Galactic evenings
From sunset to starrise
Col du Tourmalet
Veladas galácticas El Pic du Midi, en colaboración con la asociación Instant Science, especializada en eventos relacionados con la astronomía, le propone un programa inédito de veladas excepcionales en el Col du Tourmalet, donde podrá estar en comunión con el sol poniente y las estrellas.
Sólo habrá unas pocas fechas disponibles los martes, miércoles y jueves de julio y agosto de 2025.
Las reservas estarán disponibles en línea en abril.
Tenga en cuenta que se requiere un mínimo de 20 participantes para mantener cada fecha.
Mientras que el Pic du Midi es totalmente accesible para personas con movilidad reducida, el Col du Tourmalet (zona pastoral) es menos accesible.
Your programme
The ascent
It begins with a cable car ride. You can of course get on site early in the day, but if you take the cable car in the afternoon (before 4pm) you can already see the mysteries of the setting sun unfold. The mountains begin their game of hide-and-seek with the emerging shadows and the magic begins to work.
At the top
Once you've reached the summit, you can take a tour of the site: panoramic terraces, of course, but also an experiment area where you can discover the main themes of research at the Pic du Midi: the sun, cosmic rays, stars, the atmosphere and meteorites. A visit to the Ponton dans le Ciel offers a breathtaking view, before taking the cable car back down to La Mongie.
Sunset time
Finally, you'll reach a famous place in the Pyrenees: the legendary Col du Tourmalet! Here comes the long-awaited moment of magic: watching the sun set and the stars come out.
Observations at Col du Tourmalet
Wrap up warm and take part in the astronomical activities. From the Col du Tourmalet, in the heart of the Pic du Midi International Dark Sky Reserve, enthusiastic astronomers and scientists will be on hand to help you observe the night sky with the naked eye and telescopes: the moon, galaxies, star clusters and planets. The programme finishes around midnight, and you'll head back down to La Mongie with stars in your eyes and dreams to match the universe that was yours for a night.
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Recommendations
Remember that the Pic du Midi and the Col du Tourmalet are located at altitudes of 2877m and 2115m respectively. Given the weather conditions and the high altitude, it is particularly advisable to dress and equip yourself accordingly, even in the summer season, to make the most of your day.
Don't forget to bring very warm clothing: hat, gloves, good shoes, fleece, windbreaker, etc.
You can bring binoculars and lamps (torches or headlamps) with red light only*.
Pets are not allowed at the summit (except assistance dogs). Pets can be looked after.
You can find ideas for meals in the :http://www.tourmaletpicdumidi.fr/deguster/restaurants/restaurants/
The evening's entertainment will be in French only.
Cancellation policy:
This program is subject to weather conditions. In the event of cancellation or modification of all or part of the program, you will be informed before your arrival.