Winter sports in the Ariège Pyrenees
(alpine skiing, cross-country skiing,
snowshoeing)
Much of Ariège is mountainous--with its 10 ski stations it can satisfy skiers of every level, from the beginner to lovers of extreme skiing. And the biggest cross-country ski station in the Pyrenees, the Plateau de Beille, offers excellent snow conditions well into spring.
You don't have to put on skis to enjoy the Pyrenees in the winter. Snowshoeing is the fastest-growing winter sport in France, and can be practiced wherever there is snow on the ground. With "raquettes à neige" on your feet you can explore places you couldn't reach any other way. Wherever you stay in Ariège, your hotel, B&B or gîte owner will be able to tell you where to hire snowshoes, find a mountain guide and where the nearest good trails are located.
The ski stations in Ariège
ALPINE SKIING |
CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING |