Rules for visiting Artouste
What is allowed and what is not at the resort and around it: camping, motorhomes, ski touring, dogs, drones and fires. Each rule links to the official source it comes from.
The resort lies within Natura 2000 Special Area of Conservation Massif du Ger et du Lurien (FR7200743), which includes the resort. The core zone of the Pyrenees National Park lies in the surrounding area, so its public-use rules also apply. Source: fr.wikipedia.org
⛺ Camping and bivouac
- With conditionsCamping is prohibited in the core zone of the Pyrenees National Park, including in a vehicle. Bivouacking is allowed more than 1 hour's walk from the boundary of the core zone or from any motorized access: the tent is pitched after 19:00 and taken down before 9:00.Source: pyrenees-parcnational.fr
🚐 Motorhomes and caravans
- With conditionsOvernight stays in motorhomes are prohibited in the core zone of the National Park, car parks included. The Artouste area, at 1,250 m next to Lake Fabrèges, has about 80 spaces and parking is free; water and electricity work with a €5 token (tourist office and Le Petit Lurien restaurant).Source: cirkwi.com
🎿 Ski touring and snowshoes on the slopes
- With conditionsThe resort offers a snowshoe trail to do on your own, from 9:00 to 17:00 and only on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays on the dates it publishes. You go up by gondola with a €8 round-trip ticket.Source: artouste.fr
🐕 Dogs
- ProhibitedDogs are prohibited in the core zone of the National Park, even on a leash. Exceptions: herding dogs, guide or assistance dogs and avalanche rescue dogs on duty. On a leash they may use some roads, including the D-934 in the Ossau valley.Source: pyrenees-parcnational.fr
🛸 Drones
- ProhibitedFlying motorized aircraft, drones included, below 1,000 m above the ground over the core zone of the National Park is prohibited without the director's authorization. No exemption requests are accepted for recreational drones.Source: pyrenees-parcnational.fr
🔥 Fires and barbecues
- ProhibitedMaking fires is prohibited in the core zone of the National Park. Portable self-contained stoves are allowed under the conditions set by the park's regulations.Source: pyrenees-parcnational.fr
🛷 Sledging
- With conditionsThe resort has a sledding run reached by gondola (round trip €8, free for children under 4). It is open from 9:00 to 17:00 on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays on the dates published by the resort.Source: artouste.fr
📋 Other rules
- ProhibitedIn the core zone of the National Park it is prohibited to pick plants (berries included), fossils, minerals, soil and live or dead wild animals, except with authorization for scientific purposes or authorized works.Source: pyrenees-parcnational.fr
- Prohibited4x4 vehicles and motorbike trial are prohibited in the core zone of the National Park. Mountain biking is only allowed on authorized tracks.Source: pyrenees-parcnational.fr
Frequently asked questions
- Can you camp or bivouac at Artouste?
- With conditions. Camping is prohibited in the core zone of the Pyrenees National Park, including in a vehicle. Bivouacking is allowed more than 1 hour's walk from the boundary of the core zone or from any motorized access: the tent is pitched after 19:00 and taken down before 9:00.
- Can you sleep in a motorhome at Artouste?
- With conditions. Overnight stays in motorhomes are prohibited in the core zone of the National Park, car parks included. The Artouste area, at 1,250 m next to Lake Fabrèges, has about 80 spaces and parking is free; water and electricity work with a €5 token (tourist office and Le Petit Lurien restaurant).
- Can you skin up the slopes at Artouste?
- With conditions. The resort offers a snowshoe trail to do on your own, from 9:00 to 17:00 and only on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays on the dates it publishes. You go up by gondola with a €8 round-trip ticket.
- Can you bring a dog to Artouste?
- Prohibited. Dogs are prohibited in the core zone of the National Park, even on a leash. Exceptions: herding dogs, guide or assistance dogs and avalanche rescue dogs on duty. On a leash they may use some roads, including the D-934 in the Ossau valley.
- Can you fly a drone at Artouste?
- Prohibited. Flying motorized aircraft, drones included, below 1,000 m above the ground over the core zone of the National Park is prohibited without the director's authorization. No exemption requests are accepted for recreational drones.
- Can you light a fire or barbecue at Artouste?
- Prohibited. Making fires is prohibited in the core zone of the National Park. Portable self-contained stoves are allowed under the conditions set by the park's regulations.
- Where can you go sledging at Artouste?
- With conditions. The resort has a sledding run reached by gondola (round trip €8, free for children under 4). It is open from 9:00 to 17:00 on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays on the dates published by the resort.
Before you go
Rules collected on 12 October 2026 and reviewed every month. Rules change and may have exceptions: if in doubt, follow the protected area, the local council or the resort. Translated from Spanish; some sources may be in another language.