Skiing and snowboarding
Altitude Adventure is based in the ski station of St Pierre dels Forcats (altitude 1450m), just across the valley from Font Romeu, in the Neiges Catalanes ski area, one of France’s well-kept secrets.
This great area is situated just 15km from the Spanish border and 30 km from the classic ski area of Pas De La Cassa in Andora.
The Neiges Catalanes lift pass covers all the 9 resorts in the Cerdagne and Capcir valleys, offering up a huge playground to explore with over 280km of pistes, 8 snowparks and a variety of off-piste to suite all abilities.
The total area gives over 280km of pisted skiing with huge areas of offpiste and 288km of cross-country skiing, with lift systems up to 2700m. All this can be accessed with one lift pass.
Outside of French school holidays the whole area is amazingly quiet giving fantastic un-crowded skiing.
Skiing and boarding in the Neiges Catalanes
Espace Cambre D’Aze-
Home resort to the “Mouli” the 4 person chair is only 300m away. Between the villages of St Pierre dels Forcats and Eyne rises the Cambre D’Aze mountain. This area holds piste skiing that (although not the biggest) is widely regarded as the best in the area. The area has 25 pistes with 2 blacks, 7 reds, 4 blues and 12 greens. Off-piste is mainly in the trees and requires a reasonable level of competence.
Cerdagne- Puigmal
The Puigmal ski area rises to an impressive 2700m from its base station nestled high in the Err valley. One of our favourite stations due to its beautiful position and skiing, it features a great array of pistes (7 blacks, 16 reds, 7 blues and 4 greens), 2 snow parks and most impressive of all a huge backbowl which is left un-pisted for those with the experience to go off-piste.
Font Romeu, Pyrenees 2000
Font Romeu is the most famous town in this area. Bright lights, big city it isn’t, but it retains more charm than your average alpine resort whilst providing all the amenities that you need. The ski area is linked to the resort of Pyrenees 2000 and gives meaning to the phrase “intermediates playground” with 8 blacks, 8 reds, 9 blues, 9 greens and a snowpark.
Les Angles
This is a great ski area with plenty to keep all standards of skiers and boarders interested. The station features good shopping and amenities in the village whilst the pistes are well developed and cared for. There are 2 blacks, 16 reds, 5 blues, 6 greens and a huge snow park. The off -piste in the trees is challenging whilst never being far from a piste.
Formigueres
A really nice little station a couple of minutes above the village giving good intermediate skiing and boarding, with fantastic off-piste in the trees on the upper section. Formigueres features 1 black, 6 reds, 8 blues, 4 greens and a small snowpark.
Puyvalador
At the head of the Capcir valley above the village of Rieutort sits this station. The skiing on its upper slopes gives great views of the surrounding stations whilst offering wide open slopes and off-piste. There are 2 blacks, 7 reds, 6 blues 2 greens and a snowpark with a huge ramp.
La Quillane
A small station with a couple of pistes and a snow park. On the opposite side of the road is the small airport which is one of the sites for snow- kiting.
Porte Puymorens
The furthest station from us covered by the area pass, Porte is on the French side of the pass to Pass De La Casa in Andorra. A good variety of pistes are on offer in a spectacular setting at the head of the valley. It offers 3 blacks, 4 reds, 5 blues, 5 greens and a good size snow park.
Check out the map on www.neigescatalanes.com to get a feel for the lie of the land and a good gallery.
Not included in the neiges catalanes pass are the Spanish resorts of La Molina and Massella and the Andoran resorts in the Pass De La Casa area but which are all in day trip distance (with a small fuel charge) if you run out of things to do!!
We offer the choice of weeklong holidays or long weekend breaks on an all-inclusive basis for meals and drinks. This also includes free airport pickups (for week holidays only unless booking the whole chalet for a long weekend) and free* daily transfers to the ski area chosen for each days skiing.
* Except for Andorra where a small fuel subsidy will be charged
Ski Passes
Unless you are having ski school in St Pierre dels Forcats we would recommend that you purchase the “Neiges Catalanes” ski pass ( www.neigescatalanes.com ). This one pass covers the 8 principle ski resorts in the area and allows us to choose where to ski without having to arrange passes for each day. For trips further a field (La Molina & Masella - Spain , Pas de la Casa - Andora) we will arrange passes (roughly euro 35.00) in each resort for the day at the local day rates.
Costs 2005/6 season; -
- Adult 6 day from euro132.00 low season to euro165.00 high season.
- Child 6 day from euro127.00 low season to euro139.00 high season. Child 5-12 years.
- Ski de Fond 6 day pass euro 40.00 adult, euro 25.00 child.
Photos are required for all week lift passes.
Ski/Snowboard Equipment
Bringing you own equipment is no problem, as we will happily transfer it from the airport with your luggage. We have a store for all equipment whilst staying with us.
If you require equipment hire just let us know on the booking form and we can pre arrange it with the local hire centre and pay for it when you arrive.
Ski School
Ski school can be arranged for all ages and standards from total beginner upwards with Ecole de Ski Francais in St Pierre dels Forcats. Payable locally.
Other Activities
As well as this area offering classic skiing from our base in Saint Pierre Dels Forcats there is also the opportunity to take part in many other Alpine activities using local guides...