
- Menus adapted to special dietary needs are available.
- The unusual overnight accommodations, Nordic bath time and sauna are private.
- The walk, dinner, and breakfast are shared with the other participants.
- Dogs are not allowed on the premises.
Accommodation
A snow tipi will serve as your cozy retreat. Experience an unusual night blending the harshness of winter with the comfort of a warm welcome. A comfortable, simple, and charming shelter, with sleeping accommodations for two (up to six people from the same family or group), pillows and blankets are provided. At 12 square meters and 2.75 meters high, the tipi offers more freedom of movement than an igloo, but lacks the unique atmosphere of being surrounded by snow. To each their own!
Access
Meet at 5 pm on the Bézou plateau in Gourette (the guides will pick you up at the Aventure Nordique cabin in Gourette). A gondola lift is required to reach the plateau. Passes can be obtained from the Gourette Tourist Office.
Go to the starting point
From Pau train station, take bus line 524 PAU-GOURETTE.
Price details
The price includes
- Overnight stay in a tipi with access to the heated cabin and toilets
- The trip will be supervised by a qualified mountain guide.
- The pedestrian pass to access the Bézou plateau
- The nighttime snowshoe hike
- Nordic bath and sauna access
- Dinner in the cabin and breakfast the next day
- Equipment provided: foam mattress, survival blanket, snowshoes, poles and headlamp
The price does not include
- Transportation to the meeting point
- Personal expenses
- Personal equipment
- Anything not listed under "Price includes"
Options
- Flex fare and insurance
Practical information
Specific formalities
Specifics
Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).
In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.
It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to consider any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.
ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.
Equipment
Equipment provided on site
- We provide the mattress, pillow, blankets, snowshoes and poles, and headlamp.
Equipment to bring
- Warm clothes and underwear, a hat, gloves and your desire for adventure.
- If you don't have good sleeping bags (-10°C), we can rent them to you for €10. A sleeping bag liner is included.
- For snowshoeing, you should bring warm shoes such as après-ski or hiking boots.
Clothing to bring
- You bring a good sleeping bag, a "sleeping bag" style sheet
- For the Nordic bath, please bring your swimsuit and towel (available for rent on site for €3). We provide the Crocs.
The Laurence team
Located in Béarn, our local expert offers tailor-made holidays for groups and individuals (businesses, associations, schools, families). Thanks to the richness of the region, he designs turnkey holidays focused on outdoor activities: hiking, whitewater sports, and mountain recreation. Acting as a true intermediary, he works with local providers to offer authentic and personalized experiences.
