Sports events Hautes-Pyrénées

For runners, the GRP is a bit like the Grail. Marathon runners from all over the world come here every year and the event is anything but confidential! It must be said that the environment, as splendid as it is harsh, looks incredibly challenging and more than 4,000 of them face it every year. The formula is the right one, but you still have to choose your own: winter version, the cold is there, especially with three departures and three distances to Pla d'Adet in the resort of Saint-Lary-Soulan. An offer that includes the 10, 20 and 30 kilometres with a difference in altitude ranging from 700 to 2,000 metres! In summer, don't think that the deal is easier, it's the mythical meeting with four distances and a challenge in four stages. Tour du Néouvielle of 43 kilometres, tour of the lakes of 82 kilometres, tour of the Cirques of 123 kilometres and the famous Ultra Tour of 167 kilometres, to be done alone or in a trio relay: the Louron valley is a playground open to the experienced! The three-day race is another way to tackle the mountains and the youngest are finally on board with the all-new P'tit Tour open to children. The twelfth edition will still be exceptional, let's not provide it.

For some years now, the lake of Lourdes has been taking its summer quarters and to make these quarters synonymous with real holidays, it even transforms its shores into a real seaside! Sand, parasols and deckchairs: Lourdes Plage is the favourite destination for those who want to take a dip in an idyllic setting. A 280^m2 floating pool has been set up on the water. The bathing area is safe and a first aid post watches over the summer swimmers. Lourdes Plage is ideal if you want to relax. A real smart plan.

Whether you are a fan of downhill skiing or strolling in the snow, the resort of Saint-Lary has something to satisfy your winter sports desires. Spread out between 1,700 and 2,515 meters of altitude, the resort covers 700 hectares. Its Nordic area includes a three-kilometer loop for cross-country skiers. Snowshoeing itineraries are also available to link Saint-Lary 1700 and Saint-Lary 1900 on a wooded trail, or around the Oule lake.

Hiking or walking, 10 or 14.7 kilometers, the sporting event of the Coteaux aureilhanais will leave you all the pleasure of choosing! In early April, each year, more than 200 participants participate in this user-friendly challenge. The rolling paths alternate between roads and unpaved roads and evolve partly into underwater. A good opportunity, if you live around the corner, to find your ideal jogging itinerary!

Tariff: 8 € for the 10 km and 10 € for the 14.7 km (plus 2 € on site).

Distance: 10 km and 14.7 km.

Difficulty: medium to difficult.

Date: Jean Jaurès center in Aureilhan. Departure at 9:30 a. m.

Other practical information: any unlicensed participant must carry a medical certificate stating the absence of contraindication to the practice of race on foot.