Formiguères Ski Resort Guide
Formiguères, France
| Recommended For | Intermediates. |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 2,400m |
| Resort Height | 1,700m |
| Nearest Airports | Perpignan and Carcassonne |
| Save on Ski Hire | Save up to 50%  |
Formiguères
Formiguères offers a delightful ski experience with diverse terrain. Nestled in the Pyrenees, it caters to skiers and snowboarders alike.
Summary
Formiguères is a cozy ski resort known for its family-friendly atmosphere and stunning mountain vistas. With a variety of runs, it is perfect for both beginners and seasoned skiers.
The ski area of Formiguères is in the French Pyrenees at an altitude of 1,700m.
Formiguères is part of the Neiges Catalanes ski area with access to 203 marked pistes, served by a total of 119 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Formiguères itself (17 pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Neiges Catalanes ski resorts of Bolquère Pyrénées 2000, Cambre d'Aze, Cerdagne Puigmal, Font Romeu, La Quillane, Les Angles, Porté Puymorens and Puyvalador.
The ski resort itself is at 1,700m, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 2,400m, snow cover is generally reliable.
Snow and Weather
Formiguères typically enjoys reliable snow coverage from December to April, with an average snow depth of around 80 cm. For the latest snow conditions, check J2Ski for up-to-date information.
When will it snow in Formiguères?
There is currently no significant snow in the 7-day forecast for Formiguères.
See our long-range Snow Forecast for the latest update.
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Ski Area Stats
Formiguères Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 7 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 6 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 3 | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 20km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 7 | |
Neiges Catalanes Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 68 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 60 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 44 | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 119 | |
Formiguères Altitudes
| Highest Lift | 2,400m |
|---|---|
| Resort Altitude (Formiguères) | 1,700m |
| Lowest Piste | 1,500m |
| Max Vertical | 900m |
Skiing
The resort boasts over 30 kilometers of skiable terrain, with elevations reaching up to 2,400 meters. Notable pistes include the long runs from the Pic de la Mine and the accessible lifts like the Télésiège du Roc.
Formiguères offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate skiers.
Snowboarding
Snowboarders can enjoy a well-maintained terrain park featuring jumps and rails at the base area. The resort's varied slopes cater to all levels of snowboarders.
Location and Map
Where is Formiguères?
This ski resort is in the French Pyrenees in Prades, Pyrénées-Orientales.
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Formiguères is Perpignan, 91 minutes drive away.
Carcassonne, Béziers, Barcelona, Toulouse and Girona airports are all within three hours drive.
Formiguères is accessible via the nearest major airport, Perpignan, located about 80 kilometers away. From there, take the D117 road towards the resort for a scenic drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The seven ski lifts are able to uplift 5,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 6km of ski runs, with 2 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Formiguères open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
Aprés Ski
After a day on the slopes, relax at La Grange, known for its cozy atmosphere and delicious local cuisine. For nightlife, check out the lively bar scene at Le Café de la Place.
