On the border with Spain, in the heart of the Barétous valley, La Pierre Saint Martin is a modern, family-friendly ski resort, known for its exceptional natural setting. Nestled amid a vast hooked-pine forest, its ski area unfolds over unique karst terrain, the lapiaz, offering spectacular landscapes. Designed for optimal comfort with its ski-in accommodation, this Pyrénées-Atlantiques resort charms with its friendly atmosphere, varied alpine area and magnificent Nordic space, for a complete mountain experience.
La Pierre Saint Martin
Overview
La Pierre Saint Martin
📏 Altitude: 1650 m
🎿 Alpine skiing: 25 km
⛷️ Cross-country skiing: 13 km
🌟 Resort style: High-altitude resort
💰 From 42.5 €/day (2025-2026)
Overview of La Pierre Saint Martin
La Pierre Saint Martin is a high-altitude resort (1,500-2,153 m) that has integrated perfectly into its environment. The resort centre is a modern ski area base bordered by residences and shops, allowing ski-in ski-out access throughout — a practicality that makes it a very popular family destination. The ski area is the real jewel of the site. It is characterised by two distinct atmospheres: the lower sector runs wind through a superb forest of hook pines, offering sheltered and fun descents. At altitude, the ski area opens onto vast expanses of lapiaz — limestone formations sculpted by water — creating a unique lunar landscape in the Pyrenees. With well-maintained runs and panoramas over the Basque and Bearnaise mountains, the resort offers an immersive and accessible skiing experience.
Our review — La Pierre Saint Martin
3.0/5
Ski area — key figures — La Pierre Saint Martin
- 🌟 High-altitude resort (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
- 📏 1650 m Village altitude (2150 m Top altitude)
- 👤 1.052 inhabitants
- 🎿 27 runs
🚠 10 ski lifts
Average lift age: 26 years
When to visit
La Pierre Saint Martin in summer
In summer, the resort becomes a base camp for nature and adventure lovers. It is a major caving destination, with the famous Verna cave — one of the largest underground chambers in the world — open to visitors. The region is an exceptional playground for hiking through forests and lapiaz landscapes, as well as mountain biking. Road cyclists appreciate the ascent of the Col de la Pierre Saint Martin.
🎯 Things to do in summer:
✅ Road cycling • ✅ Downhill MTB • ✅ Enduro MTB • ✅ Hiking
La Pierre Saint Martin in winter
In winter, the resort lives to the rhythm of sliding. Alpine skiing is the main activity, with a varied ski area and secured beginner areas. The Nordic ski area at the pass is a must for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Fun activities such as tobogganing, dog sledding and airboard initiation complete the offering for an eventful holiday.
🎯 Things to do in winter:
✅ Alpine skiing • ✅ Cross-country skiing • ✅ Ski touring • ✅ Snowshoeing • ✅ Winter walks
Skiing
Below are the 2 ski areas accessible from La Pierre Saint Martin: La Pierre Saint Martin (alpin), La Pierre Saint Martin (nordique).
Ski area — La Pierre Saint Martin
⛰️ Altitudes: 1520 m – 2150 m
🎿 Alpine skiing: 25 km
💰 Day pass: 42.5 €
The La Pierre Saint Martin alpine domain is varied and sunny. It offers 25 runs (7 green, 12 blue, 6 red, 2 black) for all levels, a Family Park and a boardercross. Its runs winding between pines and lapiaz formations offer a unique skiing experience.
Cross-country ski area — La Pierre Saint Martin
⛰️ Altitudes: 1480 m – 1560 m
🌲 Cross-country skiing: 13 km
💰 Day pass: 10 €
Located at the Col de la Pierre Saint Martin, at the edge of the Braca forest, this domain is one of the finest in the Pyrenees for cross-country skiing. It offers runs groomed for classic and skating technique as well as snowshoe routes in a wild and preserved setting.
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Ski pass prices — La Pierre Saint Martin
Current lift pass prices for ski areas accessible from La Pierre Saint Martin.
| Ski area | Day pass | 6-day pass | Season pass | Season (prices) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Pierre Saint Martin (alpin skiing) | 42.5 € | 255 € | 715 € | 2025-2026 |
| La Pierre Saint Martin (nordique skiing) | 10 € | N/A | N/A | 2025-2026 |
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