Piau Engaly
📅 Open 4 December 2026 to 4 April 2027
Location of the alpin ski area — Piau Engaly
Alpine ski area — Piau Engaly
The Piau-Engaly ski area is an invitation to nature skiing, in the heart of a high-mountain cirque guaranteeing exceptional snowfall. With 65 km of runs ranging from 1,850 to 2,600 m altitude, it offers a unique experience where natural relief is king. Far from artificial boulevards, the runs here hug the terrain curves, offering fluid and varied sliding. The domain is designed for logical progression. The ski area base is a vast beginner zone — one of the Pyrenees’ largest — where children and novices learn safely on gentle slopes and covered carpets, a true cocoon isolated from the flow of experienced skiers. For intermediate skiers, the domain’s heart offers numerous long and panoramic blue runs like the Pic de Piau, with unbeatable views over the National Park. Sportier skiers head to the Hourc sector with its technical red and black runs. What makes Piau famous are its freeride spaces. The resort pioneered securing and marking natural areas. The Badet Valley, accessible by chairlift, offers 1,200 m vertical in a wild valley — a unique secured off-piste experience.
Runs and ski lifts — Piau Engaly
Runs — Piau Engaly (40)
- Green runs: 5
- Blue runs: 9
- Red runs: 19
- Black runs: 7
Ski lifts — Piau Engaly (10 lifts)
Lift breakdown:
Average lift age: 30 years
The average age of ski lifts in France is 34 years.
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Ski pass prices — Piau Engaly
For the 2026-2027 season, the alpine ski pass for Piau Engaly (45.00 €) is 8.1% more expensive than the French average (41.63 €). Its ski area is 24% smaller than the national average and its lift fleet is 51% smaller than the national average.
Day pass
(lowest price) 41.63 €
(average price) 84.20 €
(highest price)
| Season (prices) | Day pass | 6-day pass | Season pass |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 | 45 € | 243 € | 655 € |
| Change vs. previous season | +2.3% | +2.1% | +2.0% |
Between 2025-2026 and 2026-2027, the day pass for Piau Engaly is up 2.3%, compared with +3.3% on average across the 133 French alpine ski areas with prices on record for both seasons.
