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Benasque vs Pra Loup / Val d'Allos (Espace Lumière) vs Saint-Lary-Soulan: at a glance

Side-by-side comparison of Benasque, Pra Loup / Val d'Allos (Espace Lumière) and Saint-Lary-Soulan based on Alpe Match data: ski area, altitude, size, prices and access.

BenasquePra Loup / Val d'Allos (Espace Lumière)Saint-Lary-Soulan
CountrySpainFranceSpain
RegionAragonese PyreneesVal d'AllosHautes-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 kmNice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (~150 km, ~2.5-3 hours); Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (~200 km, ~3 hours)Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport (LDE, ~80 km); Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF, ~100 km)
Ski area81 km180 km100 km
Blue slopes18 km58 km47 km
Red slopes26 km87 km26 km
Black slopes15 km14 km18 km
Ski lifts193724
Village altitude1,140 m1,500 m791 m
Maximum altitude3,404 m2,600 m2,515 m
Hiking trails300 km150 km150 km
Population2,366816837
Accommodation beds12,00022,00030,000

Key differences

  • Pra Loup / Val d'Allos (Espace Lumière) has the largest ski area: 180 km, compared with Saint-Lary-Soulan (100 km) and Benasque (81 km).
  • Saint-Lary-Soulan has the most black slopes: 18 km, compared with Benasque (15 km) and Pra Loup / Val d'Allos (Espace Lumière) (14 km).
  • Pra Loup / Val d'Allos (Espace Lumière) has the most ski lifts: 37, compared with Saint-Lary-Soulan (24) and Benasque (19).
  • Pra Loup / Val d'Allos (Espace Lumière) has the highest village: 1,500 m, compared with Benasque (1,140 m) and Saint-Lary-Soulan (791 m).
  • Benasque has the highest top altitude: 3,404 m, compared with Pra Loup / Val d'Allos (Espace Lumière) (2,600 m) and Saint-Lary-Soulan (2,515 m).
  • Benasque has the most hiking trails: 300 km, compared with Pra Loup / Val d'Allos (Espace Lumière) (150 km) and Saint-Lary-Soulan (150 km).
  • Saint-Lary-Soulan has the largest accommodation capacity: 30,000, compared with Pra Loup / Val d'Allos (Espace Lumière) (22,000) and Benasque (12,000).

Benasque

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

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Pra Loup / Val d'Allos (Espace Lumière)

The largest ski area in the Southern Alps, connecting two distinct valleys (Ubaye and Haut Verdon) with a blend of traditional village charm and modern ski-in/ski-out convenience, set within the Mercantour National Park with exceptional sunshine.

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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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