3 very sporty days in a snowy and isolated high mountain environment, with all the risks that entails. That’s why, to take part in this trip, you’ll need to be sporty (2 to 3 sports sessions a week), know how to ski (comfortable on red runs) and know the basics of avalanche rescue. In other words, you need to know how to use your avalanche transceiver at different stages of the search, how to take a precise sounding and how to shovel effectively (courses are available).

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The Néouvielle Nature Reserve in winter

Wow experiences!

Néouvielle, Eden for ski tourers

at the Néouvielle National Nature Reserve

Lose yourself for a few days in wild, snow-covered landscapes; be able to make fresh tracks on virgin snow; then slip under a duvet, snug and warm, and set off again the next day, light. Slow movements, reading the landscape, wildness, humility in the face of nature, wandering and contemplation… A grandiose 3-day itinerary, from hut to hut, through sleepy lakes and hooked pines in the enchanting setting of the Néouvielle Reserve, accompanied by your guide.

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896 €

per person

3 days

3 nights

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The price includes

Return flight Paris-Tarbes-Lourdes with Volotea
Transfers between Tarbes-Lourdes airport and your accommodation
The 3 nights: 1 night in a 3* hotel with breakfast included and 2 nights in refuges by the lakes with full board
3 days’ ski touring in the Néouvielle National Nature Reserve with a mountain guide – Itinerant touring – Moderate to advanced level

If you prefer to travel by train rather than by plane, the estimated budget for this trip is €858/person.

What you’ll like

The circuit leading to one of the most beautiful viewpoints in the Reserve
Being accompanied by your guide
Working in a small group
Nights in cosy refuges and waking up in the middle of nature

programme

On the programme for your stay

3 days / 3 nights

Day of arrival

You arrive in Saint-Lary at your hotel, a 5-minute walk from the heart of the village and the cable cars, opposite the Sensoria balneotherapy centre. You will have dinner at the venue of your choice and then spend the night at the hotel.

Continuation of the tour

Hike to the Col de Bastan

The first ascents will be made using the chairlifts; this allows you to gain a few metres in height difference but above all to arrive more quickly in the Reserve and thus enjoy it more. Hike to the Col de Bastan then back to the Refuge de l’Oule. Dinner and overnight at the Lac de l’Oule refuge.

Difference in altitude 700 m. – Walking time 6h

In the heart of the Reserve

Breakfast and departure for a day of ski touring in the heart of the Néouvielle. First steep ascent to the Col d’Estoudou before descending towards Lac d’Orédon. As a bonus, you’ll be able to climb the Monpelat soum, which offers a view of the Reserve’s many lakes.

Dinner and overnight at the Orédon refuge.

Ascent 900 m – Walking time 6h

Across the frozen lakes

Starting from the Orédon refuge, you climb up to the Aumar and Aubertlakes before continuing to the Aumar pass. A long traverse then takes you to Lac des Gourgets before descending to Lac de l’Oule via the Port Bielh valley. The ascent to the Col de Portet is by ski lift.

Level required
3 very sporty days in a snowy and isolated high mountain environment, with all the risks that entails.
That’s why, to take part in this trip, you’ll need to be sporty (2 to 3 sports sessions a week), know how to ski (comfortable on red runs) and know the basics of avalanche rescue.
In other words, you need to know how to use your avalanche transceiver at different stages of the search, how to take a precise sounding and how to shovel effectively (courses are available).

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As an adventurer and lover of the great outdoors, I specialise in holidays that are full of emotion! Don’t hesitate to contact me to adapt this holiday. See you soon in the Hautes-Pyrénées.

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The Néouvielle National Nature Reserve

The land of lakes

The Néouvielle massif is a unique natural mountain area, with a highly original bioclimate. Its rich flora and fauna, lakes and landscapes have long been the focus of special attention. Created in 1936, this reserve is one of the first in France.

There are over 570 species of algae and almost 70 lakes. The frozen, sparkling waters of Aumar, Aubert, Orédon and Cap de Long punctuate the landscape. This is a paradise for nature lovers, with numerous ski touring itineraries on offer.

Hosting

3* hotel in Saint-Lary

Your first night in Saint-Lary is just a few minutes’ walk from the town centre.

This 3-star hotel was completely renovated in 2020 and is committed to environmental protection. The place is warm and welcoming, just like the young, dynamic team. They’ll be able to tell you where not to miss out and give you all the tips you need.

Refuge de l’Oule

The Vallée d’Aure is home to the Néouvielle National Nature Reserve. Strings of sparkling lakes, century-old hooked pines, gravity-defying peaks… this landscape straight out of the wildest dreams is within your reach. In the lakeside refuge, you can enjoy this extraordinary natural environment when there’s no-one else around. A change of scenery and a feeling of being at the end of the world are guaranteed. Calm and serenity emanate from this place, as if out of time.

Located at an altitude of 1820 m, the refuge has 4 double rooms, 1 family room, 3 dormitories for 4 people, 1 dormitory for 8 and 1 room for people with reduced mobility. Male and female toilets on the landing with 2 toilets, 2 washbasins and 2 showers.

Orédon refuge

Once home to the engineers working on the Lac d’Orédon dam, this refuge overlooking the lake has been completely refurbished. The refuge has 2 dormitories that can accommodate up to 20 people (one dormitory for 8 people and another for 10 people) – a living room with a stove – a shower room and WC (2 WCs and 2 showers) – a terrace. Refuge opening times: evening meal at 7pm / breakfast from 7am to 8.30am (thermos flask available for early risers) / lights out at 10.30pm.
Travel bag or duvet compulsory (disposable sheets on sale on site).

budget

Budget

The estimated budget for this trip is €896 per person.

Included in this suggestion:

3 nights: 1 night in a 3* B&B hotel and 2 nights in guarded refuges on a full-board basis
3 days ski touring in the Néouvielle National Nature Reserve with a mountain guide
Plane tickets
Transfer airport > resort

If you prefer to travel by train rather than by plane, the estimated budget for this trip is €858 per person.

access

Access from Paris

Depending on your choice of transport :

Plane + Airport shuttle > resort

The holiday includes return plane tickets and a return shuttle transfer from the airport to the resort.

– Paris Orly > Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées airport

Flight with Volotea.

– Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées airport transfer > Accommodation

Transfer by shuttle.

Train + Shuttle Station > Resort

The stay includes train tickets (return) and shuttle transfer station > station (return).

– Gare d’Austerlitz > Gare de Tarbes

Night train.

– Transfer Tarbes station > Accommodation

Shuttle transfer.

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