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Espace nordique de Nistos (Cap Nestès)
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Espace nordique de Nistos (Cap Nestès)

Vallée de Nistos, Hautes-Pyrénées

Nistos is a small family resort between the Vallée d'Aure and the Val d'Aran, at 1,600–1,800 m. The trails are mostly easy and run through forest and over open ridges with views of the high peaks. The Le Cap Nestès restaurant and a gîte are at the trailhead. The setting is secluded and quiet.

Cross-country skiing

Height
1,600–1,800 m
Trails
43 km
Classic
Yes (double tracks)
Skating
Yes
Loops
43 km of marked and groomed trails (Skiinfo gives 55 km)
Season
planned 12 December 2026–21 March 2027
Level
beginners and families
Other
12 km of snowshoe trails, sledging slopes, biathlon for beginners, hire of skis, snowshoes and touring skis

Highlights

  • Easy trails for the whole family
  • Gîte and refuge at the trailhead
  • Biathlon for beginners
  • Restaurant with local produce

Getting here

Flights
Lourdes-Tarbes (LDE) approx. 70 km, approx. 1 h 15 min · Toulouse (TLS) approx. 130 km, approx. 1 h 45 min · Pau-Pyrénées (PUF) approx. 110 km, approx. 1 h 30 min
Train
Lannemezan or Montréjeau (TER Toulouse–Tarbes), by car from there
Car
From the A64 (Lannemezan exit) via Nestier/Nistos up the valley. Narrow mountain road on the last stretch – chains or winter tyres.

Accommodation

Accommodation
Gîte for 10 people and a double room ('refuge') by the trails, winter only.
Places to stay nearby
Saint-Laurent-de-Neste and Montréjeau (approx. 30–40 min), Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges (approx. 40 min)
TipsBook the gîte early. Bring food for the whole day if you come outside school holidays.
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42.9894° N, 0.4597° E

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