La Mongie at a glance
- Ideal for
- Skiers who like variety: two sides, 69 runs
- Freeride at the Pic du Midi, from La Mongie
- Families: 2 beginner areas and 2 family zones
- Less suitable if
- April holidays: last ski day is 29 March
- Switching sides by car: pass closed in winter
Weather, snow and webcams in La Mongie
MET Norway forecast, updated daily at 1 am and 9 am.
Snow report · Avalanche bulletin
Where to stay in La Mongie
Recommended hotels for your budget
What to do in La Mongie besides skiing
La Mongie piste map and ski area
Beginners: two areas with magic carpets, the Marmotte route (11 km), beginner pass from €35
OpenSkiMap data · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), unofficial. Official piste map
La Mongie lift pass prices
| Lift pass | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Tourmalet · 1 day | €55 | €50 |
| Grand Tourmalet · 6 days | €294 | €267 |
| Afternoon, from 1pm | €50 | €50 |
| No Souci · 1 day outside holidays | €38.50 | €35 |
2026-2027 prices · child 5-17 · €5 for ages 0 to 4, €10 for over-75s · one pass for La Mongie and Barèges · official ticket office
Ski rental and lessons in La Mongie
Book your skis before you go
- 4 Skiset shops in La Mongie, near the lifts
- Equipment, shop and dates chosen online, in a few minutes
Skiset (4 shops) and Snowrental (6) in La Mongie · N'PY lists 12 rental shops
Ski lessons and schools
| Lessons (2026-2027 season) | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult group lessons, 6 mornings of 3h | €272 |
| Children's lessons ages 6-12, 6 lessons of 3h | €272 |
| Club Piou Piou from age 3, 6 lessons | €272 |
| Private lesson 1h, 1 or 2 people | €67 |
ESF Club Piou Piou from age 3; drop-in nursery at the foot of the slopes in La Mongie. · N'PY recommends booking lessons online, especially during school holidays.
When to ski in La Mongie
Best time: January to March
Getting to La Mongie
On site
Rue du Pic d'Espade, 65200 La Mongie
Where to eat and unwind in La Mongie
At the Chalet des Pisteurs, above the Pourteilh chairlift, late afternoon turns into après-ski
Restaurants in the resort
Pizzas and dishes from €10 to €19, due-south terrace
📍 Bd du Pic du MidiDish of the day €9.80, set menu €16.50, deli
📍 Résidence Mer et GolfFamily pizzeria since 1999, eat in or take away
📍 La Mongie TourmaletMountain restaurants
Spa and relaxation
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Frequently asked questions
When does La Mongie open?
The Grand Tourmalet (La Mongie and Barèges) opens on 5 December 2026 and closes on 29 March 2027, snow permitting.
How much is a lift pass in La Mongie?
One pass covers La Mongie and Barèges: €55 a day for an adult, €50 for a child aged 5 to 17, and €294 and €267 for 6 days. With the No Souci card, the day pass drops to €38.50 outside the holidays.
How many kilometres of runs does the Grand Tourmalet have?
100 km of runs, 69 runs and 28 lifts, between 1,400 and 2,500 m, on the La Mongie and Barèges sides.
Is La Mongie good for beginners?
Yes: two beginner areas with magic carpets (La Mongie and Laquette, Barèges side), two family zones, the 11 km Marmotte route on green and blue runs, and a beginner pass from €35.
How do you get to La Mongie without a car?
By train to Tarbes (5h20 from Paris on a direct TGV), then the N'PY shuttle (1h55) or the ski bus from Tarbes to La Mongie via Bagnères, €2 each way.
Can you drive from La Mongie to Barèges in winter?
No: the Col du Tourmalet is closed to traffic all winter. You go from one side to the other on skis; by road, the detour takes more than 1h15.
Sources and method
Resort profile: n-py.com, tourmaletpicdumidi.com, wikidata.org, fr.wikipedia.org
Lift passes: n-py.com
Accommodation: data.classement.atout-france.fr, tourmaletpicdumidi.com, n-py.com
Ski area: n-py.com
Equipment rental: skiset.com, snowrental.com, n-py.com
Getting there: n-py.com, tourmaletpicdumidi.com
Restaurants and activities: n-py.com, tourmaletpicdumidi.com, aquensis.fr
Webcams and reports: n-py.com, api.panomax.com
Runs and lifts: OpenSkiMap · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Terrain: Mapzen Terrain Tiles (AWS Open Data). Forecasts: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0). Snow on the ground: Météo-France, automatic stations (Open Licence 2.0). Schools, restaurants, spas and practical information: venue websites and tourist office.
Photos: Kuruma33, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons · Falcon® Photography from France, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons · NibasH, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons · AirSThib, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons.
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