Situated in the heart of the Hautes Pyrenees is Barèges, one of two resorts that make up the Tourmalet ski area - the largest in the Pyrenees. With access to 240km of slopes and 138 pistes, it provides plenty of terrain to keep every level of skier/snowboarder busy. The majority of the ski area is ideal for intermediates but advanced skiers will enjoy exploring the off-piste and the challenging black runs over in La Mongie.

The resort is a pretty, traditional spa town which is reasonably priced and in a fantastic location with short transfers from 3 nearby airports making it the perfect resort for a short ski break. There are plenty of activities besides skiing and snowboarding such as torchlight descents and husky dog sledging excursions.

Learn more about Barèges at Skiweekends.com

• Bareges and La Mongie form the largest ski area in the Pyrenees – the Tourmalet ski area
• With lots of skiing above the 2000m line, the ski area is pretty snow-sure
• Those looking for a challenge should head to La Mongie where you’ll find some difficult black runs like the Prade Berde
• There are three nearby airports (all within a two-hour drive) so it's ideal for a short ski break
• If you're looking for some lively apres, the Publ’Oncet is a good option