Piau-Engaly
Peak Elevation
2,600 m
8,530 ft
Vertical Drop
1,200 m
3,937 ft
Skiable Area
550 ha
1,359.05 ac
Avg Snowfall
498 cm
196 in
Lifts
11
Piau-Engaly Weather Forecast
About
Piau-Engaly is the highest ski resort in the French Pyrenees, in the Aragnouet commune near the Spanish border. Slopes run from 1,420 m to 2,600 m across 65 km of pistes served by 11 lifts, with three secured freeride zones reached from the chairlifts. Its proximity to the Atlantic gives it some of the heaviest snowfall in France.
Terrain
Difficulty Breakdown
Local symbols shown first, North American second
Lifts & Conditions
Amenities
Operated by SEM Piau-Aragnouet
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many lifts does Piau-Engaly have?
Piau-Engaly has 11 ski lifts, with a combined uphill capacity of approximately 14,500 riders per hour.
What is the vertical drop at Piau-Engaly?
Piau-Engaly has a vertical drop of 3,937 feet (1,200 meters).
What is the peak elevation of Piau-Engaly?
The summit of Piau-Engaly sits at 8,530 feet (2,600 meters) above sea level.
How many trails does Piau-Engaly have?
Piau-Engaly has 41 marked trails, totaling roughly 40.39 miles of skiing.
How big is the skiable terrain at Piau-Engaly?
Piau-Engaly covers 1,359.05 acres (550 hectares) of skiable terrain.
Does Piau-Engaly offer night skiing?
No, Piau-Engaly does not offer night skiing.
Does Piau-Engaly have snowmaking?
Yes, Piau-Engaly has snowmaking to supplement natural snowfall and extend the ski season.
How much snow does Piau-Engaly get each year?
Piau-Engaly averages around 196 inches (498 cm) of snowfall per season.