Peyragudes

Location

Haute-Garonne
France
42° 47' 16.44" N, 0° 28' 39" E
FR
General info: 

At the heart of the Pyrenees, the villages of Agudes and Peyresourde. Surrounded by 3000 metre peaks which bring a breath of fresh air to their visitors, offering a great place to relax, unwind and enjoy nature. Peyragudes welcomes visitors both for sports or leisure stays. The welcoming in resort is second to none and will make you feel at ease straight away. You are certain not to be disappointed. Whether you are planning to go skiing, exercising in the Nordic ski area, exploring the snowy paths or relaxing in a hot tub, one thing is certain, you cannot not refuse this healthy dose of fun! To help you make the most of your skiing break on the 60 km of slopes in Peyragudes there are 230 snow cannons and 7 groomers working daily to ensure and perfect the snow throughout the season. A snowpark equipped with its own lift, bordercross course, airboard area and speed riding zone, all adding upto everyone enjoying the latest wave of sometimes unusual winter snow sports. Peyragudes also has activities for non-skiers yet outdoor enthusiasts: snowshoeing in the heart of the Pyrenees, dog sleigh rides or paragliding: Just a small selection of activities on offer in Peyragudes. For those who believe that a holiday equals private://relaxationprivate://, Peyragudes has its own balneal centre with a mix of ambiences, Roman, Indian and Tibetan. If this isn't heaven, you're not that far away: a relaxing Jacuzzi, steam room, sauna or natural heated pools have the stamp of relaxation guarantee, either alone or with family. Whilst you're out relaxing rest assured that your children will also be enjoying themselves. Kids are greeted at the day-care; located at the bottom of the slopes or in the snow garden for their first taste of skiing. The centres mix discovery, learning and pleasure, whether it's searching for animal tracks or harmless snowball fights, it's all good fun!

BASE: 5249ft
SUMMIT: 7874ft
VERTICAL DROP: 2624ft

NO. OF. LIFTS: 17
Gondolas: 0
Chairs: 10
Surface: 8

Costs: 

DAY PASS ADULTS weekday: €33.50
6 DAYS ADULTS: €167.50

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

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