Saint-Véran is a ski resort in the Southern Alps massif, in the Queyras, Hautes-Alpes. The area covers 35 km of pistes between 1,740 m and 2,830 m, served by 13 lifts. Day lift pass €40 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.
Saint-Véran is the highest permanently inhabited commune in Europe, at 2,042 m. A village ranked 'Plus Beau Village de France', its carved wooden chalets and sundials are unique. Its 35 km ski area is shared with Molines-en-Queyras (same lift pass), an invitation to combine skiing with cultural discovery in a stunning Alpine setting.
- Highest commune in Europe, 2,042m
- Plus Beau Village de France
- Ski area and lift pass shared with Molines-en-Queyras (35 km)
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
A resort on a human scale, Saint-Véran relies on the quality of its welcome and its closeness rather than impressive figures. Its 35 km of pistes suit a stay of 3 to 4 days perfectly, especially for families or skiers who don't need to constantly renew their playground. Saint-Véran has kept the identity of an authentic mountain village, far from the concrete resorts of the 1970s. People come here for the clean air, the unspoiled landscapes and a friendly atmosphere that stands apart from the industrialisation of skiing in some large areas. With a summit at 2,830 m and a village at 1,740 m, snow reliability at Saint-Véran is generally good from January to the end of March. A few exceptionally mild winters can cause tension early in the season, but the situation recovers quickly once serious snowfalls arrive. At €40, the day lift pass places Saint-Véran among the mid-range resorts on price: neither cheap nor exorbitant. The quality of the area and facilities justifies the price for most skiers. In short: Saint-Véran 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.
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.
