Grand Tourmalet is a France ski resort in the Pyrenees region, based around the village of La Mongie / Barèges. The resort offers 100 km of pistes across 36 lifts, rising from 1250 m to 2500 m for a 1250 m vertical drop. Terrain suits beginner, intermediate, advanced, expert riders, with a dedicated snow park plus groomed cross-country loops.
Ski School, Snow Park, Cross Country.
Outside the ski season, Grand Tourmalet opens up for Hiking, Mountain Biking, Trail Running — a genuine year-round mountain destination.
Wildlife commonly spotted around Grand Tourmalet includes Brown Bear, Chamois, Marmot, Bearded Vulture. The area sits close to protected zones such as Pyrenees National Park.
Grand Tourmalet has 100 km of marked pistes served by 36 lifts, with a vertical drop of 1250 m between 1250 m and 2500 m.
Grand Tourmalet caters primarily to beginner, intermediate, advanced, expert skiers and snowboarders. There is a dedicated snow park. Cross-country loops are groomed nearby.
The nearest major airport is Tarbes-Lourdes (LDE), roughly 50 km from the resort. Book transfers, hire cars or train legs from any UK or EU gateway.
Summer visitors to Grand Tourmalet enjoy Hiking, Mountain Biking, Trail Running across the surrounding valleys and lifts.