Family Snowshoeing in the Hautacam Resort with Igloo Building

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3 hrs
Occasionally sporty
From 6 years-old and up
New
From€25

As a family or with friends, learn how to build an igloo in the Hautacam resort on a snowshoe hike!

A fun way to spend 3 hours in the snow, this snowshoe hike in the Hautacam, including the building of an igloo and a snack in the igloo, is a great way to spend time with family and friends in the Hautes-Pyrénées. Led by a professional mountain guide, you will discover how to build an igloo in the heart of magnificent mountain scenery!

The Hautacam ski resort lies at an altitude of 1,509 metres and is a must for winter sports enthusiasts in the Hautes-Pyrénées. And for a change from other winter activities such as skiing, this snowshoe outing with igloo building in Hautacam is perfect!

Just a 30-minute drive from Argelès-Gazost, and 40 from Lourdes, don't miss out on some great family fun on this fun snowshoe outing in the Hautacam and learn how to build an igloo!

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From€25

Practical information

A 3-hour snowshoe hike at the Hautacam ski resort, including a maximum of 1-hour snowshoe walk with breaks and the construction of an igloo in which to enjoy a snack.

Height difference: +/- 50 metres
Distance: approx. 1 km

Course of events

- Meeting with the guide in front of Le Tramassel restaurant in Hautacam

- Equipment with a briefing on the activity and safety instructions

- Departure for a 3-hour snowshoe hike around the Hautacam resort, including igloo building with a snack and a maximum 1-hour snowshoe hike (round trip)

- Return to the starting point, de-equipping and end of the activity

Activity requirements

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

You must not have any medical contraindications to take part in this activity. Participants who are dependent on special medical care or treatment (asthma, diabetes, etc.) or whose state of health requires special attention (fragile joints, back problems, etc.) must inform the activity leader before the start of the activity and bring appropriate emergency medication, as recommended by their doctor.

Special terms

This activity is not recommended for pregnant people: please consult your doctor before making a booking request.

A minimum number of 6 participants is required to run this activity.

Pets are not permitted to join in this activity.

Meeting point:
In front of the restaurant Le Tramassel - Station du Hautacam, col de tramassel, 65400 Beaucens
Spoken languages:English, French
Included
  • Mountain guide
  • Materials for building the igloo
  • Snack (hot chocolate, chai, blueberry pie)
Excluded
  • Snowshoes
Do not forget to bring
  • Snowshoes
  • Walking poles
  • Warm clothing (fleece, long T-shirt, woollen socks)
  • Warm, waterproof jacket
  • Gloves
  • Beannie
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses

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