Snowshoeing · La Mongie, Grand Tourmalet
How to choose
Guided snowshoeing outings around La Mongie, Grand Tourmalet cost between 27 € and 35 €, with durations ranging from 3h to a full day. A single local specialist, Aventures en Pyrénées, runs all four options with bilingual guiding in English and French. Your choice comes down to the required fitness level and the time you wish to spend out on the mountain. One outing is rated “Everybody welcome” and takes a full day for 27 €, making it the most affordable tour in the valley. The remaining three excursions are graded “Occasionally sporty”, priced from 30 € to 35 €, and span from 3h up to a full day. These include specific itineraries like the foothills of the Pic du Midi or the Tourmalet balconies. To decide quickly, pick the 27 € full-day walk if you want an accessible pace, choose the 3h outing for 35 € for a shorter schedule, or opt for the 30 € routes if you want a longer outing with moderate exertion.
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Our picks
Snowshoeing with Little trappers from La Mongie
This full-day outing costs 27 € and is rated Everybody welcome.
Snowshoeing excursion in Campan valley from La Mongie
This excursion in Campan valley lasts 3h and costs 35 €.
Snowshoeing in the foothills of the Pic du Midi from La Mongie
This full-day trip in the foothills of the Pic du Midi is priced at 30 €.
Frequently asked questions
When can you go snowshoeing in La Mongie?
Guided snowshoeing tours are available from December to March.
How much does a snowshoeing outing cost in La Mongie?
Prices range from 27 € to 35 € across all four available options.
What fitness levels are required for snowshoeing tours?
One tour is rated Everybody welcome, while the other three require an Occasionally sporty level.
Where do the snowshoeing excursions meet?
All departures organised by Aventures en Pyrénées meet at the Chalet of the snowmobiles, entrance of the station on the left, La Mongie.
What languages are spoken by the guides?
Outings led by Aventures en Pyrénées are guided in English and French.
Best time to go
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.9 °C | 108.8 mm | Peak |
| February | 1.3 °C | 105.6 mm | Good |
| March | 1.4 °C | 145.3 mm | Good |
| April | 4.8 °C | 135.2 mm | Poor |
| May | 8 °C | 156.9 mm | Off season |
| June | 12.5 °C | 136.1 mm | Off season |
| July | 16 °C | 103.2 mm | Off season |
| August | 16 °C | 85.6 mm | Off season |
| September | 13 °C | 97.1 mm | Off season |
| October | 8.6 °C | 125 mm | Off season |
| November | 3.8 °C | 128.6 mm | Poor |
| December | 0.2 °C | 70.7 mm | Peak |
Practical info
Equipment
Wear warm winter trousers, a breathable jacket layered over thermal clothing, and bring sturdy waterproof gloves and a woolly hat.
Getting there
Make your way to the Chalet of the snowmobiles, entrance of the station on the left, La Mongie where outings depart.
See also
Updated September 2026