Skiing rentals areas and lessons Midi-Pyrénées

Above Auzat and Vicdessos, it is by a winding road that you will reach this small Sport Nature resort at the foot of Montcalm. One of the most convivial of the department, far from the spirit of competition. You almost feel at home. It is possible to combine two sporting activities by going from the spatulas to the stirrup with weekends of skiing and horse riding. 4 ski lifts, 6 trails including 2 green 2 red 2 blue summarize the whole circuit of 7km. Children's area.

The Cirque du Lys ski area, one of two attached to the Cauterets resort, boasts the highest snowfall in the French Pyrenees. Offering 36 km of runs at altitudes between 1,730 and 2,450 meters, it features a wide variety of itineraries, served by 13 lifts. Accessible in 12 minutes by the Lys gondola, the heart of the resort houses a ski school, a snow garden and a high-altitude restaurant. The 20 runs include challenging descents, a slalom run and a renowned snowpark.

If the Upper Garonne lends itself particularly well to the summer hike, it is the ski that is at the honor in winter! The Peyragudes ski area is the largest in the department, offering the amateurs of nearly 1500 hectares of pristine snow over two valleys. This is an ideal situation, unfortunately not accessible to many financially. But rest assured, the station has a northern area free of access. Take advantage of its 15 kilometers (not traced) to taste the pleasure of the snowshoe, and even why not cross-country skiing!

Tariff: free; 5 to 7 € per day for the rental of snowshoes and sticks.

Distance: 15 km.

Difficulty: Very easy in snowshoes, a little more complex in cross-country skiing.

The two resorts of Font-Romeu and Pyrénées 2000 offer you more than 110 kilometers of marked and traced Nordic ski trails. Thanks to the quality of its snow and its facilities, the area is popular with the greatest athletes, who come to train there. However, rest assured, there is something for everyone: before becoming a great champion, you can already progress on green, blue and red trails. Pleasant hikes in summer.

No Limits specializes in the purchase or rental of high altitude equipment. For skiing, snowboarding, hiking, or climbing, you will need the advice of these professionals to launch you into the mountains. The ski jacket, the boots, the helmet must be particularly adapted to each one. Regularly, all the latest products are presented in order to delight the ferocious appetite of the passionate. The heart of the mountain is mainly skiing, but the store also offers a range dedicated to skateboarding.

The Domaine des Dieux de Nistos is a true paradise for cross-country skiers. Eight different itineraries wind their way through the mountain, offering exceptional panoramic views of the Pic du Midi, the peaks of Haute-Garonne and Ariège, and the border peaks of the Luchonnais. With levels of difficulty ranging from green to black, the routes vary from two to ten kilometers. For keen hikers, there are also trails for walking and snowshoeing.

The vast Grand Tourmalet ski area brings together two ski resorts, Barèges and La Mongie, offering a total of over 69 ski runs. Cross-country skiers are not left out, thanks to the Barèges Nordic area. A 14-kilometre route allows cross-country skiers to enjoy the snow-covered landscape. Payolle and the Lienz plateau also offer a variety of circuits, suitable for both snowshoeing and Nordic skiing.

Whether you are looking for strong or traditional sensations in winter sports, the Beille resort has what you need. Nordic skiing enthusiasts can take advantage of the courses that strient the station, from the easy to experienced level. Those who want to try something new will be able to try downhill skiing within the Zone of Northern Evolution. You will then have to detach from the linear line to bypass bumps or try jumps and other slides. During the school holidays, "races for laughs" are organised every Saturday.

Tariff: from € 10,50 for the Day Pass.

Duration: free.

Difficulty: .

Situated at an altitude of 1,300 metres, Etang de Lers welcomes sports enthusiasts and mountain lovers in winter and summer alike. When the snow begins to cover the slopes, a vast Nordic area comes to life. A total of 25 kilometers of Nordic ski trails and 23 kilometers of snowshoe trails are marked out every year. A toboggan run and an orienteering course complete this family-friendly area. Dogs are allowed in the pedestrian area.

French craftsman since 1986. La Maison Joseph is the cocooning address with its slippers, charentaises, mules and socks made of pure sheep's wool. And if, like many inhabitants of the region, you go up to Luchon for a day of skiing, you can equip yourself at Les Accrocs du Ski: the store is 150 meters from the gondolas. Rental of ski equipment but also purchase of masks, gloves, hats, snow shovels, sledges, snowshoes... Smart services: online reservation and babysitting, very useful if you have travelled by bus or train.

It is sometimes considered "the balcony of the Pyrenees", do you know why? Go ahead and you will understand soon… Fort of its four slopes, the Skiable-Superbagnères ski area offers nature lovers and passionnés glisse a breathtaking panorama of the Luchon valley, the mythical peaks of the Maladeta, and the Aneto - the roof of the Pyrenees. Let us admit that the framework is rather tempting! If the portfolio does not always agree to take you to the top of the alpine ski slopes, please note that a hiking itinerary is available free of charge in the lake area: a good opportunity to enjoy the joys of raquette or cross-country skiing!

Tariff: free access; 8 € per day for snowshoes and sticks, and 12 € per day for cross-country ski equipment (skis, shoes and sticks).

Distance: 4 km.

Difficulty: pretty easy.

Special provisions: if you leave solo, we recommend that you prevent the gendarmerie by specifying your itinerary.

"The family resort par excellence. Many little Catalans, or others, have put on their skis for the first time here, at the resort of La Quillane. Only 5 slopes and 2 lifts, instructors who are pleasant with beginners, ideal for getting familiar with skiing. A conviviality until the restaurant of the station where the broad smiles show the happiness to receive you. A 4 seasons resort, open all year round for a lot of activities.

Ski area at 2,470 m altitude with a 900 m vertical drop, 10 lifts for 35 runs, a total of 50 km groomed and prepared by a staff dedicated to customer care. A 500-meter-long Snow Park, freestyle area, half-pipe, snowshoeing, ski touring, dog sledding, snowkiting, groomer baptism, kite-school, as well as a children's play area with igloo building. You're sure to fall in love with Porté-Puymorens.

The Saint-Lary ski area boasts over 100 kilometers of slopes and 3 snow parks spread over 700 hectares of terrain. One of Saint-Lary-Soulan's main assets is that it has been designed so that all members of the family can enjoy the whole area. As well as being served by numerous lifts open to pedestrians, the ski area offers a number of easy-travel alternatives to the more difficult pistes.

AP SPORTS Peyragudes is a ski rental service located in Germ, in the Peyragudes resort. They offer a range of skis for hire, from beginner to top-of-the-range, at great prices. They also offer snowshoe rentals for those who want to go for a walk. The AP SPORTS team is professional and welcoming, ready to advise customers on how to make the most of their stay in Peyragudes. The store also offers a rental equipment storage service, enabling customers to collect their dry skis and boots the next day.