Ax 3 Domaines – Ax-les-Thermes resort background
Ax 3 Domaines – Ax-les-Thermes in France - a clear blue sky.
Ax 3 Domaines – Ax-les-Thermes in France - a clear blue sky.
Ax 3 Domaines – Ax-les-Thermes in France - a restaurant or other place to eat.
Ax 3 Domaines – Ax-les-Thermes in France - a view from the top of a snowy mountain.

Ax 3 Domaines – Ax-les-Thermes Overview

Ax 3 Domaines, nestled in Ax-les-Thermes, offers a fantastic ski experience, boasting around 80KM of well-maintained pistes and a range of manageable off-piste options. The resort's altitude and location, however, mean that not all runs may be open at all times.

The resort is easily accessible, with excellent transport links from the train station to Ax. Visitors can expect a perfect skiing day, especially in good weather, making it an ideal destination for both friends and family.

Despite the occasional long queues for the cable car, patrons find the wait worthwhile. The staff at the resort are known for their helpfulness and welcoming attitude, ensuring a smooth skiing experience even for beginners. However, on busy days, the premises might struggle to cope with the demand, resulting in long waits to collect pre-reserved equipment.

The resort offers pistes for all levels of ability, with skiers reporting best snow conditions at the back side of the resort (Campels), which also offers plenty of off-piste options. For quieter slopes, it's recommended to avoid weekends and French school holidays.

Non-skiers aren't left out either; snowshoes can be hired for walks on the Bois de Manseille path. However, this path might lack interest for some, with noise from ski lifts and unclear way markers.

Ax 3 Domaines is praised for its excellent value, friendly and unpretentious atmosphere, and the beautiful views it offers. While there might be room for improvement in terms of facilities and on-piste dining options, the resort is seen as a bit of a hidden gem, particularly among British holidaymakers. Even without recent snowfall, the snow conditions are reported to be great, with a variety of runs to keep visitors interested.

In addition to skiing, the village offers good, reasonably priced restaurants and a lovely little spa town, Ax les Thermes, where visitors can unwind in the hot spring baths after a day on the slopes.

Key insights

6 insights available

Peak Elevation

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Maximum skiing elevation
Max: 6767 m

Number of Lifts

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Total quantity of operational lifts
Max: 165 total

Total Run Distance

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A total distance of all the piste runs
Max: 600 km

Vertical Drop

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Maximum vertical descent distance
Max: 3167 m

Base Elevation

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Starting elevation of ski area
Max: 4000 m

Skiable Terrain

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Total area of accessible ski terrain
Max: 12366 ac

Features

2 features available

Traditional Ski Resort

A classic ski resort with real snow

Night Skiing

Enjoy after-dark skiing operations

Comments

Real experiences from visitors to this resort

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Peak Elevation

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Number of Lifts

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Total Run Distance

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Vertical Drop

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Base Elevation

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Skiable Terrain

328.4cm
Annual Snowfall
11 year average
Peak: January (72.4cm)
44.7cm
Nov
58.9cm
Dec
72.4cm
Jan
51.2cm
Feb
60.2cm
Mar
37.4cm
Apr
Snow Season (Nov-Dec-Jan-Feb-Mar-Apr)

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