The following guide though not definitive will hopefully provide our guests with an overview of nearby resorts and the skiing available. For a more detailed view please follow the links provided for each resort.

Luchon - Superbagneres

Altitude

Fast facts:

Nestled on a plateau high above Luchon , Superbagneres provides winter sports enthusiasts with access to a range of slopes suitable for beginners, families and the more adventurous alike.  Only a short two minute walk from you door, the towns gondola quickly transports visitors to the main resort at 1800 metres. New for 2006/07: Boardercross/ Snowpark areas, new E.S.F teaching area for children

Ski school and child care

Other activities

Yes

2 ESF offices

Snowshoe, parapente, spa &  fitness centre, indoor swimming pool, indoor tennis, dog sled, 4km cross country course

Yes

Yes

Peyragudes

Altitude

Fast facts:

Peyragudes is a large ski area set in the heart of the Pyrenees above the Peyresourde Pass. Consisting of two base areas (Peyresourde and Les Agudes) this resort with its two ski schools, restaurants and snowboarding area will cater for all abilities. New for 2007/08: Boardercross/ Snowpark area improved. Superb new magic carpet and dedicated learner zone for beginners at both Agudes and Peyresourde..

Ski school and child care

Other activities

Yes

2 ESF offices

Snowshoe outings, parapente, snow scooter, dog sledding

Yes

Yes

St Lary Soulan

Altitude

Fast facts:

St Lary Village in the heart of the Aure Valley and on the edge of the Pyrenees National Park provides access via the Pic Lumiere cable car to an expansive ski area spread across three sites. Saint Lary1700 "Pla d’Adet" dedicated to family skiing, Saint Lary 1900 "Espiaube" for the more experienced skier with one of the longest runs in the Pyrenees (3.6km), and Saint Lary 2400 a haven for snow sports enthusiasts

Ski school and child care

Other activities

Yes

1 x ESF, 1 x ESI

6 snow sport arenas : AFS-approved Quicksilver Snow park, Half-Pipe, Family-Park, Kid park, Mogul stadium, Slalom stadium.

Yes

Yes

Baqueira Beret

Altitude

Fast facts:

Widely considered as the best ski resort in Spain, Baqueira Beret provides skiers with access to a vast domain including some of the most challenging skiing in the Pyrenees. Centred on the two villages of Baqueira and Beret, this well designed resort with modern infrastructure caters for the needs of all abilities. Increasingly popular with celebrities, Baqueira Beret is regularly frequented by the Spanish royal family.

Ski school and child care

Other activities

Yes

7km cross country course, heli-skiing

Yes

Yes

In addition to the domains listed above Luchon also provides easy access to a number of other French Pyrenees resorts.