Which ski resorts are close to Montpellier?

If you want to head towards the snowy mountains for just a day or a weekend, you could consider the Alti Agoual resort. Accessible in 1h30 from Montpellier, it has about a dozen alpine ski slopes, suitable for different levels. It also attracts with its 50 kilometers of slopes dedicated to Nordic skiing, its snowshoeing trails and its sledding area. Mont Aigoual is thus a pleasant place for a family stay, a romantic weekend near Montpellier, or a fun day in the mountains with friends.

Located in the Pyrenees, Font Romeu is located less than a 3-hour drive from Montpellier via the A9 and exit 41 leading to Perpignan. The resort is popular with skiers due to its very pleasant panorama for skiing. If we add to that the fact that Font Romeu is the sunniest resort in France with more than 3000 hours of sunshine per year, we understand why it is the preferred destination for people from Montpellier.
Located at an altitude of 1775 m, the resort has 43 ski or snow slopes, 2 sledding runs, a snowpark, and a fun area for children and beginners. Finally, almost the entire ski area is covered by snow cannons, which guarantees quality skiing all season. The wide variety of slopes satisfies both beginners and experienced skiers.

Where to rent your ski equipment?

Save time by booking your ski equipment in Font Romeu by booking here: Sport 2000 Sports Mountains

Ski resort located in the Pyrénées-Orientales on the heights of the Capcir plateau, Les Angles is close to major cities like Toulouse, Montpellier, Perpignan and even Barcelona. To prevent the resort from turning into a giant car park, the resort offers a carpooling system (rezopouce.fr) directly accessible from its website lesangles.com. The resort is also accessible by train via Mont-Louis La Cabanasse station.

On the slopes, Les Angles means 55 km of slopes for all levels and 800 m of vertical drop. The resort is one of the largest domains in the Pyrénées-Orientales with its 45 slopes alternating pine forest and large untouched spaces. Les Angles is a must for winter sports enthusiasts.

Finally, with its many restaurants and artisans, the resort also highlights local gastronomic specialties.

Where to rent your ski equipment?

For your ski rental in Les Angles with Sport 2000, it's here: Le Switch or La Godille.

The Les Orres resort is located in the Southern Alps, approximately 340 km from the heart of Montpellier, by road. Les Orres are accessible from the A54 motorway, then the A51 and the D140. The nearest station is the Embrun SNCF station. Shuttles organize daily connections to the resort's slopes.

Regarding the atmosphere, Les Orres is “Famille Plus” certified, a deserved label as the resort does everything necessary for all profiles to enjoy the resort.
Large vertical drop, wide, rolling and steep slopes, a large snowpark, beginner areas… everyone finds themselves and meets on the slopes. With its 100 km of slopes distributed between 10 green, 4 blue, 18 red, and 4 black, accessible via 17 ski lifts, Les Orres also offers a snowpark and sledding areas for enthusiasts.

Whether you choose Les Orres 1650 or Les Orres 1800, with family or friends, Les Orres is ideal for a stay in a human-sized resort located near the entrance to the Ecrins National Park.

Where to rent your ski equipment in Les Orres?

For renting and purchasing your mountain equipment, go to Sport 2000 EJ Snow & Life next to the ESF ski school and at Christian Sports in the center of the resort.

Accessible from Montpellier via the A75, Le Mont-Dore is 40 kilometers of slopes, a peak at 1,850 meters, with direct access to Super Besse.
This beautiful ski resort in the Massif Central is nicknamed the "Little Chamonix" due to the beauty of its panorama and the quality of its ski area.

Le Mont-Dore will satisfy skiers of all levels. Family resort, it offers many alternatives for children (ski school, sledding area, fun area...) as well as many places dedicated to well-being (thalassotherapy, spas...). If you like Nordic skiing, you will also be served: many cross-country ski trails are accessible from Mont-Dore and neighboring municipalities.

As Mont-Dore resort is sometimes taken by storm, we advise you to book your ski equipment in advance at Sport 2000 Karel Sports.

One of Europe's most popular resorts is located about 4 hours from Montpellier! Indeed, it will take you a little over 4 hours by train to arrive at Briançon train station from the city of Montpellier. Exceptional sunshine and one of the largest ski areas in France, Serre Chevalier offers 250 kilometers of slopes to winter sports enthusiasts.

Serre-Chevalier is a resort suitable for all skiers, from beginner to expert. The 90 marked slopes of the domain await you, from 1200 to over 2800 meters of altitude. As vast as it is magnificent, the "SCV" domain is a true paradise for practitioners of alpine skiing, snowboarding or any other type of snow sport.

This resort is suitable for beginner skiers as well as experienced skiers, for alpine skiing as well as snowboarding (with several snowparks) or cross-country skiing. It also offers fun activities, such as sledding or ice skating thanks to its ice rink. It's also an ideal resort for après-ski (spas, swimming pool, quality restaurants, especially high-altitude restaurants, open-air nightclubs...).

Where to rent your skis in Serre Chevalier?

Regarding Serre Chevalier Ski Rental, we offer 5 Sport 2000 stores depending on where you are in the resort

1. Serre Chevalier Villeneuve: Sport 2000 Altitude (Villeneuve) Or Sport 2000 Sport's Mountain

2. Serre Chevalier Briançon: Sport 2000 Krakatoa

3. Serre Chevalier Chantemerle: Sport 2000 Altitude (Chantemerle)

4. Serre Chevalier Monetier: Sport 2000 Altitude (Monétier)

And if you want to discover other Alpine resorts without driving too far from Montpellier, know that Southern Alps resorts like Vars, Risoul, Isola 2000, etc. are 4 to 5 hours away by car.