White trails agenda & snow triathlon - January -March 2024

In winter, the trails season does not stop in high Pyrenees, quite the contrary!

A white trail is nature in all its simplicity, the brightness of immaculate snow ... In January 2024, three renowned trails took place very close to the chalet La Source: the white trail of the Pont d'Espagne, The Hautacam snow trail and the Hardiden Blanc. And to top it all, in March: a snow triathlon ...

So sports friends, don't hesitate and dare!

The white trail of the Pont d'Espagne (Cauterets) - Saturday January 13, 2024

How to better launch your trail season than in the fabulous environment of the Pont d'Espagne? A crystalline decor of torrents and pine forest, the vignemale massif in the background ...

Two courses  are offered, 10 km or 20 km in 1 or 2 loops (250 D+) from the Pont d'Espagne car park to the bottom of the Cayan plateau, with a arrival near the Chalet du Clot.

The route takes the groomed ski slopes (Nordic skiing and alpine ski portions), racket paths, and off-piste passages. Not too much elevation, but with snow, it's more complicated!

Organized by the Vignemale Athletic Club.

L'Hardiden Blanc (Grust) - Saturday January 20, 2024

Again, a rich program associating sport and entertainment, for this new edition of the Hardiden Blanc, the .. and .. January 2024.

• 2 Nocturnal white trails:  9 km for 500m D+ or 18 km per 1000m D+. Departure from the Aulian snow front, head to the Pic de l'Ardiden, passing through the crests to enjoy the view of the valleys of Luz and Cauterets, to the last glows of the day.
• 1 ski touring course: 8 km for 750 m D+ alternating climbs and descents. Direction the Col de Riou, then passages in crests to admire the Luz and Cauterets valleys.
• 1 snowshoe route: 5 km and 300 m D+ , on a marked and panoramic route, open to everyone, even to beginners.

In terms of entertainment: biathlon, sled dogs, parallel slalom, big air bag, air yoga, in a festive atmosphere!

Hardiden Blanc is organized by the Grust Pyrénées Toy in partnership with the Association LEUR D'AWE , who work to finance outings and equipment for people with disabilities.

Le Trail des Neiges du Hautacam : La Tramsassel (Beaucens) - Saturday January 28, 2024

, groomed, marked and slightly lit ski slopes

Meet at 6 p.m. for 10 km or 20 km (1 or 2 loops with 300m D+) depending on the conditions of the moment. The perfect time to observe the sunset over the mountains. The elevation is reasonable and the slope quite flexible most of the time, but we know the difficult effort that it is to run in the snow.

Organized by the association "La Ronde des Bualas" in Beaucens.

The snow triathlon - Saturday March 16, 2024

The snow triathlon takes place in the fabulous decor of Soulor and Couraduque passes. It is the sequence of 3 disciplines:

• Running: 9km from Gazost, a quick course with 30m D+.
• Road bike: 20km and 1000m D+ from Argeles-Gazost, with the ascent of the Soulor pass (1474m), 7 km at 8%.
• Cross -country skiing: 11km and 180d+ or 4km and 60 D+ in Soulor, or if the snow cover is insufficient, in the cut.

Organized by VAUTourman.

To stay on site and take advantage of these beautiful races, do not hesitate to contact the La Source chalet !