Winter in Occitanie Must-dos, outings, activities, trips...

When the Christmas markets appear, the Pyrenees and Massif Central mountains turn into a winter wonderland for skiing, snowshoeing and sledding whilst Occitanie's towns, museums and wildlife parks give you the warmest welcome. This seasonal page gives you top tips for a winter break with our warm hospitality. 

Must-dos

The Grands Sites Occitanie are especially lovely to explore in winter.

Pic du Midi

Le Pic du Midi

Le Pic du Midi, D.Viet

Luchon

Luchon, station de Superbagneres

Luchon, station de Superbagneres, CRT Occitanie / P.Thébault

Canigou : Pays Catalan

Pyrénées - Station de Cauterets

Pyrénées - Station de Cauterets, Mathieu Pinaud / OT Cauterets

Toulouse

Toulouse

Toulouse, D.Viet / CRT Occitanie

Albi, Tarn Valley

Albi

Albi, Tarn Tourisme /Luc Béziat

Neige en Ariège-Pyrénées

Pyrénées

Destination: the Pyrenees!

Unspoilt mountains, traditional villages, affordable prices: spend your winter break in the Pyrenees.

Outings

There's still lots to see and do in winter

Museums

Musée Soulages à Rodez

Musée Soulages à Rodez

Companies and know-how

Couteaux de Laguiole

Couteaux de Laguiole, Thierry Moyset / Forge de Laguiole

Sky and space

La Cité de l'Espace à Toulouse

La Cité de l'Espace à Toulouse, La Cité de l'Espace