Grand Tourmalet vs Porté-Puymorens
Grand Tourmalet and Porté-Puymorens 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 | Porté-Puymorens |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Excellent |
Beginners
Grand Tourmalet
Good
Porté-Puymorens
Good
Intermediates
Grand Tourmalet
Good
Porté-Puymorens
Good
Experts
Grand Tourmalet
Not ideal
Porté-Puymorens
Not ideal
Off-piste
Grand Tourmalet
Not ideal
Porté-Puymorens
Not ideal
Terrain Park
Grand Tourmalet
Not ideal
Porté-Puymorens
Not ideal
Families
Grand Tourmalet
Limited
Porté-Puymorens
Limited
Snow Confidence
Grand Tourmalet
Limited
Porté-Puymorens
Limited
Budget
Grand Tourmalet
Excellent
Porté-Puymorens
Excellent
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Grand Tourmalet | Porté-Puymorens |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 53.4 km | 45 km |
| Vertical drop | 1005 m | 900 m |
| Lifts | 31 | 10 |
| Top elevation | 2464 m | 2475 m |
| Snow reliability | good snow | good snow |
| Snowiest month | No data | No data |
| Day pass | €45 | €28 |
Piste
Grand Tourmalet
53.4 km
Porté-Puymorens
45 km
Vertical drop
Grand Tourmalet
1005 m
Porté-Puymorens
900 m
Lifts
Grand Tourmalet
31
Porté-Puymorens
10
Top elevation
Grand Tourmalet
2464 m
Porté-Puymorens
2475 m
Snow reliability
Grand Tourmalet
good snow
Porté-Puymorens
good snow
Snowiest month
Grand Tourmalet
No data
Porté-Puymorens
No data
Day pass
Grand Tourmalet
€45
Porté-Puymorens
€28
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Grand Tourmalet if...
you want the bigger ski area.
Choose Porté-Puymorens if...
you're watching the budget.