La Voie Lactée

The village of La Mongie is at 1,800 m (5,900 ft) altitude. There are also residences at 1850 and the Tourmalet building at 1900. It lies below the Col du Tourmalet 2,115 m (6,939 ft). It is in the canton of Campan in the Midi-Pyrénées region of France and around 20 kilometres (12 mi) from the Spanish border. La Mongie is a winter ski resort offering alpine skiing, snowboarding, snowpark, cross-country skiing, snowmobiles and hiking in snowshoes. In the summer cycling and the use of trials motorcycles is popular. The village has two small supermarkets, a tourist information centre, gift shops and many restaurants and ski rental shops. The nearby spa town of Bagnères-de-Bigorre offers large supermarkets and shops, restaurants, a casino, an 18-hole golf course and the natural spa baths themselves.

As soon as you arrive in La Mongie, you'll be struck by the stunning scenery that surrounds you. The resort is situated at an altitude of 1,800 metres, and it's surrounded by magnificent mountain peaks that stretch as far as the eye can see. Whether you're here to hit the slopes or simply to take in the natural beauty of the area, you won't be disappointed.

Of course, skiing is the main attraction in La Mongie, and the resort is well-equipped to cater to skiers of all abilities. There are over 100km of ski runs here, ranging from gentle beginner slopes to challenging black runs that will test even the most experienced skiers. And with over 70 ski lifts to choose from, you'll never have to wait long to get up the mountain.