Tarbes-lourdes
Luchon
2400
1600
4
20
20
5
15 km
CHILDREN
Located in Peyresourde and Agudes, the resort offers a creche suitable for children aged between 18 months to 6 years.
The ESF French Ski School offers lessons suitable for children aged 4 years and over, as part of its snow kindergarten.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Peyragudes offers 55km of alpine ski slopes suitable for a wide range of ages and abilities, served by 18 ski lifts and 70 snow canons on both sides of the resort.
6-day lift passes can be bought in-resort, and children under 6 years ski free of charge.
Cross country skiing : length of cross country track 15 Km
The domain offers 15km of cross-country and off-piste ski slopes and trails spread across three circuits which lead skiers through the forests of the Peyresourde area, and the Balestas forests which overlook the Luchon valley. Access to these slopes is free of charge.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
The resort is well-equipped and offers all necessary amenities, including a laundrette, a mini-market and convenience store, and a range of local bars and resturants.
Please note - all information provided in these pages is intended for guidance purposes only and is not contractual. For more detailed and up to date infomation, please contact 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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