Both dynamic and family-friendly, Font-Romeu is one of the most important resorts in the Pyrenees. In the heart of the Catalan Pyrenees Natural Park, you'll find a modern, well-equipped ski area, as well as numerous off-ski activities. This village, perched at 1800m in the middle of the forest and 10km from Spain, is also home to the National High Altitude Training Center. Like the greatest sportsmen and women, come to Font-Romeu and discover the best things to do in the resort.
1- Downhill skiing or snowboarding
From Font-Romeu, you can access the Font-Romeu Pyrénées 2000 ski area. Its 46 runs are divided into 15 green runs, 11 blue runs, 8 red runs, 10 black runs and two toboggan runs. The resort also offers handiskiing and a snowpark for snowboarders. The 700m-long Gentianes piste is lit for night skiing. In fact, it's the longest lit run in the massif.
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2- Snowshoeing
What better way to discover the beauty of the countryside around Font-Romeu than on snowshoes? Situated 10km fromSpain in the heart of the Catalan Pyrenees National Park, the resort boasts a fine architectural heritage in the midst of exceptional natural surroundings. Numerous hiking trails criss-cross the surrounding area, allowing you to admire the Cerdagne and Capcir regions and their exceptional wildlife.
The activity to book a snowshoe hike with a mountain guide is highly recommended by travelers.
3- Ski touring
Numerous peaks culminating at almost 3000m make Font-Romeu the ideal resort for ski touring. Whether on your own or with a guide, this more sporty option than downhill skiing involves climbing the slopes with "sealskins" on your skis. Once you've reached the top, all you have to do is remove the skins and glide back to the resort.
4- What to do in Font-Romeu Fat biking
If you want to discover Font-Romeu without skiing, don't hesitate to go Fat biking. This wide-wheeled bike can be ridden on soft ground, especially on snow. You can also rent Quad bikes at the resort. These four-wheeled mountain bikes are fun, comfortable and safer. There's also a special "discovery" trail downhill near the ski area, where you can learn all about quad biking.
The activity to book a ride on an electric Fat Bike around Font-Romeu.
5- Discover mountaineering
Follow in the footsteps of the greatest sportsmen and women by taking up mountaineering. During an introductory session, a certified professional will teach you both the right moves and the correct use of the equipment required for this sport. You'll then be able to enjoy the incredible scenery of the Pyrenees while pushing yourself to new heights.
6- Take a biathlon course
Fun and friendly, biathlon is ideal for families at Font-Romeu. It's not for nothing that the resort is one of the top family ski resorts. In Font-Romeu's Nordic area, you can learn biathlon with your children aged 8 and over. ESF instructors will teach you how to cross-country ski and handle a laser rifle. Biathlon is also available in summer , when shooting is combined with physical effort.
7- Diving under the ice
In Font-Romeu, the teams at the Ozone 3 Mountain Office offer a wide range of summer and winter activities, from the most leisurely to the most extreme. One of these is ice diving, available for those aged 16 and over, with no diving level required. The only requirement is that you know how to swim. You'll travel across the icy lakes of Cerdagne and Capcir and dive into a hole cut in the ice, wearing your special wetsuit and following a breadcrumb trail. Sensations guaranteed.
8- Treat yourself to a wellness session
After a day's skiing or hiking in Font-Romeu, or simply because you want to relax, don't hesitate to treat yourself to a wellness break. In the resort, many establishments, sometimes even hotels, offer wellness packages. Depending on the location, you'll find spas, hammams, swimming pools, Jacuzzis and massages.
9- What to do in Font-Romeu? Go skating
While staying in Font-Romeu, don't hesitate to spend some time with the family or as a couple at the Patinoire Philippe Candeloro. This 1,800m² Olympic rink is used in particular by Font-Romeu's Centre national d'entraînement en altitude (CNEA). For renovation and modernization work , it will be closed from December 2024 to summer 2025.
10- An outdoor escape game
To keep you entertained while you rack your brains, theFont-Romeu Tourist Office offers two outdoor escape game puzzles. "La légende du Prince et de la Bergère d'Odeillo" is an immersive adventure with a family-friendly course designed for children aged 6 to 14. For adults, "Le trésor maudit du Conquistador perdu" is more challenging. These games are available via the resort's mobile app.
11- Go bowling
For a great evening out after a day on the slopes, Font-Romeu has a bowling alley open in summer and winter, ideal for families and friends. Head to Bowling l'Élan for 10 lanes equipped with barriers for children, where you'll also find a bar and games room. To keep the evening going, there's also a casino-cinema-discotheque in the village.
What to do in Font-Romeu when you're not skiing?
Are you going on vacation to Font-Romeu but don't ski? No problem, here's a list of things you can do in the resort:
- Hiking or snowshoeing. Discover the magnificent landscapes of the Catalan Pyrenees around Font-Romeu.
- Take up mountaineering. Accompanied by professionals, discover this high-level sport in the Pyrenees.
- An outdoor escape game. The Tourist Office's enigmas will lead you through the resort and its surroundings.
- Ice diving. If you're looking for a thrill, try ice diving in Font-Romeu.
Where to stay in Font-Romeu?
Font-Romeu offers a wide range of accommodation options. To help you make your choice, here is a list of some of the best-rated accommodations:
- Hotel Le Grand Tétras. This charming three-star hotel has a relaxation area on the top floor and an indoor swimming pool with panoramic views. More information and booking here.
- Huttopia Font-Romeu campsite. This year-round campsite offers small, fully-equipped chalets in the heart of nature. Information and booking on our partner's website.
- Hôtel des Pyrénées. This hotel, typical of mountain architecture, offers comfortable, well-equipped rooms, some with mountain views. Book your stay now.
What to do in Font-Romeu in summer?
Font-Romeu is as pleasant a mountain vacation destination in summer as it is in winter. Here are some ideas for summer activities:
- Hiking or cycling. Discover the area around Font-Romeu and the Catalan Pyrenees on foot on the hiking trails or by bike on the mountain bike trails that criss-cross the region.
- Take the yellow train. Visit the region and surrounding villages on the famous yellow train.
- Visit the Fontabriouse cave. 27km from Font-Romeu, discover this impressive natural cave with the whole family.
- Goaccrobranching. Climb trees and gain height by booking an accrobranche activity with family or friends.
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