Snowshoeing to the Néouvielle lakes from Cauterets
Discover the Pyrenees on a snowshoe hike from Cauterets to the Néouvielle lakes!
Practical information
This 9-hour activity includes a 6.5-hour snowshoe hike to the Néouvielle lakes, departing from Cauterets.
- Distance: 14 km
- Difference in altitude: 750 m
Course of events
- Meet the guide at the local centre in Cauterets
- 45-minute car-pool transfer to the Barèges car park, gateway to the Néouvielle massif
- A 6.5-hour hike to the Néouvielle lakes, with an open-air picnic and several short breaks to enjoy the surroundings
- 45-minute return transfer
Activity requirements
The activity is guaranteed from 4 registered participants.
Special terms
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.
You can leave your personal belongings at the Cauterets office.
Spoken languages:
French, Spanish, EnglishIncluded
- State-certified mountain leader
- Insurance
- Hot drinks
- Transport (see special conditions)
Excluded
- Snowshoes and poles (€6.50 to rent)
Do not forget to bring
- Hiking shoes
- Warm clothing (ski, fleece, etc.)
- Waterproof jacket
- Warm, waterproof trousers (if possible)
- Hat, gloves
- Sunglasses
- Water bottle
- Picnic and snacks (cereal bars, cakes, fruit)
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Venture through the Vallée des Gaves and enjoy a sporty snowshoe hike in the heart of the Néouvielle massif. You'll start your day's walk at the foot of a valley surrounded by many hills. After a steep climb, you'll reach the first lake on your route. During your snowshoe hike near Cauterets, your ascent will reach up to 750m and you will discover numerous lakes: Lac Blanc, Lac de la Jonquère, Lac de Tracens...
Come and discover the snow-covered mountain landscapes as they put on an incredible show, with breathtaking panoramic views over the frozen lakes and granite peaks of Néouvielle! Cross the Néouvielle nature reserve between vast forests of hooked pine and a rich variety of flora and fauna. While snowshoeing near Cauterets, you'll discover exceptional landscapes along paths that are little known to other hikers.
Supervised by a professional mountain leader, enjoy a snowshoe hike to the Néouvielle lakes in complete safety. This sporty hike will help you to be more efficient and self-sufficient, and above all to admire the magnificent panoramas of the region, including the Pic du Néouvielle and the famous Pic du Midi!
Experience a winter excursion in the Pyrenees with this sporty snowshoe hike departing from Cauterets!