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Espiaube Ski Resort Review

Wertu ski expert
May 4, 2024

Espiaube is a paradise for thrill-seekers, boasting a diverse range of slopes, from gentle beginner runs to challenging black pistes, all set amidst a stunning natural landscape.

Espiaube overview

Stats

4.3
/5
Rating
1600
m
Resort height
2515
m
Summit

KM of slopes

60
Beginners
35
Intermediates
60
Experts
105
Total

Best for

Beginners
Intermediates
Experts
Fun
Fun
Poor
Fun
Fun
Fun

Espiaube for beginners

Beginners rating -
60
Perfect
Espiaube is a great choice for beginners, offering a variety of gentle slopes and a dedicated nursery area. The resort is equipped with easy-to-use lifts, allowing beginners to access the slopes without difficulty. Additionally, the ski school at Espiaube is known for its excellent instruction, helping newcomers to quickly gain confidence and improve their skills.

Espiaube for intermediates

Intermediates rating -
Intermediates
Perfect
Intermediate skiers will find Espiaube to be a great fit with its variety of blue and red pistes. The resort is known for its well-groomed slopes and reliable snow conditions, making it a popular choice for those looking to enhance their skills. The challenging red runs from the top of the Soum de Matte chairlift and the more relaxed blue runs around the Sarrious chairlift offer a balanced mix of terrain for intermediate skiers.

Espiaube for advanced

Advanced skiers rating -
Experts
Perfect
Espiaube is a paradise for advanced skiers, offering a variety of challenging terrains. The resort is home to the renowned 'Marmottes' black run, a steep and demanding slope that will test even the most experienced skiers. Additionally, the 'Soum de Matte' off-piste area provides an adrenaline-fueled adventure, with its steep descents and natural obstacles.

Espiaube for snowboarders

Snowboarders rating -
Fun
Perfect
Espiaube is a snowboarder's delight with its diverse terrain and well-maintained snowparks. The resort features a variety of slopes, from gentle ones for beginners to challenging ones for seasoned boarders. The snowpark, equipped with jumps, rails, and boxes, offers ample opportunities for freestylers to showcase their skills and try new tricks.

Espiaube for off-pistes

Off-pistes rating -
Fun
Perfect
Espiaube offers a thrilling off-piste experience for freeriders with its vast, untouched terrains and deep snow conditions. The resort is known for its steep slopes and challenging terrains, making it a haven for experienced freeriders. The area around the Pic Long and the Col du Tourmalet are particularly popular for their deep powder and challenging descents.

Espiaube for families

Families rating -
Fun
Perfect
Espiaube is a great choice for families, offering a variety of ski runs suitable for all levels, from beginners to advanced skiers. The resort features a dedicated children's area, equipped with a magic carpet lift and gentle slopes, perfect for young learners to gain confidence. Off the slopes, families can enjoy snowshoeing trails and a toboggan run, ensuring fun-filled days for everyone. The resort's accommodations are conveniently located near the ski lifts, making it easy for families to access the slopes.

Espiaube apres-ski

Apres-ski rating -
Perfect
Poor
Espiaube offers a more relaxed après-ski atmosphere, perfect for those who prefer a quiet drink after a day on the slopes. The resort's cosy bars, such as Le Chalet and La Grange, provide the perfect setting for unwinding and sharing stories of the day's adventures. However, for those seeking a bit more excitement, the nearby town of Saint-Lary-Soulan offers a wider range of nightlife options.

Espiaube

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Espiaube food scene

Espiaube is a great choice for families, offering a variety of ski runs suitable for all levels, from beginners to advanced skiers. The resort features a dedicated children's area, equipped with a magic carpet lift and gentle slopes, perfect for young learners to gain confidence. Off the slopes, families can enjoy snowshoeing trails and a toboggan run, ensuring fun-filled days for everyone. The resort's accommodations are conveniently located near the ski lifts, making it easy for families to access the slopes.