Nouvelle-Aquitaine · Cross-country skiing

Piste bleue du Causiat

1.1 mi
one way
494 ft
climb
5,336 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Piste bleue du Causiat is a 1.1-mile cross-country ski trail in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, inside Parc national des Pyrénées (cœur). It runs between about 5,200 ft and 5,340 ft above sea level, with roughly 490 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as an easy route. It is groomed for classic and skate skiing. It is mapped as a named route, with its sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Urdos, about 5.2 miles south of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mailh dets Tours, Pin Sec and Golocha de Esper. Le Pas d'Aspe is within about 3 miles. For camping, Bivouac and Camping le Gave d'Aspe are within about 6 miles. There are 5 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the trail shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Grooming and snow conditions change daily, so check the local trail report before you go.

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Piste bleue du Causiat for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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