Skiing without spending a single euro on your ski pass? It's possible at this ski resort

With the winter holidays in full swing and the resorts starting to see their first holidaymakers flock, Bourg d'Oueil, a small resort nestling in the Pyrenees, has decided to pull out all the stops. Here, there's no need to take out your wallet to enjoy the slopes: the ski lifts are completely free for several days.

It's a unique initiative in France, designed to make skiing accessible to all and help young and old alike discover the pleasures of the slopes.

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Situated in an unspoilt valley, far from the big, crowded resorts, Bourg d'Oueil is playing the family-friendly card. Its mayor, Henri Jean, is fully aware of this: the aim is above all to welcome families and allow all generations to meet on the slopes, without financial barriers.

"The aim is to welcome lots of parents and grandparents who come with their grandchildren. Everyone comes together here, at the foot of the resort, and you can ski and have fun all day long. he toldEurope 1.

30 hectares of skiable terrain

With its 30 hectares of skiable terrain, the resort can accommodate up to 400 skiers a day. And this year, the weather is just right. The snow has fallen in abundance over the last few days, providing a picture-postcard backdrop for visitors to hit the slopes for free.

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Access to the lifts is free, but the rest of the resort's services are run by volunteers and local solidarity. There is still a charge for hiring equipment, but this helps to keep the resort running smoothly.

Gourmets are invited to support the initiative by enjoying a crêpe or two, so as to combine pleasure with helping to fund the activity.

At a time when skiing is often singled out for its high cost, this initiative is a reminder that winter sports can still be accessible to all.

By offering free ski lifts, Bourg d'Oueil is proving that it is possible to offer an alternative to the big resorts, where the price of ski passes can quickly escalate. It's an approach that's winning over visitors and giving this little corner of the Pyrenees a high profile.