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Saint-Lary-SoulanSaint-Lary‑Soulan
Spend 2–3 days for ski or summer hikes; one night if just a transit stop.
Saint-Lary‑Soulan is a dual‑season mountain resort in the Hautes‑Pyrénées. In winter it offers 100 km of ski runs; in summer it’s a hub for hiking, cycling and spa visits. The compact village is walkable, with free shuttles to lifts and nearby valleys.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Dec–Mar (ski), Jun–Sep (hiking)
- avoid Late winter (tunnel closures) – check
- Airports
- LDE · PUF · TLS
- Nights
- 2–3
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- France and Monaco ↗France has run temporary identity checks at its internal Schengen land borders since 2015; carry a passport or EU/EEA national ID on trains and buses from Italy, Spain, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland and Luxembourg.
- France and Monaco ↗Nights in France and Monaco draw on the same Schengen 90-in-180-day allowance as the rest of the area; Monaco does not reset or pause it.
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- France ↗TGV (including the low-cost Ouigo) and Intercités night trains need a seat reservation: a rail pass alone does not let you board.
- France ↗Paris, Lyon and other large cities run low-emission zones that require a Crit'Air sticker on cars; check before you drive a hire car or your own car into a city.
- France ↗Carry your passport or national ID card: police can ask for identification, and hotels register foreign guests.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Saint-Lary-Soulan17 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Saint-Lary-Soulan, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).France-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.France-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise.France-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.France-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.France-wide
- SafetySaint‑Lary is a safe mountain resort; watch for sudden weather changes on high‑altitude hikes and keep an eye on tunnel closures in winter.
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- RestroomsParis has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1 (≈ US$1–2).France-wide
- Emergency numbers17 police · 18 fire and ambulance · 15 Medical emergency (SAMU) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany national museums close on Monday (Orsay, Versailles, Rodin) or Tuesday (Louvre, Pompidou's temporary sites).France-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportLDE Tarbes‑Lourdes‑Pyrénées Airport (≈80 km (50 mi), about 1 h drive; shuttles in ski season).LDE Tarbes‑Lourdes‑Pyrénées Airport (≈50 mi (80 km), about 1 h drive; shuttles in ski season).
- Getting aroundThe village is walkable; free shuttle buses link the town, Vignec, Vielle‑Aure and ski lifts.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
- Street or quick mealPizza slice€5–8 (≈ US$6–10)
- Museum or sight ticketThermal spa entry€12–20 (≈ US$14–25)
- Budget bedRefuge or budget hostel, a night, per person€30 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel room (double), a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel room (double), a night, per room€180 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €55 (≈ US$65) · Mid €85 (≈ US$100) · High €130 (≈ US$160)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- LDE Tarbes‑Lourdes‑Pyrénées Airport (≈80 km (50 mi), about 1 h drive; shuttles in ski season) · PUF Pau Pyrénées Airport (≈100 km (62 mi)) · TLS Toulouse‑Blagnac Airport (≈150 km (93 mi))LDE Tarbes‑Lourdes‑Pyrénées Airport (≈50 mi (80 km), about 1 h drive; shuttles in ski season) · PUF Pau Pyrénées Airport (≈62 mi (100 km)) · TLS Toulouse‑Blagnac Airport (≈93 mi (150 km))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Feb
Best
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Mar
Best
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Apr
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
May
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Oct
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Nov
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Dec
Best
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Best: Jun–Sep, Dec–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)), coolest Jan (−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Saint-Lary-Soulan: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
8 rd
Feb
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
7 rd
Mar
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
9 rd
Apr
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
10 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
11 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
12 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
13 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
13 rd
Sep
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
11 rd
Oct
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
Nov
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
8 rd
Dec
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The village is walkable; free shuttle buses link the town, Vignec, Vielle‑Aure and ski lifts. Cable car (Pic Lumière) and gondola (Vignec‑Saint‑Lary) give quick lift access.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Gavarnie
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Bus from Saint‑Lary to Gavarnie (≈45 min) via D929
Visit the Cirque de Gavarnie, a UNESCO site.
Lourdes
cautionDoor to door: ≈2 h total
Train Lannemezan → Lourdes (≈30 min) then bus 1 h
Pilgrimage site; plan for crowds.
Tarbes
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 30 min
Car or shuttle via A64 (≈1 h 15 min)
Explore the historic town and market.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hôtel Aurélia
Simple, hiker‑friendly hotel in town
Camping La Mousquère
Open May 8–last weekend September; site near Bourisp
Refuge d'Aygues‑Cluses
Mountain refuge, 20 beds, open summer months
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €55–80 (≈ US$65–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- €85–120 (≈ US$100–140) excl. bed
- High
- €130 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel room (double)1 × 2 nights × €120 | €240 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × €85 | €340 |
| Ski lift pass (5‑day)2 × €210 · check | €420 |
| Shuttle bus day ticket2 × €8 · check | €16 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €102 |
| Trip total≈ €280 per person per day, bed included | €1,118≈ US$1,300 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and car rentals excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Pizza slice | €5–8 (≈ US$6–10) |
| Ski lift ticket (day)check | €30–45 (≈ US$35–55) |
| Thermal spa entry | €12–20 (≈ US$14–25) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Aragnouet‑Bielsa tunnel may close in heavy snow – check before crossing.
- Ski lift opening dates vary; verify schedules in early season.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Fire and ambulance
- 18
- Medical emergency (SAMU)
- 15
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À cette adresse, s’il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police17
- Fire and ambulance18
- Medical emergency (SAMU)15
Embassy
US consulate in Bordeaux; other embassies in Paris.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Tarbes‑Lourdes → Saint‑Lary shuttle: ≈ €12 one‑way, 1 h (check)
- Ski lift day‑pass: ≈ €35 (check)
Say or show
- Pardon — Excuse me / Sorry (pardon)
- Merci — Thank you (merci)
- C’est combien ? — How much is it? (say kɛ̃ kɔ̃bjɛ̃)
- Où est l’arrêt du bus ? — Where is the bus stop? (u ɛ laʁɛ dy bys)
- Je peux payer par carte ? — Can I pay by card? (ʒə pø paje paʁ kaʁt)
- Où sont les toilettes ? — Where is the toilet? (u sɔ̃ le twalɛt)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Saint-Lary-Soulan. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Dec–Mar (ski), Jun–Sep (hiking) · avoid Late winter (tunnel closures) – check · month by month →
- 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add ski‑pass bundle (lift tickets + shuttle) for winter trips.
- Create hiking‑trail map pack with GPS tracks for summer.
Sources
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