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Val Louron
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Val Louron

Vallée du Louron (Génos), Hautes-Pyrénées

Val Louron is a small, car-free family resort in the forest above Génos and the lake in the Louron valley. It markets itself as 'the big resort for little children', with a large sheltered beginners' area at the foot of the slopes and accommodation right on the pistes. It is quieter and cheaper than its neighbour Peyragudes. Cycling fans will know the name: in 1991 Claudio Chiappucci won the Tour de France stage here, and Miguel Indurain took the yellow jersey that he then kept for five years.

Alpine skiing

Height
1,450–2,100 m
Pistes
20 km
Runs
7782
Lifts
10
Season
mid-December–late March (planned 19 Dec 2026–21 Mar 2027)
Lift pass
€33.30 adult/day, €25.30 child aged 5–18, half-day €28.30 (2025/26)
Level
beginners and families
Snowmaking
approx. 50 snow cannons, approx. 35% of the area

Highlights

  • Large beginners' and children's area
  • Car-free village with accommodation by the slopes
  • Tour de France finish in 1991
  • Balnéa spa by the lake in Loudenvielle

Getting here

Flights
Lourdes-Tarbes (LDE) approx. 95 km, approx. 1 h 25 min · Toulouse (TLS) approx. 160 km, approx. 1 h 50 min · Pau (PUF) approx. 135 km, approx. 2 h
Train
Lannemezan, then bus/shuttle via Arreau towards Loudenvielle
Bus
Winter shuttle Arreau–Loudenvielle (daily during school holidays, otherwise on request via the Pyrénées 2 Vallées tourist office)
Car
A64 exit 16 (Lannemezan), D929 to Arreau, D618 towards the Louron valley and up from Génos. Winter equipment compulsory 1 Nov–31 March

Accommodation

Accommodation
Résidences and flats by the slopes
Places to stay nearby
Loudenvielle and Génos (approx. 15 min) with the Balnéa spa, Arreau (approx. 25 min); Peyragudes can be reached via Skyvall from Loudenvielle
TipsPerfect for young children's first ski week. Combine with a day at Peyragudes and an evening dip at Balnéa.
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42.7910° N, 0.3895° E

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