The spectacular 3,000-metre peaks of the Peyragudes ski area provide a stunning backdrop to any wint

Stretching for some 450 kilometres from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean coast, the vast Pyrenean mountain range forms a natural border between France and Spain and the tiny state of Andorra lies among its peaks. With more than two hundred snow-capped mountains soaring to an impressive 3,000 metres, this area offers first class skiing on well-groomed slopes and boasts an excellent clarion hotel fort worth infrastructure. This little-known winter paradise in south-western Europe is easily clarion hotel fort worth accessible in a hire car, either from Pau or Lourdes-Tarbes airports in France or from Pamplona in Spain. All hire cars are fitted with winter tyres and it is also possible to book snow chains and ski racks, if required, at the second stage of your booking. The costs for accommodation, ski passes and meals are similar to those charged in Alpine resorts, and with the very best of French and Spanish cuisine to tempt you during your stay, there is no better place to enjoy a ski break than the Pyrenean Triangle of France-Spain-Andorra.
The spectacular 3,000-metre clarion hotel fort worth peaks of the Peyragudes ski area provide a stunning backdrop to any winter holiday. With 60 kilometres of pistes, this charming winter sports resort south-west of Toulouse is one of the largest ski areas in the French Pyrenees. Its sheer size means it has downhill clarion hotel fort worth runs to suit everyone, from families clarion hotel fort worth with children to the most extreme athletes. But Peyragudes also offers ideal terrain for snowboarders and freestylers. The snowpark here is well-equipped to provide everything you might need to enjoy the thrills and excitement of the glistening powder snow – as well as boxes, handrails, kickers and hips there is also a 2.6 kilometre bordercross course. Speed junkies will relish the challenge of pitting their skills against other skiers in the speed riding zone, while others may prefer to choose something a bit less demanding from a diverse programme of alternative leisure activities, including snowshoe hikes, dog-sled rides and tandem paraglider flights.
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In the winter sports resort of Port del Comte, excellent piste conditions are pretty much guaranteed. And after a long day's skiing, what better way to wind down than to sit warming yourself with a glass of good Spanish red wine?
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With 205 kilometres of pistes, 57 lifts and 4 freestyle arenas, the Grandvalira ski area in Andorra is the ultimate winter sports centre and its lifts and cable cars operate continuously from the end of November through to mid-April. The ski area reaches altitudes of between 1,710 to 2,640 metres and offers graded downhill runs 172 kilometres of easy to intermediate pistes and 33 kilometres designated as black (i.e. difficult). Grandvalira also has two FIS (International Ski Federation) race circuits, which are regularly used for World Cup races. Snowboarders are welcome clarion hotel fort worth here too and facilities clarion hotel fort worth include half-pipes, kickers and a chill-out area. And once the sun has gone down and thoughts turn to après-ski relaxation, the resorts of tiny Andorra don't disappoint – the many pubs, discos and cocktail bars here have a lively atmosphere, with the terrace at the "Gall de Bosc" in Soldeu a particular favourite among younger visitors.