Skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing in the Ariège Pyrenees
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.
| 3-5 day snow walking holidays from the B&B "Le clos enchanté"
Marmot Tours offers cross-country skiing orientation tours in English at the Plateau de Beille and the Domaine de Chioula as well as a week-long snowshoeing holiday. |
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