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

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

BenasqueSaint-Lary-SoulanVielha
CountrySpainSpainSpain
RegionAragonese PyreneesHautes-PyrénéesVal d'Aran
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) - France (approx. 160 km); Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport (LDE) - France (approx. 110 km)
Ski area81 km100 km170 km
Blue slopes18 km47 km77 km
Red slopes26 km26 km68 km
Black slopes15 km18 km21 km
Ski lifts192436
Village altitude1,140 m791 m974 m
Maximum altitude3,404 m2,515 m2,610 m
Hiking trails300 km150 km354 km
Population2,3668375,865
Accommodation beds12,00030,00014,000

Key differences

  • Vielha has the largest ski area: 170 km, compared with Saint-Lary-Soulan (100 km) and Benasque (81 km).
  • Vielha has the most black slopes: 21 km, compared with Saint-Lary-Soulan (18 km) and Benasque (15 km).
  • Vielha 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 Vielha (974 m) and Saint-Lary-Soulan (791 m).
  • Benasque has the highest top altitude: 3,404 m, compared with Vielha (2,610 m) and Saint-Lary-Soulan (2,515 m).
  • Vielha has the most hiking trails: 354 km, compared with Benasque (300 km) and Saint-Lary-Soulan (150 km).
  • Saint-Lary-Soulan has the largest accommodation capacity: 30,000, compared with Vielha (14,000) 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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Vielha

As the cosmopolitan capital of Val d'Aran, Vielha combines a rich Romanesque heritage with a vibrant urban lifestyle, acting as the commercial and culinary hub for the world-class Baqueira Beret ski resort.

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