Saint-Lary Soulan

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Last review 4 months ago

Slopes

100 km
Mixed
Green
11.9 km 7 pistas
Blue
44.1 km 26 pistas
Red
25.4 km 15 pistas
Black
18.7 km 11 pistas

Season 2025/2026

Previous

December 5, 2025

April 6, 2026

Community Scores

Media 4 /5
Snow quality
4
Grooming
4
No queues
4

Information & Sources

Data Source Official Website
Required level
Beginners Mixed Advanced
Updated Mar 6, 2026
Altitude
Máxima 2515m
Mínima 1700m
Vertical drop
815 m
Desnivel

Ski Map

FORFAIT PASS
Precio/Día

52.00€

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Weather

Updated: Aug 2, 2026, 10:24 AM
Week outlook Check the detailed forecast
Up to 22 mm of precipitation
Sun, Aug 2 Today

24° 13°

Wind 14 km/h
Precipitation 0 mm
Snowfall 0 cm
Mon, Aug 3

23° 13°

Wind 19 km/h
Precipitation 0 mm
Snowfall 0 cm
Tue, Aug 4

21° 11°

Wind 8 km/h
Precipitation 5 mm
Snowfall 0 cm
Wed, Aug 5

21° 12°

Wind 7 km/h
Precipitation 1 mm
Snowfall 0 cm
Thu, Aug 6

17° 10°

Wet conditions
Wind 8 km/h
Precipitation 10 mm
Snowfall 0 cm
Fri, Aug 7

16°

Wind 5 km/h
Precipitation 6 mm
Snowfall 0 cm
Sat, Aug 8

11°

Wet conditions
Wind 7 km/h
Precipitation 22 mm
Snowfall 0 cm

Source: Open-Meteo

About the resort

🏔️ History
Opened in 1957, Saint-Lary-Soulan was the brainchild of a visionary local mayor seeking to revitalize this Pyrenean valley. It combines the charm of a traditional thermal spa town (Saint-Lary) with tiered, high-altitude ski areas, growing into the giant of the French Pyrenees.

☀️ Best days
Weekends in March. The spring snow holds up remarkably well in the higher altitude sectors, and the milder weather allows you to truly enjoy the stunning views of the Néouvielle Massif.

🚫 Days to avoid
The French February school holidays (especially zones A and C). Being the largest resort in the French Pyrenees, the access gondolas and cable cars from the valley town up to the slopes (Pla d'Adet) can see waiting times exceeding an hour.

💡 Community tip
The resort is clearly divided into three zones. "Pla d'Adet" (1,700m) is a family and beginner haven. If you're an intermediate or advanced skier, don't linger there—push on to "Espiaube" (1,900m) for long, thrilling red runs, or up to "Vallon du Portet" (2,400m) for flawless snow and majestic landscapes. Finish your day by soaking in the famous Sensoria thermal baths.

Nearest Airports

Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport

LDE
80 km
70 min drive

Pau Pyrénées Airport

PUF
100 km
80 min drive

Toulouse-Blagnac Airport

TLS
150 km
100 min drive

Train Stations

Lannemezan

Direct transfer available
40 km
50 min drive transfer

🚗 Main access: From Lannemezan (exit 16 on the A64 motorway), head south on the D929 straight down the beautiful Vallée d'Aure to the village of Saint-Lary-Soulan. Access to the village at the valley floor (830m) rarely presents snow issues. To go skiing, it is highly recommended to leave your car in the village and use the cable car or gondola.

⚠️ Driving to the slopes: If you choose to stay at or drive up to the altitude sectors (Pla d'Adet at 1700m or Espiaube at 1900m), the winding 12 km mountain road will require winter tires or chains (strictly mandatory under the Loi Montagne: Nov 1st - Mar 31st) as soon as it snows.

Local Tips

💡 A vibrant village: Saint-Lary is one of the most lively villages in the French Pyrenees, packed with local shops, crêperies, and the spectacular "Sensoria Rio" thermal spa. Staying down in the village and riding the new gondola up each day is the most authentic way to experience the resort.

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Bouleaux

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Haut Tourette

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Pla d´Adet - Front de Neige

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Pla d´Adet - Soum de Matte

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Soum de Matte

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Village

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