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Benasque vs Gavarnie-Gèdre vs Saint-Lary-Soulan: at a glance

Side-by-side comparison of Benasque, Gavarnie-Gèdre and Saint-Lary-Soulan based on Alpe Match data: ski area, altitude, size, prices and access.

BenasqueGavarnie-GèdreSaint-Lary-Soulan
CountrySpainSpainSpain
RegionAragonese PyreneesMidi-PyrénéesHautes-Pyrénées
Best forFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellers
Car-free centrePartlyNoPartly
Nearest airportsZaragoza Airport (ZAZ) - approx. 180 km; Lleida-Alguaire Airport (ILD) - approx. 150 kmTarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées (LDE) (~70 km); Pau Pyrénées (PUF) (~120 km)Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport (LDE, ~80 km); Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF, ~100 km)
Ski area81 km32 km100 km
Blue slopes18 km12 km47 km
Red slopes26 km12 km26 km
Black slopes15 km4 km18 km
Ski lifts19724
Village altitude1,140 m905 m791 m
Maximum altitude3,404 m3,300 m2,515 m
Hiking trails300 km–150 km
Population2,366341837
Accommodation beds12,0003,50030,000

Key differences

  • Saint-Lary-Soulan has the largest ski area: 100 km, compared with Benasque (81 km) and Gavarnie-Gèdre (32 km).
  • Saint-Lary-Soulan has the most black slopes: 18 km, compared with Benasque (15 km) and Gavarnie-Gèdre (4 km).
  • Saint-Lary-Soulan has the most ski lifts: 24, compared with Benasque (19) and Gavarnie-Gèdre (7).
  • Benasque has the highest village: 1,140 m, compared with Gavarnie-Gèdre (905 m) and Saint-Lary-Soulan (791 m).
  • Benasque has the highest top altitude: 3,404 m, compared with Gavarnie-Gèdre (3,300 m) and Saint-Lary-Soulan (2,515 m).
  • Benasque has the most hiking trails: 300 km, compared with Saint-Lary-Soulan (150 km).
  • Saint-Lary-Soulan has the largest accommodation capacity: 30,000, compared with Benasque (12,000) and Gavarnie-Gèdre (3,500).

Benasque

Gateway to Posets-Maladeta Natural Park, home to Aneto (highest Pyrenean peak) and the premier Cerler ski resort.

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Gavarnie-Gèdre

Home to the UNESCO World Heritage Cirque de Gavarnie and the highest waterfall in mainland Europe, offering authentic high-mountain scenery in the Pyrenees National Park.

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Saint-Lary-Soulan

Authentic Pyrenean village charm combined with one of the largest ski domains in the Pyrenees, famous thermal spa facilities, and family-friendly 'Famille +' certification.

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