La Nistosienne

Family festival and Christmas market at the foot of the Nistos resort

Nistos — Hautes-Pyrénées (65)
Music Gastronomy Local Produce
La Nistosienne
Edition
2026
La Nistosienne

About La Nistosienne

La Nistosienne is a friendly and family-friendly festival organized every year on the first Sunday of December at the Maison du Savoir in Saint-Laurent-de-Neste, at the foot of the Nistos Nordic ski resort in the Hautes-Pyrénées. This event celebrates the opening of the winter season and the end-of-year holidays. It features a Christmas market with local artisans and gourmet products, musical performances, activities for children (face painting, multimedia games), a visit from Santa Claus, and the sale of Christmas trees. Admission is free, and refreshments and food are available on site.
Dates 06 Dec — 06 Dec 2026
Location Nistos (65)
Prices Free
Status Confirmed
Edition 2026

La Nistosienne — edition 2026

La Nistosienne 2026 returns on the first Sunday of December to celebrate the Pyrenean winter with its Christmas market, family activities, and a visit from Santa Claus.

La Nistosienne 2026

Join us on Sunday, December 6, 2026, at the Maison du Savoir for the new edition of La Nistosienne. Christmas market, shows, children's activities, and refreshments are on the program for this Pyrenean winter festival.

Prices La Nistosienne 2026

Free admission
Practical information

Practical information — La Nistosienne

Access

The Maison du Savoir is located in Saint-Laurent-de-Neste, at the crossroads of the Neste and Barousse valleys.

  • By car: From Tarbes, take the D938 towards Lannemezan then Saint-Laurent-de-Neste (approx. 45 min).
  • Parking: Free parking.

Prices

Free admission.

Contact

  • Maison du Savoir: Saint-Laurent-de-Neste

The Pyrenean Winter Festival

La Nistosienne has become a traditional event marking the arrival of winter at the foot of the Pyrenees. Organized on the first Sunday of December, it celebrates both the opening of the Nistos Nordic ski resort and the end-of-year holidays.

A Christmas Market in the Mountains

The Christmas market brings together local artisans and Pyrenean producers who offer their creations and specialties: handmade items, gourmet products, Christmas gifts. You can also buy your Christmas tree directly on site.

Activities for the Whole Family

Children are in the spotlight with face painting workshops, a multimedia games area, and of course the much-anticipated visit from Santa Claus with treats. Musical performances punctuate the day in a warm atmosphere. Refreshments and food are available on site.

Where does it take place — La Nistosienne

Maison du Savoir
Maison du Savoir, 65150 Nistos

La Nistosienne in brief

Music Gastronomy Local Produce Farmers' Market Folk Traditions Young Audience Family Crafts Outdoor Free Participatory Hautes-Pyrénées

History of La Nistosienne

Edition 2025 Dec 2025

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