High-octane thrills in Hautacam: a summer full of excitement!

Argelès-Gazost
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Craving nature, fresh air, and sports activities, you'll find a vast playground in the Argelès-Gazost valley, far from mass tourism, allowing you to appreciate all the charm of the Hautes-Pyrénées. Thrill-seekers, there's no need to wait for winter to experience the pleasures of skiing in this exceptional natural setting: the Hautacam Leisure Park, perched at 1520 meters altitude, offers a multitude of exhilarating activities that delight young and old alike. Adrenaline guaranteed!

Hautacam: ski resort in winter, leisure park in summer!

Located in the commune of Beaucens, the family-friendly ski resort of Hautacam is renowned both for the quality of its slopes in winter and for the diversity of its leisure activities in the summer. It's easy to spend a whole day there, fully enjoying the beauty of the magnificent mountain scenery. The Val d'Azun, dominated by the Balaïtous, the Pibeste massif, and the high peaks of Gavarnie and Cauterets, stretches as far as the eye can see!

To reach Hautacam, a winding road snakes through the verdant valley, offering breathtaking panoramic views. This ski resort, popular with families in winter, transforms in summer into a veritable leisure park promising thrills for all ages: summer tobogganing, off-road scootering and downhill karting, quad biking, Segway tours, and fat biking ! Everything you need for unforgettable moments with family, friends, or that special someone.

The summer toboggan run in Hautacam: a must-do summer activity in the mountains

Imagine yourself hurtling down a kilometer of track on a toboggan, hurtling down the slope at 46 km/h with the Pyrenees mountain range as your backdrop! A serious adrenaline rush awaits. The resort boasts a superb summer toboggan run, also known as a "Mountain Luge," where you can control your speed as you please. Equipped with a brake and perfectly safe, the toboggan allows you to control your acceleration on the course , which is full of hairpin turns, or simply let yourself glide without restraint. Rest assured, an automatic stopping system is installed at the bottom. These toboggans are two-seaters, so this activity can be enjoyed alone or with a partner, triggering laughter and thrills at every turn. Accessible from age 3, children up to age 8 must be accompanied by an adult. A thrilling descent for a memorable experience with a unique panoramic view!

A range of thrilling summer activities for the intrepid

Adrenaline junkies? There are plenty of other activities that will get your heart pumping without taking any risks. On-site, discover a park of unique, all-terrain, non-motorized vehicles, suitable for everyone. Embark on a thrilling and exhilarating descent in a "Dévalkart," a fun little cross kart that hurtles down the winding slope with excellent traction.

Enjoy a relaxing moment combining fun and thrills at the wheel of a "Sherpa," a unique hybrid between a mountain bike and an all-terrain scooter. For safety, the staff provides helmets at the ski lift departure point before attaching the kart or scooter to the pole for an effortless ascent. These activities utilize the existing ski lift infrastructure. Once you reach the top, you can race down the slope at full speed or at your own pace, thanks to a steering wheel brake system that allows you to regulate your speed. These original concepts, simple to use and easy to handle, provide thrills at a great price!

For hiking enthusiasts, Hautacam is a starting point for trails leading to the Hautacam ridges, Lake Isaby, the Hourquette d'Ouscouaou pass, Lake Bassias, and Lake Ourrec. Segway and electric mountain bike rentals are also available on-site for exploring the steep, winding paths of this magnificent area.

For on-site dining, the restaurant "Le Hautacam" boasts a panoramic view of the Gave valley and offers your taste buds an introduction to the flavors of the Pyrenean terroir : Val d'Azun meat, Hautacam sheep's cheese, Pyrenees trout, traditional garbure... A real treat.

From the top of Hautacam, take the time to witness the spectacle of the sun setting behind the mountains and displaying its golden colours to close a beautiful day full of action!