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Benasque vs Heiligenblut vs Saint-Lary-Soulan: at a glance

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

BenasqueHeiligenblutSaint-Lary-Soulan
CountrySpainAustriaSpain
RegionAragonese PyreneesCarinthiaHautes-Pyrénées
Best forFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellers
Car-free centrePartlyPartlyPartly
Nearest airportsZaragoza Airport (ZAZ) - approx. 180 km; Lleida-Alguaire Airport (ILD) - approx. 150 kmKlagenfurt (KLU, 160 km - ~2 hours 15 min drive); Salzburg (SZG, 185 km - ~2 hours 45 min drive)Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport (LDE, ~80 km); Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF, ~100 km)
Ski area81 km55 km100 km
Blue slopes18 km20 km47 km
Red slopes26 km34 km26 km
Black slopes15 km1 km18 km
Ski lifts191124
Village altitude1,140 m1,288 m791 m
Maximum altitude3,404 m2,902 m2,515 m
Hiking trails300 km250 km150 km
Population2,366959837
Accommodation beds12,0002,20030,000

Key differences

  • Saint-Lary-Soulan has the largest ski area: 100 km, compared with Benasque (81 km) and Heiligenblut (55 km).
  • Saint-Lary-Soulan has the most black slopes: 18 km, compared with Benasque (15 km) and Heiligenblut (1 km).
  • Saint-Lary-Soulan has the most ski lifts: 24, compared with Benasque (19) and Heiligenblut (11).
  • Heiligenblut has the highest village: 1,288 m, compared with Benasque (1,140 m) and Saint-Lary-Soulan (791 m).
  • Benasque has the highest top altitude: 3,404 m, compared with Heiligenblut (2,902 m) and Saint-Lary-Soulan (2,515 m).
  • Benasque has the most hiking trails: 300 km, compared with Heiligenblut (250 km) and Saint-Lary-Soulan (150 km).
  • Saint-Lary-Soulan has the largest accommodation capacity: 30,000, compared with Benasque (12,000) and Heiligenblut (2,200).

Benasque

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

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Heiligenblut

Authentic alpine atmosphere at the foot of the Grossglockner, high altitude snow reliability, and a vast 15 km² freeride arena.

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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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