Nestled in the Pyrenees, AX LES THERMES is a spa town renowned for its thermal springs, which have excellent health benefits. The resort is located in the centre of the Ax Valley in the Ariege area of the Pyrenees, and shares its borders with Spain.
Ax-les-Thermes is located 8km from Bonascre, just a 10 minute journey via cable car.
CHILDREN Located in Ax village/Bonascre, a creche offers childcare to younger children aged between 3 months and 6 years and a snow kindergarten offers childcare to slightly older children aged 3 to 6 years.
OTHER ACTIVITIES Ax-les-Thermes offers 57km of downhill ski slopes, and 6-day lift passes for both adults and children can be purchased in advance or in-resort. Children under 6 years ski free of charge.
Cross country skiing : length of cross country track 60 Km Cross-country skiers visiting Ax-les-Thermes can access a wide range of cross-country ski trails, with 17km of trails in Bonascre and 25km in Ax les Thermes, 60km over the Chioula domain.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION Any information provided on these pages is intended for guidance purposes only, and is not contractual. For the best, and most up to date, local information, contact the local tourist office.
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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