Which ski resorts are close to Bordeaux?

Largest ski area in the French Pyrenees, discover the alliance of the resorts of La Mongie and Barèges : Le Grand Tourmalet. It offers a ski area that extends over 100 kilometers, 69 slopes, 28 lifts and culminates at 2500 meters of altitude.

All skiers and snowboarders will find activities there, as the slopes are equally distributed between green and blue for beginners and black and red slopes for experienced skiers.

It is also a renowned place for its possibilities of off-piste from Pic du Midi before descending on the slopes of Barèges, Artigues-Campan or Taoulet.

The high mountain domain of Pic du Midi is even ranked among the 50 most beautiful sites in the world, according to the English globetrotter Patrick Thorne, who selected it in his book « Powder : the greatest ski runs on the planet ». An exceptional recognition indeed! 

From Pic du Midi at 2877 meters, the main freeride routes are:

• Route 1: La Mongie/ Artigues-Campan slope, the « la Coume du Pic » route offers 10Km of descent with a vertical drop of 1,700 m

• Route 2: Barèges slope to the Tourmalet Chairlift, Pic du Midi passes include the return to La Mongie by this ski lift.

• Route 3: From the intermediate station of Taoulet at 2341 m, the routes of « la Jaune », « la Verte » or « la Violette ».

Warning, these areas are reserved for experienced off-piste skiers.

How to get to Tourmalet from Bordeaux?

- By car: 2h45 (282 km) from Bordeaux ; beware, the pass of Tourmalet is closed to cars in winter! Consider carpooling.
- By Ski bus : buses and coaches connect Barèges and La Mongie.

Where to book your equipment in this resort?

Sport 2000 is present in both villages: rent your equipment at Sport 2000 Locaski in Barèges, and in La Mongie, choose between the shops Sport 2000 Alti Sport, Sport 2000 Le Rond Point and Sport 2000 Planète Glisse.

If you like to ski in the East, then Gourette, the flagship resort of the Pyrenees is made for you. It is located at 1400 meters, within the commune of Eaux-Bonnes. The resort is also known to cycling enthusiasts and more particularly to the Tour de France, where the Col de L'Aubisque is a mandatory passage.

For skiing, the resort offers a playground of 120 hectares for 42 km of marked slopes from 1350 to 2450 meters of altitude. Novices can learn to ski or snowboard in the Bezou area: a secured 14-hectare area with 1 gondola, 1 chairlift, and 3 magic carpets dedicated to learning. If you wish to introduce your children to skiing, Gourette is The place to be! The most experienced skiers are not left out with technical descents on the Cotch or Pène Blanque sectors. Thrills guaranteed on the resort's 1000 m vertical drop.

The domain has 14 ski lifts, 36 slopes, 2 high-altitude restaurants, a French ski school and an independent instructor. For the best skiers or the bravest – it's up to you - snowparks, rail park, pump park N'Py Moov and big air await you.

You can also enjoy restaurants, snowshoe hiking trails, Nordic baths, an outdoor sauna, an igloo night, snake glisse (toboggan descent), etc.

How to get to Gourette from Bordeaux?

- By car: take themotorway A62 then A65 exit n° 9.1 Pau west, then direction Pau.
- By train: Pau station at 50 km, then shuttle -OssauLib'
- By plane: Pau-Pyrénées international airport: 60 km.

Where to rent your equipment in Gourette?

Save time with ouronline ski rental service in Gourette : Sport 2000 Le Caribou Pyrénéen. You will find a wide choice of equipment, available for daily, weekend, or longer-stay rental.

At once a small mountain town and a village with elegant urban features, Cauterets stands out as an exception in the Pyrenees. This spa resort, hides a ski resort in winter around 2 ski areas: Cirque du Lys and Le Pont d'Espagne, relatively close to Bordeaux.

Those who think snow only falls in the Alps will be surprised, as Le Cirque du Lys was named in 2013 and 2019 the snowiest resort in France. This meteorological advantage makes it a prime destination for ski enthusiasts in the Pyrenees. Children and adults alike will find what they came for: beginner area located at the edge of the slopes, Snowpark and many places dedicated to sledding.

Are you a fan of cross-country skiing or snowshoe hiking ? Head to Le Pont d'Espagne, just 7 km from the village. Gentle slopes and paths have been specifically designed to offer you dozens of walks in the heart of the Pyrenees National Park. 

How to get there from Bordeaux?

- By car: direction Lourdes on the A64. Then take the direction Argelès-Gazost and Cauterets. 
- By ski bus: Cauterets - Lourdes bus line with a price including the day pass + the round trip by bus.
- By train: Lourdes SNCF station.
- By plane: direction Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées airport (40 min) or Pau-Pyrénées.

How to rent ski equipment?

To equip yourself with skis, snowshoes, or other resort equipment, go to the store Sport 2000 L'Atelier du Ski.

We stay in the Pyrenees, but this time heading to the Aure Valley. Saint-Lary serves as an iconic image of the Pyrenean mountains, a happy alliance between the water of lakes and rivers, sunshine, and the warm smiles of its inhabitants. Finally, the resort is adjacent to the Tourmalet ski area, a major asset therefore.

On the slopes side, we find 56 slopes, snow-covered until very late in the season. In total, there are 700 ha of ski area for 100 km of slopes composed of 11 black, 15 red, 26 blue, and 7 green.

How to reach the village from Bordeaux? 

- By car: direction Saint Lary Soulan which you will reach in a little over 3 hours from Bordeaux. 

Where to book your skis in Saint Lary?

During your ski vacation in Saint Lary, or via an early online booking, you can equip yourself with quality equipment in one of our two stores: SPORT 2000 FRANCE SKI or SPORT 2000 LOC AVENTURE

Located in the Pyrenees, Font Romeu is also one of the villages quite close to Bordeaux, 450km from the city. The resort is appreciated by winter sports enthusiasts due to its very pleasant panorama for skiing.
Located at an altitude of 1775 m, the resort has 43 ski or snowboard slopes, 2 toboggan runs, a snowpark and a play area for children and beginners. Finally, almost the entire ski area is covered by snow cannons, which guarantees quality skiing throughout the season. The wide variety of slopes satisfies both beginners and experienced skiers.

If we add to that the fact that Font Romeu is one of the sunniest resorts in France, with more than 3000 hours of sunshine per year, we understand why it is the preferred destination for people from Bordeaux. 

How to get there from Bordeaux?

By car: it will take you approximately 4H45 to cover the 450 kilometers that separate Bordeaux from Font-Romeu.

Can you rent ski equipment in Font Romeu?

Sport 2000 is established in the commune: Sport 2000 Sports Mountains welcomes you all winter and offers online rental. You can equip yourself there for alpine skiing, ski touring, snowboarding, freeride, etc.