Campan-Payolle

Hautes-Pyrénées

Altitude : 1120 - 1450 m

Located in the Campan valley, the Payolle resort is meant for those who love virgin snow. Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, mountain skiing, 50 kms of trails drawn out in the forest and around the lake will allow you to discover a dream domain. You'll even find a downhill skiing piste for beginners, with its ski lift. Whether you are a ski hiking lover or a beginner, you'll be able at any time to glide at the peaceful rhythm of your skis surrounded by at the same time quiet and majestic landscapes. You can also  escape towards new sensations with a snowshoe hiking on the slopes of the Aspin pass.

Piste Info

50 km of drawn and marked out trails including 4 loops - 1 5km Nordic itinerary - 4 marked out snowshoe circuits - 1 2 km pedestrian trail - 1 2km initiation trail - beginner ski lift (8 € per day) - luge area - heated picnic room.

Handiski

direct access from snow to car, ticket office, all level trails, all services free – accommodation in the resort.

Children

Nursery - Day care in Campan for children from 3 months to 4 year old (Tel. 05 62 91 75 80). "Les Campagnols" play school for children from 4 to 12 (Tel. 06 84 67 39 or 05 62 42 86 04).

Other activities

Snowshoe outings, sled dogs - mountain bike - paragliding. In the valley : rock climbing - Aya forest acrobatic course - Via Ferrata - at 19 km : downhill skiing in La Mongie - snow motorbike. At 24 km : Fitness in Bagnères de Bigorre - indoor swimming pool - horse riding - disco - cinema.

Access

Winter caravanning park at 3 km.
Road : A64 from Toulouse exit n°14 Tournay, from Biarritz exit n°12 Tarbes Ouest.
Railway station: Bagnères de Bigorre - link SNCF shuttle.
Airport: Tarbes-Ossun-Lourdes at 25 km.