5 après-ski activities to never get bored in the Pyrenees

You've had a blast on the slopes, but you still have enough energy left to fully experience the mountains ? Whether you're on your own, with a partner, or with your family, whether you're looking for adrenaline, wide open spaces, or relaxation, here are 5 exceptional activities so you don't miss a thing during your stay in the Pyrenees.

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1. Climb to the Col du Tourmalet by snowmobile

Looking for a thrill ? Hop on a 500cc 4-stroke snowmobile and speed up to the Col du Tourmalet. Exceptional scenery awaits you in a safe environment. And why not stop for a bite to eat at the mountain restaurant, L'Etape du Berger, before heading back down?

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2. Treat yourself to a moment of well-being in an aquatic balneotherapy center

What could be better than a moment of pure relaxation and well-being after a good day of skiing ? In the Pyrenees, you're spoiled for choice. Are you in Bagnères-de-Bigorre ? Head to Aquensis , probably the most comprehensive spa center.
On the shores of Lake Génos-Loudenvielle, you can recharge your batteries at Balnéa, with a breathtaking view of the snow-capped mountains of the Louron valley.

In Saint-Lary, you can unwind at the Sensoria wellness center.
And if you are more in the Piau-Engaly area, take advantage of the Édénéo aquatic center and its baths and hammams located right at the foot of the slopes.

Personalized Massage at Aquensis, in Bagnères-de-Bigorre

3. Try Fatbiking, cycling on snow in Peyragudes

Yes, you read that right, biking on the snow ! With its oversized wheels specially designed to grip the snow, you can rediscover the pleasure of mountain biking in the winter landscapes of the Peyragudes resort. So, if you still have a little energy left after the slopes, this activity is for you!

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4. Dive into the stars at the Pic du Midi de Bigorre for a night.

It begins with a cable car ride to an altitude of 2,876 meters to the most beautiful panorama in the Pyrenees. From the observatory perched in the sky, you can watch the magnificent sunset over the Pyrenees mountain range. Then, as night falls, you can observe the thousand and one stars lining the celestial vault through telescopes and domes, before falling asleep with stars in your eyes.

5. Pick up speed on the slopes of the Mountain Luge in Hautacam

Watch out, it's a blast! Get ready to hurtle down the slopes on a two-seater sled mounted on nearly 800 meters of rails. It's in the Hautacam leisure park, in the Argelès Gazost valley, that you can enjoy this activity with your family, accessible from 3 years old thanks to speed control and a highly secure system.

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Article written by Léa Dürr for the Toulouse Pyrenees Guide

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