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 Skiing in the Ariege PyreneesGuide to Ax 3 Domaines, Mont d'Olmes and Mijanes-Donezan Ski StationsIf you're planning a winter break in the Aude and are flying into Carcassonne, you may be surprised to find that you don't have to go as far as the Pyrenees-Orientales to go skiing. Apart from its very own Audois ski station at Camurac, the south-western egde of the Aude department is just a few kilometres away from the best ski slopes in the Ariege department: Ax 3 Domaines, Les Monts d'Olmes and Mijanθs. Here's what you need to know about them:AX 3 DOMAINES WHY GO THERE? There are 75km of ski runs here spread over three ski domains - Bonascre, Saquet and Campels - all of which are very easily accessed either through the Col du Teil and Camurac or via the N20 motorway south of Toulouse and Foix - alternatively you can take the cable car direct from the centre of Ax-les-Termes (near the train station) up to the slopes. The town of Ax-les-Thermes is also famous for its thermal springs - very useful for relaxing aching muscles! PISTES: 2 black 11 red 5 blue 5 green CROSS-COUNTRY/ SNOW-SHOEING/ SNOWBOARDING: There is a snowpark for snowboard enthusiasts and marked walks for snowshoeing with or without guides OTHER FACILITIES: 127 snow canons 17 ski lifts restaurants, bars, clubs casino and spa in Ax-les-Thermes bungy in the snow-park creche and kindergarden for under 6s (Tel: 05 61 64 29 64) TARRIFS*:
* Tarrifs shown for 2007/2008 season, other tarrifs available, please contact Ax 3 Domaines direct. HOW TO GET THERE: By car: Ax-les-Thermes is 130 km from Carcassonne By train: rail link to Ax-les-Thermes By air: flights to Carcassonne or Toulouse FIND OUT MORE: Tourist Office: Tel: +33 (0)5 61 64 60 60 website: click here LES MONTS D'OLMES SKI STATION WHY GO THERE? Situated in the heart of Cathar country the slopes here are ideal for families and particularly good for beginners, with a good variety of pistes a ski school and snowboarding, there's something for everyone here! PISTES: 2 black 9 red 4 blue 8 green CROSS-COUNTRY/ SNOW-SHOEING/ SNOWBOARDING: There is a snowpark including ski cross and big air for snowboard enthusiasts and marked walks for snowshoeing. OTHER FACILITIES: 76 snow canons 11 ski lifts ski school picnic room go-karting and luge TARRIFS*:
* Sample of tarrifs only, other tarrifs and special offers also available, please contact Mont d'Olmes direct for details **high season: weekends and school holidays HOW TO GET THERE: By car: 100 km from Carcassonne By train: - By air: flights to Carcassonne or Toulouse FIND OUT MORE: Tourist Office: Tel: +33 (0)5 61 01 22 20 website: click here MIJANES-DONEZAN SKI STATION WHY GO THERE? The Mijanes-Donezan ski station is set above a series of seven interconnected picturesque villages, deep in the alpine forests of the Pyrenees. Whilst the station is relatively small it is perfectly formed, with facilities for cross-country and snowboarding as well as skiing. It is less busy than other stations and is very much loved and enjoyed by local families. PISTES: 1 black 2 red 4 blue 3 green CROSS-COUNTRY/ SNOW-SHOEING/ SNOWBOARDING: There are cross-country and snowshoeing tracks and a snowpark for snowboarding. OTHER FACILITIES: snow canons 5 ski lifts ski school equipment hire kindergarten restaurant sledding TARRIFS*:
* Tarrifs shown from 2007/2008 season HOW TO GET THERE: By car: 100 km from Carcassonne By train: rail links to Quillan By air: flights to Carcassonne or Toulouse FIND OUT MORE: Tourist Office: Tel: +33 (0)4 68 20 41 37 website: click here Skiing Languedoc Roussillon Home Page |
 New Pyrenees Ski Pass!Celebrate the 2009/2010 season with the all new Neiges Catalans ski pass allowing you unfettered access to 9 ski stations in the eastern Pyrenees all season long from as little as 446*!CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE! 2009/2010 Winter Events in the PyreneesESPACE CAMBRE D'AZE/ EYNE 20 Dec: Christmas market 24 Dec: Father Christmas visits the slopes, and torch lit piste runs in the evening FONT ROMEU/ PYRENEES 2000 Every Monday morning:Local produce market at Pyrenees 2000 Wednesdays during the school holidays:Torch lit piste runs, free wine and chocolat 24 Dec: Christmas market and pyrotechnic winter show in the evening 3 Jan and 9 Jan: Slalom events 16-17 Jan: Trail Blanc and Font Romeu Trail Altitude, winter sport events and challenges 31 Jan: The Transcatalane 2010 cross country ski challenge, open to all 17 Feb: Urban Ski Event, ski racing in the streets of the Font-Romeu 18 Feb:Fireworks display and torch lit piste runs 21 March:Winter Xtrem 5, winter pentathalon sport event LES ANGLES 21 - 24 Dec: The Magic of Christmas in the Mountains - various events, shows, winter fayre 31 Dec: Torch lit piste runs, fireworks, free wine and chocolat 5 Jan: Cavalcade des Rois, Les Angles celebrates the arrival of the three magi 10 Jan: Coupe de France Handski event 18 - 23 Jan: 20th Festival of Adventure. 6 and 7 Feb: The NRJ freestyle snowboarding contest 6 Feb - 7 March: Magicians, clowns, jugglers and acrobats come to the mountains throughout the school holidays 6 and 7 March: Pyrenees Sud Ouest snowboarding contest 3 - 18 April: numerous events for the Easter break including the hillarious snow bike challenge FORMIGUERES Every Saturday: Local produce market, featuring local specialities. 23 Dec: Christmas market |
