Ski Holidays in the French Pyrenees

Ski resorts are spread along the French Pyrenees, from the Atlantic side to near Andorra. That makes choosing the right valley base the first step in planning your trip: Tourmalet, Saint-Lary, Cauterets, Font-Romeu and Les Angles are not places you can casually combine in a single ski day.

Find the right valley base

Before booking, compare travel times to the lifts, cross-country ski trails or winter hiking routes you want to visit. Elevation, slope aspect and weather all affect operations; check snow reports, road conditions and lift status directly with your chosen resort. Staying in one place is usually more practical than moving between locations every day.

Ax 3 Domaines

Ax 3 Domaines: Accommodation in the valley, on the edge of town, or near a lift offers different advantages in terms of price, peace and quiet, distances, and flexibility. Ax 3 Domaines is near Ax-les-Thermes in the French Pyrenees.

Cauterets

Cauterets: Accommodation in the valley, on the edge of town or near a lift offers different advantages in terms of price, peace and quiet, distances and flexibility. The destination combines an established town with winter sports; check the current facilities, routes, accommodation and alternatives for non-skiers.

Font-Romeu–Pyrénées 2000

Font-Romeu–Pyrénées 2000: accommodation in the valley, on the edge of town or near a lift offers different advantages in terms of price, peace and quiet, travel times and flexibility. A good comparison takes in the character of the slopes, altitude, access, accommodation and options for rest days.

Gourette

Gourette: Accommodation in the valley, on the edge of town, or near a lift offers different advantages in terms of price, peace and quiet, distances, and flexibility. A good comparison takes into account the character of the slopes, altitude, distances, accommodation, and options for rest days.

Grand Tourmalet

Grand Tourmalet: Accommodation in the valley, on the edge of town or near a lift offers different advantages in terms of price, peace and quiet, distances and flexibility. Grand Tourmalet encompasses the ski resorts of Barèges and La Mongie and is located near the Pic du Midi.

La Pierre Saint-Martin

La Pierre Saint-Martin: Accommodation in the valley, on the edge of town or near a lift offers different advantages in terms of price, peace and quiet, distances and flexibility. A useful comparison takes into account the character of the slopes, altitude, distances, accommodation and options for rest days.

Les Angles

Les Angles: Accommodation in the valley, on the edge of town or near a lift offers different advantages in terms of price, quiet, travel times and flexibility. A useful comparison takes in the character of the slopes, altitude, routes, accommodation and options for rest days.

Luz Ardiden

Luz Ardiden: Accommodation in the valley, on the edge of town or near a lift offers different advantages in terms of price, peace and quiet, travel times and flexibility. Luz Ardiden is located above Luz-Saint-Sauveur in the French Pyrenees.

Peyragudes

Peyragudes: accommodation in the valley, on the edge of town or near a lift offers different advantages in terms of price, peace and quiet, access and flexibility. Peyragudes lies between the Louron and Larboust valleys. A good comparison takes in the character of the slopes, altitude, access, accommodation and options for rest days.

Piau-Engaly

Piau-Engaly: Accommodation in the valley, on the edge of town or near a lift offers different advantages in terms of price, peace and quiet, distances and flexibility. Consider the elevation and journey there alongside the snow report, lift status, accommodation and alternatives in the valley.

Porté-Puymorens

Porté-Puymorens: Families and groups should compare ski schools, beginner slopes, luggage transport and parking options. If you want to stay right by the lift, check the exact location of your accommodation; some parts of the village are much quieter or farther from the access point.

Saint-Lary-Soulan

Saint-Lary-Soulan: accommodation in the valley, on the edge of town or near a lift offers different advantages in terms of price, peace and quiet, distances and flexibility. A good comparison takes in the character of the slopes, altitude, distances, accommodation and options for rest days.