Resort height : 1600 to 2400m
No. of lift : 16
No. of slopes : 46
Total pistes length : 60 km (about 38 miles)
Snow canons : 230
Snowpark : yes
Purpose built : no

Snow : ***
Beginners’ Area : ***
Off piste : ***
Après-ski: ***
Non skiers : *

Peyragudes: the resort – Two skiing areas and a guaranteed snow cover

At the foot of the pistes, overlooking the Louron and Larboust valleys, Peyragudes offers a wonderful ski area in a protected environment. The resort is divided over two mountain sides- Agudes and Peyresourde, both villages are at the foot of the pistes. Since its creation Peyragudes has constantly innovated with a particularly well developed programme of activities.

Skiing in Peyragudes

Peyragude has 60kms of pisted runs covering 1500 hectares between 1600 and 2400 metres of altitude, and served by 4 high-speed lifts. The 230 snow cannons are computer operated, snow cover is guaranteed throughout the winter. The animated snowpark and its activities will satisfy the most ardent thrill seeker; boardercross and freeride. Peyragudes also has a waymarked off-piste itinerary which is 6kms long and a restaurant chalet with a panoramic view terrace

Accommodation

Small group of semi-detached chalets and 3* and 4* class tourist residences in the Pyrenees architectural style with a view overlooking the Louron valley.
In the valley: hotels, hostels, guest rooms and group hostels.
Camping-car park 

The Après-ski

For the apres-ski there is lots on offer the Balnea Spa baths with its well-being and relaxation area in naturally heated thermal waters. You can enjoy the 3 spaces: Roman baths for adults, Amerindian for families, Tibetan for customized care.
Try airboard sessions at the foot of the pistes, have convivial evenings in the village restaurants and tapas bars, enjoy a mulled wine in front of the fire at a mountain restaurant.

The resort overview

Peyragudes has a large range of activities, from nordic skiing and snowshoe circuits to sled dogs, speed riding, paragliding, airboard (inflatable toboggan), constructions of igloos.
If you come with young children, no matter you can also have some fun on the slopes thanks to kinder gardens and snow gardens for children over 18 months of age.

The resort strong point

Quality accommodation, all the 3 and 4 star rated chalets and apartments have been constructed in the local Pyrenean style and offer wonderful views over the valley. A team of dedicated professionals on hand to welcome the holidaymaker upon their arrival, to give advice on the ski area and offer a warming hot chocolate.

Ski fixed price stays

1 day adult: about £ 29 (32€)
1 day child: about £ 24 (27€)
6 days adult: about £ 143 (160€)
6 days child: about £ 120 (135€)
1 day family pass: about £ 96 (108€)
6 days family pass about £ 481 (540€)

Access

For easy holidays, rent a car at the airport by Ada, Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, National/Citer or Sixt.

• From Lourdes Pyrenees airport: About 1h30 drive, about £ 1.4 - 1.7€
  Motorway A64 towards Toulouse
  Exit 16 Lannemezan/Arreau, then continue towards Arreau
  After Arreau take D618 towards Bordères Louron and then D117 towards Peyragudes
   
• From Pau airport: 1h45 drive, about £ 3.2 toll – 4€
  Motorway A64 towards Tarbes – Lourdes
  Exit 16 Lannemezan/Arreau, then continue towards Arreau
  After Arreau take D618 towards Bordères Louron and then D117 towards Peyragudes
   
• From Toulouse airport: About 2hrs drive, about £ 3.8 toll – 4.7€
  Motorway A64 towards Tarbes – Lourdes
  Exit 17 Lérida / Montréjeau / Luchon, then continue towards Bagnères de Luchon
  After Bagnères de Luchon take D618 towards Peyragudes/ Col de Peyresourde.