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CHILDREN
Children aged 4 years and over can test out their snow legs with tuition and lessons at snow nurseries located in Val Louron and Peyragudes.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Any visitors staying in Loudenvielle who want to hit the slopes should head to the nearby ski resorts of Val Louron, Peyragudes and Saint-Lary for fantastic skiing opportunities to suit all abilities and age groups.
THE AREA
For a truely relaxing winter getaway, Loudenville boasts an aqua spa centre complete with indoor swimming pools, as well as a jacuzzi, and gym.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
All information regarding local services is intended for guidance purposes only, and is not contractual. For up to date information contact the local tourist information services.
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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Beyond gastronomy, from North to South France sparkles with an incredibly rich cultural and historical heritage of famous castles, churches, cathedrals and museums carefully preserved and restored which makes it one the most sought afterand enthralling destination for holidaymakers from around the globe.
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A word of advice from Lagrange: French roads are excellent, but not free, so keep some euros handy.
