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2.9 ⭐
⛷ Massif Central

Prabouré

📍 Puy-de-Dôme
Local costs €€€€€
Illustrative photo
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Ski area overview
2
29%
Green
1
14%
Blue
4
57%
Red
0
0%
Black
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7
Number of runs
⛰️
4 km
Skiable runs
🏘️
1,248 m
Village altitude
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1,400m
Summit
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3
Lifts
💶
15€
Lift pass / day *
🛒 Cost of living on site
Very affordable (1/10) · SnowFinder index from € (the cheapest) to €€€€€ (the most expensive)
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Practical information

Prabouré is a ski resort in the Massif Central, in Puy-de-Dôme. The ski area covers 4 km of runs between 1,248 m and 1,400 m, served by 3 lifts. Day lift pass 15€ 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.

About Prabouré

Prabouré is a small resort in the Monts du Forez, in the Puy-de-Dôme, 8 km from Saint-Anthème. Its 7 runs (2 green, 1 blue, 4 red) between 1,248 and 1,400 m are served by 3 drag lifts. Family atmosphere and very affordable prices, far from the big resorts.

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  • A very friendly little resort
  • 7 runs, 4 of them red
  • Monts du Forez, Puy-de-Dôme
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Did you know?
A small family resort in the Monts du Forez, the closest to Saint-Étienne, where skiing has been practised since 1954.
Atmosphere & character
👨‍👩‍👧
Family
Facilities designed for children, gentle runs
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Nature
Wild setting, authenticity, away from the big crowds
Recommended levels
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Beginner
Wide green and blue runs, accessible ski schools
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Intermediate
A good choice of varied blue and red runs
Who is it for?
👨‍👩‍👧
Families
Perfect for introducing children to skiing
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Nature lovers
Authenticity and unspoilt surroundings
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Intermediate skiers
A good choice of blue and red runs
Best time to ski
December
⭐⭐
January
⭐⭐⭐⭐
February
⭐⭐⭐⭐
March
⭐⭐⭐
April
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Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability

✍️ Our verdict on Prabouré

Prabouré is a resort on a modest scale: 4 km of runs for an intimate skiing experience, far from the bustle of the big resorts. This is where people come for calm, authenticity and no queues at the lifts. Prabouré's family reputation is well deserved: dedicated beginner areas, well-groomed green runs and a good-natured atmosphere at the foot of the lifts. It is one of the most reassuring resorts in the Massif Central for learning to ski with children. Prabouré's modest altitude, starting at 1,248 m and reaching 1,400 m at the summit, makes it sensitive to changes in the weather. January and February remain the most reliable months for good snow cover. Outside this window, checking the snow reports before setting off is strongly advised. With a day lift pass at just 15€, Prabouré is one of the most affordable destinations in France. For families on a tight budget or skiers who want to make the most of their days without breaking the bank, it is a sincere and often overlooked choice. In short: Prabouré does not compete with the giants of skiing, and does not pretend to. It is an honest destination, often underrated, that deserves to be (re)discovered.

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❄️ Weather in Prabouré
Current conditions & 5-day forecast
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Source: Open-Meteo.com · Data updated in real time

❄️ Snow depth right now (resort altitude)
Currently
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cm
Avg. this month
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cm
Annual avg.
55
cm
📍 Village (1,248 m) vs Summit (1,400 m)
🏘 In the village
Good snow cover from January to March on average.
⛰ At the summit
Conditions vary depending on the winter.
🌨 Snowfall forecast – 5 days
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📊 Snow reliability
Best time to go
January only
Overall reliability
Average ●○○
Base altitude
1,248 m ⚠️
Peak-season snow depth
55 cm avg.

The moderate altitude makes snow cover sensitive to climate variations. Favour January–February. Real-time data: Open-Meteo (weather model). Monthly averages: estimates based on the resort's historical data.

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