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The French Pyrenees winter season runs from early December through to mid-April, offering many resorts to choose from. Below are a few of our favourites which are situated close to our accommodation. There are large areas dedicated to beginners leaving the higher slopes free for the more experienced skiers. Don't forget your swimwear, many of the resorts have Balenea's (health spa's) offering you the opportunity to relax after your day on the slopes. There are many bars and restaurants or non skiers in the group who wish to come along and enjoy the atmosphere. Ski, Snowboard, Cross country ski, the choice is yours.
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Some of our favourite resorts. e-mail info@pyreneesaccommodation.com or lisa@pyreneesaccommodation.com to request your ski guide, lift passes and ski hire when you book accommodation through us.
Le Grand Tourmalet
With its 69 pistes, extending over more than 100km, Le Grand Tourmalet is the biggest ski-station in the French Pyrenees. This is most certainly worth a trip for the more advanced skiers/boarders wanting longer and more challenging slopes.
Some parts are especially reserved for beginners, who can have fun on the recreational course, or the new skiers space. Lovers of big thrills can go in for the joys of the free-ride. Book your ski guide from 50 euros per day to show you the best this mountain has to offer.
Val Louron
Much more than just a ski resort, overlooking the beautiful Pyrenean valleys of Aure and Louron, Val Louron is the ideal place to relax with your family, with one of the best beginner areas in the Pyrenees, Book your ski guide with us from 50 euros per day to show you what this mountain resort has to offer. e-mail us info@pyrneeesaccommodation.com
Peyragudes
This is a large ski resort in the French Pyrenees just 25km from Sarrancolin In the heart of the Pyrenees, overhung by 3000 meters of stunning peeks. This resort has a family friendly atmosphere with great slopes for any beginners to start out on. One of our favourites to take beginners for the start of their ski or board journey. There are lots of wide, open and empty green runs to practice your turns. For those seeking more advanced slopes, the Peyragudes does not disappoint. It has plenty of challenging reds and blacks interlinked with tree-lined blue slopes offering plenty of photo opportunities. With 60 km of slopes, 230 snow cannons and seven snow groomers which work daily, you can be assured of great snow. For those seeking further thrills, there is the snow park equipped with a ski lift, border-cross, air-board or speed-riding. The Peyragudes has many restaurants to choose from and a supermarket for those looking to take a picnic on the mountain. You can hire equipment directly here and obtain your daily lift pass when you arrive. Book your ski guide with us from 50 euros a day to assist you in exploring the beautiful report
Saint Lary Soulan
- Characteristics of the Saint-Lary estate:700 ha of ski area
- 100 km of slopes
- 59 slopes: 11 black, 14 red, 26 blue, 7 green
- 2 toboggan runs (including 1 for toddlers) at Saint-Lary 1700
- 1 toboggan run in Saint-Lary 1900
- 1 cross-country ski trail
Lifts :1 cable car, 2 gondola lifts, 11 chair lifts, 15 ski lifts, 2 covered conveyor belts.
Snow production:335 snow guns (instant snow flow: 1500 m3 / h)
Track safety:20 ski patrollers, 8 grooming machines, 6 first-aid stations, 2 avalanche dogs.
5 Gliding areas: Snowpark, De le Rue's Line, Kidpark and 2 tobogganing areas.
e-mail us to book your ski guide to discover the beauty of this resort. info@pyreneesaccommodation.com
