Rules for visiting Gourette

Frequently asked questions

Can you camp or bivouac at Gourette?

With conditions. In the heart of the Pyrenees National Park, camping is prohibited, whether in a tent, a vehicle or a shelter, including in car parks. Bivouacking is allowed from 19:00 to 9:00, more than an hour's walk from any motorable access or from the boundary of the heart zone.

Can you sleep in a motorhome at Gourette?

With conditions. In Gourette, car park P3 Face Nord prohibits parking from 2:00 to 8:00 to make way for the technical services. P1 Ley is the long-stay car park and has a free gondola. Anyone staying past midnight must move the vehicle to Ley before 8:30.

Can you skin up the slopes at Gourette?

With conditions. The Haut Préhistoire run is reserved for ski touring on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 to 16:00, from the arrival of the Cotch chairlift to Fontaines de Cotch. It is free and you go down at your own risk. To take the lift up to Pène Blanque you need the randonneur pass. Prohibited. Snowshoers and walkers may not use the ski runs. You must follow the marked trails (Bois Noir, Panoramique de Bézou, Bois des Crétets), which open or close depending on conditions.

Can you bring a dog to Gourette?

Prohibited. In the heart of the National Park, dogs are prohibited, even on a leash. The only exceptions are herding dogs, guide dogs, avalanche rescue dogs and dogs used in scientific missions. In Ossau they may be on a leash along the RD 934, between the pont de Socques and the border.

Can you fly a drone at Gourette?

Prohibited. Flying over the heart of the National Park below 1.000 m above ground with motorised aircraft, drones included, is prohibited. No exception is accepted for recreational drones.

Can you light a fire or barbecue at Gourette?

With conditions. In the heart of the National Park, lighting fires is not allowed. Self-contained portable stoves are allowed. Exceptions for agricultural, pastoral and forestry activities are available on prior request, at autorisation@pyrenees-parcnational.fr.

Where can you go sledging at Gourette?

Allowed. On the snow front there is a free 200 m sledding run, set apart from skiers, behind the nursery chalet and to the right of the Bézou gondola. A helmet and a sled with a brake are recommended, and the signage must be respected.