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

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

Saint-Lary-SoulanVal d'AranVielha
CountrySpainSpainSpain
RegionHautes-PyrénéesThe Aran ValleyVal 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 airportsTarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport (LDE, ~80 km); Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF, ~100 km)Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS, ~160 km); Lleida-Alguaire Airport (ILD, ~160 km)Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) - France (approx. 160 km); Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport (LDE) - France (approx. 110 km)
Ski area100 km170 km170 km
Blue slopes47 km80 km77 km
Red slopes26 km63 km68 km
Black slopes18 km21 km21 km
Ski lifts243636
Village altitude791 m974 m974 m
Maximum altitude2,515 m3,014 m2,610 m
Hiking trails150 km300 km354 km
Population8379,9915,865
Accommodation beds30,00036,00014,000

Key differences

  • Val d'Aran has the highest top altitude: 3,014 m, compared with Vielha (2,610 m) and Saint-Lary-Soulan (2,515 m).
  • Vielha has the most hiking trails: 354 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 Vielha (14,000).

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.

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.

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.