Night Snowshoeing in Cauterets with raclette in a mountain hut
Join this night-time snowshoe hike in Cauterets in the Pic du Midi de Bigorre star reserve and enjoy a comforting raclette in a mountain hut!
Practical information
This 4.5-hour activity includes around 2 hours of snowshoeing at night in Cauterets with a raclette in a mountain hut.
Course of events
- Meet at the start time in Cauterets
- Drive to the start of the hike (15 minutes)
- Activity briefing
- Departure for an accessible night snowshoe hike
- Journey to the mountain hut with commentary by the guide on the fauna, flora and stars (1 hour)
- Dinner in a mountain hut, payable on site (27 euros), with menu including soup, potatoes, local cheeses, charcuterie and homemade dessert (vegetarian option available).
- Return journey to the trailhead (1 hour)
- Return drive to Cauterets (15 min)
- Debriefing and end of activity
Activity requirements
A minimum of 4 participants is required for the activity to take place.
Special terms
If you are in another village, it is possible to arrange an alternative meeting point on the route to the start of the hike (Pierrefitte-Nestalas, Argeles-Gazost). Please contact your guide once your booking has been confirmed.
Transport is included subject to availability in the guide's vehicle (8 seats available). An additional vehicle is often required to follow the guide's vehicle. Car pooling between participants will be organised in advance.
If you have any dietary restrictions, please inform the guide after you've made your booking.
Spoken languages:
French, Spanish, EnglishIncluded
- State-certified mountain guide
- Insurance
- Hot drinks
- Headlamp
- Transport
Excluded
- Snowshoe rental (6.5 euros)
- Meal at the mountain hut (26 euros per person)
Do not forget to bring
- Several layers of clothing
- Warm, waterproof clothing
- Warm, sturdy hiking boots
- Snowshoes and sticks
- Gloves
- Bonnet
- Water bottle
- Camera or binoculars (if you wish)
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This winter, don't miss the chance to go snowshoeing in Cauterets with a professional guide and discover the unspoilt nature of the Pyrenees and its flora and fauna! In the heart of the Pic du Midi de Bigorre star reserve, you'll be in an ideal spot for stargazing, far from any light pollution. After your snowshoe hike, a raclette break in the warmth of the mountain hut awaits you!
This snowshoe hike in the Hautes-Pyrénées is accessible from the age of 8 and takes place at night on very easy terrain. The sole aim of the hike is to enjoy the wintry, nocturnal atmosphere of the mountains by the light of the moon or your headlamp. Dress warmly and you'll be ready to enjoy a magical moment with family and friends. Your guide will be on hand throughout the experience to tell you anecdotes about the wildlife of the Pyrenees and the many stars that shine in the starry sky reserve of the Pic du Midi de Bigorre.
Whether you're a beginner or an expert, this snowshoe hike in Cauterets is open to everyone and offers you the chance to experience an unforgettable evening. Cauterets is within easy reach of Pau (1.5-hour drive), Lourdes or Argelès-Gazost (about 30 minutes drive), making it the ideal venue for a nature break in the Hautes-Pyrénées!
Enjoy a snowshoe hike under the stars, an informative moment with your guide and a comforting raclette in the refuge during this snowshoe hike in Cauterets!