Winter Holidays in the Pyrenees
The Pyrenean winters are fantastic. Due to the altitude we have
a reliable snowfall while the proximity to the Mediterranean bathes us in
sunshine. Sun and snow - the perfect recipe for a great winter holiday.
We have tried to suit most peoples needs by offering a
variety of trips of different lengths: we know that some people have only
limited annual leave, or have their main holiday in the summer, so if that
is you, check out our minibreaks. For those who want a week away to unwind
completely, then we have some week long trips and for a longer vacation, you can combine two trips back to
back and we will offer you a £100 discount.
Marmot Tours and staff have 10 years of experience in organizing and
running successful cross-country skiing holidays around
the world and in the Pyrenees. We know what makes a good holiday and
understand the requirements of our clients. Our attention to detail
ensures that you will have the best possible holiday. We have a large
number of clients who come back every year - which speaks volumes! Please
visit our holiday philosophy
or customer feedback pages for further
information.
Cross-country skiing holidays
The Eastern Pyrenees is ideal for 'on track' cross-country skiing.
Our dedicated ski areas are well marked and the pistes lovingly prepared
by modern equipment. The mountain views from the fine restaurants are also
worth a mention! If you are new to cross-country skiing or have had
several weeks experience then our centre based trip in Ax-les-Thermes
would be ideal. James is a cross-country ski instructor so will get you
started or fine tune your technique. If you are an experienced skier and
want to travel some distance in a wide range of scenery then our
Nordic
Skiing Highlights holiday would take some beating. If you are short of time
and want a early season fix them
we run a pre-christmas weekend holiday. If you enjoy competing in
ski marathons or are a fit beginner looking for a challenge then consider coming
on our Transpyrenneen holiday. We even run a
Learn to Skate Holiday for those wanting to take up
this fantastic sport.
Below we have given you a quick summary of our holidays.
Please click on the title to link to the full holiday notes.
If it is our Snowshoeing holidays
that interest you, then please follow the link.
| Cross
Country skiing holiday in the Pyrenees |
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A
flexible week aimed at people wanting try out or progress in this excellent
winter activity. |
- Reliable Snow
- 120km of marked / graded Loips
- Ski in group, or by yourself
- Lessons can be arranged
- Longer sunnier days than Scandinavia
- Plateau de Beille / Domain de Chioula
- Hotel in Ax-Les-Thermes
- Easy access from UK airports
- Good value for money
- Suitable for skating / classic skis
- Cross-country skiing holiday in the Pyrenees.
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| Holiday
cost: |
From £699 in 2010. Contact us for 2011 prices |
| Holiday
dates: |
Sun 26 Dec 1- - Sun 2 Jan 2011
Sun 23 Jan - Sun 30 Jan 2011
Sun 6 Feb - Sun 13 Feb 2011
Sun 20 Feb - Sun 27 Feb 2011
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| Cross
Country
skiing in the Pyrenees (long weekend) |
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A
fun, easy to master way to explore the fantastic winter landscape. |
- 3 days of cross-country skiing.
- Excellent short winter break.
- 130km of marked / graded Loips.
- Dog sledding!
- Warm / sunny climate.
- Plateau de Beille. / Domain du Chioula
- Reliable snow with warm climate.
- comfortable chalet with mountain views
- Cross-country skiing holiday in the Pyrenees.
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| Holiday
cost: |
£350
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| Holiday
dates: |
no scheduled departures for 2011
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| Nordic
skiing highlights of the Pyrenees |
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A
tour of the Eastern Pyrenees taking in the 5 best cross-country ski
areas |
- Vast ski area to explore.
- Variety of landscape.
- Mountain Views, frozen lakes, forests.
- Reliable Snow (Dec - April).
- Over 300km of marked / graded trails.
- Ski in group, or by yourself.
- Lessons can be arranged.
- Two different 2 star mountain Hotels.
- Daily orientation Tours
- Suitable for skating / classic skis
- Cross-country skiing holiday in the Pyrenees.
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| Holiday
cost: |
£650 |
| Holiday
dates: |
Sun 2 Jan - Sun 9 Jan 2011
Sun 30 Jan - Sun 6 Feb 2011
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|
Learn To Skate |
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A
unique trip into the heart of the mountains staying in unmanned refuges |
- 6 days skating instruction
- Formal/informal lessons.
- Aimed at classic skiers with a week /more of
experience
- Over 300kms of marked/graded trails
- Option of classic ski tours in the afternoons
- Comfortable/friendly 2* hotels
- Quality skating skis for hire
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| Holiday
cost: |
£720 |
| Holiday
dates: |
Sun 9 Jan - Sun 16 Jan 2011
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The
Transpyrenenne ski marathon |
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Tour
of the best track cross-country ski areas in the Pyrenees in
preparation for the Transpyreneene. |
- Take on the 21 or 42 km ski Marathon.
- 5 days preparation before the event.
- Suitable for fit beginners / experienced.
- Tour the best ski areas of the Pyrenees.
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Over 300km of marked / graded trails.
- XC Instructor throughout
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Two different comfortable 2* Hotels.
-
Daily orientation tours .
- Cross-country skiing holiday in the Pyrenees.
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| Cost: |
£650 |
| Dates: |
Mon 7 March - Mon 14 March 2011
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Contact
Marmot Tours: info@marmot-tours.co.uk
Tel/fax: 0033 561 02 80 43. French Mob: 0033 (0)6 30 01 12 98 |
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