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La Mongie / Barèges

Location

Hautes-Pyrénées

France

42° 53' 48.12" N, 0° 3' 52.56" E

See map: Google Maps

FR

General info:

At the bottom of Midi Peak of Bigorre, the Mongie-Barèges, you find the Tourmalet field, by many considered to be the best skiing area in the French Pyrenees. As a guest, you can benefit from the resort's 2 entrances - On the west side, Barèges offers you the charm and traditions of a Pyreneen village, while the east side, The Mongie, is practical hosting the bottom station of all the slopes in the resort, and an excellent place to practise all types of skiing.

BASE: 4593ft
SUMMIT: 8202ft
VERTICAL DROP: 3608ft

NO. OF. LIFTS: 40
Gondolas: 1
Chairs: 18
Surface: 21

Costs:

DAY PASS ADULTS weekday: €35.00
6 DAYS ADULTS: €185.00

We recommend to confirm the latest prices from the resorts website as the prices might have changed after last update.

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