About Ax les Thermes

Bonascre (Ax les Thermes) is a French ski resort located within the Pyrenees Mountains in the Ariège valley. In a scenic location between Saquet peaks and the Bonascre plateau, Bonascre provides a unique mixture of sports and nature. Grab your equipment from the local ski hire and check out the resort’s 26 ski runs, including 9 green, 11 red, 4 blue, and 2 black runs. Bonascre offers slopes from 1400-2000 m, which makes it the perfect spot to learn to ski or enjoy an array of snow sports. The resort offers year-round activities focused on the beautiful thermal spas at Ax les Thermes and the white water river. The Tour de France speeds through the area on an annual basis, many times ending here.

Show sights

After renting your equipment from the Bonascre ski hire, settle in to explore the town and enjoy its attractions. Bonascre is surrounded by a beautiful fir forest that makes you feel as if you are skiing within a pristine nature preserve. After enjoying a day of skiing, soak in Bonascre famous hot springs. The springs have been a popular attraction since ancient Romans used them to treat rheumatism and other illnesses. The spa town has attracted tourists since the 19th century with many people throughout Europe coming to enjoy the 60 thermal springs. The town offers all modern amenities including shops, restaurants, bars, night clubs, and of course a fully-equipped ski hire Bonascre. The city also includes an ice rink and a Casino fun area. At the center of the town is a fountain called Bassin des Ladres (Lepers' Pond) that was built to treat soldiers with leprosy returning from the Crusades. Today, inhabitants of Bonascre known as Axéens, jump in the pond for fun to celebrate St. John’s Day.

Show destinations

Bonascre is part of the resort known as the “Ax-3 Domaines”. After getting your equipment from the ski hire in Bonascre, visit Le Saquet and Les Campels, the other two cities that make up Ax-3 Domaines. Le Saquet was created for freestyle skiers who can enjoy its corners and bumps that were specifically designed for airborne exploits. Le Saquet also includes two mountain bar-restaurants that enjoy breathtaking views of Ariège and Andorra's peaks. Les Campels offers open spaces to enjoy cross country skiing in a beautiful natural setting.