La Mongie
France · OccitanieFR
Ski resort in the French Pyrenees
The village of La Mongie is at 1,800 m (5,900 ft) altitude. There are also residences at 1850 and the Tourmalet building at 1900. It lies below the Col du Tourmalet 2,115 m (6,939 ft). It is in the canton of Campan in the Midi-Pyrénées region of France and around 20 kilometres (12 mi) from the Spanish border. La Mongie is a winter ski resort offering alpine skiing, snowboarding, snowpark, cross-country skiing, snowmobiles and hiking in snowshoes. In the summer cycling and the use of trials motorcycles is popular. The village has two small supermarkets, a tourist information centre, gift shops and many restaurants and ski rental shops. The nearby spa town of Bagnères-de-Bigorre offers large supermarkets and shops, restaurants, a casino, an 18-hole golf course and the natural spa baths themselves.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- 42.911, 0.178
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Elevation
- 1785 m
Overview of La Mongie
Travellers heading to Occitanie, France will find La Mongie, a destination. La Mongie is strongest on sports and nature. Seasons here follow the northern hemisphere. You are about 1,785 metres up.
Things to do in La Mongie
Sports in La Mongie
(4)La Mongie's sports entries include Skiing, Slopes, Snow Tubing and Snowboard. It is a direct read of La Mongie's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Nature in La Mongie
(1)Nature lovers get Caves. It is a direct read of La Mongie's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Best time to visit La Mongie
December to February is when winter sports come into play.
Getting there & around
La Mongie rewards a slow approach — a hub in Occitanie, then a short road or trail. Set your clock to Europe/Paris on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near La Mongie that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is La Mongie known for?
- Travellers associate La Mongie with sports and nature. It sits in Occitanie, France.
- What can you do in La Mongie?
- La Mongie is tagged with Skiing, Slopes, Snow Tubing, Snowboard and Caves, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit La Mongie?
- December to February is when winter sports come into play.
- Where is La Mongie located?
- La Mongie belongs to Occitanie, France, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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