Where to go skiing from Gers?

Have you overindulged in foie gras during the holidays, galette des Rois and crepes at the beginning of the year? Come and work off some energy on the snowy slopes less than 100 km from Gers. At the start of the foothills of the Pyrenees, the region is ideal for getting away for a while on the slopes to ski. Drive towards the mountains covered in white, you will be sure to reach a resort quickly to have fun. Follow us, we will tell you where to go skiing from Gers !

For cross-country or Nordic skiing or just a day in the snow

Ski at your own pace with this Nordic practice with a classic or alternative step, which allows you to enjoy the snow on groomed areas. From the Gers, two resorts are renowned for skiing in complete freedom:

• Nistos, an exceptional ski area with 55 km of circuit divided into 8 groomed slopes of all levels, 1h25 from Auch. In addition to the sporting pleasure, you will be amazed by the breathtaking view of the 4 valleys of the Pyrenees and the snow-capped peaks.
• Campan-Payolle, the ideal resort for beginners who want to learn cross-country skiing in a dream setting. Slide on 50 km of green slopes around the lake and in the forest, you will love getting away less than 2 hours from Auch.

For downhill skiing from Gers

More classic and renowned for being the essential winter sport , alpine skiing attracts many tourists every year who love snowy slopes. Several resorts are accessible for skiing from Gers:

• Le Mourtis, less than 2 hours from Auch , is a family resort located in the heart of a magnificent pine forest. Designated No. 1 of the small resorts in Haute-Garonne, it offers many accommodations to enjoy winter sports between downhill skiing and cross-country skiing on 23 km of ski slopes.
• The Grand Tourmalet, the largest ski area in the Pyrenees with over 100 km of slopes. Bringing together the Barèges and La Mongie resorts in the town of Bagnères-de-Bigorre, it offers a multitude of activities accessible to all ages and levels, 2 hours 15 minutes from Auch.
• The Hautacam resort in the heart of the great Midi-Pyrénées site is located 2 hours 15 minutes from the town of Auch. Wide open spaces and snow-covered slopes, what a pleasure to ski in the middle of the woods on the 20 km of downhill ski slopes and the 15 km dedicated to cross-country skiing.
• Saint-Lary-Soulan, a resort adored by families who can ski as they wish on 56 slopes. Spread over 3 levels between the village, Pla d'Adet and l'Espiaube, it offers a unique panorama of the Pyrenees mountain range 1h40 from Auch.

• The Peyragudes estate is the result of the merger of the villages of Agudes and Peyresourde, in the heart of the Pyrenees. A real breath of fresh air in the heart of nature, the escape is total on the 60 km of slopes open to downhill skiing and snowboarding, 1 hour 45 minutes from Auch.
• At the foot of the slopes, the Val Louron resort is a delight for young and old beginners. The 6 progressive slopes among the fir trees are ideal for learning and improving, before sliding down the 22 km of snow-covered slopes less than 2 hours from the capital of Gers.
• The Superbagnères resort is one of the furthest to go skiing from Gers, 2 hours 15 minutes from Auch. But its magnificent landscapes quickly make you forget the road with 32 km of slopes scattered at altitude, in the heart of the forest or on the great differences in altitude. Glide at the foot of the highest peaks of the Pyrenees mountain range and admire the breathtaking panorama that stretches before your eyes.

The trip is already over, but now you know where to go skiing from Gers. The advantage is that it is not very far, ideal for short stays or an impromptu day on the snowy slopes.

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