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Barèges Ski Resort Guide

Barèges, France

Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForBeginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski!
Total Piste Length120km
Highest Lift2,350m
Resort Height1,250m
 Nearest AirportsLourdes and Pau
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Barèges

The ski area of Barèges is in the French Pyrenees at an altitude of 1,250m, with 120km of marked runs.

Summary

Barèges is part of the Tourmalet ski area with access to 240km of downhill skiing, with 138 marked pistes, served by a total of 43 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Barèges itself (120km of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Tourmalet ski resort of La Mongie. Barèges is directly linked by Ski Lift to the ski areas of La Mongie.

With ski lifts as high as 2,350m, snow cover is generally reliable.

Skiing

Barèges offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate and Beginner skiers.

Snowboarding

Barèges is highly rated by Snowboarders and there is a Snow Park in Barèges.

Notable Ski Runs

The longest possible descent in Barèges is 8km long and the most difficult run is the 'Coume d'Ayne'.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Barèges?

The next notable snow forecast is 2cm, expected on 28 March.

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Ski Area Stats

Barèges Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
 5 15km
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
2331km
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
2031km
Green Pistes
Beginner Runs
2223km
Downhill
Total Length
120km
Cross Country
Total Length
10km
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
47

Tourmalet Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
10
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
40
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
41
Green Pistes
Beginner Runs
47
Downhill
Total Length
240km
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
43

Altitudes & Slopes

Barèges Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift2,350m
Lowest Piste1,250m
Resort Altitude (Barèges)1,250m
Max Vertical1,100m

Ski Slope Aspects

N, NE, S

Barèges has ski slopes facing both north and south, offering both sunny and sheltered skiing.

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Barèges
Intermediate Skiers
Beginners
Snowboarding
Snow
Apres-Ski

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Location and Map

Where is Barèges?

This ski resort is in the French Pyrenees in Argelès-Gazost, Hautes-Pyrénées.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Barèges is Lourdes, 50 minutes drive away.

Pau, Toulouse, Biarritz, San Sebastián and Carcassonne airports are all within three hours drive.

Lourdes is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The 47 ski lifts are able to uplift 44,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Snow Making

Snow-making is available, on 50km of ski runs, with 170 snow cannons.

Season Dates

When is Barèges open?

We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.

Usual opening is early December, and usual closing is Early April.

NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.

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