Everyone by car to escape to a ski resort near Montpellier
The Pyrenees and the Cévennes are within reach. Why not be tempted by the proximity of the ski resorts for a weekend or during the holidays? By deciding to rent a car from Montpellier, you can reach the slopes in a few hours.
Less than 3 hours drive to ski near Montpellier
Mont Aigoual
The closest ski resort to Montpellier is undoubtedly the one on the slopes of Aigoual at Prat Peyrot. Located about 2 hours and 85 km from Montpellier, take the D986 towards Saint-Martin-de-Londres. It is the largest resort in the Cévennes.
Font-Romeu
Change direction by taking the A9 towards Béziers and exit 41 towards Perpignan, and you will reach the Font-Romeu resort in just over 3 hours. At 241 km from Montpellier, this winter sports resort in the Pyrénées-Orientales forms the Font-Romeu Pyrénées 2000 ski area with Bolquère-Pyrénées 2000.
Grandvalira (Andorra)
The principality of Andorra offers ski resorts near Montpellier at 300 km. Count more than 4 hours via the A9 towards Béziers, exit 41 towards Perpignan, to reach the largest resort in the Pyrenees, Grandvalira, which has a small part in France. Freestyle enthusiasts will appreciate this area with more than 200 km of combined slopes.
Skiing near Montpellier from 4 hours drive
Risoul, Vars
The Risoul and Vars resorts are accessible via the A9 towards Nîmes, then the A54 to Aix-en-Provence and the A51 towards Gap, about 350 km from Montpellier. These two resorts are connected by the Plate de la None chairlift and form the Forêt Blanche ski area. They do not hesitate to invest and modernize the resorts to attract young people.
Pra-Loup
Pra-Loup is located just below Vars and Risoul, 4 hours drive via the A9 towards Nîmes, A54 to Aix-en-Provence, A51 towards Gap, then Barcelonnette. You will appreciate the exceptional panorama over the valley and the variety of landscapes.
Serre-Chevalier
Considered the largest resort in the Southern Alps, Serre-Chevalier is accessible via the A9 towards Nîmes, the A54 towards Aix-en-Provence, and the A51 towards Briançon in 5 hours drive. The Écrins National Park is nearby.
