Font Romeu

Font Romeu ski area open: 05/12/15 – 26/03/16.

Font Romeu has been awarded the ‘Famille Plus Montagne’ label which means that it has been awarded the French Ministry of Tourism’s seal of approval for being family friendly and supplying excellent facilities and services for families.  There are plenty of activities for the little ones from Snake Glisse and Dog Sledging to Ice Skating and Swimming.

Dog Sledging

Alaskan Team, Les Airelles, 66122 Font Romeu. Tel: 0033 (0)643 590390. www.traineau-a-chiens.com. Email: info@traineau-a-chiens.com.
Dog sledding is available in a peaceful location in Les Airelles at the top of the cable car from resort. Open all year round, a professional musher will help you to enjoy the art of dog sledding. 

Prices:
Introduction & visit to the Park (Driven by the musher to the park and time with the dogs): Adult & over 11 yrs/ 30€, Child 4-10yrs/20€;
Introduction (30mins of instruction and then a mountain tour with your own team of dogs): 100€/half day/per person
2 day raid (Enjoy beautiful landscapes with the dogs and a night in a refuge in Bouillouses or Camporels) 430€/per person

Snake Glisse

Adventure Pyrénéenne, 45, Ave E. Brousse, 66120 Font Romeu. Tel: +33 (0)468 049659. www.aventure-pyreneenne.com. Email: aventure-pyreneenne@orange.fr
Take part in a hair-raising snake like train down the 4.5 km of blue run through the pine trees. Seated in your sledge with your legs placed in the sledge in front of you begin the descent winding down the long run. A fun filled event with whoops and laughter.
Booking:  Available daily upon reservation 

Visits to the local farms

Some of the local farmers in the area open up their farms to show you the joys of farming in the Pyrenees. This free evening out is great fun for all the family.

La Ferme Du Railet: Located in the small village of Llagonne which is a 20 minute drive from Font Romeu. This is a full working farm with cows, sheep, goats, pigs, donkeys, work horses, geese, ducks, turkeys, chickens, rabbitsand even carrier pidgeons. There is a dairy which produces, cheese, yogurts, fresh milk and butter. Small children can be lead around the farm on a pony.
Opening dates and times: Daily during school holidays, otherwise Fri – Sunday. 16:00 – 19:00.

La Ferme Du Cambre D’aze: Located in Saint Pierre dels Forcats which is a 20 minute drive from Font Romeu. This mountain farm allows you to take part in the running of a mountain farm – so you can feed the animals.
Opening dates and times: Daily during February school holidays, 15:30 – 18:30.

Horse Riding

Poney club Font Romeu, 2 Ave de Pierre de Coubertin, 66120 Font Romeu. Tel: +33 (0)468 303443.
This stables is affiliated with the French riding federation and is a French riding school as well as a competition stable and sport performance site.

Children’s playground

Located close to the Colette Besson Sports Centre.

Ice rink (indoor)

66120 Font Romeu. Tel: +33 (0)468 308660. Email: cnea.fontromeu@orange.fr
Indoor Olympic ice skating rink measuring 1800m2. Open all year round.

Quad Biking

QBX Cycles, Pyrénées 2000 66122 Font Romeu. Tel: +33 (0)688 582716. www.qbx-quadbike.com
Easier than mountain biking and more effecinet than a a quad, this is a four wheeled all terrain bike. Fun and comfortable, safe and easy for anyone to use. Transport to the summit and helmet is included and then descent downhill.

Skate Park

Ave Jean Paul, 66122 Font Romeu.
Made up of different modules, such as a mini ramp with extension, quarters, box, fun box.

Bowling

Bowling l’Elan. 4, Ave Serrat de l’ours. Pyrénées 2000, 66122 Font Romeu. Tel: 0033 (0)468 300405. www.bowlinglelan.fr.
The ten pin bowling alley has 10 lanes at your disposal and is a great way to relax and have fun with friends and family. Large groups wanting to bowl are advised to contact the bowling alley directly.

Children’s Carousel

Open all year round, the carousel in the centre of town is located in front of the Tourist Office and is a favourite of all children.

Indoor Inflatable Centre

Salle de l’Entrepots, 66122 Font Romeu. Tel: 0033 (0)468 303975.
Located in the centre of town, next to the tourist office. This area is filled with inflatable games and is open during the school holidays.

Child Care

Accueil du Petit Montagnard. 5, Allee des Ecoles, 66120 Font Romeu. Tel: +33 (0)468 302102.
Child care for children aged 18 months to 3 years old. Educational and sports games. Booking necessary.

You could head out into nature and try snow shoeing to the local thermal spas perhaps? The more adventurous will not be bored here with outlandish activities such as canyoning in hot spring water and ice diving to paragliding and hot air ballooning. Children will love the “Snake Gliss” sledging down the slope in a conga style chain sled to sled.  There is even Via Ferrata and climbing for those who want a day away from the snow.  Culture vultures with enjoy the wealth of local heritage sites and perhaps a trip on the famous “Yellow Train” which explore the Catalan area from the coast to the mountains. The Heliodyssée Solar Centre in nearby Odeilla and the three thermal baths of LLo Saint Thomas and Dores are also well worth a visit.

The Thermal Baths

There are three thermal spas located within 30 mins of Font Romeu in Dorres, Llo and Saint Thomas. The thermal water baths rich in sulphur and sodium in this area is heated to a temperature of 36 degrees and is said to be excellent for muscle fatigue – so great after a long day on the slopes.

Les Bains de Llo
Route des Gorges, 66800 Llo. Tel: +33 (0)468 047455. www.bains-de-llo.com
Located 15 minutes from Font Romeu, this natural spa offers relaxation and treatments with 100% natural products. The waters of Llo are rich in sodium and sulphur and are therefore renowned for their healing powers. These properties are great for hair and skin and for the easing of rheumatic and muscular pains.
The thermal baths comprises outdoor baths with hydro jets and thermal water heated to 35 degrees.
The Relaxing spa has water music aquatic and bubble underwater benches. 
The Tonique Spa has geysers, bubble baths and underwater jets.
The large swimming pool has massaging hydro jets, bubble benches, water cannons and foot massage jets.
The Covered bath is heated to 37 degrees, with water falls, water curtains, massage benches and underwater music.
The indoor area has a Jacuzzi, hammam, sauna and relaxation area as well as beauty and massage treatments.
Opening dates and times:  Daily: 10:00 – 19:30; Christmas, New Year and February school holidays: 10:00 – 20:00.
Prices: Entrance to baths, sauna, hammam and relaxation area.
Adult/12€; Child 3-11yrs/9€; Family (2 adults and 2 under 14 year olds)/37€
Note: Baths are closed on some dates in between winter and summer seasons – please see website.

Saint Thomas les Bains
66360 Fontpedrouse, Tel: +33 (0)468 970313. www.bains-saint-thomas.fr
Located 20 km from Font Romeu, Saint Thomas’ baths date back to the 1900’s. They are hidden away in a mythical valley and take their source from the waters of the Pyrenees. There are three external pools set in a Roman amphitheatre and heated to around 37 degrees. One of the pools has a Jacuzzi and massage jets. The internal area with a relaxation area which serves up herbal teas and 3 hammams (one with sulphurous steam) and two Jacuzzis and solarium. Massages and beauty treatments can be ordered ad hoc or as part of a package.
Opening dates and times:  Daily: 10:00 – 19:40; Christmas, New Year and February school holidays: 10:00 – 20:40.
Prices:
Simple package – exterior baths only: Adult/ 6.50€, Child 4-11yrs/5€;
Complete package – exterior baths & internal area: Adult/ 13€
Note: Baths are closed on some dates in between winter and summer seasons – please see website.
Dorres bains
D618 on the way to Toulouse, Tel: +33 (0)468 046687.
Located 13 km from Font Romeu, Dorres Roman baths date are located outside in an idyllic stting amongst trees and with a stunning view of the sumits of Puigmal.
Opening dates and times:  Daily: 08:45 – 19:40.
Prices:
Adult/4.80€; Child 2-4yrs/2€

Heliodyssée Solar Centre

7, Rue d Four solaire, 66120 Font Romeu. Tel: +33 (0)468 307786. www.foursolaire-fontromeu.fr
In the valley at Odeillo, just 15 minutes away by free shuttle-bus, there is a massive solar centre. The building itself can be likened to a piece of art - a huge concave 40-metre high mirror glimmering in the sunshine. It is made up of panels that concentrate the sunlight 40,000 times. The museum underneath has guided tours (in French), which demonstrate on a smaller scale some of how the sun’s power can be concentrated and harnessed. The visit lasts approx. 1 hour.
Opening dates and times:  Daily: 10:00 – 11:30 & 14:00 – 17:00

Tel: +33 (0)800 886091. www.ter-sncf.com/languedoc-roussillon A more leisurely way to see the Natural Park is by taking a ride on the Yellow Train of Cerdanya (Train Jaune), affectionately called the "Canary". A symbol of Catalan country, the train runs from Villefranche-de-Conflent (427m) to the station of Latour de Carol Bolquère (Font Romeu-Pyrenees 2000) - the highest station in France - over a distance of 63km and an altitude gain of 1200m. Constructed between 1903 and 1911, the line passes through 19 tunnels and over 2 impressive bridges (Pont Gisclard, Pont Segourne).

Wildlife Park 

Les Angles Animal park. Les Angles. Tel: +33 (0)468 041720. www.faune-pyrenneene.fr
Located just 30 minutes’ drive from Font Romeu at the Pla Del Mir ski base, this site is not to be missed. Learn all about the wild and wonderful animals that inhabit (or once did) the Pyrenees. The brown bears are the most photogenic ever – whilst the wolves run in packs on the mountain slopes in full view. All animals have their own large roaming area and dangerous animals are set below the natural managed walkways through the enclosure. The odd red deer may wander pompously across your path and stare questioningly at you whilst pretty chamois deer smile pleasantly and prance gaily. The park is amazing and if you want to make a half day of it, you can bring a picnic to eat.

Snow Shoe excursions 

Font Romeu has been awarded the “Nordique France” label which means that it has passed rigid tests to ensure that it offers services for exploring natural areas (cross country skiing and other activities such as Snow shoeing)  whilst protecting the local environment. The tourist office has a map of fully marked, easy to follow beginner snow shoe itineraries in and around the resort.

ESF ski day and Snow shoeing to the thermal spas
Booking:  Available upon reservation with Pyrenees Collection
Meeting point/day: TBA
Prices: TBA

Adventure Pyrénéenne, 45, Ave E. Brousse, 66120 Font Romeu. Tel: +33 (0)468 049659. www.aventure-pyreneenne.com. Email: aventure-pyreneenne@orange.fr
Half day, evening, nightly and sporty snow shoe itineraries in the area
Booking:  Available upon reservation

Ozone 3, 38, Ave E. Brousse, 66120 Font Romeu. Tel: +33 (0)468 303609. www.ozone3.fr. Email:contact@ozone3.fr
Half day, evening, nightly and sporty snow shoe itineraries in the area
Booking:  Available daily upon reservation

Nordic Skiing

Try your legs at cross country skiing or Telemarking – an aerobic activity not for the weak kneed.

Adventure Pyrénéenne, 45, Ave E. Brousse, 66120 Font Romeu. Tel: +33 (0)468 049659. www.aventure-pyreneenne.com. Email: aventure-pyreneenne@orange.fr
Booking:  Available upon reservation

Ozone 3, 38, Ave E. Brousse, 66120 Font Romeu. Tel: +33 (0)468 303609. www.ozone3.fr. Email:contact@ozone3.fr
Booking:  Available upon reservation

Dog Sledging

Alaskan Team, Les Airelles, 66122 Font Romeu. Tel: 0033 (0)643 590390. www.traineau-a-chiens.com. Email: info@traineau-a-chiens.com.
Dog sledding is available in a peaceful location in Les Airelles at the top of the cable car from resort. Open all year round, a professional musher will help you to enjoy the art of dog sledding. 

Prices: 
Introduction & visit to the Park (Driven by the musher to the park and time with the dogs): Adult & over 11 yrs/ 30€, Child 4-10yrs/20€;
Introduction (30mins of instruction and then a mountain tour with your own team of dogs): 100€/half day/per person
2 day raid (Enjoy beautiful landscapes with the dogs and a night in a refuge in Bouillouses or Camporels) 430€/per person

Snake Glisse

Adventure Pyrénéenne, 45, Ave E. Brousse, 66120 Font Romeu. Tel: +33 (0)468 049659. www.aventure-pyreneenne.com. Email: aventure-pyreneenne@orange.fr
Take part in a hair-raising snake like train down the 4.5 km of blue run through the pine trees. Seated in your sledge with your legs placed in the sledge in front of you begin the descent winding down the long run. A fun filled event with whoops and laughter.
Booking:  Available daily upon reservation

Snow Scooter

Adventure Pyrénéenne, 45, Ave E. Brousse, 66120 Font Romeu. Tel: +33 (0)468 049659. www.aventure-pyreneenne.com. Email: aventure-pyreneenne@orange.fr
Snow scootering is an original and exciting way to discover the slopes as a driver (if you have a driving licence) or a passenger.
Booking: Available upon reservation

Ice Diving

Ozone 3, 38, Ave E. Brousse, 66120 Font Romeu. Tel: +33 (0)468 303609. www.ozone3.fr. Email:contact@ozone3.fr
As the name implies, this entails diving underneath a frozen lake using air and breathing apparatus. Some instruction or a diving certificate is needed.
Booking:  Available upon reservation

Nordic Hiking

Adventure Pyrénéenne, 45, Ave E. Brousse, 66120 Font Romeu. Tel: +33 (0)468 049659. www.aventure-pyreneenne.com. Email: aventure-pyreneenne@orange.fr
Put on your seal skins and head UP the slopes. This aerobic sport is a great work out and requires endurance and high energy. A great way to see the nature and enjoy amazing scenery.
Booking:  Available daily upon reservation 

Ice Rink (indoor)

66120 Font Romeu. Tel: +33 (0)468 308660. Email: cnea.fontromeu@orange.fr
Indoor Olympic ice skating rink measuring 1800m2. Open all year round.

Pot-holing

Adventure Pyrénéenne, 45, Ave E. Brousse, 66120 Font Romeu. Tel: +33 (0)468 049659. www.aventure-pyreneenne.com. Email: aventure-pyreneenne@orange.fr
Try burying through the underground caverns below the Pyrenees where the weather is always warm. Not for claustrophobic or fearful
Booking:  Available daily upon reservation

Via Ferrata

Adventure Pyrénéenne, 45, Ave E. Brousse, 66120 Font Romeu. Tel: +33 (0)468 049659. www.aventure-pyreneenne.com. Email: aventure-pyreneenne@orange.fr
This popular sport in the mountains is used a lot in the military and many of the routes were used during the second world war. It involves traversing a cliff or mountain side using carabiners to clip into metal hooks attached into the cliff or mountain face.  Routes vary in difficulty, height and fear factor.
Booking: Available upon reservation

Hot Air Ballooning

Ozone 3, 38, Ave E. Brousse, 66120 Font Romeu. Tel: +33 (0)468 303609. www.ozone3.fr. Email:contact@ozone3.fr
Take to the air and enjoy spectacular views of the Pyrenees from above. Drift silently over this beautiful area of the Catalan Pyrenees and take home with you a memory for life.
Booking:  Available upon reservation

Climbing

Ozone 3, 38, Ave E. Brousse, 66120 Font Romeu. Tel: +33 (0)468 303609. www.ozone3.fr. Email:contact@ozone3.fr
Come and scale mountain ridges and pick your way through the mountain terrain. Venture into the heart of the resort and afford yourself a 360 panoramic view of the Pyrenees. Playing amongst the peaks just like a pro, 0% effort, 100% adrenaline rush.
Booking:  Available upon reservation

Canyoning in hot water springs

Climb and swim through the gorges and canyons in the Catalan Pyrenees – the thermal water in this area in hot as it emanates from the nearby springs.

Adventure Pyrénéenne, 45, Ave E. Brousse, 66120 Font Romeu. Tel: +33 (0)468 049659. www.aventure-pyreneenne.com. Email: aventure-pyreneenne@orange.fr
Booking:  Available upon reservation

Ozone 3, 38, Ave E. Brousse, 66120 Font Romeu. Tel: +33 (0)468 303609. www.ozone3.fr. Email:contact@ozone3.fr
Booking:  Available upon reservation

Laser Biathlon/Cross Country

Adventure Pyrénéenne, 45, Ave E. Brousse, 66120 Font Romeu. Tel: +33 (0)468 049659. www.aventure-pyreneenne.com. Email: aventure-pyreneenne@orange.fr
Try this Olympic sport on the snow. Cross country ski to designated shooting stations and then take your aim and fire at the target using a laser gun. Time and precision are of the essence.
Booking:  Available upon reservation

Paragliding

Tandem discovery flights available in the mornings throughout the year. (weather permitting)

Adventure Pyrénéenne, 45, Ave E. Brousse, 66120 Font Romeu. Tel: +33 (0)468 049659. www.aventure-pyreneenne.com. Email: aventure-pyreneenne@orange.fr
Booking:  Available upon reservation

Ozone 3, 38, Ave E. Brousse, 66120 Font Romeu. Tel: +33 (0)468 303609. www.ozone3.fr. Email:contact@ozone3.fr
Booking:  Available upon reservation

Quad Biking

QBX Cycles, Pyrénées 2000 66122 Font Romeu. Tel: +33 (0)688 582716. www.qbx-quadbike.com
Easier than mountain biking and more effecinet than a a quad, this is a four wheeled all terrain bike. Fun and comfortable, safe and easy for anyone to use. Transport to the summit and helmet is included and then descent downhill.

Sports Centre

Colette Besson Sports Centre, Ave Jean Paul, 66120 Font Romeu. Tel: +33 (0)468 303809. Email: escb@font-romeu.fr.
This local community sports centre offers badminton, squash and tennis.
Classes cost 10€ and include Pilates, Step. Aerobics, Body building, Fly-fusion, Urban cycle, Zumba, Gentle gymnastics, stretching and muscle strengthening.
There is also an outdoor play area for children.
Opening Times: Monday – Friday 09:00 – 21:00 and Saturday 09:00 – 12:00 & 14:00 – 19:00

Paula Radcliffe Sporting Path

A 1.8km path located on the “Airelles” road- great for staying fit and healthy

Tennis/Badminton/Squash

All these terrain sports are available at the Sports centre. The loan of the court and equipment is available.

Tennis Coaching

Anna Niemegeerts, 66120 Font Romeu. Tel: +33 (0)468 302477. www.tennisfrontromeu.fr
State certified instructor give individual and group lessons during the February school holidays.

Horse Riding

Poney club Font Romeu, 2 Ave de Pierre de Coubertin, 66120 Font Romeu. Tel: +33 (0)468 303443.
This stables is affiliated with the French riding federation and is a French riding school as well as a competition stable and sport performance site.

Skate Park

Ave Jean Paul, 66122 Font Romeu.
Made up of different modules, such as a mini ramp with extension, quarters, box, fun box.

Winter Walks

There are some winter walks in the area. Pop into the tourist office for more info and maps.

Market

There is a weekly market every Wednesday on the Rue Maillo. It sells traditional local products from the area.

Library

90 Ave Emmanuel Brousse, 66122 Font Romeu. Tel: 0033 (0)468 303488. Email: bibliotheque-de-font-romeu@wanadoo.fr
There is a state library in Font Romeu open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Casino

46 Ave Emmanuel Brousse, Tel: 0033 (0)468 3001111. Email:contact@casino-font-romeu.com
The casino is open daily and has a games room, boule 2000, fruit machines, Texas hold’em poker. There is also a restaurant disco and a cinema in the same building.

Cinema

46 Ave Emmanuel Brousse, Tel: 0033 (0)468 3001111. Email:contact@casino-font-romeu.com
The cinema is located within the casino building and is open daily. There is also a restaurant and  disco in the same building.

Bowling

Bowling l’Elan. 4 Ave Serrat de l’ours. Pyrénées 2000, 66122 Font Romeu. Tel: 0033 (0)468 300405. www.bowlinglelan.fr.
The ten pin bowling alley has 10 lanes at your disposal and is a great way to relax and have fun with friends and family. Large groups wanting to bowl are advised to contact the bowling alley directly.

The Fortifications of Vauban at Mont Louis

Mont Louis Tourist Office, 3, rue Lieutenant Pruneta, 66210 Mont Louis. Tel: +33 (0)468 042197.www.mont-louis.net.

This amazing site is located just 15 minutes from Font Romeu in the town of Mont Louis. The fortifications of Vauban was proclaimed a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2008. The highest fortified town in France, it lies at a height of 1600m and is located within the Catalan Pyrenees National Park.  The city was built by Vauban in 1681, and consists of 12 groups of fortified buildings and sites along the western, northern and eastern borders of France. They represent the finest examples of the work of Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban (1633-1707), a military engineer of King Louis XIV. The serial property includes towns built from scratch by Vauban, citadels, urban bastion walls and bastion towers. There are also mountain forts, sea forts, a mountain battery and two mountain communication structures. This property is inscribed as bearing witness to the peak of classic fortifications, typical of western military architecture. Vauban also played a major role in the history of fortification in Europe and on other continents until the mid-19th century.

Opening dates and times: During winter Monday to Saturday 09:30 – 12:30 & 14:00 – 17:00.

Closed during the Christmas/New Year holidays.

Prices: Adults/5€; Children (11 -18 yrs/2.50€ Children (7-10 yrs)/2€; under 7s/Free of charge.

Visits to the Local Farms

Some of the local farmers in the area open up their farms to show you the joys of farming in the Pyrenees. This free evening out is great fun for all the family.

La Ferme Du Railet: Located in the small village of Llagonne which is a 20 minute drive from Font Romeu. This is a full working farm with cows, sheep, goats, pigs, donkeys, work horses, geese, ducks, turkeys, chickens, rabbitsand even carrier pidgeons. There is a dairy which produces, cheese, yogurts, fresh milk and butter. Small children can be lead around the farm on a pony.

Opening dates and times: Daily during school holidays, otherwise Fri – Sunday. 16:00 – 19:00.

La Ferme Du Cambre D’aze: Located in Saint Pierre dels Forcats which is a 20 minute drive from Font Romeu. This mountain farm allows you to take part in the running of a mountain farm – so you can feed the animals.

Opening dates and times: Daily during February school holidays, 15:30 – 18:30.

Museum- Farm Cal Mateu

Musée de Cerdagne - 66800 Sainte Léocadie.Tel: +33 (0)678 176419. Email: www.ferme-calmateu.fr.

Located just 20 minutes from Font Romeu in the small village of Sainte Léocadie in the Cerdagne area is this pretty farm cum museum. It is situated in a Cerdanya farmhouse with characteristic architecture and organized around exterior and interior spaces, the Cerdanya museum is a memorial to the daily life of local farmers as well as to the history of this area and its local border. It also hosts exhibitions.

Fontrabiouse Cave

Cave, 66210 Fontrabiouse, Tel: +33 (0)468 309555. Email: cabrespine11@orange.fr. www.grottes-de-france.com

Located 35 minutes from Font Romeu in the village of Fontrabiouse is Fontrabiouse Cave. It was discovered in 1958 during the mining of marble -a quarry rock blast revealed an enormous hole set on two levels and displayed an extremely rich underground landscape.

For 25 years, the cave was only a speleologists' territory before the town council finally decided to make this mysterious underground world accessible to the general public. Thanks to the comfortable equipment – set on two levels – of the cave, visitors can discover a fascinating and perfectly preserved underground world at their own pace.

Several chambers follow one another during this underground circuit which stretches for approximately 1km. There is an underground lake with jelly fish as well as columns and aragonite. The hundreds of fistulous stalactites hanging from the roof look like remarkable draperies or fine silver hair whilst the array colours brighten up this spectacular circuit.

Opening dates and times: The cave is open all year round as the temperature remains constant and cool. Closed 5,24,25,31 December and New Year’s Day

Price of guided visit: Adult/9.90€; Child/6.20€. Visits operate at 10:30 / 11:30/ 14:30 / 15:30 / 16:30 from December to March.

The Village of Dorres

This quaint Pyrenean village is located just 20 minutes from Font Romeu. The village with its granite quarry has conserved all of its original charm and features over the years. The authentic Cerdane farms and houses are very much still as they were hundreds of years ago.

The Granite Museum in Dorres

66760 Dorres, Tel: +33 (0)468 046069

The quaint Pyrenean village of Dorres with its granite quarry is located just 40 minutes from Les Angles. It is here that you will also find a museum about granite and the mines which shows the life and work of the granite workers over the last two centuries.

The Food at Font Romeu

How about enjoying some traditional French cuisine from one of the 22 restaurants in the resort and then relaxing in any of the 9 bars and then partying the night away in the nightclubs?

Mountain Restaurants

The ski area of Font Romeu-Pyrénées 2000 has four mountain restaurants to choose from. From quick snacks and fast food for those who want to ski and go, to the more relaxed dining with views and sunny terraces to boot.

Chalet des Airelles

Les Airelles sector, 66122 Font Romeu. Tel: +33 (0)468 304480

This bar –brasserie cum self-service high altitude mountain restaurant is situated in les Airelles sector of the ski area at the bottom of the Airelles chair lift. Its interior is typically chalet style with plenty of wood whilst its large outdoor terrace is a sunny and lively spot. The picnic room or self-service restaurant make it ideal stop for a quick lunch or tea break.

Le Bistrot de la Calme

At the foot of the pistes, La Calme ski sector, 66122 Font Romeu. Tel: +33 (0)642 526676

This bar –bistrot cum snack bar high altitude mountain restaurant is situated in the La calme sector of the ski area at the bottom of the Roc chair lift. Its interior is typically chalet style with plenty of wood whilst outside the deck chairs and sun terrace are ideal for a spot of sunbathing on these sunny south facing slopes. There is non-stop service here and they serve up burgers and meat dishes from the wood burning grill as well as a selection of snack dishes.

Chalet du col de Pam

On the pistes Le Col del Pam. La Gallinera ski sector, 66122 Font Romeu. Tel: +33 (0)468 303805

This high altitude mountain restaurant- bar is situated in the La Gallinera sector of the ski area at the top of the Belvedere chair lift/bottom of the Col del Pam chairlift.  There is an outdoor sunny terrace.

Restaurants

l'Effet Mer

2, Avenue Emmanuel Brousse, 66120 Font-Romeu. Tel: +33 (0)468 303214

Cosy restaurant with a chimney place. Fresh local produce. Great south facing mountain terrace for sunny days.

La Cerdagne El Foc

3/5, Rue du Docteur Cappelle, 66120 Font-Romeu. Tel: +33 (0)468 308030

Traditional cuisine. Referenced in many guides: Lonely Planet, Routard, Table & Inn, the guide Hubert, the club bon vivants, the Bottin Gourmand. Regional specialties, mountain dishes, grilled meats in a warm and friendly environment.

Le Cellier

3, Rue Maillol, 66120 Font-Romeu. Tel: +33 (0)468 300153
Founded in 1977, this traditional restaurant traditional cuisine as well as pizzas and delicatessen catering. Dining room with its wood-burning oven. Panoramic views. Mountain specialties, Catalan, traditional gastronomy. Menus for groups on request.

Resto Di Pasta

49, Avenue Maréchal Joffre, 66120 Font-Romeu. Tel: +33 (0)607 128699
Takeaway – Fast food. Restaurant trends and tastes. Quick eat in option or takeaway food. Freshly made pasta, salads, ice cream sundaes, smoothies, homemade ice cream.
Panoramic terrace overlooking the Pyrenees.

Aux Delices Des Neiges

2, Rue Maillol, 66120 Font-Romeu. Tel: +33 (0)468 302701
Fast food - Salads - Tearoom. Fine teas from the "Palace of Tea" range, modern and original pastries, savoury and sweet crepes; breakfast, daily specials, salads, pies, Ice creams. Delicatessen catering. South-facing terrace which is peaceful and sunny.

Le Jardin De Stephanie

11, Route de l'Ermitage, 66120 Font-Romeu. Tel: +33 (0)468 304283
This restaurant is located in the Hermitage at the exit of Font-Romeu and welcomes you all year with its south facing terrace. The restaurant -cum Crêperie serves traditional cuisine and grilled meats cooked over a wood fire. There is also a selection of salads, a rotisserie (fresh roasted chicken to take away), pancakes and ice cream.

Les Petits Marmitons

22, Avenue d'Espagne, 66120 Font-Romeu. Tel: +33 (0)468 046826
Hot food served. Cooking workshops. Delicatessen-caterer. Home kitchen.

La Sarrazine

35, Avenue Maréchal Joffre, 66120 Font-Romeu. Tel: +33 (0)468 304155
Crêperie - Pizzeria - Salads. Tartiflettes, Breton-style crêperie, pizzeria, salad bar. Free Wi-Fi.

L'Oustalet

Avenue Maréchal Leclerc, 66120 Font-Romeu. Tel: +33 (0)468 301132
Traditional cuisine is served in this restaurant located in the hotel of the same name.

La Cerdagniere

29, Rue Dumayne, 66120 Font-Romeu. Tel: +33 (0)468 308030
Traditional cuisine served in the Auberge La Cerdagniere. Breakfast buffet, original and divers menus. Open to all. Recommended by Lonely Planet.

Le Chalet Gourmand

5, Traverse de l'Ermitage, 66120 Font-Romeu. Tel: +33 (0)468 301687
Traditional cuisine served in a warm and friendly atmosphere with a chalet theme. The specialty is fresh grilled fish (Catalan style), grilled meat skewers.
South-facing terrace with stunning views of the Pyrenees. Booking advised, limited seating.

La Potiniere

12, Avenue Emmanuel Brousse, 66120 Font-Romeu. Tel: +33 (0)468 301156
Traditional cuisine. Savoyard, Catalan and southern France specialties, A warm welcome in a lovely setting.

L'Escudella

5, Rue des Maisonnettes, 66120 Font-Romeu. Tel: +33 (0)608 058592
Traditional cuisine in a small typical Catalan farmhouse. Discover authentic cuisine by the fireside.

La Table De Camille

29, Avenue François Arago, 66120 Font-Romeu. Tel: +33 (0)468 301365
Traditional quality cuisine on the panoramic terrace with views of the Cerdanya Plateau and the Pyrenees. Private parking. Open to non-residents every night, Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoon and evening.

La Gourmandise

5, Avenue d'Espagne, 66120 Font-Romeu. Tel: +33 (0)468 040972
Takeaway – Fast food. Bruschetta and fresh French fries cooked in duck fat. Sandwiches, waffles, burgers, hot dishes (meat, vegetables, salad) 7 € to 15 €. Meals available to eat in or take away.

La Chaumiere

96, Avenue Emmanuel Brousse, 66120 Font-Romeu. Tel: +33 (0)468 300440
Traditional cuisine served in a restaurant with rustic decor and mountain ambiance. The owner has installed a ham cellar which is a cellar of wonders. Catalan dishes, delicious tapas and bodega-style terrace. Specialties: marbled foie gras, oxtail, Palamos prawn Carpaccio, slow-cooked (in a wood oven) lamb shoulder, black risotto, lobster medallions, veal steak with morels, cannelloni mel i mato cannelloni, Valrhona chocolate fountain.

La Fringale

4, Rue Maillol, 66120 Font-Romeu. Tel: +33 (0)611 753227
Fast food. Eat in or takeaway: mixed salads - salads – hot dishes - daily specials - snacks - specialties: grilled cuttlefish, Espelette hot pepper dish - pancakes - waffles - homemade ice cream.

La Fromagerie

2, Avenue Emmanuel Brousse, 66120 Font-Romeu. Tel: +33 (0)468 300188
Traditional cuisine. Mountain specialties based on mushrooms and local cheeses, smoked salmon and duck, foie gras. Large choice of fondues, fresh pasta and pizzas, homemade ice cream. Service 12:00 to 14:00 and 19:00 to 22:00.

Le Sun Caffe

48, Avenue Emmanuel Brousse, 66120 Font-Romeu. Tel: +33 (0)468 303349
All day dining in this traditional restaurant cum Brasserie – Pub. Specialties: Catalan Tartiflette, Picoulat balls, pie, Cassoulet Castelnaudary style, pancakes, ice cream, mulled wine
Pub, brasserie, tearoom with heated outdoor terrace.

Le Bistro Des Neiges

3, Impasse Emmanuel Brousse, 66120 Font-Romeu. Tel: +33 (0)468 301908
Traditional cuisine with specialties from the Southwest. Discover refined cuisine and regional and mountain specialties whilst enjoying exceptional mountain views from the panoramic terrace.
Open 7 days a week. Group meals. Entrance at the base of the gondola.

Le Romarin

7, Impasse du Romarin, 66120 Font-Romeu. Tel: +33 (0)468 300966
Traditional cuisine. Restaurant with terrace and stunning views of the Cerdanya Plateau. Gourmet meals and a Daily menu served at lunch and dinner.

Le Pyrenees

7, Place des Pyrénées, 66120 Font-Romeu. Tel: +33 (0)468 300149
Traditional cuisine. Daily menu or a la carte. Open only for evening meals.

L'Apres Ski 

11, Avenue Emmanuel Brousse, 66120 Font-Romeu. Tel: +33 (0)468 044718
Salads - Tearoom – Tarts/pies. Creative salads, homemade pies, award winning farm cheeses and charcuterie, Catalan products revisited (lunchtime only). Sun terrace. Wine Bar on Friday and Saturday nights: wine tasting of regional areas, tapas revisited, plates of cold cuts and cheeses. In a modern and refined atmosphere.

La Marmotte

55, Avenue Maréchal Joffre, 66120 Font-Romeu. Tel: +33 (0)468 303718
Creperie cum tea room cum restaurant. Take-away service all day in season. South-facing terrace with panoramic views.

Le Shaker

3, Place des Pyrénées, 66120 Font-Romeu. Tel: +33 (0)468 301244

Bar - Brasserie - Creperie – Ice cream parlour

Thai Food Saveurs

2, Rue des Mésanges, 66120 Font-Romeu. Tel: +33 (0)468 043750
Thai specialties to take away or eat in during lunch time. Open from 09:00 to 14:00 and from 17:00 to 20:30.

Night life in Font Romeu

Font Romeu is a bustling village with a great selection of bars and nightlife to suit all tastes. Whether you want to enjoy some local wine tasting, spend an evening in the casino or just relax with a beer after a day on the slopes, this compact village means everything is on your doorstep. 

Le Casino

46, Ave E. Brousse, 66120 Font-Romeu. Tel: +33 (0)468 300111

The local casino on the main high street. Has 45 slot machines, games, a restaurant, bar and club Papagayo on site. Plenty to keep you occupied the whole evening.

L'Apres Ski Wine Bar

11, Avenue Emmanuel Brousse, 66120 Font-Romeu. Tel: +33 (0)468 044718
This restaurant cum tearoom turns into a wine bar on Friday and Saturday nights with local wine tasting served with tapas with a twist, cold cuts and cheese platters. In a modern and refined atmosphere.

Le Sun Caffe Bar

48, Avenue Emmanuel Brousse, 66120 Font-Romeu. Tel: +33 (0)468 303349
This traditional restaurant also double as a Brasserie – Pub. Try the popular mulled wine on the heated outdoor terrace which looks out onto the main high street.

La Chaumiere Theme bar

96, Avenue Emmanuel Brousse, 66120 Font-Romeu. Tel: +33 (0)468 300440
During the day, a restaurant with rustic decor and mountain ambiance in the evening a bar serving up delicious tapas and bodega-style terrace.

Le Dahu bar

Avenue d'Espagne, 66120 Font-Romeu. Tel: +33 (0)468 302862
Located at the start of the Avenue d’Espagne This mountain style venue with its large windows and television has an open chimney.

Le Pub

Villa St Paul, Rue Calvert, 66120 Font-Romeu. Tel: +33 (0)468 047024
Opne rom 17:00 – 02:00 and located above the Credit Agricole bank, this night spot gives a new feel to the Tapas theme. Southern style aperitifs and shorts as you like them. Themed evenings

Le Pyrenees Bar

7, Place des Pyrénées, 66120 Font-Romeu. Tel: +33 (0)468 300149

Restaurant with a bar area in the evenings.

L’Ermitage Cafe

7 Route Ermitage, 66120 Font-Romeu. Tel: +33 (0)468 300708

This quaint little café is set just on the outskirts of town on the road towards the ski area. With its sunny terrace and cosy mountain style interior, it is a popular haunt of the locals. In the evening the Tapas follow the Spanish feel of the area and the restaurant doubles as a small friendly bar serving local beers on tap amongst other tipples.

La Chuppa bar

1, Avenue Emmanuel Brousse, 66120 Font-Romeu. Tel: +33 (0)651 193057
Wine bar with music open from 21:00 – 02:00. Some food served on site and a terrace.

Café Maillol

8, Rue Maillol, 66120 Font-Romeu. Tel: +33 (0)468 306563
Musical atmosphere with aperitifs and jazz music on Wednesday during French school holidays from 18:00 – 21:00.

Road

Driving distance from Calais: 1151km / 715miles, 10hrs 55mins
Driving distance from Le Harve: 1017km / 632miles, 9hrs 55mins
Driving distance from Caen: 963km / 599miles, 9hrs 40mins
Driving distance from Cherbourg: 1081km / 672miles, 10hrs 45mins
Driving distance from Saint Malo: 959km / 596miles, 10hrs 10mins
Driving distance from Bilbao: 573km / 356miles, 6hrs 5mins
Driving distance from Santander: 669km / 416miles, 7hrs 5mins

Air

International Airport Tarbes – Lourdes
Tel: +33(0)562 329222. Website: http://www.tlp.aeroport.fr/
Distance to Font Romeu: 291km / 181 miles, approx. 3hrs 40mins
Air France operates flights from Paris-Orly. 3 flights daily from Monday to Friday, 2 flights on weekends.
Ryanair operate 2 weekly flights from London Stansted on Monday and Friday.
 
International Airport Pau – Pyrenees
Tel: +33(0)559 333300. Website: http://www.pau.aeroport.fr/
Distance to Font Romeu: 331km / 206 miles, approx. 3hrs 35mins
Air France operates flights from Paris-Orly. 10 daily flights from Sunday – Friday, 2 flights on Saturday.
Air France operates flights from Paris-Charles de Gaulle.  10 daily flights from Sunday – Friday, 3 flights on Saturday.
 
International Airport Toulouse - Blagnac
Tel: +33(0)561 424441. Website: http://www.toulouse.aeroport.fr/
Distance to Font Romeu: 202km / 126 miles, approx. 2hrs 40mins
Easyjet operates flights from London Gatwick. 2 flights (Sunday, Monday, Thursday Friday) 1 flight (Wednesday, Tuesday, Saturday)
Easyjet operates 3 weekly flights from Bristol on Sunday, Monday & Friday and daily flights during holiday periods.
British Airways operates flights from London Heathrow. 2 flights (Wednesday – Friday), 3 flights (Sunday – Tuesday), 1 flight (Saturdays).
 
International Airport Biarritz
Tel: +33(0)559 438383. Website: http://www.biarritz.aeroport.fr/
Distance to Font Romeu: 435km / 270 miles, approx. 4hrs 50mins
Ryanair operates 3 weekly flights from London Stansted on Wednesday, Friday & Sunday.
 
International Airport Carcassonne
Tel: +33(0)468 719646. Website: www.aeroport-carcassonne.com.
Distance to Font Romeu: 129km / 80 miles, approx. 2hrs 20mins
Ryanair operates 3 weekly flights from London Stansted on Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday.
Ryanair operates 2 weekly flights from Liverpool John Lennon airport on Tuesday & Saturday.

International Airport Perpignan
Tel: +33(0)468 526070. Website: http://www.aeroport-perpignan.com/
Distance to Font Romeu: 92km / 57 miles, approx. 1hr 25mins
Ryanair operates daily flights from London Stansted on Tuesday, Friday & Saturday
Air France operates 3 -5 flights daily from Paris-Orly.

Perpignan Airport shuttle bus transfer

Shuttle buses (with boards marked “Navette Station”) will be available to take ski guests on the 1.5 – 2 hour transfer from Perpignan International Airport via Perpignan Railway station to Font Romeu Tourist Office. If you are travelling from Stansted airport on the Ryanair flight to Perpignan International Airport on Saturday from 20 December to 14 March you can reserve your ticket single or return journey online.

Reservations online: http://pyrenees-prestataire-transport.for-system.com/f23300_uk-.aspx

Pick up /Drop off point: Perpignan airport/Font Romeu Tourist Office

Price each way: Adult /20€; Child (5 – 12 yrs.)/10€; - 5yrs/FOC

Departures days: Saturdays

Departure Perpignan International Airport: 10:45/ 12:30/14:45. Arrival Font Romeu Tourist Office: 12:45/ 14:30/16:45.
Depart Font Romeu Tourist Office: Saturday: 07:45/12:00/14:30. Arrival Airport: 09:15/13:30/16:00. 

Perpignan Railway station shuttle bus transfer

Shuttle buses (with boards marked “Navette Station”) will be available to take ski guests on the 1.5 – 2 hour transfer from Perpignan Railway station to Font Romeu Tourist Office. The shuttles are available on Saturdays from 20 December to 14 March and you can reserve your ticket single or return journey online.

Reservations online: http://pyrenees-prestataire-transport.for-system.com/f23300_uk-.aspx

Pick up /Drop off point: Perpignan railway station/Font Romeu Tourist Office

Price each way: Adult /20€; Child (5 – 12 yrs.)/10€; - 5yrs/FOC

Departures days: Saturdays

Depart Perpignan Railway station: 12:45. Arrival Font Romeu Tourist Office: 14:30
Depart Font Romeu Tourist Office: Saturday: 07:45/12:00/14:30. Arrival Railway station: 09:30/13:45/16:15.

Rail

Voyages SNCF Reservation number: 0844 848 5848
Opening Times: Monday to Friday 09:00-19:00 and Saturday 09:00-18:00
 
Carcassone – Via Perpignan – Villefranche Vern - Font Romeu: 6hrs 11mins
Toulouse Matabiau – Via Latour de Carol - Font Romeu:  5hrs 33mins
Paris Austerlitz – Via Latour de Carol – Font Romeu: 11hrs 53mins
Perpignan – Via  Villefranche Vern - Font Romeu: 3hrs 20mins

 
Car Hire

Pyrenees Collection can arrange very competitive car hire at all airports, train stations and other town locations. Any hire duration is possible at competitive prices. Contact our reservations team or see our car hire pages for more information.

Font Romeu has a full range of shops and services available in the resort centre, from the supermarket and the bank to bars, restaurants and shops. There are also great delicatessens and bakersfor mouth-watering food.

Food Stores

Carrefour contact

44, Ave Maréchal Joffre, 66122 Font Romeu.

Local supermarket with covered parking. Open nonstop daily from 08:00 – 20:00 (During low season:  Sunday 09:00 – 13:00).

Speciality Food Stores

These small local stores specialise in local produce from the region such as cheeses, foie gras, cold pork meats, wine selection.

La Ferme des Lloses

3, Ave M. Joffre, 66122 Font Romeu. Tel: +33 (0)468 047951

Located in the centre of town, this beautiful little delicatessen cum restaurant is owned local wine and food connoisseur, Alain Vaucelle.

Local wine specialist – organic foods- Nature – local cheeses - charcuterie.

Le Jardin de Stephanie

11, Chemin de l'Ermitage, 66122 Font Romeu.

Delicatessen - patisserie – chocolate - foie gras  Cheeses from the south east - wines.

Au Marche Gourmand

62, Ave Emmanuel Brousse, 66122 Font Romeu.

Food store selling fruit and vegetables, olives, regional produce, bread and pastries.

La Ferme de Mon Pere

51, Ave Emmanuel Brousse, 66122 Font Romeu.

Local produce- mountain cheeses – cured meats.

Specialites des Pyrenees

Résidence la Désirade , 78, Ave Maréchal Joffre , 66122 Font Romeu.

Local produce – Pyrenean cheeses – large selection of sausages – honey – local hams.

Butchers

Le Joffre

29, Ave Maréchal Joffre, 66122 Font Romeu.

Butcher – charcuterie with Catalan specialities and prepared dishes.

Pascal Pernel & Sons

36, Avenue Emmanuel Brousse, 66122 Font Romeu.

Butcher – charcuterie – Farm cheeses – homemade pastries and takeaway pizzas.

Bakers and Patisseries

La Paillasse D’Deillo

28, Ave Maréchal Joffre, 66122 Font Romeu.

Bakery.

Le Joffre

29, Ave Maréchal Joffre, 66122 Font Romeu.

Bakery – Patisserie - Butcher – charcuterie with Catalan specialities and prepared dishes.

Aux Delices des Neiges

2 rue Maillol, 66122 Font Romeu.

Bakery – Patisserie – Tea shop.

Auberge La Chouette

2, Rue de la Liberté, 66122 Font Romeu.

Bakery with speciality breads and pastries on request. Closed Monday.

Le Comptior de Mamie

32, Ave Emmanuel Brousse, 66122 Font Romeu.

Confectionery.

L'Univers du Bonbon

76, Ave Emmanuel Brousse, 66122 Font Romeu.

Confectionery shop specialising in nougat, Haribo and lollipops.

Banks

Banque Popluaire

7, Ave Emmanuel Brousse, 66122 Font Romeu.

Two ATMs. Located beside the Tourist Office.

Credit Agricole

Résidence Dumayne , 5, Ave Dumayne, 66122 Font Romeu.

ATM.

La Banque Postale

Rue du Docteur Capelle, 66122 Font Romeu.

ATM.

Taxis

Altitude Taxis

2, Blvd Campredon, Bâtiment A, 66122 Font Romeu.Tel +33 (0)622 868540

Taxis des Cimes

27, Ave Maréchal Joffre, 66122 Font Romeu. Tel +33 (0) 671 348564

Pharmacies

Pharmacie Edelweiss

29, Ave Emmanuel Brousse, 66122 Font Romeu. Tel: 0033 (0)468 300020

Pharmacie Romeufaontaine

76, Ave Maréchal Joffre, 66122 Font Romeu. Tel: 0033 (0)468 301714

Medical Centres, Nurses & Hospitals

Joffre Medical Centre

81, Ave Maréchal Joffre, 66122 Font Romeu. Tel: +33(0)468 300112

Medical centre with a variety of on site doctors and specialists.

Dr Camarasa: General practitioner - Sports & Trauma injuries

Dr Henriet Belou: General practitioner - Homeopathy - Gynecology

Dr Puig: General practitioner - Sports & Trauma injuries - Nutritionist

Dr Ricart: General practitioner - emergency physician

Not on site:

Mademoiselle Dalege:  psychologist. +33(0)643 782121

Madame Dubreu: Midwife +33(0)699 093636

Dr RAYNAL - Psychiatrist +33(0)468 961111

Dr Henri Pierre Paulin

61, Ave Maréchal Joffre, 66122 Font Romeu. Tel: +33(0)468 306577

General practitioner.

Madame Nathalie Inan

66122 Font Romeu . Tel: +33(0)633 531743          

Nurse.

Madame Marei Claude Sola

66122 Font Romeu . Tel: +33(0)603 454082          

Nurse.

Physiotherapists & Osteopaths

Mr Bernard Laubray

33, Ave Emmanuel Brousse, 66122 Font Romeu. Tel: +33 (0)468 302190

Physiotherapist and massage.

Madame Marita Marquillanes

114, Ave Maréchal Joffre, 66122 Font Romeu. Tel: +33(0)468 303299

Physiotherapist, massage and cellulite treatment.

Mr Paul Escaro

114, Ave Maréchal Joffre, 66122 Font Romeu. Tel: +33(0)468  303299

Physiotherapist.

Dr Michel Riff

Résidence l'Aérolithe, 51, Ave Maréchal Joffre. 66122 Font Romeu. Tel: +33 (0)468 304233          

Osteopath. Appointment necessary.

Dr Sophie Moryoussef

Résidence l'Aérolithe, 51, Ave Maréchal Joffre. 66122 Font Romeu. Tel: +33 (0)468 304233          

Osteopath. Appointment necessary.

Dr Magali Favaro

32 boulevard Cambre d'Aze. 66122 Font Romeu. Tel: +33 (0)616 785099

Osteopath. Appointment necessary.

KM: 58
SKI LIFTS: 23
SLOPES: 43 (Green Runs: 15, Blue Runs: 10, Red Runs: 9, Black Runs: 9)
SNOW CANNONS: 500
SNOW PARKS: 1 (inc. Beginners area, jib area, rails, spines, woops, boarder cross and sound system)

Skiing in Font Romeu is particularly good for intermediate and beginner skiers. Many of the runs are fairly short and not too challenging. The resort has signed up to the Les Neiges Catalanes Pass, which grants access to skiing in 8 neighbouring ski resorts (see Lift Pass tab for more details).

Beginners

A dedicated beginner’s area is situated at the top of the “Airelles” Cable car in the “La Gallinera” sector. The beginner’s area is called the “Espace Ludique” (fun area) and it is situated on gentle south facing slopes full of sunshine.

Adults and children alike will appreciate the calm secure beginner area with its themed runs and the amazing panoramas from this side of the mountain.

The beginner’s area is equipped with a baby drag lift and a magic carpet which are both free of charge – and the free ticket for these is available at the ticket office. The Isard and Tremplin drag lifts are payable and included on the local ski pass. There is also a free sledging run within the beginner’s area. Within this area there are six monitored green slopes on which to practise your skiing or snowboarding.

Once you’ve got to grips with your technique and mastered the beginner’s area and you feel ready to take on your first green piste, the best option is to take the Airelles chair lift to the top of the Poule au Pot green run. This run is named after a small chalet restaurant that used to be located on this run – it sold excellent chicken soup – it was so good that the resort decided to name this run after its delectable dish.

The amazingly panoramic green run from the top of the Roc du Calme follows the ridge and leads down to Gallinera (2,127m). It takes in amazing views of the Catalan Pyrenees and all the way to Spain.

The Gallinera area also has a couple of good blue runs through the trees. Try Belvedere haut, Sapinettes, Grand tetras haut, all which lead over to the Pyrenees 2000 ski area and the Col del Pam. From here there are two blue runs in succession that take you through the woods and into Pyrenees 2000. These are the Primevere and Colchiques runs.

When you are ready to face the next challenge of your first blue run, the best place to head is the La Calme sud sector which has some sunny blues.

The high speed Roc chairlift will ensure that you get the maximum amount of time to practice your technique on the long and lazy pistes of Bellevue or the Genet which follow the sunny open slopes down to the bottom for the Roc chairlift.

Intermediates

There are a good proportion of red-graded runs in la Calme Nord, providing an attainable, confidence-building upgrade path for those who are ready to graduate from the blues.

Try the short but sweet red descents with their stunning vistas from the Roc de la Calme summit, (2,213m). These include the sunny runs of Combe du roc, stade de slalomand combe du stade on the open south facing side of the Roc Mountain.

On the northerly side try the panoramic Pradeilles run which has amazing views of the Carlit mountain range and the natural gem of the area, the Bouillouses Lake. More advanced intermediate skiers can really enjoy the two sides of the La Calme area to enjoy the scenic runs and take advantage of the safe areas between them to perfect their powder technique.

Experts

Font Romeu offers a couple of choice black runs for experts and these are the Paul Ribell/CNN on the northerly side of the Roc de la Calme.

La Gallinera has the more difficult black runs leaving from the summit. Try Rhodos, Myrtilles and then the Record run which is in the “Stade de Competition”. This was the run used in the European Downhill ski cup in 2012.

Off-piste

For those that like to experiment with the off piste, the La Calme Nord is the best place to go in Font Romeu ski area. In between the red and black pistes in the forest you can enjoy fresh powder after a dump of snow.

Slalom

Font Romeu features both a Stade de Slalom and a Stade de Competition – located on the north side of the Gallinera sector. The Stade de Slalom is named after Christiane Bonnis, a ski champion who died in a biking accident.

Snowboarders

The snow park – located in the La Calme sector of the ski area has a good reputation. It is great for skiers and boarders alike. The secured park features numerous jumps, jibs and rails and a box slope. There are also two big air slopes and a boarder cross area. The park also has a beginners’ area with easier jumps and rails. The park sound system ensures that you remain entertained as you practice your 180s and 360s. The “Live park” concept allows you to access the park and using a sticker with an electronic chip inside it, you can record your exploits and best performances from the day.
The daily cost for the Snow park is 24€.

Cross country skiing

Font Romeu has the best cross country ski offering within the Pyrenees and has therefore been awarded the “Nordique france” label. This means that it has passed rigid tests to ensure that it offers services for exploring natural areas (cross country skiing and other activities such as Snow shoeing) whilst protecting the local environment.

There are 111km of marked and prepared cross country ski pistes located between the “la Calme Plateau” and the Estanyols forest. In the “La Calme” sud (south) area there are artificial snow making facilities which means better snow conditions for cross country skiers too and guaranteed access to higher altitude pistes.  The Martin Fourcade run (named after the local biathlon champion) is the starting point of theses trails at the bottom of the Du Roc chairlift. It is also here that you will find the cross country beginner’s area.

There are 22 circuits in total: 7 Green, 10 Blue and 5 Red.

We have a conveniently located hire shop in Font Romeu for all your ski and snowboard equipment needs. We offer competitive prices and special offers are also available. Pre-booking your equipment hire will allow you to save precious skiing time once in the resort and means you can budget for your ski holiday, knowing that it is already book and paid for.
 
We ensure only the highest standard of equipment and service will be provided for all levels of skiers: regularly waxed and edged skis, boots disinfection between each rental and bindings adjusted by a qualified technician in the resort. We are confident that most adequate equipment will be provided and adjusted when you arrive at the shop. However, the shop technicians will be happy to re-adjust the bindings, swap your boots or skis if you require after a few hours or days skiing. If you wish to exchange skis against snowboard mid-week, this will be possible, at a supplement, payable locally. Please note that during peak periods, it may be difficult to exchange equipment, but the staff on site will be happy to assist you the best they can, so please do not hesitate to ask.
 
We provide skis, boots & poles, skis & poles only, snowboard & boots, snowboard only, boots only snowblades, cross-country skis & helmets for first time & recreational skiers (blue); good to intermediate skiers & boarders (red); excellent skiers, boarders & free-riders (black); expert skiers & special techniques (prestige) for adults & children aged 0-6 years & 7-12 years for a minimum duration of 3 days. Please note that we do not offer the basic ‘Green’ category as we feel these are generally inadequate skis even for beginners.

Please note: We cannot always guarantee that prices will be cheaper than in resort. When ski packs prices are calculated, the currency is bought at the exchange rates that apply when the brochure is published. You can be assured that if the pound depreciates, you will not be charged more for your ski packs, enabling you to budget for your holiday at the time of booking.

The lift pass give you access to the Font Romeu-Pyrénées 2000 ski area (58km of slopes).

The resort has signed up to the Les Neiges Catalanes Pass, which grants access to skiing in the following neighbouring ski resorts:

Espace Cambre d'Aze
Pyrénées 2000 (lift linked)
Formigueres
Les Angles
La Quillane
Porté Puymorens
Puyvalador
Espace Nordique du Capcir
Pyrénées Cerdagne

ESF Font Romeu

ESF Font Romeu. 66122 Font Romeu. Tel: +33(0)468  300374. http://www.esf-font-romeu.com/en. Email: resa@esf-font-romeu.com
ESF Font Romeu and their 120 instructors welcome you to Font Romeu in the Catalan Pyrenees.  On ski slopes, off-piste, alpine skiing, Nordic skiing, snowboarding, Telemarking, snowshoeing, free-ride, freestyle, beginner, expert, group lesson, private lesson, young, not so young – All disciplines are on offer here – and all come with a large dose of sunshine!

As well as group and private lessons for adults and children they also extensive lessons and snow crèches for children aged 3-12 years. So children can learn to ski or just have fun in the snow, play games and make friends.

Adult Group Lessons Ski

Note: a valid lift pass is necessary for all group lessons.

The group lessons are available for adults and teens and last 2 hours per lesson. They are available on a daily basis or a 5 or 6 day consecutive basis. The levels are shown below.

Beginner Class: I have never skied before and at the end I will take the 1 Ski test.

Level 1: I have passed the 1 Ski test and I can do snowplough turns and control my speed on green or blue slopes. At the end I will take the Level 1 test.

Level 2: I have passed the level 1 test – I can make large parallel turns and side-slip smoothly. I am on blue and red runs. I am an Intermediate skier. At the end I will take the Level 2 test.

Level 3: I have passed the Level 2 test – I make parallel turns with ease on all types of runs and at speed. I am a confirmed red run skier. At the end I will take the Level 3 test.

Expert Level: I have passed the level 3 test – I can ski on all types of terrain in all snow conditions. At the end I will take the Chamois test.

Class Times: Sunday/Monday to Friday/Saturday
Non Holiday period: 09:15 – 11:15
Christmas, New Year & February holidays: 09:15 – 11:15; 15:00 – 17:00

Group Lessons Snowboard

Note: a valid lift pass is necessary for all group lessons.

The 2 hour group lessons which are available for both children (aged 8 years and over) available on a daily basis or 6 consecutive day’s basis beginning on Sunday.

There are also 3 day mini stages for beginner children aged 8 – 12 years and 3 days stages for all levels during peak season.

Beginner Snowboard Class: I have never snowboarded before and at the end I will take the Snowboard welcome test.
Snowboard Class 1: I have passed the Snowboard welcome test and I can change direction and side-slip. I also know how to get up off the slope. At the end I will take the Snowboard Level 1 test.
Snowboard Class 2: I have passed the Class 1 test – I can link front side and back side turns on green runs, I know how to stop when side-slipping, I know how to leaf down the slope and can take a drag lift. At the end I will take the Snowboard Level 2 test.
Snowboard Class 3: I have passed the Class 2 test – I can snowboard on blue and red runs and also in the snow board park. I easily link turns on blue runs by sliding a little. At the end I will take the Level 3 test.
Snowboard Class 4: I have passed the Class 3 test – I can snowboard on all run types and am looking to improve my style and technique and try tricks. At the end I will take the Level 4 / Expert test.

Class Times: Sunday to Friday respectively
Non Holiday period: 09:15 – 11:15
Christmas, New Year & February school holidays:  09:15 – 11:15

Group Lessons Cross Country Skiing

The 2 hour group lessons which are available for both children (aged 8 years and over) and adults are available on a daily basis or 5 or 6 consecutive day’s basis beginning on Sunday.

Class Times: Sunday to Friday respectively
Non Holiday period: 09:15 – 11:15
Christmas, New Year & February school holidays:  09:15 – 11:15 & 15:00 – 17:00 (during busy periods).

Children’s Group Ski Lessons 

This Children’s skiing club caters for children from 4 – 12 years of age. The children learn to ski through playing and enjoyment and use specially equipped tow ropes to take them up the small baby slopes. The classes last 2 hours per lesson and are available on a daily basis (subject to availability) or a 6 or 6 consecutive day’s basis. The levels are shown below.

Pitchoun: I have never skied before and at the end I will take the Piou Piou test.
Piou Piou: I have passed the Piou Piou test and move at ease through the Piou Piou modules. At the end I will take the Teddy test.
Teddy: I am 6 years old and have passed the Teddy test – I can do snowplough turns control my speed and know how to stop. At the end I will take the Snowflake test.
Snowflake: I have passed the Snowflake test – I can take the lift without falling off, I am linking up my snowplough turns and am starting to side-slip. At the end I will take the 1 Star test.
1 Star: I have passed the 1 Star test – I can make basic turns and turn on the spot. I can side-slip and am starting on the green and blue slopes. At the end I will take the 2 star test.
2 Star: I have passed the 2 Star test – I turn with my skis parallel and side-slip on a slope. I am progressing to a moderate speed on blue and red slopes. At the end I will take the 3 star test.
3 Star: I have passed the 3 Star test – I link up my parallel turns (short and medium radius) and take into account external factors whilst skiing. At the end I will take the Bronze Star test.
Bronze Star: I have passed the Bronze Star test – I am starting to make wide turns, elementary sculls and wide turns, I control my balance when making a “schuss” or in a varied terrain such as ski-cross. At the end I will take the Gold Star test.
Competition Class: I have passed the Gold Star test – I can ski without stopping on tracks, I can ski on all types of snow, I take into account the external factors and respect the rules and conduct of skiers. I have an idea about slalom skiing. At the end I will take the Chamois test.

Note: Lift passes are obligatory for under 6 year olds – it is free of charge and is available at the lift ticket office with proof of ID. For over six year old, they will not need a lift pass on the first day but will probably need it after day one of lessons.

Class Times: Sunday/Monday to Friday/Saturday
Non Holiday period: 09:15 – 11:15 & 13:00 – 15:00
Christmas, New Year & February holidays: 09:15 – 11:15: 13:00 – 15:00 & 15:00 – 17:00

Club Piou Piou/Kindergarten

This Children’s skiing club caters for children from 3 – 5 years of age. The children learn to ski through playing and enjoyment and use specially equipped tow ropes to take them up the small baby slopes. The classes can be ski focus, non-ski focus or a mix of the two. They last 3 hours per lesson and are available on a daily basis (subject to availability) or a 6 consecutive day’s basis. The levels are shown below.

Piou Piou: With Piou Piou I will discover the snow. I can walk or move around on snow and just like grown-ups, I can put on and take off my skis alone. Snowmen, sledding first steps in the snow and I get my own ski equipment too.

Blanchot: With Blanchot I will start to ski on snow. I will train to walk up the slope and gently slide down the slope.

Sifflote: With Sifflote I can start to ski and control my speed. I learn to snow plough down a slope and can avoid obstacles. Some runs and little jumps and then I join Sifflote to make an igloo.

Garolou: So as to avoid Garalou, I learn how to change direction. With my skis I learn how to make a turn to the left and the right. Like this, I can avoid Garolou when I am skiing.

Titourson: Now I am with Titourson I am doing just fine – just like a grown-up. Now I know how to do lots of things, use the lifts. Control my speed, snow-plough downhill, make turns and stop.  I can even follow my parents on green slopes!

Note: Lift passes are obligatory for under 6 year olds – it is free of charge and is available at the lift ticket office with proof of ID.

Class Times: Sunday/Monday to Friday/Saturday
Non Holiday period: 09:15 – 11:15 & 13:00 – 15:00
Christmas, New Year & February holidays: 09:15 – 11:15: 13:00 – 15:00 & 15:00 – 17:00

Private Lessons

Available daily from 09:15 – 17:00 outside of school holidays and 08:15 – 09-15 & 11:15 – 18:00 during school holidays (availability dependant) private lessons give a one to one experience for personalised tuition at whichever level you choose.

Private lessons are available for 1 or 2 hours in all disciplines and can be taken by a group of up to 4 people. However you must all be at a similar level of skiing for this option to function.

Handiski (Skiing for people with reduced mobility)

For Handicapped adults or children who would like to discover the ski area on a tandem ski there are ski instructors qualified to help you discover the delights of skiing. An individual package adapted the persons needs is available for 2 hour or more each day and includes a Tandem ski.

Free Style Courses

Start your free style week in one of the best Snow Parks in the Pyrenees with one of Font Romeu’s Free style team instructors. Enjoy the thrill of jumping, or perhaps trying the half pipe, boxes and slides. So, don your twin tips and head on over to the snow park with a trained instructor form the ESF. These courses are available during the school holidays only and are on a daily 5 day or a 6 consecutive day’s basis during the afternoon.

Class Times: Sunday to Friday
Christmas, New Year, Easter & February holidays: 14:00 – 17:00

Please note: Ski School: Lesson times are subject to change right until the last minute. Outside French school holidays the ski school reserves the right to cancel group lessons should numbers be insufficient. For peak periods (20/12-3/1, 07/2-07/3 & 11/4-25/4) we strongly recommend that you book as early as possible and in any case at least 6 weeks prior to the required dates. Morning lessons tend to get booked up first and therefore we may only be able to offer afternoon classes within 6 weeks of departure. In some resorts English speaking instructors may not always be available, particularly at peak times.