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Winter Galactic evenings
From sunset to starlight
A la Mongie
Galactic evenings! The Pic du Midi, in collaboration with the association Instant Science, which specialises in astronomy-related events, is offering a brand new programme of exceptional evenings at La Mongie to let you commune with the setting sun and the stars!
Only a few dates are available for booking, so reserve your places quickly!
During school holidays:
Tuesdays 23 and 30 December 2025
Tuesdays 10, 17 and 24 February, and Tuesday 3 March 2026
In French only
Your programme
The ascent
Your programme begins with a cable car ride up the mountain. You can, of course, access the site at the start of the day, but by taking the cable car in the afternoon (before 3.30 p.m.), you will already be able to witness the mysteries of the setting sun. The mountains begin their game of hide-and-seek with the emerging shadows, and the magic begins to work.
At the top
Once at the summit, it's time to explore the site: the panoramic terraces, of course, but also the Espace Expériences, where you can immerse yourself in the major research themes of the Pic du Midi: the Sun, cosmic rays, stars, the atmosphere and meteorites. A detour to the Ponton dans le Ciel is a must for a dose of vertigo with a view.
At 3.30 p.m. (4.30 p.m. in February/March), head to the summit Planetarium to explore the constellations and embark on a real journey into space.
Sunset time at the top
Finally, the long-awaited magical moment arrives: watching the sun set and the stars come out at the summit, before taking the cable car back down to La Mongie.
Observations at La Mongie
Wrapped up warm, you take part in the astronomy activities. Passionate astronomers and scientists accompany you as you observe the night sky with the naked eye and through telescopes from La Mongie, in the heart of the Pic du Midi International Dark Sky Reserve: the moon, galaxies, star clusters and planets. This wonderful programme ends around 10 p.m. with stars in your eyes and dreams as vast as the universe that was yours for one evening.
Programme:
Daytime visit to the Pic du Midi
3.30pm (4.30pm in February/March): meet at the summit Planetarium to discover the constellations and take a journey into space
4.30pm (5.30pm in February/March): free visit and observation of the sunset from the panoramic terraces
6 p.m. (7 p.m. in February/March): last cable car descent to return to La Mongie
8:30 p.m.: meet behind the cable car station in La Mongie to enjoy the astronomy activities
10 p.m.: end of the evening programme
Recommendations
Remember that the Pic du Midi and La Mongie are located at altitudes of 2,877 metres and 1,800 metres respectively. Given the weather conditions and high altitude, it is particularly important to dress and equip yourself appropriately in order 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:
All purchases are final and non-refundable; tickets cannot be changed or refunded.
This programme is subject to weather conditions; cancellation of all or part of the programme will be decided on a case-by-case basis.