 Poster: A snowHead
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Hi,
Been away from the slopes for a few years owing to injuries and life projects, but we've got a few days between Xmas and new year when and we have booked a hotel in Bagneres (Luchon) for four nights.
I've skiied the Pyrenees a few times over the past 20 years (Cauterets, Barages and Guzet) but know very little about Superbagneres.
Anyone care to fill me in on what to expect, I'm aware of the issues with snow reliability (hotel is flexible booking) but what else is there to know?
Cheers
Pete
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Only been the once and that was about 5 years ago but from what I recall the skiing area is not so big but perfectly nice if you are happy with a small but not so busy area and it sounds like you are.
From the skiing I recall there is 1 really nice long and good run that take you down to a point where a bus picks you up and take you back to the bottom of the ski lift. Even though bus then lift is annoying, the run is worth it. I can't see that on the piste map though.
When we were there I don't know if the cable car from Luchon was there as we drove up to the skiing each day and parked up there. There might be a bus from Luchon but the cabin looks like a better option.
Luchon itself wasn't very busy as a lot of the skiers were day skiers who must have gone home afterwards. Enough restaurants to keep you entertained though.
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I've only been there in summer so this probably isn't that useful but (in order of usefulness)...
The cabin lift has been there more than 10 years to my knowledge but a friend who has a place there drives up as he finds it easier.
Nice, proper town.
The strawberry tarts from the petissarie at the end of the main street are as good as any I've had.
Don't buy a big one and expect there to be some left for tomorrow.
Don't try riding your bike while carrying one (don't ask  )
The outdoor municipal swimming pool is very good.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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@oofaafuu, pretty sure you'll enjoy it. Some good skiing and a nice town, lovely and characterful thermal baths too...
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