Peyragudes Ski Resort Guide
Peyragudes Ski Resort Guide
The resort of Peyragudes, located in the heart of the central Pyrenees, is relatively unknown outside of France and Spain. The vast domain of Peyragudes has two base areas, the first Les Agudes (the less attractive of the two) has an old feel to it with dated buildings. However, this area has a large learner area and is best suited for first time skiers. The second base area (Peyresourde village) has a completely different feel, with a superb choice of restaurants facing the slope as well as shops and ski hire right next to the lifts. This area is normally bustling, and is especially busy during the main school holidays. Peyragudes ski area is well linked with a mix of modern lifts and a few slower chairs though, in general, there are rarely long queues. Though the skiing is above the tree line, the scenery is excellent, although, in poor weather, the runs can be difficult to navigate at the top of the resort. From a skiing and boarding perspective Peyragudes boasts 60km of pistes, and with a good snow record and vast snow making capability the pistes will remain in good condition throughout the season, and will satisfy skiers and boarders of all abilities. Because of the natural terrain there is a superb amount of off-piste available making this also an ideal playground for those that prefer to have fun away from the main pistes. Above 2000m, on the Peyresourde side of the domain, there is a fantastic snow-park for both boarders and skiers alike with its own snack bar and decked terrace. Behind this there is also a boarder-cross course that ends at the superb restaurant at 2000 metres with a large outdoor seating area and fantastic views across to St Lary Soulan. Both base areas have accommodation though many skiers will find staying at one of the many hotels, apartments or chalets in Luchon as the ideal base as this not only provides a good apres-ski option but also the ability to ski at other resorts within the area.
Resorts close to Peyragudes include:
Superbagneres (9 km),
Saint Lary Soulan (13 km),
Cerler (23 km),
Piau Engaly (26 km),
Pyrenees Heliski (26 km),
Peyragudes Chalets, Ski Hotels & Lodging
Select Peyragudes Location Map Detail:
(Also see our detailed Weather Map around Peyragudes, which will give you visual overview of current and future snow conditions)
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Trails (Pistes): 43 |
Halfpipes: - |
| Summit: 2400 m |
Toplift: m |
| Beg: 60% Int: 30% Adv: 10% |
Terrain Parks: 1 |
| Vertical Drop: 800 m |
X-Country: 15 km |
| Lifts: 16 |
Snowmaking: Yes |
| Gondolas / Cable Cars: - |
Slopeside accommodation: Y |
| Restaurants: 1 |
Acres of ski: - |
| Bars: - |
Nearest Airport: Toulouse |
| Nearest Train: Bagneres de Luchon |
Tourist Info Phone:: -,
Peyragudes Tourist Office Website |
Visitor Reviews of Peyragudes
FELIX from France writes:
La station de Peyragudes est une station vieillissante au niveau de ses équipements et son enneigement est trés limite (neige artificielle surtout).
Mais ce qui est surtout criticable pour les skieurs de cette station c'est son poste de secours qui n'est pas opérationnel. En cas d'accident, il faut aller aux urgences de St Gaudens (perte de temps d'environ 2 heures), ce qui peut être grave de conséquences - j'en ai fait l'expérience-
Je déconseille fortement la station de Peyragudes !!!.
2011-01-18 |
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- Season opens: 18 Dec 2011
- Season closes: 9 Apr 2012
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Peyragudes opens for the season on the 4th of December, and will be open for weekend skiing until the 18th of December when it will remain open for the rest of the season. It will be a fantastic start to the season the over 90cm of snow on the upper slopes and 50cm at the base.
Lo-cost transfers: During the season the Luchon-Superbagneres tourist office will be running a direct transfer on Saturday mornings from Toulouse airport to Luchon (Sunday morning for Christmas & New Year weeks)providing access to skiing at both Peyragudes and Superbagneres. Contact the tourist information for more details at www.luchon.com
Information supplied 2 Dec 2010
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