Nestled in the heart of the Pyrenees, Superbagnères is a charming family resort whose residences are built in a modern architectural style and the resort's location at the foot of the slopes makes the ideal location for skiing in the French Pyrenees. For a change of pace and a day (or two) of relaxation, visitors should head to nearby Luchon, an elegant spa town located in the valley and linked to Superbagnères by gondola (8 minutes) and by road (18km).
CHILDREN For the perfect introduction to the slopes, the ESF French Ski School offers a snow kindergarten and ski lessons to children aged 3 years and over.
OTHER ACTIVITIES Superbagneres offers 32km of ski runs, served by 15 lifts. 6-day lift passes can be purchased in advanced or in-resort, and prices include the cable car between Luchon and Superbagneres. Access to the ski lifts and slopes is free of charge to children under 5 years.
Cross country skiing : length of cross country track 4 Km Cross-country skiers and off-piste devils visiting Superbagneres will be able to access 4km of off-piste trails, located at the resort's highest point.
THE AREA Non-skiers, or anyone simply in need of some serious R and R this winter, should head to nearby Luchon for a day of pmapering and treatments courtesy of the resort's famed spa facilities.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION Superbagneres is within easy reach by coach or taxi from Luchon train station (18km), and Lagrange can arrange for rail travel and accommodation packages for skiers looking for a laidback journey to the mountains this winter. For more information and prices, contact our friendly reservations team on 020 7371 6111. Superbagneres is a well-equipped resort, and offers all necessary amenities including sport shops, a range of bars and restaurants, and a mini-market. This information is intended for guidance purposes only and is not contractual. For further, and more up to date local information, please contact the 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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A word of advice from Lagrange: French roads are excellent, but not free, so keep some euros handy.
The Super Bagneres ski domian offers 32km of slopes suitable for skiers of all abilities. The Super Bagneres ski area is linked to Luchon village by cable car (approx. 8 minutes).