Puyvalador & Formiguères
A paradise of activities in the heart of the Pyrénées Catalanes Regional Nature Park
A paradise of activities in the heart of the Pyrénées Catalanes Regional Nature Park
Just a 5-minute drive from Chalet Les Deux Frères, Formiguères ski resort nestles in the heart of the Pyrénées Catalanes Regional Nature Park. Nicknamed “the little French Canada” for its vast pine forests and wild atmosphere, it offers 19 slopes and 25 km of ski area between 1,700 and 2,400 m altitude.
Formiguères is part of the Trio Pyrénées network with Cambre d’Aze and Porté-Puymorens: 1 pass for 3 resorts! Snowpark, forest freeride, ski touring to the protected Camporells site, and a brand-new combined chairlift and gondola.
The Capcir is a winter paradise with activities for every taste and level
19 slopes for all levels, 25 km of ski area, snowpark and boardercross. Trio Pyrénées pass for 3 resorts.
Marked trails through the Capcir’s pine forests. Snowshoe hikes to the Camporells, a Natura 2000 site.
Puyvalador’s snowy slopes are perfect for family sledging. Also try the Snooc, a ski-sledge anyone can ride!
Natural open-air hot springs 30 min away. 37°C pools facing the mountains: the perfect après-ski!
The big Pyrénées Catalanes resorts less than 20 min away: Les Angles, Font-Romeu Pyrénées 2000 and Cambre d’Aze.
Puyvalador and the Capcir are an exceptional playground from spring to autumn
Lake Puyvalador loop, Camporells trails (2,300 m), Pic de Ginevre with its 360° panorama, La Matte forest. Dozens of marked routes for all levels.
Mountain bike trails in the Capcir forest, a Finnish track, marked loops between lakes and mountains. Ideal for cycling fans.
Swimming, paddleboarding, kayaking and fishing 10 km away. The Capcir’s largest lake, with a beach and water sports all summer.
Riding centres nearby for horseback rides through the Capcir’s meadows and pine forests.
Lake Puyvalador, the river Aude and Lake Matemale. Trout and other species in unspoilt surroundings.
An observatory at Lake Puyvalador to spot the Capcir’s wildlife: vultures, eagles, marmots and chamois.
The Capcir and the Pyrénées Catalanes are full of treasures to discover
The highest natural cave in the Pyrenees, on 2 levels, at a steady 14°C all year. 10 min away.
UNESCO-listed Vauban fortress 20 km away. Solar furnace, ramparts and the history of France’s highest garrison.
A 37-hectare park with bears, wolves, bison, chamois and marmots in their natural habitat. 15 min away by car.
The world’s largest solar furnace in Odeillo. Héliodyssée museum and an exceptional view over the Cerdagne. 25 min away.
Everything within reach
From Puyvalador, the slopes, lakes and finest sights of the Capcir and Cerdagne are just minutes away.
Book your stay at Chalet Les Deux Frères and enjoy all these activities
Puyvalador — Pyrénées-Orientales, France · 5 min from Formiguères
06 69 14 51 99 · chalet.lesdeuxfreres@gmail.com
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