Rules for visiting Barèges
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 Pyrénées National Park (core zone, around the resort), so its public-use rules also apply. Source: pyrenees-parcnational.fr
⛺ Camping and bivouac
- With conditionsCamping is prohibited in the core zone of the National Park, including in car parks. Bivouacking is allowed more than 1 hour's walk from the core boundaries or from any motorised access: pitch the tent after 19:00 and take it down before 9:00.Source: pyrenees-parcnational.fr
🚐 Motorhomes and caravans
- ProhibitedCamping is prohibited in the core zone of the National Park, including in motorhomes and in parking areas. Exceptions apply to pastoral activities, authorised works or public service missions (autorisation@pyrenees-parcnational.fr).Source: pyrenees-parcnational.fr
🎿 Ski touring and snowshoes on the slopes
- With conditionsThroughout the Grand Tourmalet area, uphill travel outside authorised routes and hours is prohibited. Signs and trail markings must be respected. The resort has 3 marked routes, including “Rando ski Bastan” (from 1450 to 1740 m).Source: n-py.com
🐕 Dogs
- ProhibitedDogs are prohibited in the core zone of the National Park, even on a leash. Exceptions are livestock guarding or herding dogs, guide dogs, avalanche rescue dogs on duty and dogs of officers on a scientific mission.Source: pyrenees-parcnational.fr
🛸 Drones
- ProhibitedFlying over the core of the National Park below 1000 m above ground with motorised aircraft, drones included, is prohibited. No exception is granted for recreational drones. For other uses (scientific, works), the request goes to the director at least 15 days in advance.Source: pyrenees-parcnational.fr
🔥 Fires and barbecues
- With conditionsLighting fires is prohibited in the core zone of the National Park. Self-contained portable stoves are allowed. There are exceptions for certain agricultural, pastoral and forestry work.Source: pyrenees-parcnational.fr
Frequently asked questions
- Can you camp or bivouac at Barèges?
- With conditions. Camping is prohibited in the core zone of the National Park, including in car parks. Bivouacking is allowed more than 1 hour's walk from the core boundaries or from any motorised access: pitch the tent after 19:00 and take it down before 9:00.
- Can you sleep in a motorhome at Barèges?
- Prohibited. Camping is prohibited in the core zone of the National Park, including in motorhomes and in parking areas. Exceptions apply to pastoral activities, authorised works or public service missions (autorisation@pyrenees-parcnational.fr).
- Can you skin up the slopes at Barèges?
- With conditions. Throughout the Grand Tourmalet area, uphill travel outside authorised routes and hours is prohibited. Signs and trail markings must be respected. The resort has 3 marked routes, including “Rando ski Bastan” (from 1450 to 1740 m).
- Can you bring a dog to Barèges?
- Prohibited. Dogs are prohibited in the core zone of the National Park, even on a leash. Exceptions are livestock guarding or herding dogs, guide dogs, avalanche rescue dogs on duty and dogs of officers on a scientific mission.
- Can you fly a drone at Barèges?
- Prohibited. Flying over the core of the National Park below 1000 m above ground with motorised aircraft, drones included, is prohibited. No exception is granted for recreational drones. For other uses (scientific, works), the request goes to the director at least 15 days in advance.
- Can you light a fire or barbecue at Barèges?
- With conditions. Lighting fires is prohibited in the core zone of the National Park. Self-contained portable stoves are allowed. There are exceptions for certain agricultural, pastoral and forestry work.
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.