La Pierre Saint Martin (1600 – 2150 metres)
La Pierre Saint Martin has facilities for downhill skiing AND a vast cross-country area in Braca Forest. (Photo: Horizon Photos)
For downhill skiing you have the choice between 24 slopes including the "Boulevard des Pyrénées" with a descent of 4.5 km, 13 mechanical lifts and fun areas set aside for the new snow sports such as Boarder Cross and luge!
Plus points:
> Boulevard des Pyrénées, a panoramic blue slope 4.5 kilometres long
> The Tourisme et Handicap label. Thanks to the “articulated ski wheelchairâ€, it is possible for non-skiers to discover the delights of this sport. A skiing instructor is on hand to help you. This excursion is for everyone.
Renseignements:
+33 (0)6 85 60 51 14 - www.lapierrehandiski.com - infos@lapierrehandiski.com
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Activities:
> Dog sleigh rides
Come and experience the white dream with a ride in a dog sleigh. Jean-Michel Morin with Nordic’espace invites you to escape to nature.
1.5 km circuit: 22 €/person
3 km circuit: 32 €/person
Trapper night, with night-time husky sled ride and dinner in a tepee: €90 each for groups of 8 to 10 (meal included).
Information and bookings: Tel 06 59 09 99 46
> Mountain biking on snow
In the evening atmosphere, come and discover the joys and pleasures of a mountain bike descent on the ski slopes. Price: 15 €/pers.
Register by calling 05 59 66 21 86
Events :
> 28 December: festival of light
> 5th January: snow-shoe day, Pierre Handiski
> 14th January: Winter festival country
> 21st January: “young trappers†day, introducing kids to mountain life.
> 5th February: Pyrénées family skiing championships
> 21st February: resort festival
> 24th March: Winter Air Festival avec démonstration de free-style et concert de musique
> 8th April: 58th Pic d’Anie trophy, the oldest mountain ski race in France. This legendary mountain skiing competition takes place over 2 courses for different levels, from youngsters to the more experienced.
Contact: SCOVA Organisation +33 (0)5 59 39 17 97
Promotional offer :
> Half-price Wednesdays : Excluding school holidays, entrance to the ski resort, to the Nordic skiing area, is €4,75 (fixed price), every Wednesday.
> The Nordic 6 pass: on either side of the border, access to 6 Nordic skiing areas: Issarbe, Iraty, La Pierre Saint-Martin, Roncal Valley, Abodi and Linza. From €45 a week.
Great accommodation deals :
> Ski for less in the ‘Ausone’ hostel: a chalet offering collective accommodation, ideal for groups or individual travellers. €13 per night, except during school holidays and at weekends when prices are between €17 and €20.
> Winter holiday package including two nights in a 2 or 3-star hotel in Oloron Sainte-Marie, breakfasts and one day’s skiing. Shuttle service possible between Oloron Sainte-Marie and the resort. From €168.
Information and reservations: www.neige64.com
For further information:
Espace nordique de la Pierre St Martin
Tel.: +33 (0)5 59 66 20 85 (in winter)
Office de Tourisme de la Pierre Saint Martin et de la Vallée des Barétous
Maison de la Pierre
64570 Arette
Tel.: +33 (0)5 59 66 20 09
Fax: +33 (0)5 59 66 21 48
Email: info@lapierrestmartin.com
www.lapierrestmartin.com
