Skier & Snowboarder-Submitted Reviews for Saint Lary
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Skier & Snowboarder-Submitted Reviews for Saint Lary
Total (3.5)
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A resort to ignore when it's windy. There's only one access point to the main and most interesting area, Espiaube. If the gondola is out of service or closed due to wind, keep walking. There used to be two chairlifts, but they've been removed! The ski area is reduced to Pla d'Adet and Soum de Mât for the price of a full lift pass!
Francois
The Espiaube gondola lift is closed far too often, and what's more, it's the only access to the valley, the most interesting area of the resort. For this reason, if the situation doesn't improve, it's better to go to Piau Engaly where all the chairlifts work better.
Anthony Le priol
Dangerous resort, overcrowded; it's not uncommon to queue for over an hour to ski, and then another hour for the gondola lift to reach Espiaube, where the ski area is larger. Prices are exorbitant for a day pass. If you plan on snowshoeing or other activities, the Tourist Office will be happy to tell you what costs extra. They are completely clueless about the condition of their trails. There are no warnings or closure signs on the T-bar lifts, forcing you, without remorse, to return on icy slopes, causing frequent accidents, judging by the number of helicopter and stretcher trips per day.
Sylvie MOCOEUR
Station to avoid
Ludo Mogoen
First and last time. No entertainment at the Adet platter.
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Rachel Pontroué
We came to St. Lary for the February holidays and thoroughly enjoyed the mild climate, the charming, authentic villages of the Aure Valley which we explored on electric bikes rented in St. Lary, the massages at the thermal baths, the free access to the tennis courts, the village atmosphere, and of course, the ski resort itself. The ski area is vast and varied, and even when it's busy, the new gondolas and chairlifts significantly reduce waiting times. There's no waiting for lift passes thanks to the ticket machines at the base of the slopes. The biggest draw of St. Lary remains the panoramic views and the family-friendly atmosphere.
Florence DUVIGNAU
The lift pass was far too expensive considering the poor maintenance of the slopes and lifts. There were long waits, and the lift staff didn't encourage skiers to fill the chairlifts, resulting in endless queues to watch six-seater chairs with only two skiers leave – unheard of! – and there were frequent breakdowns.
The slopes were very poorly maintained and therefore very dangerous.
It's a real shame for such a beautiful village.
We are extremely disappointed.
Del
Beautiful south-facing ski resort, perfect when the sun and snow are shining.
All the staff are incredibly welcoming (ski lifts, cable car, shops, etc.).
However, there's a lack of safety awareness and minimal signage on the slopes, which are sometimes dangerous (speeding, dangerous crossings, narrow runs, etc.), especially for beginners. There are many accidents! And only one run (too narrow for the number of skiers) to connect to the other areas.
Frédéric Lagier
A pleasant resort for a family week.
The only downside is the poor maintenance of the slopes, which are not groomed or are only minimally so, and the presence of rocks or even a complete lack of snow on some sections.
What a shame!
Mickael Rabaud
Really pretty resort and beautiful village, but when you go back up by gondola, it's really far from the children's areas on foot. Otherwise, great!
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