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Ordino vs Saint-Lary-Soulan vs Sierra Nevada: at a glance

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

OrdinoSaint-Lary-SoulanSierra Nevada
CountrySpainSpainSpain
RegionAndorraHautes-PyrénéesAndalusia
Best forFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellers
Car-free centrePartlyPartlyPartly
Nearest airportsBarcelona-El Prat (BCN, approx. 200 km / 3 hours); Toulouse-Blagnac (TLS, approx. 195 km / 3 hours)Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport (LDE, ~80 km); Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF, ~100 km)Granada-Jaén Airport (GRX) (approx. 45 km); Malaga Airport (AGP) (approx. 170 km)
Ski area30.5 km100 km112.5 km
Blue slopes13 km47 km51.5 km
Red slopes14 km26 km53 km
Black slopes3 km18 km8 km
Ski lifts162423
Village altitude1,290 m791 m1,310 m
Maximum altitude2,915 m2,515 m3,394 m
Hiking trails150 km150 km450 km
Population5,430837250
Accommodation beds1,20030,00012,000

Key differences

  • Sierra Nevada has the largest ski area: 112.5 km, compared with Saint-Lary-Soulan (100 km) and Ordino (30.5 km).
  • Saint-Lary-Soulan has the most black slopes: 18 km, compared with Sierra Nevada (8 km) and Ordino (3 km).
  • Saint-Lary-Soulan has the most ski lifts: 24, compared with Sierra Nevada (23) and Ordino (16).
  • Sierra Nevada has the highest village: 1,310 m, compared with Ordino (1,290 m) and Saint-Lary-Soulan (791 m).
  • Sierra Nevada has the highest top altitude: 3,394 m, compared with Ordino (2,915 m) and Saint-Lary-Soulan (2,515 m).
  • Sierra Nevada has the most hiking trails: 450 km, compared with Ordino (150 km) and Saint-Lary-Soulan (150 km).
  • Saint-Lary-Soulan has the largest accommodation capacity: 30,000, compared with Sierra Nevada (12,000) and Ordino (1,200).

Ordino

Renowned for its preserved traditional architecture and the high-quality snow and freeride terrain of Ordino Arcalis.

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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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Sierra Nevada

As Europe's southernmost ski resort, it offers an exceptional climate with high sun exposure, a long season from November to April, and proximity to the Mediterranean coast and Granada.

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