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 15 slopes and a freestyle area for new snow sports. (Photo: CG64/ J-M. Decompte)
New
> Are you thirsty for a challenge? Come and have a go on a snow-scoot. It’s a cross between a BMX and a snowboard, a new type of scooter which allows you to glide down the slopes and even try out some original moves. For beginners, a training session is offered by the ESF.
Tel: +33 (0)5 59 05 42 59
Events:
> 23rd and 24th February 2010: "Artouste free days". Slope style/mountain biking competition on the 23rd and slope style/board cross/mountain biking competition on the 24th.
> 27th and 28th February 2010: "Pyrenees Freestyle Tour", a stage in the French Freestyle Championships
Promotions:
> One day entrance excluding school holidays and weekends, priced at €19 for adults and the reduced price of €15.50 for children, students and senior citizens.
> Student pack: €54 for a package of 4 non consecutive days, equivalent to €13.50 per day for 4 students.
> Family pack: Artouste is also catering for families, with a €64 day package for 2 adults and 2, 3 or 4 children aged between 5 and 18.
> 9th to 16th January: a week in the snow with friends, in a studio for 4 people. The package includes accommodation, 4 skiing days, 2 snowshoeing days and a regional dinner: €185 per person.
Holiday idea:
> Snowshoeing weekend: from €89 per person, including accommodation for 2 days/1 night in a small mountain hotel, a snowshoeing excursion at night and a raclette evening in a small mountain chalet.
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: artouste.tourisme@wanadoo.fr
www.artouste-pyrenees.com
