Established in 1930 the French ski resort La Mongie lies at 1800 metres altitude in the Pyrenees region of the French Pyrenees. With the highest lifts and ski slopes at 2500m the area is snow sure. Over 170 snow cannons ensure artificial snow making covers 50km of trails, which equates to around 30 of the slopes. The nearest airport transfer to La Mongie is Tarbes/Lourdes at a distance of 50km or approximately ? minutes driving time. Their season runs from December to August.
SNO-man says
La Mongie is not only the site of a famous mountain-stage of the yearly "Tour de France" bicycle tournament, it is the center of the Pyrenées largest ski area as well ( linked to Barèges ). Founded in 1948, it has a charming centre and reasonable prices.
Beginner Trails ![]() |
33% | Intermediate Trails ![]() |
23% |
Advanced Trails ![]() |
63% | Expert Trails ![]() |
14% |
View our detailed La Mongie snow forecast or snow report and see all live webcams, piste maps, road and travel maps and lift pass prices. For a picture of historic snow conditions see the snow depths month by month with our La Mongie snow history.
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Lift Pass Prices (adult 6 day) | €229 - €229 |
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Resort Opens | Dec 2020 |
Resort Closes | Aug 2021 |
( snow conditions often influence opening/closing) |
Downhill Runs | 100km |
total length of La Mongie trails | |
Longest Lift-Served Run | 5km |
longest piste or trail reachable by lift | |
Slope Orientation | N, S, E, W |
direction La Mongie area faces | |
Top Altitude | 2500m |
top station of highest lift | |
Bottom Altitude | 1400m |
bottom of lowest run | |
Resort Altitude | 1800m |
centre of La Mongie ski resort | |
Vertical Drop | 700m |
total descent from top lift to bottom piste | |
Skiable Vertical | ^v 700m |
can include extra hike up above top lift | |
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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
Rating for snowboarding gets 4 stars out of 5 overall
Off-Slope activities include:
SNO-man says
Rating for apres ski gets 3 stars out of 5 overall
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
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 - 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
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
La Mongie ski school - snowboarding course & skiing lessons
The official ski/board school is called Ecole de ski Français and has 100 teachers teaching in English, French, Spanish and taking students from a minimum age of 3.? ? 919244
La Mongie for beginners gets 4 stars out of 5 overall
La Mongie for intermediates gets 5 stars out of 5 overall
La Mongie for expert skiers gets 3 stars out of 5 overall
La Mongie for snowboarding gets 4 stars out of 5 overall
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
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..