Bolquère Pyrénées 2000 (1700 - 2213 m)

Opening of the ski season : from 6^th of December 2025
Photo : © OT Bolquère(155)

Last update : Wednesday 28 January 2026


Weather observations : Soleil

Perched at 1,700 to 2,213 meters altitude in the heart of the Catalan Pyrenees, Bolquère-Pyrénées 2000 stands as one of the largest ski resorts in the Pyrénées-Orientales. Anchored on a rocky pinnacle in the Cerdagne high plateau, this historic station created in 1969 offers direct access to two skiing worlds: Bolquère alone for 58 kilometers of slopes, or the twin domain Font-Romeu Pyrénées 2000 for 88 kilometers with a single lift pass, making this destination a benchmark alpine resort in the Pyrenees.

For alpine skiing, the Alpine Park domain offers 58 kilometers of slopes spread across 40 runs of all levels, with 15 green runs, 9 blue runs, 8 red runs and 8 black runs. The 513-meter vertical drop provides varied descents accessible to all skill levels. The station features 24 modern ski lifts including 1 detachable 10-place cable car, 7 chairlifts (4-6 seats), 12 drag lifts, and 2 covered magic carpets for secure beginner and children learning areas. Snowmaking coverage is exceptional: 460 snow cannons ensure return-to-base skiing throughout the season, guaranteeing optimal conditions even during warmer winters. Bolquère-Pyrénées 2000 made history: it was Europe's first resort to install snow cannons in the 1970s, pioneering modern snowmaking technology.

For cross-country skiing, the Nordic Park domain offers 111 kilometers of trails groomed for both classic and skating techniques, spread across 18 marked routes. The trails offer great diversity of styles: "Les Estanyols" provides intimate routes through forests along frozen rivers, while "La Calme" features ridge trails with panoramic sunny vistas. Direct skiing access from the heart of the station allows connection to the Estanyols sector (weather permitting). A 2-kilometer artificially groomed trail and a staffed mountain refuge complete the Nordic offering.

The resort offers a complete palette of complementary winter activities: 2 groomed toboggan runs, 1 fun snowtubing area, snowpark and fun park with varied modules, dedicated areas for snowshoeing and hiking, direct access to Grande Randonnée 10 for ski touring, and various specialized activities (ski-joëring, cross, freestyle). The unique panorama from Roc de la Calme summit (2,213m) dominates the Cerdagne and Lake Bouillouses, guaranteeing exceptional views with every descent.

An authentic resort with deep Pyrenean roots (featured in the 1973 and 1976 Tour de France as stage finish), Bolquère-Pyrénées 2000 combines convenient access from the Catalan tourist heartland, guaranteed snow from France's best snowmaking infrastructure (460 cannons), generous ski area shared with Font-Romeu, and warm mountain atmosphere. A complete destination for family vacations, sports-focused holidays, or peaceful winter escapes in the Pyrenees.