Bad weather in the Pyrenees: 30 cm of snow fell in the valleys, call for caution when traveling at altitude

Bad weather in the Pyrenees: 30 cm of snow fell in the valleys, call for caution when traveling at altitude
Bad weather in the Pyrenees: 30 cm of snow fell in the valleys, call for caution when traveling at altitude

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It snowed heavily in the Pyrenees mountains. In the Hautes-Pyrénées, 30 cm fell in the valleys. The snow removal machines provided their service. It runs on the A64 and the departmental network. Winter equipment is compulsory for riding in 55 municipalities.

Snow was predicted, it arrived. Since yesterday evening around 30 cm of snow have fallen in the valleys of the Hautes-Pyrénées and much more in the higher altitude massifs.

It snowed in the valleys of the Hautes-Pyrénées. The departmental council teams ensured viability. You have to be careful but it's circulating.
DDM – Bastien Arberet

On alert, the departmental roads service ensured snow removal from the roads of the departmental network, while ASF agents treated the A64, particularly at Capvern.

The Department's services intervened last night for falling trees on the roads in the Aure valley and provided assistance to some motorists wrecked on the road in the Aragnouet Bielsa sector of the cross-border tunnel between and Spain , and in the Piau-Engaly sector

The regular passage of vehicles ensures the viability of the road network in the Hautes-Pyrénées. Please note that winter equipment is mandatory for traveling in 55 communes in the Hautes-Pyrénées.

Where is winter equipment mandatory?
Where is winter equipment mandatory?
CD 65 – .

The greatest caution is recommended when traveling on high altitude roads.

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Snow for the greatest joy of families

Building a snowman. The children are in heaven.
Building a snowman. The children are in heaven.
DDM – Bastien Arberet

The snow was received very positively by families from and on weekends in their second homes in the Louron and Aure valley sectors.

The children were able to have fun enjoying sledding, building snowmen or competing in snowball fights.

Luz-Ardiden announces its opening Wednesday

The snow-covered Luz-Ardiden resort opens its beginner area from Wednesday.
The snow-covered Luz-Ardiden resort opens its beginner area from Wednesday.
Luz Ardiden webcam screenshot – .

For its part, the Luz-Ardiden ski resort announced its pre-opening on Wednesday.

“The resort officially opens its doors, with a first opening phase dedicated to the beginner area. This sector, perfectly suited for novices and families, will allow skiers to take their first steps on the snow in complete safety. To mark this event, a snack will be offered to all the children at the Aulian bar and restaurant. A friendly moment to start the season off right! details the station in a press release.

The resort continues its gradual opening on Friday December 13, 2024 with access to the Aulian area via the Aulian Express chairlift, which offers a wider choice of slopes for all levels.
“The resort is moving up a gear by opening 80% of its ski area. This will be an opportunity for skiers and snowboarders to have a wide choice of slopes suitable for all levels,” explains Luz-Ardiden.

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