Artouste (1400- 2100 metres)
With its accommodation on the shores of Lake Fabrèges, facing the Pic du Midi d’Ossau, Artouste is a different type of resort, entirely focused on downhill skiing.
The skiing area covers 150 hectares, with 19 slopes and a freestyle area for new snow sports. (Photo: CG64/ J-M. Decompte)
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> Snow-shoe trekking: Head off on a frozen adventure, equipped with snow shoes. On a whole or half day outing, get a different perspective on the mountains and enjoy the wide open vistas. Navigating between the pines, you will learn to identify the footprints of different animals in the crisp, virgin snow.
Prices from €18. Family package (2 adults + 2 kids) €55.
> Safe off-piste skiing: explore the limits of the Artouste and Gourette resorts with an expert guide. From €78 per person.
Events:
> 25th and 26th February 2012 : "Trophée Pyreneus". Slope style competition on the 25th and skicross competition on the 26th.
Promotions:
> One day entrance excluding school holidays and weekends, priced at €19,50 for adults and the reduced price of €16 for children, students and senior citizens.
> Student pack: €56 for a package of 4 non consecutive days, equivalent to €14 per day for 4 students.
> Family pack: Artouste is also catering for families, with a €65 day package for 2 adults and 2, 3 or 4 children aged between 5 and 18.
> The Tribe pack: €69 per day for 3 people, €92 for 4 or €115 for 5.
Holiday idea:
> Weekend Snow: treat the family to a weekend break on the slopes in the Ossau valley. With prices starting from €396 (excluding school holiday periods), this 3 day/2 night package includes accommodation in a 4-berth studio apartment, one day’s skiing and a ½ day of snow-shoe trekking complete with equipment, specialist guides and a meal.
> Special ‘student deal’: from €89 per person, this 3 day/2 night package includes accommodation in a studio apartment, a meal in a ski tavern and one day’s skiing.
See other ideas for holidays and excursions in the resort at www.ossau-pyrenees.com
For further information:
Office de tourisme
Maison de Fabrèges
Tel: +33 (0)5 59 05 34 00
Email: info@artouste-pyrenees.com
www.artouste-pyrenees.com
