Pyrénées 2000 is the ski resort of Font Romeu, set at 1,800 m altitude on the Cerdagne plateau in the Eastern Pyrenees. With 300 sunny days per year, it is the sunniest resort in France — a unique asset that makes it a top choice for spring skiing and families seeking comfort on the slopes.
Font Romeu and Pyrénées 2000
Font Romeu is the town. Pyrénées 2000 is the commercial name of the ski area. Both terms refer to the same destination and are used interchangeably by most skiers.
The ski area
Key figures
| Feature | Data |
|---|---|
| Resort altitude | 1,800 m |
| Max altitude | 2,213 m |
| Max vertical drop | 413 m |
| Pistes | 42 km |
| Lifts | 23 |
| Season | December – April |
The sectors
Calvet sector (1,800–2,100 m) The heart of the domain. Wide sunny runs, ideal for families and intermediate skiers. Direct access from Font Romeu.
Roc de la Calme sector (2,000–2,213 m) The highest point. Red runs with panoramic views over the Cerdagne plateau, Andorra and the Spanish peaks.
Pyro sector (1,800 m) Dedicated to beginners and very young skiers. Magic carpets and detachable drag lifts.
Signature runs
- La Serre (red, 3 km) — the longest descent, varied terrain through the pines
- La Calme (black, 400 m vertical) — north-facing aspect, powder preserved
- Les Pins (blue, 2.5 km) — wide and well-groomed, great for families
Snowpark
The Pyro Park offers well-designed progressive modules: beginner, medium and pro. Well regarded in the Eastern Pyrenees for its rail quality.
The sunshine advantage: 300 days per year
Font Romeu is officially the sunniest town in mainland France:
- Exceptional spring skiing: groomed snow in the morning, corn snow in the afternoon — a delight
- Sunny restaurant terraces from January onwards
- Night skiing twice a week (Friday and Saturday) on illuminated runs
Winter activities
- Cross-country skiing: 45 km of groomed trails around Font Romeu and Bolquère, with views of Canigou
- Snowshoeing: marked circuits through the Scots pine forests of the Cerdagne plateau
- Sledging: 1.2 km toboggan run accessible without a ski pass
- National High-Altitude Training Centre (CNEA): you may encounter elite French Olympic athletes training on the slopes
Font Romeu in summer
Pic du Canigou
The Pic du Canigou (2,784 m), the emblematic summit of Catalonia, can be climbed from Font Romeu in a day (6h return, 900 m elevation gain). 360° views over the Mediterranean and the Pyrenees.
The Yellow Train
The Train Jaune (Le Canari) is a historic rack-and-pinion railway, a listed monument. It links Villefranche-de-Conflent to Latour-de-Carol through the Têt gorges and the Cerdagne plateau.
Cycling
Several famous cols nearby: Col de la Quillane (1,714 m), Col du Puymorens (1,920 m). The Tour de France passes regularly.
The Cerdagne plateau
Font Romeu is the capital of the Cerdagne plateau, a high-altitude valley shared between France and Spain:
- Lac des Bouillouses (2,017 m) — mountain lake accessible by shuttle, fishing and hiking
- Romanesque Catalan villages: Ur, Err, Osséja, Angoustrine
- Catalan cuisine: Cerdagne charcuterie, recuit cheese, snails Catalan-style
Getting there
By car
- From Perpignan: N116 → Prades → Mont-Louis — 1h30
- From Toulouse: A61 → Carcassonne → Quillan → Mont-Louis — 2h30
- From Barcelona: A17 → Puigcerdà → La Tour-de-Carol — 2h00
By train
- TGV to Perpignan then Yellow Train to Font Romeu-Odeillo-Via
- TER Toulouse → Latour-de-Carol + local shuttle
Lift passes and prices
| Pass | Adult | Child (under 12) |
|---|---|---|
| Day pass | ~€35 | ~€27 |
| Weekend (2 days) | ~€64 | ~€49 |
| 6-day pass | ~€162 | ~€125 |
| Night skiing (session) | ~€17 | ~€13 |
Why choose Pyrénées 2000?
✅ 300 days of sunshine — the sunniest resort in France ✅ Night skiing unique in the French Pyrenees ✅ 45 km of cross-country skiing on the Cerdagne plateau ✅ Access from Barcelona (2h) — vibrant Spanish clientele ✅ Yellow Train — an unforgettable tourism experience
Practical information
- Resort website: font-romeu.fr
- Tourist office: +33 4 68 30 68 30
- Font Romeu altitude: 1,800 m — Max altitude: 2,213 m