Espace Liberté vs Praz de Lys Sommand
Espace Liberté and Praz de Lys Sommand are neighbouring resorts in Portes du Soleil - here is how they stack up for different kinds of skier.
Suitability - who each resort suits
How well each resort matches different types of skier
| Skier type | Espace Liberté | Praz de Lys Sommand |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Limited | Very good |
| Intermediates | Good | Good |
| Experts | Limited | Not ideal |
| Off-piste | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Not ideal | Limited |
| Snow Confidence | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Budget | Good | Good |
Beginners
Espace Liberté
Limited
Praz de Lys Sommand
Very good
Intermediates
Espace Liberté
Good
Praz de Lys Sommand
Good
Experts
Espace Liberté
Limited
Praz de Lys Sommand
Not ideal
Off-piste
Espace Liberté
Not ideal
Praz de Lys Sommand
Not ideal
Terrain Park
Espace Liberté
Not ideal
Praz de Lys Sommand
Not ideal
Families
Espace Liberté
Not ideal
Praz de Lys Sommand
Limited
Snow Confidence
Espace Liberté
Not ideal
Praz de Lys Sommand
Not ideal
Budget
Espace Liberté
Good
Praz de Lys Sommand
Good
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Espace Liberté | Praz de Lys Sommand |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 107.1 km | 47.3 km |
| Vertical drop | 1100 m | 714 m |
| Lifts | 53 | 23 |
| Top elevation | 2094 m | 1960 m |
| Snow reliability | variable snow | variable snow |
| Snowiest month | January (~41cm) | No data |
| Day pass | €60 | €60 |
Piste
Espace Liberté
107.1 km
Praz de Lys Sommand
47.3 km
Vertical drop
Espace Liberté
1100 m
Praz de Lys Sommand
714 m
Lifts
Espace Liberté
53
Praz de Lys Sommand
23
Top elevation
Espace Liberté
2094 m
Praz de Lys Sommand
1960 m
Snow reliability
Espace Liberté
variable snow
Praz de Lys Sommand
variable snow
Snowiest month
Espace Liberté
January (~41cm)
Praz de Lys Sommand
No data
Day pass
Espace Liberté
€60
Praz de Lys Sommand
€60
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Espace Liberté if...
you want the bigger ski area.
Choose Praz de Lys Sommand if...
you're learning to ski.