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     Off piste skiing in the Pyrenees

     Skiing in Bareges (France) with Mountainbug Holidays
 

Waist-deep powder!

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A six day introduction to off-piste skiing in beautiful Pyrenees mountains of Southern France. Taking advantage of the extensive ski-lift system of the Pyrenees' largest ski area (Domaine du Tourmalet) around Bareges and La Mongie, we venture away from the groomed slopes to put in our own tracks! With a week's tuition and guiding with a qualified local ski instructor you will have the chance to develop your off-piste ski technique, learn to ski in different off-piste conditions and have the chance to try snow-shoeing or ski touring to gain quick access to virgin snow. The trip highlight is the legendary Pic du Midi descent day - ride the highest cable car in the Pyrenees, to over 2800m, then make two descents of 1500m totally off-piste. This route has only just opened to the public, and is considered to be one of the best off-piste descents in Europe!
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   Details

  Price Includes
(SI-9401-P)
 
3* en-suite chalet accommodation with sauna
Generous continental breakfasts
Picnic lunches
Afternoon tea & cakes
Delicious three course evening meals
6 days tuition with a qualified ski instructor
Snow security equipment
Local transport
  Price Excludes  
  Flights
Airport transfers
Ski equipment hire
Lift passes
 
  Suitability / Level Advanced
  Minimum Age 18
  Max Group Size 6
 
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   Itinerary & Highlights

  Saturday : Flights to Pau Pyrenees airport, transfer to Bareges, arrive mid afternoon. Arrange equipment and lift passes.
Evening drinks with the group and guide.

Sunday: Warm-up morning of downhill skiing in the Tourmalet resort. We meet our ski safari guide after lunch for an afternoon's introduction to off-piste skiing in and around the ski resort.

Monday: Improving your off-piste skiing on steeper ground and in different snow conditions. A great chance to focus on technique, whilst still within reach of those handy lifts!

Tuesday: An exciting, totally off-piste descent of the secluded 'Aygues Cluses' valley. We ride the Quatre Termes chairlift to the top of the Tourmalet ski area, then a short scramble up through a narrow pass takes us into wonderland - the Neouvielle Nature reserve.

Wednesday: Bareges is a rare jewel in Europe, as one of the only places with skiing through open mixed woodland. An off-piste skiing day in this beautiful environment will develop the perfect, instinctive turn!

Thursday: Option 1) Starting from the Quatre Termes lift, a short hike takes us to the Breche du Contade. We traverse around a steep hillside to reach an isolated valley, with a spectacular descent into the heart of La Mongie.

Option 2) Introduction to ski touring - use of skins and alpine skiing techniques

Friday: Pic du Midi - TWICE!
We take the highest lift in the Pyrenees to the summit of the awesome Pic du Midi at 2872m, and one of the best off-piste descents in Europe (www.pistehors.com). Develop the technique of off-piste carving and "freeride" skiing through 1000 metres of open snowfields. Unbeatable!

Saturday: Morning departure for Pau airport.
   

   Accommodation & Centre Details

  Stay in our newly-renovated chalet in the heart of the lively mountain village of Bareges. After an adrenaline-packed day, relax at the thermal spa, or in our own sauna at the house before sampling our delicious French cuisine and wines. All bedrooms are en-suite and guests have access to a heated equipment room, spacious dining room and large lounge with wood-burning stove, games table, CD player, big-screen home cinema and internet access. There is also a patio garden with mountain views.
   
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Trip: Off piste skiing in the Pyrenees
Duration: 1 week
Company: Mountainbug Holidays
Location: Bareges
Region: France, Europe
Price: From GBP£695 p/p
Flights: Not Included
Availability: January, February, March, April,
 
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1500m descent from the Pic du Midi
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