Peyragudes: Your ski holidays, in an idyllic setting suitable for everyone!

3 ski areas , more than 4000 hectares of playground, with continuous sunshine : come and ski in the sun all day long or simply enjoy the Pyrenees mountains in one of the warmest resorts in the region. Straddling the Haute Garonne and the Hautes-Pyrénées, Peyragudes in the Louron Valley , it is an enchanting setting with services adapted to all levels and all budgets . How beautiful the mountain is when it is so generous and welcoming! Let's go ?

Opening photo: @ P.Brunet via @Peyragudes

The Louron Valley, turned towards pleasure and wonder at every moment

The Louron Valley in the Pays d'Aure has not always been as we know it today. This wild and natural piece of land , where life is strung along 14 typical and bucolic small villages just 20 minutes from Luchon and 30 minutes from Lannemezan , was once the stronghold of the breeders who practiced pastoralism and agriculture there. . A simple life in the fresh air. In the 1970s, elected officials wondered how to energize this region which saw its youth go away, for lack of food activities. A new economic model was then born, based on reasoned tourism and job creation to encourage mountain activities and well-being . The sumptuous Génos-Loudenvielle lake is then created, with a leisure center , which attracts visitors delighted to take advantage of the beauty of the landscape in summer . In 1975 , winter sport slowly revolutionized life in this green setting: the Val Louron resort was created, then the Peyragudes resort in 1988, a merger of two existing resorts: Peyresourde and Les Agudes . A fantastic dynamic is underway, with always in mind to protect this splendid, natural and generous playground .

The Louron Valley @ N'Py via @Peyragudes

Preserved from the vagaries of time and the quarrels of history, the villages of the region are in themselves a tourist attraction , awarded the Grand Site Occitanie appellation “Pyrénées Aure-Louron” in 2018. It is also a region labeled Country of Art and History , the old Romanesque churches adorned with paintings dating back several centuries that you will discover there, will eventually convince you! Coming to spend a holiday in the region means ensuring fun, culture and adventure at all times and for all tastes. Both in summer and in winter, the Louron Valley has not finished surprising you ...

Discover Loudenvielle ! Welcome to this charming green resort , surrounded by mountains with within it, a lake sparkling like an opal ... Loudenvielle enjoys cultural , architectural , historical and gastronomic riches which make it a perfect village to shine in the valley, but also to appreciate the nearby ski slopes… Loudenvielle is also an incredible balneotherapy complex for the whole family: Balnéa . Fed by naturally warm waters and loaded with trace elements, here you are in a beneficial and invigorating place   … 5 bathing areas , 3 of which are outside (the best!) Are fitted out in an ethnic atmosphere , with aqualudic infrastructures: swimming against the current, bubble baths, swan necks, geysers… 4000m2 of pools for the happiness of all the family , with spaces dedicated to calm and well-being : massages, scrubs, body and beauty treatments ...

Genos Loudenvielle Lake @guidetoulousepyrenees

Balnéa @Peyragudes and @ nomad-boy

Balnéa @ La-Fiancee-du-Panda via @Peyragudes

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Head for the slopes: Peyragudes, the resort for all skiers

The Louron Valley has never been so attractive as since the entry into service of the valley lift   Skyvall ! To quickly reach the slopes (in less than 10 minutes) whatever the condition of the road, this ultramodern and very large capacity gondola is a blessing, how could we do without it? Summer and winter, lovers of high mountains, hikers, mountain bikers, walkers, and of course ski enthusiasts, can climb in one of the 32 cabins with 10 places, which run along 23 gigantic pylons, over 600m of height difference. At the tourist reception building , all the amenities are there to prepare your stay in Peyragudes.

The Skyvall, the valley elevator. @ Peyragudes-N'PY

A new accommodation offer is available: the 4-star Mercure Hotel Mercure Peyragudes Loudenvielle , (the second of this class in the Pyrenees), is there to satisfy the desires of lovers of great comfort ... Modern and yet so well integrated with its environment , it is all dressed in wood and stone . It consists of 63 rooms with flexible spaces , for families up to 6 people. A gourmet restaurant (open to all), where the chef and his team carefully work with authentic products from the Pyrenees, will thrill the most demanding taste buds. A magnificent view of the Pyrenees in perspective, as soon as you wake up from your bedroom window ...

A warm and modern resort. Photos @JN Herranz and @Gonzalo Amundi

Peyragudes is a multi-sliding area suitable for all tastes : whether you like to ski down the slopes, with a snowboard , a sledge , or any other unidentified slippery object, you will find a slope to do it! 18 modern and fast ski lifts (including 4 chairlifts and 1 cable car) open the doors to a paradise of 60km of slopes , on 51 courses for all levels (7 green, 23 blue, 17 red, 4 black). Thanks to the packages that can be recharged at the tablet terminals, we promise that you will never again stand in line before putting on your skis. And late risers will be happy to know that there are decreasing prices , depending on your arrival at 9.11 or 12.30pm, nice isn't it?

Download the Skyvall Experiences mobile app . In addition to the information on the state of the slopes and the weather, you will be able to know how many kilometers of slopes you have hurtled down and easily find your friends anywhere on the ski area. But above all, you can take your picture on one of the 3 spots installed on the slopes. The time to strike a pose in selfie mode and retrieve the photo on the app, all you have to do is share it!

Tracks suitable for all levels! @ Manuel-Olivé

Do you like skiing, but also fun with different equipment ? Peyragudes has an impressive leisure park , so that everyone can find a mount that meets their desires for outdoor adventure!

• 1 Snowpark for riders (with 4-seater chairlift)
• 1 Family Park (freestyle for all levels, with secure modules for beginners)
• 1 Fun Slope (fun course with bumps and turns, tunnels, etc.)
• 1 Ski Movie slalom zone (with passage detection thanks to the ski pass and video recording to watch after your descent)
• 2 toboggan areas
• 2 mountain restaurants and 1 Altibar lounge atmosphere ... And a brand new panoramic terrace with free access to rest on a deckchair in front of the slopes, for contemplation in a zen moment of communion with nature ...
• Free wifi at the bottom of the slopes, youpiiiii (send your photos to the domain's Instagram page and to the #guidetoulousepyrenees)
• Many marked routes for cross-country skiing or snowshoe enthusiasts .
  
  

The Fun Slope @ Young-Mountain-Marketing

Snowpark @peyragudes and Ski Touring @Sarrat

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What ?! Do you want more ?

• Valgora , the cultural and sports center of the Vallée du Louron is available for the reception of   sporting and cultural events. 800m2   modular open space space and 200m2 for   conferences, exhibitions… We won't be bored!
• Numerous après-ski events : torchlight descents , ski equipment tests , snowman competitions , igloo construction, tastings of local products, concert evenings , 18-seater snow groomer rides , support for ski patrollers at the first light of day , visit of the artificial snow factory, dog sled rides, discovery of Fatscoot (snow scooter), airboard (inflatable sledge), Skake Gliss (several sleds attached), Fat Bike (big wheel mountain bike) ...
  
  

Snake Gliss and AirBoard @peyragudes

Igloo construction and snow groomer ride @peyragudes  

A paragliding baptism with arrival on ski! @ Gonzalo-Amundi  

Dog sled ride @ eye-of-the-elephant

Peyragudes, a resort for the family

For children and families , the resort has been awarded the Family Plus label since 2016, because in Peyragudes, we think of all the little feet who start out on the snow! What does that mean ? A reception and thoughts entertainment for children of all age ranges. Professionals attentive, to help you take advantage of the adapted infrastructures , all this with special preferential rates for families!

• New generation beginners area on 2 hectares with 3 carpets and 1 covered of 80m (so that going up the slopes is never a brake on going down!)
• 3 scripted tracks to have fun during your first gliding sensations
• A small chairlift for beginners which leads to a special green slope for beginners
• 2 ESF Snow Gardens
• A nursery for children from 3 years old
• A toy library for children from 6 years old
• Outdoor play areas , to enjoy the fresh mountain air

Beginners are always well supervised to learn @peyragudes and @ SIMON-FOTO

Adapted slopes and secure signage @ Gonzalo-Azumendi

The Fun Slope for Champions @ Young-Mountain-Marketing

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As you will have understood, Peyragudes is truly a resort for all tastes and all sporting levels. When it comes to accommodation , with 9,000 tourist lites for all budgets and expectations of comfort, there will inevitably be accommodation for you: hotel, hostel, residence, guesthouse, weekly rental and the new Mercure hotel, form an offer diverse and eclectic .

To change from skiing, try the new game : In the footsteps of James Bond! It's a treasure hunt s, mixed with a scavenger hunt and Escape Game. Set off with your playbook for a fantastic connected ride . You start the investigation in the village (or elsewhere on the loop), then you jump like a secret agent in the Skyvall in pursuit of the elements of the investigation !! A nod to “ Demain ne Meurt Jamais ”, shot more than 20 years ago in the Peyragudes station.

You now have all the elements in hand to organize your stay in Peyragudes! If you need additional information, consult the resort's website and don't forget to stop by the Maison de Peyragudes , once you arrive, to be kept informed of the entertainment, outdoor activities and possible festivities. ! Very good holidays in the Pyrenees!

Mountain restaurants, one of the pleasures of skiing! @ Gonzalo-Amundi and The new Altibar @ Nathalie-Longlune

Follow your desires at Peyragudes @ Pierre-Brunet

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