Peyragudes
Innovative and convivial to make skiing the epitome of enjoyment, this resort is counting on flexibility both in number of ski runs and within the village itself, ensuring maximum snow cover and preservation of the environment, not forgetting cocooning in its well-being and relaxation centre with spa waters – Balnéa.
Resort height : 1600 to 2400m
No. of lift : 17
No. of slopes : 49
Total pistes length : 60 km (about 38 miles)
Snow canons : 240
Snowpark : yes
Purpose built : yes
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 4 spaces: Roman baths for adults, Amerindian for families, Tibetan for customized care an Japanese with outdoor baths.
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 (33.5€)
6 days adult: about £ 143 (167.5€)
1 day family pass: about £ 97 (114€)
6 days family pass about £ 486 (570€)
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.
1 week in a 3* apartment in a tourist residence at the foot of the slopes + 6 days family lift pass + 6 days ski hire for all the family + ski classes for 2 children (2h30/day during 6 days) + free access to the covered heated swimming-pool, sauna and jacuzzi of the residence.
2 days / 2 nights in a studio of a Lagrange Prestige tourist residence + 2 day family ski pass to the ski areas of Val Louron and Peyragudes + 1 family pass (2 hours) to the Balnea Spa Centre
8 days / 7 nights in an apartment, tourist residence rated 3 stars located on the slopes + 6 day ski pass for Peyragudes + access to the residence sauna and hamman

