Piau-Engaly is a ski resort in the Pyrenees range, in the Hautes-Pyrénées. The ski area stretches over 65 km of runs between 1,850 m and 2,500 m, served by 9 lifts. Day lift pass €44 per adult.
* Price per adult for 1 day, public high-season rate. Reduced rates (online purchase, outside school holidays, families, children, seniors) are generally offered by the resort.
Piau-Engaly is the highest resort in the French Pyrenees at 1,850 m, with 65 km of runs rising to 2,500 m. Its snow reliability is among the most dependable in the Pyrenean chain. A compact, well-organised ski area with stunning views over the Gavarnie cirques.
- Highest resort in the Pyrenees
- Heart of the Pyrenees National Park
- Reliable snow at high altitude
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
A resort on a human scale, Piau-Engaly relies on the quality of its welcome and its closeness rather than on impressive figures. Its 65 km of runs are well suited to a stay of 3 to 4 days, especially for families or skiers who don't need to constantly change their playground. Piau-Engaly's family reputation is well deserved: dedicated beginner areas, well-groomed green runs and a friendly atmosphere at the foot of the lifts. It is one of the most reassuring resorts in the Pyrenees for laying the foundations of skiing with children. With a summit at 2,500 m and a village at 1,850 m, Piau-Engaly's snow cover is generally reliable from January to the end of March. A few exceptionally mild winters can cause strain early in the season, but the situation recovers quickly with the first serious snowfalls. At €44, the day lift pass places Piau-Engaly among the mid-range resorts on budget: neither cheap nor exorbitant. The quality of the ski area and its facilities justifies this price for most skiers. In short: Piau-Engaly keeps its promises. A Pyrenean resort that will suit most profiles without disappointing.
Source: Open-Meteo.com · Data updated in real time
Above 2,000 m, snow is generally guaranteed from mid-December to late March. Real-time data: Open-Meteo (weather model). Monthly averages: estimates based on the resort's historical data.
