Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Photo provided by Office de Tourisme de Font-Romeu
This town high in France’s Pyrénées Mountains is known for its ski resorts, scenic train ride, wildlife and spectacular scenery.

Adventure sports and breathtaking landscapes beckon visitors to Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via. Ski down rugged mountains, hike through alpine forests, enjoy a picturesque train ride and visit one of the world’s biggest solar furnaces. The town lies amid southern France’s Pyrénées Mountains, close to the borders of Andorra and Spain.

A major draw of the destination is the Font-Romeu Pyrénées 2000 ski resort, a 15-minute drive from the town centre. Enjoy more than 25 miles (40 kilometres) of downhill and 68 miles (110 kilometres) of cross-country skiing. Take ski lessons, ride toboggan runs, experience the thrill of a dogsled ride and explore snowshoeing trails. Relax in the resort’s bars and restaurants while admiring the surrounding Pyrenean scenery.

The town’s sunny climate permits year-round adventure. Walk to Mont Louis, a fortified town within a 17th-century stronghold established by the revered military engineer Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban. Hike through forests to the serene mountain lake, Lac des Bouillouses. Spot wild horses, vultures and other birds of prey. Follow a trail to a lookout and the chance to take postcard-perfect photos.

Visit the Parc Aventure Font Romeu for family-friendly entertainment. Travel high above the forest treetops on zip lines and slides. Test your agility on log bridges and rope swings. Join a team for a game of paintball. Golfers might like to play a round at Golf de Font Romeu.

Go to the Odeillo district of the town to see the impressive Four Solaire d’Odeillo. Resembling a giant mirror, the 177-foot-tall (54-metre) structure is one of the world’s largest solar furnaces. Watch demonstrations of how the furnace’s thousands of mirrors turn the sun’s rays into energy and find exhibitions on solar energy in the visitor’s centre.

Reach Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via by catching the historic Little Yellow Train. It runs between Latour de Carol, on the French-Spanish border, and Villefranche de Conflet, a 40-minute drive from Perpignan. Travel through tunnels and across tall viaducts as you weave through pretty mountain villages and the captivating Pyrenean countryside.

Apart-Hôtel Le Pic de l'Ours
Apart-Hôtel Le Pic de l'Ours
4 out of 5
55 Avenue Emmanuel Brousse, Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via, Pyrenees-Orientales
The price is ฿3,072 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
฿3,072
฿3,448 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this 4-star ski residence in Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via. Enjoy a sauna, a Turkish bath/hammam and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Telecabine des ...
7.6/10 Good! (83 reviews)
"Thé place near the télécabines"

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2024

Apart-Hôtel Le Pic de l'Ours
Hôtel des Pyrénées
Hôtel des Pyrénées
3 out of 5
7 Places des Pyrénées, Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via
The price is ฿3,005 per night from 19 Nov to 20 Nov
฿3,005
฿3,375 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Parc Aventure Font Romeu ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (49 reviews)
"Friendly and accommodating staff. Breakfast was a good spread with delicious breads, fruits, meats, cheeses, etc. room had a good shower and updated bathroom with a lovely mountain view. My only negative during my stay was the carpet in the room could have been nicer-there were footprints and stains ..."

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2024

Hôtel des Pyrénées
L'Orée du Bois
L'Orée du Bois
98 Avenue Emmanuel Brousse, D618, Font-Romeu, Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via
The price is ฿1,636 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
฿1,636
฿1,867 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Telecabine des Airelles Ski ...
7.6/10 Good! (217 reviews)
Good hotel, water hot, beds comfortable.
"Pleasant hotel, we had a large room, much larger than normal ski hotels. Bathroom could do with redecorating but water hot. Breakfast good but expensive however the small cake and water available late at night is a good choice! Although parking is available underneath the hotel your car must be less ..."

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2024

L'Orée du Bois
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Apart-Hôtel Le Pic de l'Ours
Apart-Hôtel Le Pic de l'Ours
4 out of 5
55 Avenue Emmanuel Brousse, Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via, Pyrenees-Orientales
Stay at this 4-star ski residence in Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via. Enjoy a sauna, a Turkish bath/hammam and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Telecabine des ...
7.6/10 Good! (83 reviews)
"Thé place near the télécabines"

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2024

Apart-Hôtel Le Pic de l'Ours
Résidence Pierre & Vacances Le Pédrou
Résidence Pierre & Vacances Le Pédrou
3 out of 5
20 Avenue du Docteur Capelle, Font-Romeu, Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via
Stay at this 3-star ski residence in Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a free ski shuttle and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Parc Aventure ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (79 reviews)
"Super friendly. Nice and tidy. Walk to the piste easily. Quiet at night. No noise. Really could not fault it."

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2024

Résidence Pierre & Vacances Le Pédrou
Pierre & Vacances Pas de la Casa Princesa
Pierre & Vacances Pas de la Casa Princesa
3.5 out of 5
Carrer de la Solana 109, Block C, Pas de la Casa
Stay at this 3.5-star ski apartment in Pas de la Casa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and ski-in/ski-out access. Popular attractions Grandvalira Ski Area ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (275 reviews)
"The views from the apartment were amazing, you could see the mountains. The apartment was very clean and neat. We had 2 washrooms which was amazing for us, as we were 5 people. The necessities were also very handy. Heating system also worked really amazing as it was very cold and chilly at night. ..."

Reviewed on 8 Sep 2024

Pierre & Vacances Pas de la Casa Princesa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Great place to ski/snowboard. Very busy in school holiday time, so expect queues at the lifts.

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