Central Pyrenees Resort Guide - Skiing Holidays with Peak Times

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	Superbagneres	Peyragudes	Baqueira Beret

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
majestic scenery, great value and family friendly

Easy access from Villa Portillon

Altitude

Fast facts:

1440m - 2260m

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 2008/09: Boardercross/ Snowpark areas, new E.S.F teaching area for children. Piste expansion

28 runs - 15 lifts

	4		7
	11		6

160 Snow Canons

Ski school and child care

Other activities

Ski school (ESF)

Yes

2 ESF offices

Snowshoe, parapente, Airboard spa & treatment centre, indoor swimming pool, indoor tennis, dog sled, 4km nordic course

Day care centre

Yes

18 months - 3 yrs

Ski kindergarten

Yes

3yrs or over


	Peyragudes
snow sure, large modern domain

just a short drive from Bagneres de Luchon

Altitude

Fast facts:

1600m - 2400m

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 2008/09: New base area at Peyresourde with additional bars & restaurants. New 6 seat high speed demountable chair. Boardercross and Snowpark area extended and expanded with dedicated lift. Significant piste remanagement

46 runs - 16 lifts

	5		17
	20		4

230 Snow Canons

Ski school and child care

Other activities

Ski school (ESF)

Yes

2 ESF offices

Snowshoe outings, airboard parapente, snow scooter, dog sledding, 15km nordic course

Day care centre

Yes

18 months - 2 yrs

Ski kindergarten

Yes

2 yrs to 5yrs

Baqueira Beret

Spain's exclusive gem - undeniably on of the best!!

Well worth a visit as part of our Ski Safari

Altitude

Fast facts:

1500m - 2510m

Widely considered as the best ski resort in Spain, Baqueira Beret's 108km of piste provides skiers with access to a vast domain including some of the most challenging skiing in the Pyrenees. Centred on the three villages of Baqueira, Beret and Bonaigua, 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.

69 runs - 33 lifts

	5		25
	33		6

549 Snow Canons

Ski school and child care

Other activities

Ski school (EEE)

Yes

7km cross country course, heli-skiing

Day care centre

Yes

3 months - 3 years

Ski kindergarten

Yes

3 parks

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

		St Lary Soulan
		Le Mourtis
		Val Louron
		Domaine de Tourmalet
		Piau Engaly

Resort Guide

Luchon - Superbagneres

Peyragudes

Baqueira Beret