DOG SLEDE

An outing in a dog sled, an unforgettable experience

Comfortably settled on the sled, snuggled under the blankets, open your eyes and ears wide, the team will start to move… Enjoy a special experience as a family with the sled dogs. The musher, trained and qualified in running a dog team, will share their passion and life with you.

Working with animals requires a high level of commitment. You have to take care of the dogs and their hard-working paws and be attentive to their food and health every day. You can try to get yourself adopted by the dogs from the Far North too and be amazed by the world of dog sledding. driver a Feel free to lend your hand with looking after the dogs and enjoy a moment of pure happiness all together! Because this activity is accessible to all and has the Tourisme et Handicap (disabled tourism) label.

Want to take the reins?

Is the simple introduction to dog sledding not enough for you? Do you want more?

The professional mushers in Grand Tourmalet have plenty more to say and will be thrilled to invite you even further into their world. You can choose to head off for a half-day or a day trip or for even longer if you’re a real adventurer!

If you are in good shape, you can also take part in an introduction to mushing and drive the dog sled. Engaging your whole body, this sport requires balance but also an ability to create a bond of trust with the dogs. Because here, the motor is the power and astounding vitality of the dogs and their joy and excitement to get moving. But it is also and above all the authority of the musher and the main team member: the lead dog! This authority is based on a very strong emotional bond forged by daily care and petting.