Dog Sledding · Pau
How to choose
Activities listed around Pau focus on kennel visits and dog hiking rather than sled rides. All 3 outings are operated by Tracés Sauvages in Oloron-Sainte-Marie, running from November to March with guidance in English and French. The 1.5h kennel visit costs 10 € and is rated “Everybody welcome”. If you want to walk with the pack, the 2h hike in the Bager forest costs 45 € for an “Occasionally sporty” level. For a longer outdoor plan, the combined kennel visit and dog hike lasts a full day at 52 €, also rated “Occasionally sporty”. Pick the 10 € visit to meet the dogs without walking, or the full-day package at 52 € to combine the kennel tour with a forest hike.
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Hiking with Sled Dogs in the Bager forest at Oloron-Sainte-Marie, near Pau
This 2h hike through the woods costs 45 € and is rated “Occasionally sporty”.
Visit to a Kennel and Hiking with Sled Dogs in Oloron-Sainte-Marie, near Pau
Combines a kennel visit and dog hiking over a full day for 52 €.
Frequently asked questions
What months are these sled dog activities available?
The outings run from November to March.
Are these actual sled rides?
No. The offers consist of kennel visits and guided hikes on foot with sled dogs in Oloron-Sainte-Marie.
Where do the activities meet?
All departures with Tracés Sauvages take place at 647 Route Arudy in Oloron-Sainte-Marie, not in Pau itself.
What languages do the guides speak?
Tours operated by Tracés Sauvages are guided in English and French.
Best time to go
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.1 °C | 160 mm | Peak |
| February | 4.7 °C | 131.2 mm | Peak |
| March | 5.1 °C | 171.6 mm | Good |
| April | 7.9 °C | 198.4 mm | Poor |
| May | 10.9 °C | 170.8 mm | Off season |
| June | 14.8 °C | 180.4 mm | Off season |
| July | 17.9 °C | 64.8 mm | Off season |
| August | 18.1 °C | 63.8 mm | Off season |
| September | 16 °C | 110.4 mm | Off season |
| October | 11.4 °C | 155.9 mm | Poor |
| November | 7 °C | 171.1 mm | Good |
| December | 2.8 °C | 96.1 mm | Peak |
Practical info
Equipment
Wear sturdy walking boots and dress in warm layers with gloves and a hat suitable for outdoor forest paths.
Getting there
Travel to the departure point at Tracés Sauvages - 647 Route Arudy, 64400 Oloron-Sainte-Marie.
See also
Updated September 2026