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

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

Saint-Lary-SoulanSierra NevadaVal d'Aran
CountrySpainSpainSpain
RegionHautes-PyrénéesAndalusiaThe 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 airportsTarbes-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)Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS, ~160 km); Lleida-Alguaire Airport (ILD, ~160 km)
Ski area100 km112.5 km170 km
Blue slopes47 km51.5 km80 km
Red slopes26 km53 km63 km
Black slopes18 km8 km21 km
Ski lifts242336
Village altitude791 m1,310 m974 m
Maximum altitude2,515 m3,394 m3,014 m
Hiking trails150 km450 km300 km
Population8372509,991
Accommodation beds30,00012,00036,000

Key differences

  • Val d'Aran has the largest ski area: 170 km, compared with Sierra Nevada (112.5 km) and Saint-Lary-Soulan (100 km).
  • Val d'Aran has the most black slopes: 21 km, compared with Saint-Lary-Soulan (18 km) and Sierra Nevada (8 km).
  • Val d'Aran has the most ski lifts: 36, compared with Saint-Lary-Soulan (24) and Sierra Nevada (23).
  • Sierra Nevada has the highest village: 1,310 m, compared with Val d'Aran (974 m) and Saint-Lary-Soulan (791 m).
  • Sierra Nevada has the highest top altitude: 3,394 m, compared with Val d'Aran (3,014 m) and Saint-Lary-Soulan (2,515 m).
  • Sierra Nevada has the most hiking trails: 450 km, compared with Val d'Aran (300 km) and Saint-Lary-Soulan (150 km).
  • Val d'Aran has the largest accommodation capacity: 36,000, compared with Saint-Lary-Soulan (30,000) and Sierra Nevada (12,000).

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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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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