Espace Nordique du Somport (1600 – 1700 metres)
An unspoilt site in the heart of the Pyrenees National Park, with 34 kilometres of signposted tracks for the delight of enthusiasts of alternative Nordic skiing, skating and hikes on snow shoes.
Its cross-border location means you can go skiing either at Somport in France or at Candanchu, the "twin" resort in Spain .
A special area is set aside at the foot of the slopes for children (3 to 8 years) to familiarise themselves with skiing. (photo: Office de Tourisme de la Vallée d'Aspe)
NB: the resort itself - located in the Pyrenees National Park - only has an overnight gîte with capacity of 12. However, down in the valley you will find hotels, guest houses and rural gîtes.
Plus points:
> on-site reception area with a cafeteria, equipment hire and two saunas to relax in after a day in the open air.
> a signposted itinerary taking you to the crests on the Spanish border in under two hours. This easy, very panoramic circuit is accessible to all cross-country skiers and is ideal for a family outing. Other, longer circuits with guides if you so wish, go along the smugglers tracks to Candanchu.
> Stadium for introductory biathlon training: recreational area for discovering the sport with laser rifles.
> a slope specially reserved for snow shoeing has opened, connecting the resort of Somport with the resort of Candanchu
Small prices :
> day price of €8 for adults and €5 for children.
> young person’s pass (16 to 25 year olds): €6.50 per day
> "Half price Wednesday" package: €4 for adult
> for just €73, the Somport Plus Card gives 10 free entrances which are valid over two seasons, as well as free access to the saunas, a 10% reduction on ski hire, and much more…
For further information:
Office de Tourisme de la Vallée d’Aspe
Place Sarraillé
64490 Bedous
Tel.: +33 (0)5 59 34 57 57
Fax: +33 (0)5 59 34 52 51
E-mail: aspe.tourisme@wanadoo.fr
www.lesomport.com
