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La Mongie

La Mongie

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

Linking La Mongie and Barèges, the Grand Tourmalet is the largest ski area in the French Pyrenees. Nestled at the foot of the famous Col du Tourmalet, the resort appeals thanks to the complementarity of its two villages. La Mongie is a lively resort right at the foot of the slopes.

A winter sports paradise

With wide open spaces, mountain forests and exceptional panoramas, the area offers a multitude of activities. Alpine skiing, snowboarding, freeriding, snowshoeing and fun zones let everyone enjoy the mountains at their own pace. With its modern infrastructure and friendly atmosphere, La Mongie offers the ideal setting for unforgettable winter holidays in the heart of the Pyrenees.

Ski resort of La Mongie
100 km of slopes
30 Ski lifts
Max altitude 2500m
Panoramas Exceptional
1 Snowpark
Max vertical drop 1100m
3 fun zones + 2 family zones
100 km of slopes
30 Ski lifts
Max altitude 2500m
Panoramas Exceptional
1 Snowpark
Max vertical drop 1100m
3 fun zones + 2 family zones
100 km of slopes
30 Ski lifts
Max altitude 2500m
Panoramas Exceptional
1 Snowpark
Max vertical drop 1100m
3 fun zones + 2 family zones
Ski resort of La Mongie

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

À La Mongie, the ski area offers a varied playground for all snow sports fans. Beginners can enjoy suitable areas and easy slopes, while more experienced skiers will find more technical red and black runs.

Thanks to its altitude and mountain environment, La Mongie offers great conditions for skiing throughout the season. The various sectors also let you vary your routes and discover magnificent panoramic views of the Pyrenees.

Yes, La Mongie is very well suited to beginners. The resort offers safe learning areas as well as several green and blue slopes, ideal for first times on skis and gentle progress.

Children, as well as adults, can thus learn at their own pace and quickly gain confidence. The ESI instructors and coaches offer personalized support to help you progress in a friendly atmosphere.

After a day on the slopes, La Mongie offers many activities to fully enjoy the mountains. Go hiking on snowshoes, discover the landscapes around the Pic du Midi or take the time to relax.

Finally, the resort's restaurants let you discover Pyrenean specialities in a warm atmosphere. With activities, nature and gastronomy, La Mongie offers many ways to extend the day after skiing.

Yes, La Mongie is a family-friendly destination. The resort offers beginner areas and slopes for different levels, allowing everyone to progress at their own pace.

In addition, families can enjoy many activities besides skiing. With entertainment, snowshoe walks and mountain discovery, La Mongie offers a friendly environment for sharing holidays with family.

Our ESi school in La Mongie

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

Skiing pleasure in the heart of the Pyrenees

La Mongie enjoys a varied ski area in the heart of the Pyrenees, with slopes for different levels. Beginners have learning areas, while more experienced skiers can enjoy more technical runs and long descents with beautiful views.

An exceptional environment at the foot of Pic du Midi

Located at the foot of Pic du Midi de Bigorre, La Mongie offers a spectacular setting between snowy peaks and high-altitude landscapes. Apart from skiing, visitors can try snowshoeing, sledding, or discover the famous Pic du Midi. Thus, the resort offers a wide variety of activities to fully enjoy the mountains in winter.

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La Mongie

A mountain of activities

La Mongie, a mountain to discover in the summer

In the warmer months, La Mongie reveals a completely different side. The Grand Tourmalet landscapes are perfect for hiking, with trails that wind through valleys, alpine pastures and mountain lakes. Families and experienced hikers alike can thus explore the Pyrenees at their own pace.

Activities to enjoy the great outdoors

The summer also allows you to practice many outdoor activities in La Mongie: Mountain biking, trail running, paragliding or climbing. An excursion to Pic du Midi also offers the opportunity to admire the Pyrenean peaks from an exceptional viewpoint.

A nature destination in the heart of the Pyrenees

Between hiking, sports activities and discoveries, La Mongie is an ideal destination for enjoying the mountains in summer. Its preserved environment allows you to mix adventure, relaxation and discovery of the Pyrenean landscapes.

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About the ESi Grand Tourmalet

AtESI Grand Tourmalet, a passion for the mountains and snow sports guides every lesson. The instructors accompany children, teenagers and adults in a friendly atmosphere, with teaching adapted to each person's level and goals. Alpine skiing, snowboarding, private lessons or Nordic activities: several options allow you to discover the mountains and progress at your own pace. The goal remains simple: learn, progress and enjoy skiing in the heart of the Pyrenees, in an exceptional setting.
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