La Mongie Ski Resort Guide
La Mongie, France
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| Recommended For | Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 120km 75 miles |
| Highest Lift | 2,500m 8,202ft |
| Resort Height | 1,800m 5,906ft |
| Nearest Airports | Lourdes and Pau |
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La Mongie
La Mongie is a popular ski resort located in the French Pyrenees. It offers a diverse range of slopes and breathtaking mountain views.
Summary
La Mongie boasts over 100 kilometers of ski runs and is part of the larger Grand Tourmalet ski area, the largest in the Pyrenees. With a top elevation of 2,500 meters, the resort provides varied terrain suitable for all skill levels.
The ski area of La Mongie is in the French Pyrenees at an altitude of 1,800m 5,906ft , with 120km 75 miles of marked runs.
La Mongie is part of the Tourmalet ski area with access to 138 marked pistes, served by a total of 43 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in La Mongie itself ( 120km 75 miles of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Tourmalet ski resort of Barèges. La Mongie is directly linked by Ski Lift to the ski areas of Barèges.
The ski resort itself is at 1,800m 5,906ft , so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 2,500m 8,202ft , snow cover is generally reliable.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in La Mongie is 5km 3 miles long and the most difficult run is the 'Prade Berde'.
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Snow and Weather
La Mongie typically enjoys good snow reliability, with average snow depths of 100-200 cm during peak season. For current conditions, including snowfall and snowmelt updates, check J2Ski for the latest information.
When will it snow in La Mongie?
The next notable snow forecast is 25cm 10in , expected on 14 February, with around 110cm 43in forecast over the next 7 days.
See our long-range Snow Forecast for the latest update.
Snow this week
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Ski Area Stats
La Mongie Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 5 | 15km 9 miles |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 20 | 31km 19 miles |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 21 | 31km 19 miles |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 23 | 23km 14 miles |
| Downhill Total Length | 120km 75 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 33 | |
Tourmalet Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 40 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 41 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 47 | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 43 | |
La Mongie Altitudes
| Highest Lift | 2,500m 8,202ft |
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| Lowest Piste | 1,800m 5,906ft |
| Resort Altitude (La Mongie) | 1,800m 5,906ft |
| Max Vertical | 700m 2,297ft |
Ratings & Suitability
| Intermediate Skiers | |
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| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Skiing
The mountains surrounding La Mongie feature a mix of challenging and beginner-friendly pistes. Key areas include the famous Col du Tourmalet, with notable runs like the Longue and the Bergerie. The resort is served by modern lifts, including the Télésiège de la Mongie and the Télécabine du Taoulet, ensuring efficient access to the slopes.
La Mongie offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate and Beginner skiers.
Ski Lessons in La Mongie
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see La Mongie Ski Schools and La Mongie Ski Instructors.
Snowboarding
Snowboarders can enjoy excellent terrain parks at La Mongie, including the fun park located near the base area. The varied terrain makes it an ideal spot for both freestyle and freeride enthusiasts.
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Location and Map
Where is La Mongie?
This ski resort is in the French Pyrenees in Bagnères-de-Bigorre, Hautes-Pyrénées.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to La Mongie is Lourdes, 56 minutes drive away.
Pau, Toulouse, Biarritz, Carcassonne and San Sebastián airports are all within three hours drive.
Lourdes is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
La Mongie is accessible via major transport routes. The nearest airports are Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées and Toulouse-Blagnac, with shuttle services available for convenient transfers to the resort.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 33 ski lifts are able to uplift 18,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 50km 31 miles of ski runs, with 170 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is La Mongie open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is early December, and usual closing is Early April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
Aprés Ski
After a day on the slopes, La Mongie offers a lively après-ski scene. Notable spots include Le Café de la Plage for drinks and La Grange for dining, providing a cozy atmosphere to unwind.
