The Pyrenees
Touch down in Toulouse and hit the slopes
The French Pyrenees offer a wide range of resorts for alpine and Nordic skiing, some located less than 2 hours away from Toulouse.
You can also explore the resorts in Andorra and Spain, which exude friendly, festive atmospheres. They all offer complementary activities which you don't come across every day (snowmobiling, dog sledding, ice diving, heli-skiing, etc.).
The Pyrenean mountain range is also home to a large selection of thermal spas, the perfect way to unwind after a day spent skiing!
The Pyrenees offers...
- A mountain range spanning 430 km
- 1,412 hours of sunshine each year
- 42 resorts
- Just 1 hour 30 minutes from the airport
- A broad range of activities
Where to go skiing
To really make the most of your time in the snow, choose one of the 27 alpine ski resorts or one of the 15 Nordic ski resorts in the French Pyrenees, or one of those in Andorra or Spain!
The range of accommodation services on offer at these resorts is varied and tailored to meet all requirements. They offer diverse atmospheres: family-oriented, friendly, festive, chic and trendy, etc. Find the resort that suits you!
GRAND VALIRA
With pistes spanning 210 km, Grandvalira boasts the largest ski area in the Pyrenees! This resort hosts many championship events.
BAQUEIRA BERET
The luxurious setting of the Spanish Pyrenees along with a friendly atmosphere. Discover the charms of the king of Spain’s resort and its 165 km of pistes.
SAINT LARY
Saint-Lary is a traditional mountain village in the Pyrenees. Bask in its friendly atmosphere and enjoy its 100 km of pistes.
GRAND TOURMALET
The Grand Tourmalet resort connects the two ski areas of Barèges and La Mongie, with their beautiful landscapes, each more stunning than the last.
PEYRAGUDES
Surrounded by peaks reaching over 3000m of altitude, this resort is the home of well-being, a perfect location for a relaxing or sporty holiday!
AX 3 DOMAINES
Located just 1 hour 55 minutes from Toulouse, this resort offers 80 km of pistes. You can also take a dip in the Bains du Couloubret after a day spent skiing.
Winter activities
Mix things up by trying out the unusual activities on offer within reach of the resorts!
Dog sledding
Plateau de Beille
Snowtubing
Font Romeu
Heli-skiing
Baqueira Beret
Ice diving
Les Angles
Ice climbing
Gavarnie
Ski paragliding
Col du Tourmalet
Thermal baths
The Pyrenees boast thermal baths renowned for their healing and soothing properties. Treat yourself to an experience of well-being and relaxation in one of the region's many thermal spas. Among these spas are: Caldea in Andorra la Vella, Balnéa in Loudenvielle and Les bains du Couloubret in Ax-les-Thermes.
Getting to the Pyrenees from the airport
From the airport by bus
Bus connections are available from the airport to Andorra (3 buses per day) and to the Pyrénées 2 Vallées ski resorts (weekly shuttles).
By car
Choose from the 7 car rental companies available at the airport. Reach the Pyrenees in less than 2 hours via the A64 for Hautes-Pyrénées and Haute-Garonne, and the A61/A66 for Ariège and Pyrénées Orientales.
By train
Take the city-centre shuttle bus or the tram to Toulouse Matabiau train station from the airport. There you will find all the SNCF lines to the Pyrenees and the ski resorts.
Also during summer
The Pyrenees all year round! Discover the activities on offer in the summer.
Hiking
Downhill mountain biking
Ziplining and treetop adventure trails
Rafting
Canyoning
Climbing