Saint-Lary, French Pyrenees
French Pyrenees

Saint-Lary

The biggest resort in the French Pyrenees pairs three connected sectors with the Sensoria thermal baths down in the valley. Saint-Lary is family country, a south-west French staple that fills up over every school holiday.

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Altitude
830 - 2,515 m
Vertical drop
1,685 m
Pistes
100 km
Lifts
32
Snow score
80/100
Season
Dec 14 โ†’ Apr 7

Pistes and lifts

What you can ski here
AlpineSnowboardSnowparkSki touring
56 marked runs
Green
12
Blue
20
Red
18
Black
6
Average snow by month
105cm
Dec
155cm
Jan
195cm
Feb
185cm
Mar
115cm
Apr

Run counts and piste kilometres are indicative. Green runs only exist in France, Spain and Andorra; Italy, Austria and Switzerland start at blue. Indicative average snow depth near the top of the resort, in cm.

Where to stay

A handful of well-rated hotels in and around the resort. Pick one, then compare live prices across Booking, Expedia and Hotels.com.

Hotel Mercure de Saint-Lary
4.4742 reviews
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Hotel Mercure de Saint-Lary

Very good ยท 742 reviews

Why we like it

Strong value for Saint-Lary, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.

Guests rate this hotel as very good (4.4/5 from 742 reviews). It sits about 650 m from the slopes. A mid-range option for Saint-Lary, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.

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Ski-in/ski-out

The main village sits in the valley. True ski-in/ski-out is found at Saint-Lary 1700, on the Pla d'Adet plateau.

Get to know the resort

A genuine Pyrenean town rather than a built resort, Saint-Lary pairs a lively old centre with a cable car straight up to the snow and the Sensoria spa for tired legs. It is family country through and through, busy in French school holidays and reasonably priced the rest of the time.

Saint-Lary, French Pyrenees
Saint-Lary, French Pyrenees

Hotels in Saint-Lary

Hotels and apartments around the lifts. Compare prices on Booking, Expedia and Hotels.com.

Plan your trip

Frequently asked questions

Is Saint-Lary good for beginners?+

Saint-Lary offers 100 km of pistes across 32 lifts, from 830 m to 2,515 m. Whether it suits beginners depends on the dedicated learner zones at the base of the slopes, so check the local ski-school options for green and blue run access.

When is the best time to ski Saint-Lary?+

The season runs from Dec 14 to Apr 7, with a snow score of 80/100. The best conditions are usually from late January through February, while spring skiing in March and April brings longer days and softer afternoons.

Where should I stay for true ski-in/ski-out?+

The main village sits in the valley. True ski-in/ski-out is found at Saint-Lary 1700, on the Pla d'Adet plateau.

How big is the Saint-Lary ski area?+

Saint-Lary has 100 km of marked pistes served by 32 lifts, between 830 m and 2,515 m of altitude.

Is Saint-Lary more for beginners or experts?+

Saint-Lary counts about 56 marked runs in total. The colour breakdown above shows how they split by difficulty, a good guide to whether the resort fits your level.