Barèges Ski Resort Guide
Barèges, France
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| Recommended For | Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
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| Total Piste Length | 120km |
| Highest Lift | 2,350m |
| Resort Height | 1,250m |
| Nearest Airports | Lourdes and Pau |
| Save on Ski Hire | Save up to 50%  |
Barèges
Barèges is a picturesque ski resort nestled in the French Pyrenees. It offers a mix of challenging slopes and family-friendly terrain.
Summary
Barèges is part of the vast Grand Tourmalet ski area, which boasts over 100 kilometers of pistes. With its stunning mountain views and diverse skiing options, it attracts winter sports enthusiasts of all levels.
The ski area of Barèges is in the French Pyrenees at an altitude of 1,250m, with 120km of marked runs.
Barèges is part of the Tourmalet ski area with access to 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.
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
Barèges typically enjoys reliable snow conditions, with an average snow depth of 100 cm and consistent snowfall throughout the winter season. For the latest snow conditions, check J2Ski for up-to-date information.
When will it snow in Barèges?
There is currently no significant snow in the 7-day forecast for Barèges.
See our long-range Snow Forecast for the latest update.
Snow this week
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Ski Area Stats
Barèges Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 5 | 15km |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 23 | 31km |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 20 | 31km |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 22 | 23km |
| Downhill Total Length | 120km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 10km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 47 | |
Tourmalet Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 10 | |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 40 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 41 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 47 | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 43 | |
Barèges Altitudes
| Highest Lift | 2,350m |
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| Lowest Piste | 1,250m |
| Resort Altitude (Barèges) | 1,250m |
| Max Vertical | 1,100m |
Ratings & Suitability
| Intermediate Skiers | |
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| Beginners | |
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| Apres-Ski |
Skiing
The resort features the Pic du Midi and La Mongie mountains, with elevations reaching 2,877 meters. Key pistes include the challenging black runs of La Pène and the scenic blue runs of Les Granges, serviced by lifts like the Télécabine du Tourmalet and the Télésiège de la Mongie.
Barèges offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate and Beginner skiers.
Snowboarding
Snowboarders will enjoy the terrain parks at La Mongie, featuring various jumps and rails suitable for all skill levels. The diverse terrain also offers plenty of off-piste opportunities for adventurous riders.
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.
Barèges is easily accessible via the nearest major airports in Toulouse and Tarbes. From there, travelers can take a combination of train and bus services to reach the resort.
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.
Aprés Ski
After a day on the slopes, unwind at the lively bar Le Mistral or enjoy a meal at Restaurant Le Refuge. For nightlife, check out the local nightclub, La Folie Douce, known for its vibrant atmosphere.
