Boutx: Pyrenees, Le Mourtis and hikes
Accommodation in Boutx
For a stay in Boutx, you can choose from winter sports, cycling activities, hikes and viewpoints. There is also a guided tour focusing on the heritage of the upper Ger Valley. When planning, it is worth distinguishing activities by season and character: the Station du Mourtis offers various seasonal activities, while each hike has its own destinations and perspectives.
Activities at the Station du Mourtis
The Station du Mourtis offers activities throughout the year, although individual offerings vary by season. In winter, the resort has 19 alpine ski runs. The number of runs and operating season may change; check current operating conditions before your trip. DĂ©valkart takes you down a mountain track in an all-terrain kart; operating dates may vary by season.
For cyclists, it is helpful to distinguish between the trail network and guided programs. The Station du Mourtis has 65 km of marked mountain bike trails; trail lengths and markings may change. In summer, the École de Montagne du Mourtis offers professionally guided cycling courses and outings for children, young people and adults. Programs and age ranges may change seasonally. This gives you a choice between marked mountain bike trails and guided cycling activities.
Views of the Pyrenees and orientation
Pic de l’Escalette is 1,856 m high and offers views of the Pyrenees. The Table d’orientation de l’Escalette helps you identify the main French and Spanish Pyrenean peaks. It can be reached from Col de Menté via a forest track. Forest and weather conditions may affect accessibility.
The two viewpoints have different highlights: Pic de l’Escalette offers a specific elevation and views of the Pyrenees, while the Table d’orientation helps identify major peaks on the French and Spanish sides.
Hikes with different destinations
The hikes differ in their destinations and scenery. Les CrĂŞtes du Mourtis follows a ridge between France and Spain and offers uninterrupted views of the high Pyrenean peaks. La Promenade reaches the summit of the Le Mourtis ski area and offers views of Le Mourtis, the surrounding valleys and the highest Pyrenean peaks. For both hikes, long-distance visibility depends on the weather.
The hike to Cabane de l’Escalette is suitable for families and offers a viewpoint. As conditions around Patous and grazing areas can change, check current notices before setting out.
Discover history and culture
The guided tour by H&L - Historia & Lætitia explores the history of the upper Ger Valley through its architectural, natural and intangible heritage. Booking arrangements may change; check them before taking part.
A guided thematic overview and a hike with a specific destination offer different ways to explore the area: Le Col de Caube leads to Chapelle du Lac and then back through the village to your vehicle. The H&L tour, by contrast, focuses on the heritage of the upper Ger Valley in several dimensions.
More destinations
Discover more destinations: Caraman, Flourens, Balma, Saint-Gaudens, Aspet, Rouffiac-Tolosan, Tarabel, Bessières.
For the regional travel overview: Haute-Garonne.
