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Benasque vs Saint-Lary-Soulan vs Val d'Aran: at a glance

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

BenasqueSaint-Lary-SoulanVal d'Aran
CountrySpainSpainSpain
RegionAragonese PyreneesHautes-PyrénéesThe Aran Valley
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 kmTarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport (LDE, ~80 km); Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF, ~100 km)Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS, ~160 km); Lleida-Alguaire Airport (ILD, ~160 km)
Ski area81 km100 km170 km
Blue slopes18 km47 km80 km
Red slopes26 km26 km63 km
Black slopes15 km18 km21 km
Ski lifts192436
Village altitude1,140 m791 m974 m
Maximum altitude3,404 m2,515 m3,014 m
Hiking trails300 km150 km300 km
Population2,3668379,991
Accommodation beds12,00030,00036,000

Key differences

  • Val d'Aran has the largest ski area: 170 km, compared with Saint-Lary-Soulan (100 km) and Benasque (81 km).
  • Val d'Aran has the most black slopes: 21 km, compared with Saint-Lary-Soulan (18 km) and Benasque (15 km).
  • Val d'Aran has the most ski lifts: 36, compared with Saint-Lary-Soulan (24) and Benasque (19).
  • Benasque has the highest village: 1,140 m, compared with Val d'Aran (974 m) and Saint-Lary-Soulan (791 m).
  • Benasque has the highest top altitude: 3,404 m, compared with Val d'Aran (3,014 m) and Saint-Lary-Soulan (2,515 m).
  • Val d'Aran has the largest accommodation capacity: 36,000, compared with Saint-Lary-Soulan (30,000) 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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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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Val d'Aran

World-class skiing at Baqueira Beret, unique Aranese culture and language, Atlantic climate providing high-quality snow, and proximity to Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park.

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