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 20 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 wheelchair”, 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:
Ecole du ski français de La Pierre Saint Martin +33 (0)5 59 66 21 86
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News:
> 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: 20 €/person
3 km circuit: 30 €/person
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 :
> December: festival of light and arrival of Santa Claus
> 10th January: national snowshoe day
> 16th January: Derby Tour, alpine skiing race open to all and various other activities
> 24th January: Country Music
> 31st January: Biathlon (skiing and rifle shooting) with tasting of garbure
> 20th February: Winter Air Festival with freestyle demonstration and music concert
> 21st February: Le Grand Prix de Barétous cross country skiing race
> 6th March: caving festival
> 21st March: 56th 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 is €4,25 (fixed price), every Wednesday.
Great accommodation deals :
> 2-night weekend in a gîte with one skiing day and a sled dog excursion: €79.50/person (based on 4 people).
Information and reservations: http://bpbcm.resanetonline.com?Code=XIB226
> 2-night mini-break in a studio for 4 people: €120
> Off-season week-long holiday in a studio for 4 people: €250
Information and bookings : Tel. +33(0)5 59 66 20 09 - www.bearn-paysbasque.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
