The legend of the Etang de Lers

La lherzolite : pierre insolite

With the Mont Béas reflected on its luminous surface,
the étang de Lers is a favorite destination,
both winter and summer,
for those in search of peace and quiet and unspoiled nature.

Cross-country skiing in winter :

Domaine nordique
Open every day from 9am to 5pm.
57 km of pistes, 4 ski pistes 25 km), 4 snowshoe pistes (32 km). On site ski, snowshoe and sled rental. Snack bar/restaurant.
Child care center in Massat : tel: 05 61 96 90 01

Piste access prices and equipment hire

Trout fishing from June to
mid- September :

Trout fishing daily
Restocked each week
Pontoon for those of reduced mobility
Open from sunrise to 7pm
Day permit for sale on site
Restocked daily


ACCESS
From St-Girons: D 618 towards Massat.
From Tarascon : D618 towards the Col de Port.
After Massat, towards Le Port/Etang de Lers.
From Vicdessos : D18 towards Port de Lers (close in winter)
From d'Aulus-les-Bains : D8 towards Col d'Agnès (closed in winter)

The étang de Lers is also...
An "estive" :

Fjrom June to September the hills around the Etang de Lers are the domain of Gascony cows, a local breed, who graze the tender grass of the mountain pastures. You'll admire their distinctive white coats and their beautiful black-rimmed eyes... from a safe distance.

A paragliding site :

The slopes above the Etang are a favourite take-off point for paragliders; you can watch them lift off and soar against the backdrop of the green valleys of Massat.


CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING AND SNOWSHOEING
PISTE ACCESS PRICES
ADULT
CHILD
5 to 12 years
GROUPS
10 pers
1/2 day
6,00 €
3.70 €
1 day 7,00 € 4,70 € Adult: 5,80 €
Child: 3,70 €
2 days 12,00€ 7,30 €
3 days 18,00 € 10,60 €
4 days 23,30 € 14,80 €
5 days 29,70 € 18,00 €
6 days 34,00 € 21,20 €
Week 38,00 € 23,30 €
Pass for snowshoeing trails :
Adult : 3,00 € | Child : 2,50 € | Season 26,50 €
EQUIPMENT HIRE PRICES
2007/2008
ADULT
CHILD
5 - 12 yrs
GROUPS
10 pers
1/2 day
8,50 €
6,35 €
day 9.50 € 7,40 € Adult: 8,50 €
Child: 6,35 €
2 days 16,95 € 13,80 €
3 days 24,35 € 20,15 €
4 days 31,80 € 26,50 €
5 days 39,20 € 31,80 €
6 days 46,65 € 37,10 €
Week 63,60 € 42,40 €
Skating: 1 journée
1/2 journée
11,65 €
10,60 €
9,50 €
8,50 €
Adult : 6,35 €
Child : 5,30 €
Raquettes:
1 day
1/2 day.

7,40 €
6,35 €

6,35 €
5,30 €
Sledge 4,25 €

Pour tous renseignements complémentaires sur le domaine de l'étang de Lers :
Tél : (33) 05 61 04 91 13
Fax : 05 61 96 99 76
email :
etangdelers@free.fr