Ascou Pailhères Ski Resort Guide
Ascou Pailhères, France
| Recommended For | Intermediates. |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 1,500m |
| Resort Height | 1,500m |
| Nearest Airports | Toulouse and Perpignan |
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Ascou Pailhères
The small ski centre of Ascou-Pailhères in the French Pyrynées, operated since 1987 by the local community, came under the control of the larger neighbouring ski area of Ax-les-Thermes in 2000. A specially commissioned study in to the logistics of the ski slopes at Ascou; which operates a double chair and 5 surface lifts serving 15 trails; concluded that transferring control to the management of Ax-les-Thermes would benefit the local community in the longer term. There are two local hotels, the Saint-Bernard and the Montmija, which were recently renovated,
Summary
The French ski resort of Ascou Pailhères is in the French Pyrenees at an altitude of 1,500m.
Ascou Pailhères has direct access to 15 marked pistes, served by a total of 6 ski lifts.
The skiing is at relatively low altitude, so snow cover can be variable.
Skiing
Ascou Pailhères offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate skiers.
Snowboarding
Sorry, we don't yet know much about Snowboarding in Ascou Pailhères.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Ascou Pailhères?
The next notable snow forecast is 2cm, expected on 6 March, with around 11cm forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
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Ski Area Stats
Ascou Pailhères Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 7 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 4 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 3 | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 5km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 6 | |
Altitudes
Ascou Pailhères Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 1,500m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 2,000m |
| Resort Altitude (Ascou Pailhères) | 1,500m |
| Max Vertical | 500m |
Ascou Pailhères Overview
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Ascou Pailhères is 2km long.
Location and Map
Where is Ascou Pailhères?
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 Ascou Pailhères is Toulouse, 100 minutes drive away.
Perpignan, Carcassonne, Girona, Barcelona, Béziers and Lourdes airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The six ski lifts are able to uplift 6,500 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 3km of ski runs, with 1 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Ascou Pailhères open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
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 Ascou Pailhères, 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 Ascou Pailhères Tourist Office for the latest.
