ACCOMMODATION EQUIPPED WITH : kitchenette (with oven for apt ref 28K/38), bathroom (or shower for apt ref S.2), balcony (except for apt ref S.2).
The TOURMALET ski apartments are located in Mongie Tourmalet, and are 1km from the resort centre. The residence is located at the foot of the slopes, and is close to the ski lifts, a shopping centre, and the ESF ski school and snow kindergarten.
Preferential rates on lift-passes are available for clients staying at this residence (to be arranged locally - enquire with reception staff on arrival).
For more information on this accommodation, as well as self-drive and rail travel packages, contact our UK reservations team on 020 7371 6111.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
State at time of booking and pay locally when required
> MINI STUDIO 2 PERSONNES (S.2)
MINI-STUDIO SLEEPS 2 (S.2) approx. 14 m², living area with dbl sofa bed. North facing.
> STUDIO 4 PERSONNES (S4)
STUDIO SLEEPS 4 (S4) approx. 24/26 m², living area sleeps 4 (with 2 possibly in bunks), balcony. Apartments are located in the Horizons and Bero Bisto buildings.
> STUDIO 6 PERSONNES (S6)
S6 - STUDIO sleeps 6, 30/36m², living area sleeps 2, alcove sleeps 4 (may be separated by a curtain, sometimes with bunks).
> 2 PIECES 6 PERSONNES (26)
1 BEDROOM APARTMENT SLEEPS 6 (26) approx. 36 m², living area sleeping 2 or 4, bedroom sleeping 2 or 4 (mostly in bunks).
Ski schools:
ESF Ecole du Ski Français - Tel. 0033 450 90 02 38
www.ski-ecole.com/lescarroz
Ecole Nouvelle Dimension - Tel. 0033 450 90 36 03
www.nouvelledimension.com
Children: (BCG and healthcare records required)
Crèche (15mths-4s) - Tel 0033 562 91 93 69
ESF mini club (from 3s) - Tel 0033 562 91 92 44
Leisure:
Paragliding, snowshoeing, snow scooter, dog-sledding
Restaurants, shops.
In Bagnères de Bigorre (16 miles away): Casino and fitness centre.
Useful Information: La Mongie is within easy reach by coach from Tarbes railway station (50km). The resort has all the required facilities for you to spend a great winter holiday:
* shops
* bars
* restaurants
* launderette
* post office
* doctors and pharmacy.
This information is intended for guidance only and holds no contractual value. For further information, please contact the Tourist Office on 0033 562 95 50 71
Creating a natural border between France and Spain, the Pyrenees stretch from Biarritz to Perpignan and consists of hugely varying landscapes making it the ideal location for skiers wishing to get away from the Alpine crowds.
With sharp and contrasted reliefs, the Pyrenees offers an enormous range of ski runs from beginner to advanced levels. Cross-country skiers will be pleased to discover the many 1000km of off piste skiing through the regions forests.
After an energetic day on the slopes, visitors to the Pyrenees should indulge their inner gormet and sample popular local dishes such as Boles de Picoulis and Garbure, as well as being spoilt for choice by the vast aray of regional cheeses and fine wines on offer.
The Pyrenees are also known for their spa resorts, which offer visitors the perfect way to relax and soothe any aches and pains after a day spent skiing.
Train stations: Lannemezan, Pau, Lourdes, Font-Romeu, Ax-les-Thermes. Airports: Toulouse.
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A word of advice from Lagrange: French roads are excellent, but not free, so keep some euros handy.
Located at the foot of "Pic du Midi", Bareges and La Mongie (otherwise known as the two resorts of the Tourmalet pass) have a skiing domain offering 100km of ski runs and 47 ski lifts. The Bareges offers the charm of a traditional Pyreene village, whilst La Mongie sits at the foot of the slopes.
The domain has 23 green runs, 19 blue runs, 21 red runs and 6 black runs plus a snowpark.
Prices for 6 day lift passes (winter 07/08 prices): 150 euros/adult, 135/adolescent (ages 12-25 years inclusive), 120 euros/children (ages 6-11 years inclusive), free for children under 6 years.
