Ski Resorts of the Languedoc Pyrenees

There are seven sizeable ski resorts in the Languedoc section of the Pyrenees. At the bottom of this page we've put together a big table to show what each Pyrenees ski resort offers in terms of runs, lifts, canons and facilities for cross-country skiing and snowboarding. Below that, we've described each of the resorts, and given additional information on unique features and how to get there.

Overall, the ski resorts of Languedoc's Pyrenees offer great value for money - they tend to be quite a bit cheaper than those in the Alps, and you'll also find accommodation and restaurants cheaper too. So the Pyrenees are a great option for the more economical skier.

The third largest of the Pyrenees ski resorts, Cerdagne-Puigmal is a great resort for more advanced skiers - with 7 black and 16 red ski runs. The black runs, in particular, are said to be very long and exciting. This is the highest of the Pyrenees ski resorts, at 2,700m and the views from the top are magnificent. Overall, the ski base covers 320 hectares. Ski pass prices are reasonable, but there are a relatively low number of snow canons - so check the weather forecast before you come. There are hot sulphur baths only 20 minutes away.

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One of the Pyrenees oldest ski resort, Font Romeu opened in 1921. It sports the second biggest bed base in the Pyrenees, and the largest snow-making capacity, with an impressive 500 snow canons on hand. It's popular both with weekly tourists, as well as weekend locals who come from both Spain and France. It's the largest ski resort in the Languedoc Pyrenees, and is commercially twinned with 'Pyrenees 2000' - another resort very close by, which you can get to from Font Romeu via ski lift.

The town of Font Romeu is historic, and offers marked winter walking routes, tennis courts, squash, ice hockey, ice skating, swimming pool, Nordic skiing, horse riding, dog sledding, a climbing wall, snow-shoeing, ski-mountaineering, paragliding, a fitness centre, sauna, disco, bars, cinema, bowling alley and a casino. Snowshoe treks leave daily with a professional guide

Font Romeu gets over 3,000 hours of sunshine each year (more than the Rockies). Most of its runs are short and flat, but if you want some variety, you can use your Font Romeu ski passes at nearby Puigmal, Les Angles, Pyrenees 2000, and Formigueres resorts. The most demanding run at Font Romeu ski resort is the 'Competition' on the north face. Font Romeu is great for beginners and families. You'll also find hot sulphur baths in nearby Dorres, Llo and St Thomas.

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The second largest of the Languedoc Pyrenees ski resorts, Les Angles is probably better for more advanced skiers - with half of its runs being red flagged. The resort sits between its runs and a large lake - which is used in summer for sailing. The setting is very picturesque, and the resort itself is quite attractive. It also offers a 'Bleu-Neige' area that sports an ice-skating rink, swimming pool, disco, cinema, petting zoo (of all things), 'ice diving', paragliding and kite surfing. The Les Angles ski resort is the most expensive of the Pyrenees resorts.

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Down the road from the Les Angles ski resort is the Pyrenees resort of Formiguères, a smaller resort that is quite popular with cross-country skiers. Snowshoeing is also popular here, with many free trails, and there is the possibility of ski-mountaineering (with access to the Camporells lakes and the Carlit Massif). There is a good range of slopes for all levels, and a surf park.

Tourism office: 04 68 04 47 35
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The most economical of the Pyrenees ski resorts, Cambre d'Aze is quite close to the small town of Err (which has a railway station). It's also known sometimes as 'St Pierre dels Forcats, and is the first ski resort you come to when traveling from Perpignan. It sits in an impressive glacial 'cirque'. The resort offers tranquil skiing on tree-lined pistes, with very few queues. Cambre d'Aze is part of the combined ski pass system - so you can use your pass bought here at other ski resorts. Cambre d'Aze offers 35 km of runs, and guaranteed snow thanks to its 164 snow guns. Beginners can ski from the top of the chair lift along gentle paths with great views. The excellent beginner and intermediate skiing make Cambre d'Aze a good choice for families.

For non skiers – there is snowshoeing, thermal baths and horse riding. Intermediate skiers will appreciate the narrower pistes and the wide variety of gradients. The resort is perfect for beginners - offering two special beginners areas boasting eight green runs with gentle lifts. You'll also find thermal baths, swimming, skating, bowling, dog sleds, and a cinema.

There is a park for snow boarders, but you'll find more challenging snowboarding at some of the Pyrenees' other resorts. There are some bars at the foot of the slopes and qui te a few restaurants in the two villages that comprise Cambre D’Aze.

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This pretty ski resort is the first in the Pyrenees you arrive at driving from the Aude. Like Les Angles, it sits between a mountain side and a lake (Lake Puyvalador), and there are south-facing chalets to be let opposite the slopes themselves. This is quite a small resort - without many of the facilities of the bigger ski centres such as Font Romeu and Les Angles. However, its 16 runs offer some variety and there is a snow park. There is a restaurant and a shop that rents equipment.

Tourism office: 04 68 04 44 83
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Set in a pretty Catalan village, the Porte Puymorens ski resort in the Pyrenees offers wide-slopes suitable for a range of ski levels. This is one of the smaller resorts in the Pyrenees, and it offers great value for money, with low ski-pass prices. There's hiking in the nearby Font Vives valley, and in the villages of Llo and Dorres, you'll find hot sulphur baths. You won't, however, find many of the other facilities found at larger resorts - but none are too far away. For example, you can pop over to FOnt Romeu for some shopping, or to the town of Mont Louis to use their swimming pool, ice skating rink and fitness centre.

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