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Plateau de Beille

Haute-Ariège, Ariège

Plateau de Beille is the highest large cross-country area in the Pyrenees, at 1,800–2,000 m above Les Cabannes. The trails run across a broad high plateau with 360-degree views of the Ariège Pyrenees. The snow is usually reliable throughout the season. The site is also a famous Tour de France finish, where Pantani and Contador, among others, have won stages.

Cross-country skiing

Height
1,800–2,000 m
Trails
40 km
Classic
Yes
Skating
Yes
Loops
21 trails, almost 40 km
Season
6 December 2025–29 March 2026 (forecast)
Trail pass
€14 adult/day; ages 6–15, students and seniors €12.30; ages 3–5 €8; family €47.20 (2025/26)
Level
all levels
Other
2 biathlon ranges, beginners' zone (ZEN) with a lift, snowshoes, sledging slope for children, dog sledding and igloo building (via local operators)

Highlights

  • Reliable snow at 1,800–2,000 m
  • Panoramic views over Ariège
  • Biathlon and ESF lessons
  • The Plateau de Beille Tour de France finish

Getting here

Flights
Toulouse (TLS) approx. 140 km, approx. 1 h 50 min · Carcassonne (CCF) approx. 140 km, approx. 2 h · Perpignan (PGF) approx. 170 km, approx. 2 h 30 min
Train
Les Cabannes (TER Toulouse–Latour-de-Carol), approx. 16 km below the plateau
Car
From Les Cabannes (N20), 16 km of hairpin road up to the plateau. Winter equipment compulsory. Electric car charging points.

Accommodation

Accommodation
No accommodation on the plateau; there is a restaurant.
Places to stay nearby
Les Cabannes (25 min), Tarascon-sur-Ariège (approx. 35 min), Ax-les-Thermes (approx. 35 min)
TipsCheck the weather – the plateau is exposed to wind and fog. The family pass already pays off for two adults and two children.
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42.7245° N, 1.6912° E

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