Other Activities - Cross Country Skiing & Snow Shoeing
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Outdoor activities continue year round. With the onset of winter, there are eleven ski resorts within a short transfer from us offering 260 runs and 260 km of cross country skiing tracks.

If this seems a bit too energetic, then you can always try your hand at snow-shoeing or husky dog sledging.

Some of the nearby ski stations include:

St Lary, a great resort with altitudes from 1,700 to 2,515m and 100km of slopes. There are over 53 ski runs (6 green, 24 blue, 14 red and 9 black) with 32 ski lifts (1 cable-car, 1 gondola lift, 11 chair lifts and 18 ski-tows). There is an AFS approved Quicksilver snowpark, family-park, kidpark, mogul stadium and slalom stadium.

Luchon Superbagnères, accessible from Luchon spa town via road or cable car. Ski park and 35km of downhill slopes ranging from 1,440 to 2,260m altitude. One of the smaller ski stations in the area and great for beginners. Cable car provides MTB access during the summer months.

Peyragudes, situated on the famous Tour de France climb of the Col de Peyresourde. With two slopes between 1,600 and 2,400m. Great for skiing and snowboarding.

Nistos, cross country ski station at an altitude of 1,600m, with 8 graded tracks covering over 50km. During the summer months, this is an excellent place to run at altitude.

Le Mourtis, cross country and downhill ski station at an altitude of 1,350m to 1,860m. 22km of downhill runs, 45km of cross country skiing tracks through pine forests, snowpark and luge. Also offers excellent mountain biking during the summer.

  Cross country skiing and snow shoeing

 

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