Skiing in Occitania

    France
    38 resorts

    Occitania is a ski destination in France, part of The Alps region, with 38 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 1,103m to 2,527m, giving a vertical range of 1,424m. Across the area there are 662km of prepared pistes. There are 1,294 runs in total - 741 easy, 310 intermediate, 123 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 379 ski lifts serve the slopes, including 14 gondolas and 95 chairlifts. Notable resorts in the area include Saint-Lary, Grand Tourmalet, Ax 3 Domaines and Peyragudes. The ski season typically runs from December to April. A daily adult lift pass costs around €58 on average.

    Ski Resorts in Occitania

    34 ski resorts in Occitania

    Occitania at a Glance

    Aggregate stats across 34 resorts

    Total Resorts

    34

    Total Piste km

    807 km

    Total Lifts

    354

    Elevation Range

    1,103–2,527 m

    Avg Day Pass

    €49

    Total Runs

    1,268

    Easy 728Intermediate 301Advanced 127

    Where to start in Occitania

    Top picks across 2 categories

    Best for beginners

    1. 1.AscouVery good
    2. 2.CamuracVery good
    3. 3.Cauterets Cirque du LysVery good

    Best value

    1. 1.AscouGood
    2. 2.Ax 3 DomainesGood
    3. 3.Bourg d'OueilGood

    Top Resorts in Occitania

    Sorted by Piste km

    ResortPiste kmVert. Drop (m)Lifts
    Grand Tourmalet10070031
    Saint-Lary6886727
    Luz-Ardiden607958
    Peyragudes6097118
    Ax 3 Domaines5096724
    Font-Romeu Pyrénées 2000, Font-Romeu4650124
    Porté-Puymorens4590010
    Les Angles, Els Angles3772421
    Superbagnères3365914
    Piau-Engaly321,0299

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    Season Calendar - Occitania

    When each resort is open for skiing

    Oct
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    May
    Ascou
    Ax 3 Domaines
    Bourg d'Oueil
    Camurac
    Cauterets Cirque du Lys
    Cauterets Pont d'Espagne
    Espace Cambre d'Aze
    Font-Romeu Pyrénées 2000, Font-Romeu
    Formiguères
    Gavarnie-Gèdre
    Goulier-Neige
    Grand Tourmalet
    Guzet-Neige
    Hautacam
    Laguiole