Set on the Capcir Plateau in France's Eastern Pyrenees, Les Angles is a resort where the slopes reach right down to the old village, a layout that gives the whole place a character of its own. The Catalan heart of the village, with stone houses, a church dating back to the 10th century, and narrow lanes leading off the Place du Coq d'Or, sits at the foot of the mountain. It's a proper community with deep roots, first appearing in the history books in 966. Les Angles' atmosphere is relaxed and distinctly southern, with a Catalan warmth that comes through in the food, the language, and the afternoon sun.

The ski area covers 55km of pistes across 45 runs between 1,650m and 2,400m. Terrain divides across five sectors, with gentle greens and blues through pine forest on the lower slopes giving way to above-treeline skiing higher up on the flanks of Roc d'Aude and Mont Llaret. Beginners and intermediates are well served, with flowing blues that offer satisfying distance, while blacks like Roc de Peborny deliver steepness, and the Costa Verde sector provides lift-served off-piste powder runs for stronger skiers. With 60% of the area above 2,000m and snow cannons covering 70% of the terrain, conditions hold up well throughout a season running from late November to early April.

Away from the slopes, Les Angles has a distinctive range of activities. Parc Animalier des Angles is a standout: bears, wolves, bison, and reindeer roam in semi-wild enclosures at the edge of the ski area. The Angléo Balnéo & Spa has indoor and outdoor pools, and the Lou Bac Mountain monorail luge sends you on a 2km descent through the forest, with night runs available. Les Angles' dining scene leans into Catalan cuisine, with seafood from the nearby Mediterranean coast alongside hearty mountain dishes like tartiflette and fondue, and evenings in the village have a lively, distinctly southern French feel.