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Nœux-les-Mines · Pas-de-Calais · France
Europe’s largest artificial dry ski slope, featuring a massive 350m descent dropping 110 vertical metres down a reclaimed coal mining terril in Pas-de-Calais.
Transforming a massive 110-metre coal spoil terril in Pas-de-Calais into Europe's largest artificial ski slope, Loisinord delivers 350 metres of uninterrupted descent with steep pitches reaching 28%. The hill closely simulates a demanding Alpine red run, using automated misting over synthetic bristles and dual teleski lifts to support competitive slalom drills, big air kickers, and year-round carve training.
Main slope
350 m
Surface type
Synthetic bristle matting with automated water spray misting
Floodlit
Yes
Typical session
120 min
Main slope width
40 m
Beginner slope length
60 m
Number of slopes
3
Lift type
2 Teleski surface button drag lifts and Magic Carpet travelator
Main lifts
2
Beginner lifts
1
Misting system
Yes
Floodlit
Yes
Booking required
Yes
Best time to visit
Wednesday and Thursday early afternoons (14:00 to 17:00) when the main slope is quiet.
Steep, sustained 18% to 28% incline descending the terril face, offering red/black alpine steepness ideal for high-speed carving, gate drills, and freestyle takeoffs.
Beginner
7
Freestyle
9
Surface quality
8
Crowd level
6
Mountain transfer
10
École de Ski Loisinord Novice Tiers
Freestyle Big Air & Rail Clinics
Junior Alpine Discovery Camps
Private Technical Tuition
Pricing is in Euros (€) and matches standard 2026 rates. Rates include equipment rental (skis/snowboard, boots, helmet). Gloves and long clothing are mandatory.
Rentals
Free Ride
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 14:00 - 19:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 19:00 |
| Thursday | 14:00 - 19:00 |
| Friday | 14:00 - 21:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 20:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 19:00 |
Accessible via the A26 motorway (Exit 6.1 Nœux-les-Mines) or D937. Approximately 35 minutes from Lille and 50 minutes from the Eurotunnel terminal in Calais, with extensive free on-site parking at the base lodge.
Saturday afternoons and French school holiday periods when regional clubs hold freestyle sessions.