Skiing in La Mongie
69 pistes and trails means approximately 100km of runs. 40 La Mongie lifts have capacity to transport 45000 per hour. The longest run in the French ski resort is over 5km.
The mountain has 33% beginner runs or nursery slopes, 23% intermediate, 63% advanced slopes and 14% for experts - the most difficult piste is the 2.2km Prade Berde run, with a steepness/slope angle of ?%. You can ski La Mongie after dark as there is night skiing on ?km of illuminated piste.
Rating for skiing gets 4 stars out of 5 overall 
La Mongie Apres Ski
Off-Slope activities include:
10 apres ski bars 20 restaurants 0 bowling 1 night club 0 cinema 1 billiards / pool 0 games room 1 concert 0 indoor swimming 0 outdoor heated pools 0 saunas 0 hot tubs 0 solariums 0 masseurs 0 indoor ice skating 0 outdoor ice skating 0 indoor sports centre 0 indoor tennis 0 squash racquetball 0 sleigh rides 0 ballooning 0 horse riding 0 prepare winter walks 0 climbing 0 golf 0 fishing 0 museum 1 library Plus these additional apres ski facilities At Bagneres de Bigorre, 25 km/17 miles, there is a Swimming Pool, Tennis, 18 Hole Golf Course, Sauna, Cinema, Museum and at Bareges there is a sauna, a museum and a cinema..
SNO-man says
Try a dog sled ride or snow mobiling. Parapente is very popular here, it involves skiing off the mountain with a parachute and an instructor strapped to your back. The Thermal Baths in Bareges are well worth a visit for a relaxing soak in the hot sulphuric waters - just remember that if you are heading back to La Mongie you must catch the last ski lift back! Located at the top of the main street, the thermal baths have a wide range of water therapies including whirlpools, saunas, thermal baths and showers, water massage and an aqua-gym with excercises specifically to develop the skiing muscles.
Lourdes with its world famous Grotto (cave) and healing waters makes a good day trip from here. The story of the Grotto dates back to 1858 when an "apparition" appeared several times to a local peasant girl, Bernadette Soubirous. During these sightings the young girl was apparently told to dig at a certain spot and when she did a spring began to flow. The water from this still flowing stream has shown remarkable healing power although it contains no curative property that science has been able to identify. Lourdes has become a modern shrine with world wide visitors coming here to bathe in the waters.
Rating for apres ski gets 3 stars out of 5 overall
"La Mongie" by any other name
The French resort is also known as La Mongie and has common misspellings:
The direction which the various La Mongie slopes face can make or break your ski holiday. To guarantee good snow conditions, choose a resort with piste which face the right way for the time of year you're travelling.
- In the coldest winter months of January and February pick a resort with sunny south facing slopes, so your days on the snow doesn't feel like a polar expedition. Conversely, in the warmest spring skiing months of March and especially April, a resort with cool and shady north facing trails will ensure you're not riding on slush, but benefitting from best late season snow. The best destinations have areas which face in all directions so that you're guaranteed greating conditions whatever the weather. La Mongie has slopes facing N, S, E, W.
Rating for snow gets 3 stars out of 5 overall
Childcare in La Mongie, France
La Mongie day and evening care plus snow ski schools and babysitting.
The Ecole de Ski Français operates a ski kindergarten for children aged from 3 to 8 years. All the staff speak English and are qualified to teach children. The Halte Garderie accept children from 18 months up to 4 years but children have to be at least 3 years for skiing. The Mini Club takes children from 3 years and up.
3 stars out of 5 overall
La Mongie Shopping
La Mongie shopping - fashion boutiques, outdoor gear and food shops
There are a few shops, mainly selling sports equipment and clothing. There is a supermarket, pharmacy and souvenir shops in the village itself.
La Mongie value for money gets 4 stars out of 5 overall
Ski Equipment Rental Shops in La Mongie
La Mongie hire shops - overview of all shopping in La Mongie
There are a few shops, mainly selling sports equipment and clothing. There is a supermarket, pharmacy and souvenir shops in the village itself.
La Mongie ski rental shops value rating gets ? stars out of 5 overall
Mountain & Snow Sports in La Mongie
La Mongie snow sports - off slope winter mountain sports
Cross Country Skiing (langlaufen) in La Mongie: 52.5km X C ski trails, Lessons available? Y
Easy XC Ski Trails: 24km Intermediate XC Trails: 21km Difficult XC Trails: 7.5km
Telemark Tuittion: Y Telemark Rental 1 Paragliding schools: 1
Snow mobile Rental: 1 Toboggan Run Length: 0.2km
Non Skiing Winter & Snow Activities in La Mongie
La Mongie snow fun - off slope winter activities
Outdoor Ice Rink: 0 Indoor Ice Rink: 0 Balloon Flights: 0
Prepared Winter Walks: 0 Snowshoeing: 0 Hang Gliding : 0
Snow mobile Rental: 1 Toboggan Run Length: 0.2km Paragliding schools: 1
La Mongie non skiing facilities also include At Bagneres de Bigorre, 25 km/17 miles, there is a Swimming Pool, Tennis, 18 Hole Golf Course, Sauna, Cinema, Museum and at Bareges there is a sauna, a museum and a cinema..