La Mongie / Barèges

La Mongie and Barèges

The Grand Tourmalet: the must-see destination in the Pyrénées

Connecting La Mongie and Barèges, the Grand Tourmalet is the largest ski area in the French Pyrenees. Located at the foot of the famous Tourmalet pass, the resort attracts visitors thanks to the complementarity of its two villages. La Mongie is a dynamic resort at the foot of the slopes, while Barèges is a genuine Pyrenean village with a rich heritage. Thanks to its altitude, its quality snowmaking and spectacular landscapes, the Grand Tourmalet is a popular destination for families. It is also the ideal spot for winter sports enthusiasts.

Paradise of winter sports

Between vast expanses, mountain forests and exceptional panoramas, the resort offers a multitude of activities. Alpine skiing, snowboarding, freeriding, hiking or recreational activities allow everyone to experience the mountains at their own pace. With its modern infrastructure and friendly atmosphere, La Mongie / Barèges offers the ideal setting for sharing unforgettable winter holidays in the heart of the Pyrénées.

Ski resort La Mongie / Barèges
100 km of trails
30 Mechanical lifts
Max altitude 2500m
Panoramas Exceptional
1 Snowpark
Max elevation 1100m
3 playful spaces + 2 family zones
100 km of trails
30 Mechanical lifts
Max altitude 2500m
Panoramas Exceptional
1 Snowpark
Max elevation 1100m
3 playful spaces + 2 family zones
100 km of trails
30 Mechanical lifts
Max altitude 2500m
Panoramas Exceptional
1 Snowpark
Max elevation 1100m
3 playful spaces + 2 family zones
Ski resort La Mongie / Barèges

The Grand Tourmalet, the largest ski area in the French Pyrenees

With more than 100 km of slopes spread between La Mongie and Barèges, the Grand Tourmalet ski area offers an exceptional playground for all skiing enthusiasts. You will thus discover beginner-friendly areas with safe slopes and long blue pistes, as well as more challenging red and black routes. Everyone will find descents suited to their level. Thanks to its altitude, the quality of its snow, and its modern lifts, the area guarantees excellent skiing conditions throughout the season.

Yes, La Mongie / Barèges is perfectly suited to beginners. The Grand Tourmalet area has safe learning areas, many green and blue slopes, and modern infrastructure that allows both children and adults to progress with confidence. The instructors at ESI Grand Tourmalet guide each student with an adapted teaching method to learn to ski in the best conditions.

After skiing, La Mongie and Barèges offer many activities to extend the day. Enjoy a hike on snowshoes, discover the famous Pic du Midi, relax at the thermal baths of Barèges or savor the Pyrenean cuisine in the restaurants of the resort. With wellness, nature and discovery, everyone can find something to fully enjoy their stay.

Yes, La Mongie / Barèges is an ideal destination for families. The Grand Tourmalet domain offers beginner areas. With slopes adapted to all levels and many activities for young and old alike. Moreover, its friendly atmosphere, its entertainment and its ski schools combine all the conditions to share a relaxing mountain holiday.

Our ESi school in La Mongie / Barèges

At the ESI Grand Tourmalet, children from the age of 3, teenagers and adults discover the pleasures of skiing. This in a friendly and family atmosphere. Spanning La Mongie and Barèges, our school supports each student with a personalized approach. Our groups are small and our instructors are passionate mountain enthusiasts. Whether you want to learn to ski, regain confidence or perfect your technique, we adapt each course to your level and your goals.

La Mongie / Barèges

Skiing pleasure in the heart of the Pyrenees

The Grand Tourmalet, connecting La Mongie and Barèges, offers an exceptional skiing experience in the heart of the Pyrénées. With more than 100 km of slopes, the resort welcomes both beginners and experienced skiers thanks to a wide variety of terrains. The learning areas, long panoramic slopes, and more technical sectors allow everyone to ski at their own pace in a remarkable natural environment.

A domain between vast spaces and exceptional panoramas

Dominated by the Pic du Midi de Bigorre, the Grand Tourmalet reveals spectacular landscapes between vast plateaus, mountain forests and snow-capped peaks. In addition to alpine skiing, the resort offers many winter activities such as snowshoeing, dog sledding, sledding and a visit to the Pic du Midi. Thanks to the richness of its terrain and the diversity of its activities, La Mongie / Barèges also appeals to families and mountain enthusiasts seeking an escape.

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La Mongie / Barèges

A mountain of activities

La Mongie / Barèges, an ideal destination in summer

When the snow gives way to the alpine meadows, La Mongie and Barèges become a wonderful place to discover the heart of the Pyrénées. Hiking enthusiasts take advantage of the many marked trails to explore the landscapes of the Grand Tourmalet, the high-altitude lakes, and the exceptional panoramas of the surrounding peaks. The routes are suitable for both family walks and more athletic hikes.

A mountain of activities for everyone

In the summer, the Grand Tourmalet offers a multitude of activities in the great outdoors. Mountain biking, electric mountain biking, trail running, paragliding, rock climbing or guided hiking allow visitors to discover the mountain from a different perspective. Visitors can also reach the famous Pic du Midi to admire one of the most beautiful panoramas of the Pyrenees.

A summer between nature and vast spaces

With its preserved landscapes, its clean air and the wealth of activities on offer, La Mongie / Barèges is an ideal destination for a summer holiday. With adventure, relaxation and discovering the Pyrenean heritage on offer, everyone can enjoy an authentic stay in the heart of the mountains.

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At ESI Saint-Lary, the passion for skiing is at the heart of every lesson. Our qualified instructors welcome children, teenagers and adults in a friendly atmosphere, with groups voluntarily limited to ensure everyone's progress. Alpine skiing, snowboarding, private lessons or hiking with snowshoes: everyone will find the formula that suits them. Our priority is to help you learn, progress and share the joy of skiing in the heart of the Pyrénées, in the best conditions.
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