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Ax Les Thermes Ski Holidays

At a glance

  • Historic spa town
  • 3 linked ski areas
  • French & Spanish cuisine

Great for

  • Spa & Ski breaks
  • Non skiers

Ski Holidays in Ax Les Thermes

One of the oldest, greatest spa towns in the Pyrenees branched out into ski tourism in the 50's and hasn’t looked back since... Combine a day on the slopes at Ax-3 Domaines with a good soak at the Ax Les Thermes thermal baths, for a heady blend of pistes and pampering.

  • Flight Time
  • 1h 45m
  • From London
  • Nearest Airports
  • Geneva, Grenoble
  • Chambery, Lyon
  • Time zone
  • GMT + 1 hour
  • Language
  • French
  • Currency
  • Euros
  • Ski Season
  • Dec - April

Ax Les Thermes Stats

Top Altitude
2411m
Bottom Altitude
697m
Resort Altitude
720m / 1400m
Total Piste
80km
Longest Run
4km
Slope Orientation
Vertical Drop
Skiable Vertical
Night Skiing
No
Glacier Skiing
No

Ax Les Thermes is an old spa town in the Pyrenees close to Andorra and Spain. The healing powers of its sixty or so hot springs have brought visitors to the town since the times of the Romans. Soldiers came here to recover during the Crusades and Ax was established as a leading spa resort in the Victorian era. Hovering around 77°C, the thermal waters here are the warmest in the Pyrenees - and you can experience them for yourself at the colossal Bains du Couloubret spa.

Though the thermal waters have been a draw for centuries, it wasn’t until the fifties that locals decided to attract skiers and snowboarders too. Up at 1400m, the AX-3 Domaines ski resort was created above the town, with a gondola to link Les Thermes and ski area base station. You can also reach the resort via a 15 minute drive up the mountain road that often plays the final stage of the Tour de France.

The ‘3 Domaines’ refer to the trio of ski areas: Bonascre, Saquet and Campels. Bonascre, the lowest and oldest acts as the gateway to the region with direct links from the town. Next up, Saquet is the highest of the region, with slopes streaming down from 2300m. Domaine des Campels is the third, connected by blue and black pistes from Saquet.

Both the spa town and resort have their fair share of accommodation - Les Thermes being the prettier, more traditional base and purpose built 3 Domaines the more convenient for skiers with apartment blocks moments from the slopes.

Winter Sports Ratings

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Ax Les Thermes Transfer Times

Toulouse 90 mins

The nearest airport to Ax Les Thermes is Toulouse at 125 km or about 1 hour 30 minutes by car

What's the ski area like in Ax Les Thermes?

The Saquet Plateau is home to the Natural Forest Park, which has features for beginners and experts.

Which other ski resorts are near to Ax Les Thermes?

The nearest ski resorts to Ax Les Thermes include Soldeu.

Ski Area Facts

LocationPyrenees, France
Established1955
Downhill80km
Lift Pass€174.30 (adult 6 day)

Beginner Slopes

19 runs

Intermediate Skiing

10 runs

Advance & Expert Terrain

7 runs

Snowboarding Trails

80km100%

What is Ax Les Thermes like for Beginner skiers?

Learners can pick up the basics at the Evolution Space beginner’s area, then practice on the greens found on the plateau between Bonascre and Saquet. Boulevard La Griole is a gorgeously long green run taking you down between the trees to the Bonascre base station – a great one to aim for by the end of the week.

What is Ax Les Thermes like for Intermediate skiers?

There are some good reds from Signal de l’Homme to do laps on, and when you fancy a change of scenery and increase in difficulty, take the left fork on Fontfroide to ski the red-blue route down to Maronne. Over in the Alpe d’Huez area, the Olympique is one of the easier pistes in the area, and Signal run is wide and straight to really build your speed up.

What is Ax Les Thermes like for Advanced skiers?

Experts have the thigh-burning Olympique piste, which takes you down to the Rebenty chair base – take the lift and ski the Campeillots for another adrenaline-inducing descent. Domaine de Saquet is home to the Tute run, served by the 6-man Tute chairlift.

What is Ax Les Thermes like for snowboarding?

There is one snowpark on the Plateau of Saqueut, the Natural Forest Snowpark. It has kickers, tails and boxes. There is also a practice airbag in resort open most days.

What is Ax Les Thermes like for off-piste skiing?

There are some brilliant powder runs through the forest and next to the pistes – get a local guide to show you the best terrain for the weather and your ability.

Ax Les Thermes Restaurants

On the mountain, the Tetras restaurant in Saquet has outdoor seating on a south facing terrace – we like to nab one of the deckchairs and watch the world ski by.Down in Les Thermes, we like Casa Mauricio for tapas and La Pizzatiere for pizzas. La Table du Sud Ouest and Couteaux Fourchettes serve good old fashioned french food. For drinks, try Le Vieux Four.

Ax Les Thermes Après Ski

In Saquet, Louzat looks over the plateau with its outdoor bar – often hosting parties throughout the ski season.

For drinks at the foot of the slopes you’ll find the likes of the DZI DZI and Komo bars.

Ax Les Thermes Activites for Non-skiers

You can’t visit Ax les Thermes without a trip to Les Bains du Couloubret, with its Roman style thermal pools, bubble beds and wellness centre. Other activities include igloo building, VTT riding (half bike, half ski), snake gliss and snowshoeing.

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Best Time to Visit Ax Les Thermes

There isn’t a glacier here, so the best time to visit is usually the middle of the ski season. 200 snow cannons provide layers of artificial snow in the colder winter months. If the snow isn’t up to scratch at the end of the season, there’s always the option to combine a skiing and spa holiday – enjoying the slopes first thing in the morning then heading down to the Bains du Couloubret for some downtime.

What's Ax Les Thermes like at Christmas?

Spend a quiet Christmas in Ax les Thermes – shopping at local market stalls and skiing the three ski areas.

What's Ax Les Thermes like in the New Year?

Split your time between the spa and the slopes for a relaxing and refreshing start to the New Year in Ax les Thermes.

What's Ax Les Thermes like in Half-Term?

Half Term in Ax les Thermes is brilliant for families who want to make the most of the ski-out resort, or teachers who need a week of good snow on the mountain and pampering in the town.

What's Ax Les Thermes like at Easter?

With slopes above 2000m, the 3 Domaines area often stays in good condition for those spending Easter in Ax les Thermes, and if things do get slushy in the afternoon there’s always the spa!

Ax Les Thermes Snow Conditions

Snow Report, History & Forecast

View our detailed Ax Les Thermes snow report to see skiing confitions now. Our Ax Les Thermes snow history shows you what snow depths have been in recent years month-by-month. If you're visiting soon, use the Ax Les Thermes snow forecast to see predicted snowfall over the coming days.

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Whether your clan are tempted by the wellness facilities or the ski area, this area is brilliant for holidays with children. Stay in the resort if you want to be able to ski straight out every morning, or pick the town if some relatives want a more spa-focussed break. The ESI ski school run the Pitchouns club for kids aged 4-6 years, where they’ll learn new skills while learning about the local environment. Group classes are also available for more advanced skiers and snowboarders.

With three ski areas, a ski-in, ski-out resort and a fully-fledged spa town at your fingertips, Ax has a lot to offer groups. This is a great place to bring non-skiers, who can explore the historic town and sample the wellness facilities while the rest of the group enjoy the slopes. Sharing the cost of a mountain guide is a brilliant way for experienced skiers and snowboarders to explore the off piste terrain, while a private instructor can help others learn and improve on the gentler ski runs.

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How much is a ski pass in Ax Les Thermes

Maximum and minimum adult Ax Les Thermes lift pass prices ranged from €? to €? for 6 days access to the Ax Les Thermes ski lift system at the start of the 2025 winter season. Our lift passes are part of a packaged Ax Les Thermes holiday with accommodation, so prices vary depending on chalet or hotel suppliers. Confirm price for the lift ticket before booking your holiday.

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Getting to Ax Les Thermes

Most of our ski holidays to Ax Les Thermes packaged with flights include airport transfers. We can also arrange private transfers to Ax Les Thermes from nearby airports

How long does it take to fly to Ax Les Thermes from the UK?

Flights from London take about 1h 45m to Geneva, Grenoble, Chambery, Lyon. This table shows approximate transfer times to Ax Les Thermes from the nearest airports, smaller airports can be more prone to delays.

Airport Distance Transfer Time
Toulouse 125 km 1 hour 30 minutes

How long does it take to drive to Ax Les Thermes from the UK?

Browse our self-drive ski holidays which include your car channel crossing, or go choose accom-only and book your car ferry or tunnel later.

How long is the transfer from nearest France train station to Ax Les Thermes?

The transfer time from alpine train stations are generally shorter than from airports, Call us for details of Ax Les Thermes transfers.

Station Distance Transfer Time
Ax Les Thermes 8 km 8 minutes

Ax Les Thermes Maps

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Going to Ax Les Thermes under your own steam

For independant travel to France, compare accommodation only with Ax Les Thermes self-drive packages which include Eurotunnel or ferry.

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