joidevie Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 Hi all..We're thinking of hunting out some cheap second hand skis and heading off for a couple of days skiing in the Pyrenees.. Not done much for many years, but seeing as we live so close, it seems a shame not to make the best of the opportunity..Does anyone have any first hand suggestions as to where is a good place to go suitable for competent but rusty skiers? Ideally not too far, where we could arrive, ski, spend a night, ski a little more and head home? Mid-week is a good option for us to avoid crowds/higher prices etc..Many thanks.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owens88 Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 Les Angles is good for longish runs. Font-Romeu Pyrenees 2000 also good. with more cafes per run than les angles.Head south from Carcassone ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joidevie Posted December 8, 2010 Author Share Posted December 8, 2010 Great, thanks..Have you tried St Pierre dels Forcats / Cambre d'Aze? It looks pleasantly quiet and a good bit cheaper than many of the others.. We're not really looking for late bars, simply some chilled skiing..Cheers again.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre ZFP Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 I can't help with the location but as for cheap skis, check out Decathlon. As well as end of season deals (I got a fabulous pair of Atomics reduced to €99 from over 300!), twice a year in about March and October they have a 'Trocathlon' which is people bringing their unwanted gear and selling at bargain prices. A bit late for this year but maybe something to look out for. As an example I got a pair of x-country skis and sticks for €8 !!!I can recommend Decathlon in general for all the other gear like ski jackets, salopettes, crash hats etc for good quality stuff at very reasonable prices. Skiing needn't cost a fortune.I too was bitten by the ski bug a few years ago, there's no cure, you just have to keep going to get your fix! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quillan Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 We use Decathlon for just ordinary stuff like sock's, gloves, jackets and trousers/jeans and the prices are very good as is the quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre ZFP Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 I agree. Slightly disturbingly I have realised that, with the exception of my underpants, I am sitting here entirly clothed in Decathlon garments [:'(] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joidevie Posted December 8, 2010 Author Share Posted December 8, 2010 The "Trocathalon" looks quite an event! I presume the Carcassonne branch joins the party..Vanity on the 'slopes' is of no interest and we will be quite happy to improvise..Now, finding a cheap pair of Telemark skis for my girlfriend will be interesting.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Owens88 Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 St Pierre dels Forcats / Cambre d'Aze?No we haven't. It apparently is in its best when the sun is melting the others.Of the other two I prefer Pyrenees 2000 for the chilling n skiing.Good ski rental place on the roundabout where the roads meet (carcassone/andorra/perpignan)Helpful and inexpensive.CheersJohn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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