Luz Ardiden Ski Resort Guide
Luz Ardiden, France
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 60km |
| Highest Lift | 2,500m |
| Resort Height | 1,730m |
| Nearest Airports | Lourdes and Pau |
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Luz Ardiden
The ski area of Luz Ardiden is in the French Pyrenees at an altitude of 1,730m, with 60km of marked runs.
Summary
Luz Ardiden has direct access to 60km of downhill skiing, with 26 marked pistes, served by a total of 15 ski lifts.
The ski resort itself is at 1,730m, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 2,500m, snow cover is generally reliable.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Luz Ardiden offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in Luz Ardiden.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Luz Ardiden is 9km long and the most difficult run is the 'La Pique'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Luz Ardiden?
The next notable snow forecast is 10cm, expected on 20 November.
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Snow this week
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to base | Snow to base | Snow to 1,819m |
Ski Area Stats
Luz Ardiden Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 14 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 10 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 4 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 60km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 5km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 15 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Luz Ardiden Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,500m |
|---|---|
| Resort Altitude (Luz Ardiden) | 1,730m |
| Lowest Piste | 1,680m |
| Max Vertical | 820m |
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
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Location and Map
Where is Luz Ardiden?
This ski resort is in the French Pyrenees.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Luz Ardiden is Lourdes, 70 minutes drive away.
Pau and Biarritz airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 15 ski lifts are able to uplift 20,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 20km of ski runs, with 75 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Luz Ardiden open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
Luz Ardiden Webcams
The Webcams in Luz Ardiden are not always up-to-date. Please check the date on the image to ensure you are seeing current snow conditions.
