Artouste, Winter sports resort in Ossau Valley, France.
Artouste is a ski resort located between 1400 and 2100 meters of elevation, spread across 150 hectares with 27 kilometers of slopes running through pine forests. Eleven lift systems, including a cable car starting from Lake Fabrèges, three chairlifts, and six surface lifts, provide access to the different sectors.
The municipality of Laruns established this winter sports destination in 1969, transforming the natural mountain landscape into an organized skiing domain. This development opened the area to winter sports activities on a larger scale.
The resort draws from Bearnese mountain traditions, and visitors can taste regional dishes like Cassolette Ossaloise and Royal Garbure in the slope-side restaurants. These recipes connect the dining experience to the valleys below.
Access to the resort is straightforward, with different sectors reachable through the lift network. Snow conditions vary throughout the season, so checking conditions before visiting helps you plan your day on the slopes.
The Soussoueou sector features long descents through pine forests with views of the distinctive Pic du Midi d'Ossau rising to 2884 meters. This scenic backdrop makes the runs in this area memorable for visitors.
Location: Laruns
Address: 64440 Laruns, France
Website: https://artouste.fr/hiver/la-station
GPS coordinates: 42.87694,-0.34306
Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:08
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Lac d'Artouste
2.2 km
Balaïtous
6 km
Lac de Bious-Artigues
9.1 km
Lac de Fabrèges
4.4 km
Pic de Ger
6.7 km
Hôtel des Princes
11.3 km
Pic Palas
3.9 km
Grande Fache
11.5 km
Pico de Arriel
4.9 km
Bernard Lyot Telescope
12.6 km
Petit Gabizos
8.7 km
Church of the Asunción, Sallent de Gállego
11.7 km
Vallée du Soussouéou
3.2 km
Néous Glacier
6.4 km
Pico de Cambalés
10.1 km
Grand Barbat
12.2 km
Pabat Glacier
6.1 km
Pic Occidental d'Enfer
12.3 km
Lacs d'Ayous
11.9 km
Frondella Central
6.5 km
Frondella SW
6.5 km
Chapelle de Gabas
7.1 km
Frondella N
6.5 km
Église Saint-Laurent d'Aas
12.6 km
Puente viejo
11.8 km
Municipal Public Library
11.7 km
Eglise Saint-Jean-Baptiste-Notre-Dame-des-Infirmes des Eaux-Bonnes
11.2 km
Église de l'Assomption-de-la-Bienheureuse-Vierge-Marie d'Eaux-Chaudes
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