Ax les Thermes Ski Resort Guide
Ax les Thermes, France
Rated: 3/5 (from 7 ratings)
| Recommended For | Freeriders, Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders and Snowfall! |
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| Total Piste Length | 75km |
| Highest Lift | 2,305m |
| Resort Height | 700m |
| Nearest Airports | Toulouse and Carcassonne |
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Ax les Thermes
Ax 3 Domaines is a varied ski area, with something for everyone - including extensive freeride and off-piste terrain - above the pretty, traditional spa town of Ax les Thermes.
Summary
The French ski resort of Ax les Thermes is in the French Pyrenees at an altitude of 700m, with 75km of marked runs.
Ax les Thermes has direct access to 75km of downhill skiing, with 36 marked pistes, served by a total of 20 ski lifts.
With ski lifts as high as 2,305m, snow cover is generally reliable.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Ax les Thermes offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in Ax les Thermes.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Ax les Thermes is 4km long.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Ax les Thermes?
The next notable snow forecast is 11cm, expected on 25 October.
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Ski Area Stats
Ax les Thermes Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 6 | |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 10 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 11 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 9 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 75km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 20 | |
Altitudes
Ax les Thermes Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,305m |
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| Lowest Piste | 1,400m |
| Resort Altitude (Ax les Thermes) | 700m |
| Max Vertical | 1,000m |
Ratings & Suitability
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Ski Hire
Location and Map
Where is Ax les Thermes?
This ski resort is in the French Pyrenees in Ariège, Midi-Pyrénées.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Ax les Thermes is Toulouse, 90 minutes drive away.
Carcassonne, Perpignan, Barcelona, Béziers and Lourdes airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 20 ski lifts are able to uplift 20,460 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 30km of ski runs, with 152 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Ax les Thermes open?
Opened : 5 December 2020.
Usual opening is early December, and usual closing is Early April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
COVID-19 / Coronavirus
We don't yet have specific details of the COVID-19 precautions being taken in Ax les Thermes, but they are likely to include most of the following :-
- Face masks required on lifts, and in shops.
- Social distancing in public areas.
- Reduced lift capacity.
- Extensive disinfection / sanitization.
French Ski Resort COVID-19 Measures describes further measures that may also be applied.
Visit the Ax les Thermes Tourist Office for the latest.
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