We all have a good reason to run... To exert ourselves or surpass ourselves, to come face to face with ourselves, share the sensations and ultimately go beyond our expectations. Running in the mountains is feeling vibrate with each new stride, filling with an incomparable feeling of freedom and enjoying many landscapes. In the Gavarnie Valleys, each outing allows you to approach the peaks, feel connected to the elements and take a deep breath of fresh air.
The pleasure of running in the mountains
In a high mountain setting, or in the heart of gentle green-looking slopes, discover the variety of landscapes in the valleys.
Itineraries for all levels
Trails facing the peaks
At your own pace, evolve as you wishnatural spaces protected or alongside local species. Around you, chamois, marmots and large birds of prey such as the bearded vulture, griffon vulture or golden eagle move freely.
Here, each stride brings you a little closer to the emblematic Pyrenean peaks and allows you to discover an inexhaustible playground.
Versatile, the trails will take you to technical passages or more demanding at altitude while in the plain you will find vast gentle slopes to feel the Pyrenees unfolding beneath your feet.
To get started or even improve on trail running, mountain professionals offer accompanied outings for all levels in various sectors.
Initiations & coaching
Tailor-made courses & packages
Anthony Garcia
Introductory course
To achieve itsfirst trailsor go to theimproving your endurance or speed, the Gavarnie Valleys offer ideal terrain. Whether it is to achieve better times, learn to better manage your effort or progress on steep descents, the guides will be able to adapt to your needs or desires.
Depending on your objectives, the courses allow you to discover sometimes the essential trails and sometimes the little-known and confidential paths of the valleys. Whether along dizzying ridges or in the shelter of a wild forest, thevaried terrainsrevive all runner profiles.
After having covered miles on foot you can take care of yourself in one of the four spas of the Gavarnie Valleys. And to go further, some even offer care dedicated to athletes.
Modeling and relaxation
at the Jardin des Bains
After a sporting activity, resting is not always enough to allow your body to recover properly. The goal of recovery modeling is to relax muscles, eliminate toxins and reduce tension. This specific treatment allows you to obtain immediate results and helps eliminate lactic acid.
À Barèges, a balm locally produced comes to treat all ailments after a trail outing or a race. There Baregine is a product natural composed mainly ofalgues which develop in the sulphurous waters of Barèges. Anti-inflammatory and healing, the ointment rich in thermal water, arnica and camphor relaxes, relieves and deeply relaxes.
Trail events
Feel the coldness of winter on your skin, hear the snow crunch under your feet and enjoy the snow-capped peaks that sparkle under the winter sun...
white trails
Run in the snow it's a unique opportunity to discover the mountain differently, and in a new light. In the Gavarnie Valleys, find the program of winter trails, to continue to challenge yourself throughout the year.
Tristan Buchot
Varied programming
Du short trail to theultra-trail, each season the trails allow beginners or experts to try out these sporting events in the Pyrenees. The most legendary races, like the Grand Raid of the Pyrenees, with more intimate trails, there is something for everyone.
A look back at a 100 km race with 7 m of elevation gain from Balaïtous to Vignemale via Mont-Perdu. Three legendary peaks of the Pyrenees, climbed in just 560 hours by Guillaume Beauxis.
