Bordered by the Mediterranean Sea, Perpignan is also a dream location for skiing and winter sports enthusiasts. Indeed, many ski resorts in the French Pyrénées-Orientales are (very) close to Perpignan. Suitable for both beginner and experienced skiers, here is a list of resorts where you can ski for a day, a weekend, or a longer stay. All that’s left is for you to make your choice and book your accommodation and ski equipment!
Cambre d'Aze, the closest ski resort to Perpignan – 1.5 hours by car
The Cambre d'Aze ski resort brings together the ski areas of Eyne and Saint-Pierre-dels-Forcats. Relatively small (22.5 kilometers of slopes), this ski resort near Perpignan nevertheless offers runs with significant vertical drop, up to 2,400 meters in altitude.
You can also enjoy ski touring or go snowshoeing.
If you want access to more slopes and ski lifts, you can opt for the Pyrénées Trio ski pass, which gives access to the Cambre d’Aze, Formiguères, and Porté Puymorens ski areas.
And since it is located just 1.5 hours by car from Perpignan, this resort is an ideal choice for a short mountain getaway in the Pyrénées-Orientales!
Font-Romeu – 1 hour 35 minutes by car
Renowned for its pure air and exceptional sunshine, Font-Romeu is a pleasant, wooded, family-friendly ski resort. In addition to alpine skiing, it is the perfect place to enjoy snowboarding or biathlon. The Font-Romeu and Pyrénées 2000 ski areas are connected, offering a total of 58 kilometers of slopes and numerous snow cannons—guaranteeing a great time for families or friends.
Not far from Font-Romeu, you can also discover other activities by heading to the Capcir Nordic area (about a 20-minute drive). This Nordic resort has everything to offer, with cross-country skiing trails, snowshoeing routes, sledding runs, and more.
At the Sport 2000 shop in Font-Romeu, you will find all the equipment you need (for adults and children) at reasonable prices: alpine and cross-country skis, boots, poles, snowboards, sleds, snowshoes, etc.
Les Angles – 1 hour 40 minutes by car
This wooded, affordable ski resort, with a 55-kilometer ski area and 23 ski lifts, is quite popular, particularly due to the quality of its slopes. Suitable for skiers of all levels, visitors also appreciate the convenience of the village of Les Angles, which is located at the foot of the slopes.
There is no shortage of entertainment either. You can try the monorail sled, the Bike Park, or Angléo, the local wellness center, as well as activities such as snowshoeing or cross-country skiing in the Nordic area.
Les Angles is a hybrid mountain destination: both family-friendly and lively, day and night.
Ax 3 Domaines – 2 hours 20 minutes by car
A ski resort close to Perpignan, the town of Ax-les-Thermes is also a spa resort specializing in rheumatology treatments. But it is also an ideal place for skiing. This large resort is divided into three ski areas: Bonascre (between 1,400 and 2,000 meters in altitude), Saquet (between 1,800 and 2,300 meters), and the Campels sector (2,400 meters in altitude). These three areas allow both beginners and experienced skiers to fully enjoy their stay.
Ax 3 Domaines is also popular with families thanks to its snow garden and childcare facilities.
The resort is also ideal for hiking, especially snowshoeing.
Porté-Puymorens – 2 hours 5 minutes by car
With 50 kilometers of slopes, Porté-Puymorens is one of the ski resorts close to Perpignan and boasts a significant vertical drop (900 meters). Located at an altitude of 2,471 meters, its snow cover is among the best in the Pyrenees. In addition, the resort is equipped with a half-pipe, a freestyle area, and a fun area featuring an igloo—everything you need to enjoy all the winter sports you dream of.
After checking the snow forecast to combine fun and safety, you can also try snowkiting and admire the region’s exceptional high-altitude panoramas.
Grandvalira – 2 hours 35 minutes by car
A paradise for alpine skiing, Grandvalira brings together several resorts and offers 210 kilometers of slopes. Located in Andorra, the largest ski area in the Pyrenees will fully satisfy both beginners and advanced skiers. This ski resort near Perpignan is full of routes that will delight off-piste enthusiasts (12 kilometers of freeride zones) and thrill-seekers (mogul fields, 3 snowparks including one open at night, etc.).
Large families planning to ski in Grandvalira will find many accommodation options. Grandvalira is also a very lively resort, particularly in Pas-de-la-Case.
Finally, VAT in Andorra is low—an excellent way to combine skiing and shopping!
If you are more interested in activities such as snowshoeing or cross-country skiing, be sure to check in advance with one of the Sport 2000 shops at this ski resort near Perpignan. You will then know the best routes to take and what equipment you need to bring.
If you are coming from other cities in France and are looking for ski resorts closer to home, we offer other guides as well: winter sports resorts near Toulouse, near Paris, around Grenoble, etc. Wherever you live, it is always possible to reach alpine and Nordic ski resorts and enjoy the mountains within just a few hours, by car or by train.