Les Monts d'Olmes, the Cathar Pyrenees resort

Created in the 20th century as a playground for snow sports enthusiasts, the Monts d’Olmes resort continues to delight families and young people alike. How many children have started out here on skis? How many young people from Toulouse have come here for a cheap weekend away? Because the Monts d’Olmes, in the Pyrenees, is a small, local resort with all the makings of a big one! On the slopes of the Tabe massif, at 1500 m, it’s a playground for skiers in winter and hikers and mountain bikers in summer. Well-equipped but on a human scale, it’s a delight for families and nature lovers alike.

Since the 1960s, all local children have taken their first steps on skis here, some of them achieving Olympic success (Perrine Laffont). You’ll meet locals and tourists alike, who come here to recharge their batteries and take a breath of nature, at the foot of Saint Barthélémy and a stone’s throw from its nature reserve.

Here, there are no performance freaks, just ski enthusiasts who enjoy themselves! From beginners to advanced skiers, there’s something for everyone. More than 20 km of pistes, 10 ski lifts and qualified ski instructors (ESF) are all you need to enjoy the pleasures of the snow.

In the Monts d’Olmes, you’ll come and come again, summer and winter alike: the dazzling scenery and the ever-changing natural spectacle.

And summer is also the time to hit the slopes: on mountain bikes and trail bikes, the difference in altitude will give you all the sensations you need to relieve stress and forget about everything.

As for lovers of beautiful walks and hikes, with snowshoes or skis in winter and good shoes in summer, they’ll find paths that lead to secret ponds and intoxicating summits!