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⛷ Pyrenees

Saint-Lary-Soulan

📍 Hautes-Pyrénées
Local costs €€€€€
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Ski area overview
7
12%
Green
26
44%
Blue
15
25%
Red
11
19%
Black
🎿
59
Number of runs
⛰️
100 km
Skiable runs
🏘️
830m
Village altitude
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2,450m
Summit
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24
Lifts
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54€
Lift pass / day *
🛒 Cost of living on site
Medium (5/10) · SnowFinder index from € (cheapest) to €€€€€ (most expensive)
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Practical information

Saint-Lary-Soulan is a ski resort in the Pyrenees range, in the Hautes-Pyrénées. The ski area stretches over 100 km of runs between 830 m and 2,450 m, served by 24 lifts. Day lift pass 54€ 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 Saint-Lary-Soulan
Saint-Lary-Soulan ski runs

Saint-Lary-Soulan is one of the largest resorts in the Pyrenees, at 800-1,700 m, with 100 km of runs between 1680 and 2,515 m. Its natural thermal baths at 36°C let you combine skiing and relaxation in the same outdoor warm pools. A lively Pyrenean village with a real local life.

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  • Thermal baths and wellness after skiing
  • Authentic Pyrenean village
  • Varied ski area with good snow reliability
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Did you know?
The resort was launched by the village mayor, Vincent Mir, with the construction of a cable car in 1957 leading to the Pla d'Adet.
Her daughter, Isabelle Mir, born in Saint-Lary-Soulan, is considered the greatest downhill skier in the history of French skiing, with two silver medals (1968 Olympic Games in Grenoble, 1970 World Championships in Val Gardena) and two downhill Crystal Globes.
With 100 km of runs, it is the most visited resort in the French Pyrenees.
Atmosphere & character
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Family
Facilities designed for children, gentle runs
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Village
Mountain charm, well-preserved traditional architecture
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
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Advanced
Demanding red runs and plenty of black runs
Who is it for?
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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
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January
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February
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March
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April
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Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability

✍️ Our verdict on Saint-Lary-Soulan

Saint-Lary-Soulan offers 100 km of well-marked runs — a medium-sized ski area ideal for spending 4 to 5 days without ever doing exactly the same thing twice. The 24 lifts are generally sufficient to handle the crowds in high season. Saint-Lary-Soulan's family reputation is well deserved: dedicated beginner areas, a well-organised childcare service, 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. The altitude of Saint-Lary-Soulan (830 m at the base, 2,450 m at the top) allows it to maintain decent snow cover in the depths of winter. January and February are the most reliable months; in December and March, it is worth checking conditions before finalising a booking. The budget for a stay in Saint-Lary-Soulan is clearly high: €54 for a day lift pass, plus accommodation and mountain restaurants that are among the most expensive in the Alps. It is the price of excellence — but you should be aware of it before you go. In short, Saint-Lary-Soulan is one of those rare resorts that combines a genuine village, a sincerely family-friendly atmosphere and runs suited to everyone. It's hard to get your stay wrong here.

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❄️ Weather in Saint-Lary-Soulan
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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Annual avg.
130
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📍 Village (830 m) vs Summit (2,450 m)
🏘 In the village
Snow cover varies from year to year: check before you go.
⛰ At the summit
Good snow from January to March.
🌨 Snowfall forecast – 5 days
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📊 Snow reliability
Best time to go
Jan → Feb ✓
Overall reliability
Good ●●○
Base altitude
830 m ⚠️
Peak-season snow depth
130 cm avg.

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.

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