Grand Tourmalet vs Luz-Ardiden
Grand Tourmalet and Luz-Ardiden are neighbouring resorts in Occitania - 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 | Grand Tourmalet | Luz-Ardiden |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Good | Good |
| Intermediates | Good | Good |
| Experts | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Off-piste | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Limited | Limited |
| Snow Confidence | Limited | Limited |
| Budget | Excellent | Good |
Beginners
Grand Tourmalet
Good
Luz-Ardiden
Good
Intermediates
Grand Tourmalet
Good
Luz-Ardiden
Good
Experts
Grand Tourmalet
Not ideal
Luz-Ardiden
Not ideal
Off-piste
Grand Tourmalet
Not ideal
Luz-Ardiden
Not ideal
Terrain Park
Grand Tourmalet
Not ideal
Luz-Ardiden
Not ideal
Families
Grand Tourmalet
Limited
Luz-Ardiden
Limited
Snow Confidence
Grand Tourmalet
Limited
Luz-Ardiden
Limited
Budget
Grand Tourmalet
Excellent
Luz-Ardiden
Good
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Grand Tourmalet | Luz-Ardiden |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 53.4 km | 60 km |
| Vertical drop | 1005 m | 795 m |
| Lifts | 31 | 8 |
| Top elevation | 2464 m | 2485 m |
| Snow reliability | good snow | good snow |
| Snowiest month | No data | No data |
| Day pass | €45 | €60 |
Piste
Grand Tourmalet
53.4 km
Luz-Ardiden
60 km
Vertical drop
Grand Tourmalet
1005 m
Luz-Ardiden
795 m
Lifts
Grand Tourmalet
31
Luz-Ardiden
8
Top elevation
Grand Tourmalet
2464 m
Luz-Ardiden
2485 m
Snow reliability
Grand Tourmalet
good snow
Luz-Ardiden
good snow
Snowiest month
Grand Tourmalet
No data
Luz-Ardiden
No data
Day pass
Grand Tourmalet
€45
Luz-Ardiden
€60
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Grand Tourmalet if...
you're watching the budget.
Choose Luz-Ardiden if...
you want the bigger ski area.