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Summer in and around St Lary
 During
the summer months Saint Lary is a great place to base yourself to explore
the mountains, take in some sun and explore south west France.
Once the snow has thawed the mountains
come alive with flowers and wildlife. There are lakes and waterfalls to
visit, numerous walks and hikes. It's a great place to do more extreme
sports like mountain biking, paragliding and canyoning.
By car Spain is just a 30min drive away,
Barcelona is about a 4hr drive. The beaches of Biarittz are about 2hrs
away, and they offer some of the best surfing in Europe. There are many
other local French towns worth exploring and it’s a beautiful area to
relax and unwind.
Saint Lary itself has all amenities you
need for your holiday. The town is open all year round and has many
restaurants and bars. There are small supermarkets, cash points and local
shops. There is also a thermal spa in the town which has a great family
adventure pool, as well as offering a full range of massage and body
treatments if you really want to relax!
Tour de France/ Cycling
Every year the Tour de France passes
through this area in the month of July. Three of the big Pyrenean cols (Tourmalet,
Aspin and Peyresourde) are all nearby. It’s a great event to watch, or if
you are feeling fit, a great place to do some serious cycling yourself.
This year's tour passes nearby, going over
the Col d'Aspin and Col de Peyresourde both a short drive or cycle from St
Lary. The other stages in the Pyrenees are all easily accessible.
The ski resort of Piau hosted the Mountain
Bike World Cup last year, and this resort stays open all year round for
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APARTMENT IN ST LARY
Accommodation

The apartment consists of a main living area with kitchenette and eating area
and large sofa bed (sleeps 2). The double French windows open out onto a private
grassed patio area with great views of the surrounding mountains.
There is a main double bedroom (sleeps 2) and a ‘coin nuit’ (sleeps 2),
and a bathroom with shower and a separate toilet.
There is also use of a ski locker.
Bedlinen and towels are provided.
In the winter the town is
a thriving ski resort offering a range of skiing and snowboarding for all
levels. The cable car lift is a 10-minute walk from the apartment which takes
you up to the resort called Pla d’Adet where you can
access the higher part of the resort called Espiaude. The resort has 54 runs,
with over 100km of pistes ranging from beginner green runs to some very
challenging blacks.
With just a 20 minute drive further into the mountains (there is a regular
bus from the end of the road) you can reach the higher resort of Piau Engaly
which has snow guaranteed from December through to mid April.
The resorts of La Mongie/Bareges,
Peyragudes and Val Louron are also within
easy driving distance. Andorra is about 3 hours away.
See resort section for further information.
St Lary Soulan itself is a vibrant town with everything you need for your
holiday. There is a good selection of restaurants and bars, several
supermarkets, cash points and many good shops. The Sensoria thermal spa baths offer a full range of
massage and body treatments as well as a family spa pool if you fancy a day away
from the slopes.
See
www.saintlary.com for further details
St.Lary
package
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Airport transfers from Pau or
Toulouse
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7 nights accommodation
sleeping 4-6
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Welcome pack
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we can help organize
ski/board hire and lift passes in advance
Multi resort package
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Airport transfers from Pau or Toulouse
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7
nights accomodation sleeping 4-6
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welcome pack
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transport and guide (if required) for 2 days skiing/boarding at a nearby resort.
Piau Enagaly, Bagneres du Luchon, Peyragudes, Val Louron, La Mongie. We
can offer other resorts for an small additional cost.
Apartment rental prices
Prices below are based on a self catered basis and include accommodation
only.
Summer prices £200 off peak, £260 peak times
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"MINI Break
Ski weekends"
For those who
fancy a bit of skiing but don't have the time to have a whole week off, we are
offering fully catered long weekend breaks.
Included in the
price are airport pickups from Toulouse or Pau and transport to the slopes
everyday, with a choice of resorts to choose from.
Accommodation is
in one of our properties at Thuy (see main index) and include buffet
breakfasts and 3 course evening meal with wine and coffee served in the comfort
of your holiday home.
Price for a 3
night stay is £220 and a
4 night
stay is £270 pr person



accommodation in Tourmalet
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Airport transfers.
We offer airport pick ups
for Toulouse and Pau International airports, with prices from £120 for a return
journey. (seating 8) This is only available with accommodation through Allons-y
Pyrenees.
Resort transport.
We also offer transport
to and from the slopes on a daily basis if needed. The closest resort to Thuy is
La Mongie, for this we charge from £55 per day.
For resorts slightly
further away there would be a small additional charge.
Below is some additional
information that might be of some help, if we can help you with anything else
please don't hesitate to contact us.
Lift passes
(prices correct as of Jan 07):
Adult day pass mid
season 26 euros, high season 30 euros.
To obtain a discount rated pass for more than 2 days you will need a passport
photo.
You can also get a pieton pass (foot pass) if you are not skiing. All prices
and information can be found on the st lary website at
www.saintlary.com
Ski/snowboard lessons
Individual or group lessons can be booked through ESF( ecole du ski francais)
1 or 2 people per hour lesson off peak 34 euros
- peak 38 euros
3 or 4 people pr hr off peak 44 euros
- peak 48 euros
It is best to book lessons prior to arriving if it's peak time or you require
an English speaking instructor. During the quieter months you should be able to
book lessons on arrival as and when you want them.
Daily ski school is available for children, the ESF website
at www.esf-stlary.com will give you
further information.
Equipment Hire
There are plenty of places offering ski and snowboard hire both in the town
St Lary or up at Pla d’adet and Espiaude. Prices start at around 14 euros a day
There are several cheaper rental outlets on the road into St Lary away from
the resort itself with prices starting at 7 euros a day for boots and skis.
Please contact us for further details.
How to get there
Flights
The nearest airport is Pau, about 1 hour 20 minutes drive
Ryanair run daily flights from Stansted see
www.ryanair.com for further info
Toulouse is approx about 1 hour 40 minutes drive.
Several airlines run regular
flights from the UK - see
www.flybe.com
- www.ba.com -
www.easyjet.com -
www.aerlingus.com
Car hire is available at both airports. We have found the best deals are
available from www.holidayautos.co.uk
If you are thinking of visiting a few different resorts
we strongly
recommend that you hire snow chains, although the main access roads into St Lary itself are always kept clear.
If you don’t want to hire a car we do offer airport pick ups during the
winter months from the above airports. Please see package deal for prices.