Ski / snowboard The highly underrated Pyrenees mountains provide excellent skiing. Significant investment in the lift systems and improved accommodation mean the gap between the Alps and the Pyrenees continues to diminish. Snowboarding is also well catered for here
Off piste If your ideal skiing or snowboarding experience involves powder and previously untouched snow then it is worth hiring a guide, not only for safety reasons but also to ensure you find the best off piste action
Snow shoeing They may look like tennis rackets but they certainly do the job in snow! Equipment and guides can be hired in a number of resorts to discover a peaceful winter wonderland. The most ecologically sound way of exploring the mountains