La Pierre Saint-Martin, a resort with the Green Flock of the Pyrenees label
Located in the Braca forestThe ski resort of La Pierre Saint Martin intends to offer a mountain holiday in the heart of a protected, pure and sustainable nature. Thus, the protection of wildlife is part of its commitment, and the site has been upgraded in order to meet demanding sound quality standards: the lifts there are the most silencer.
On the other hand, skiers are expected in the chalet village, or in facilities no higher than 8 floors. And the slopes are accessible on foot.
The ski area of La Pierre Saint Martin
The ski resort of La Pierre Saint Martin is located between 1527 and 2153 metersand it covers 75ha of surface. The trails total 25 km and are distributed in 3 spaces:
- At the lowest levelthere is the discovery area which has been specially designed for the comfort of beginners. It has 6 runs connected by 2 carpet lifts and a chairlift.
- At the intermediate level is the Contrebandiers sector. This is the largest area of the domain where it is possible to practice cross-country skiing on 12 km of trails. There are also trails for snowshoeing and dog sledding. With the space dedicated to electric fat bike, its tracks are 10 km long. But it also includes fun areas for building igloos, for snow bodyboarding. A biathlon stadium completes the facilities.
- All the way to the top, the Horizon sector stands to offer skiers panoramic views of the Pyrenees. The Boulevard des Pyrenees provides the maximum sensation as this slope allows you to make a one line descent between the peaks and the heart of the village.
The resort of La Pierre Saint-Martin in figures
| ⛷️ Ski resort ⛷️ | La Pierre Saint-Martin |
| Commune | Arette |
| Massif | Pyrenees Massif |
| Department | Pyrénées-Atlantique |
| Mountain | Pyrenees |
| ? Ski area ? | |
| Size of the village ski area (in klm): | 29 |
| Size of the village ski area with connection(s) (in klm): | 29 |
| Longest downhill ski run (in km) | 5 |
| Name of the ski area | La Pierre St Martin |
| Connected station(s) | No |
| ❄ Altitude of ski area ❄ | |
| Altitude at the bottom of the ski area (in m) | 1 527 |
| Altitude at the top of the ski area (in m) | 2 153 |
| Average altitude of the ski area (in m) | 1 840 |
| Total height of the domain (in m) | 626 |
| Surface area of artificial snow (in ha) | 19 |
| ? Difficulty of ski trails ? | |
| Number of green runs | 3 |
| Number of blue runs | 16 |
| Number of red trails | 8 |
| Number of black runs | 2 |
| Total number of downhill ski runs | 29 |
| ? Ski lifts ? | |
| Ski lifts | 8 |
| Children’s treadmill | 0 |
| Fixed grip chairlifts | 4 |
| Detachable Chairlifts | 1 |
| Funiculars | 0 |
| Gondolas | 0 |
| Cable cars | 0 |
| Total number of lifts | 13 |
| ? Nordic ski area ? | |
| Number of cross-country ski trails (or Nordic area) | 11 |
| Size of the Nordic ski area (in klm): | 23 |
| ?️ Services in the station ?️ | |
| Presence of a snowpark: | No |
| Presence of an aquatic complex and spa | No |
| Trails accessible on foot from the village : | Yes |
| Number of year-round inhabitants (including low-lying village) | 1057 |
| Slogan of the station | Bearnaise Pyrenees |
| ? Access to the resort ? | |
| Nearest train station: | Bedous |
| Bus shuttle to a train station: | Yes |
| Distance from Paris (in kilometers) | 865 |
| ? Price survey in the station ? | |
| Price of the ski pass (1 day) in high season (access to the entire ski area) | 36 € |
| Price of the week pass (6 days) in high season (access to the whole ski area) | 189 € |
| Ski equipment rental rate per week (adult) | 100 € |
| Ski equipment rental rate per week (child) | 50 € |
| Rental studio 2 persons (school vacations) | 400 € |
| Family apartment rental 4 persons (school vacations) | 560 € |
| Total cost of stay for 2 adults (excluding transportation and food) | 978 € |
| Total cost of stay for 2 adults and 2 children (excluding transportation and food) | 1 446 € |
| ? Average real estate rate ? | |
| Average price per m2 of an apartment | 1 850 € |
| Average price per m2 of a chalet | 2 250 € |
| Average price of a 60m2 apartment | 111 000 € |
| Average price of a 100m2 chalet | 225 000 € |
| ? Station evaluation on 7 criteria ? | |
| Score on the average snowmaking capacity of the massif / 10 | 8 |
| Note on the ratio between the size of the ski area vs. the price of the stay / 10 | 7 |
| Evaluation note of the ski area and ski lifts / 10 | 6 |
| Note on the diversity of activities offered (except skiing) / 10 | 5 |
| Note on the charm and interest of the Village / 10 | 7 |
| Note on the average cost of a stay / 10 | 7 |
| Score on the average evaluation of Internet users /10 | 7 |
| ? Station average via 7 criteria ? | |
| Final average score according to Skidata.io / 10 | 6,7 |
| ? Ranking according to Skidata.io ? | 158th position out of 232 stations in France |
La Pierre Saint-Martin in Questions / Answers
- What are the winter activities in La Pierre Saint Martin ?
The resort of La Pierre Saint Martin is a very rich in activities, especially in winter it offers activities like :
Snowboard This resort offers snowboarding for amateurs and veterans of the genre. No matter what your level is, you will find a slope at your level.
Sledding Sledding: This activity is accessible to all and is perfect for young and old. You can have fun sliding down the slopes of the reserved track.
Snowshoeing This activity will allow you to explore and discover the nature of the resort and its surroundings in winter.
Sled Dogs This activity will allow you to explore the resort and its surroundings in the company of sled dogs. You will be able to enjoy the landscapes without having to get tired.
- What are the activities in summer at La Pierre Saint Martin resort?
The resort of La Pierre Saint Martin also offers many summer activities such as :
Bicycle This station has many tracks for the pleasure of cyclists. You can ride along these tracks and discover its landscapes while practicing.
Hiking This activity will allow you to explore the nature of the resort of La Pierre Saint Martin in summer. You can admire its landscapes, its fauna and also its flora.
Paragliding : You can also have the opportunity to fly aboard a paraglider. This experience is perfect for those looking for a thrill.
Whitewater : this activity will allow you to enjoy canyoning, rafting and even canoeing.
- What to visit in La Pierre Saint Martin and its surroundings ?
Among these places that you must visit in La Pierre Saint Martin, we can mention : the Parc’Ours, The museum space of the House of Barétaus, The Communal Mill, the Pommé Park.
- Where to eat in La Pierre Saint Martin ?
The resort of Pierre Saint Martin offers more than 20 restaurants among which we can mention : La Maisonnette, The angels’ share, Restaurant Le Chaudron.
- Where to sleep in La Pierre Saint Martin ?
La Pierre Saint Martin offers a number of different accommodations such as the Hotel de l’Ours, Bed and Breakfast Chez Valerie Arette, Les Terres d’Aramis : guest house in Aramits.
- How big is the ski area of La Pierre Saint Martin ?
The ski area of the resort of Pierre Saint Martin has a size of 29 kilometers, divided into 29 trails. Among these runs, the longest is 5 kilometers. It also has 23 kilometers of cross-country ski trails.
- What is the altitude of La Pierre Saint Martin?
This area has an altitude between 1527 meters and 2153 meters high.
- What is the price of the La Pierre Saint Martin ski pass?
Their packages start from 36 euros per day, and 189 euros per week.
- What is the average price of a rental apartment in La Pierre Saint Martin?
For a furnished studio for 2 people, the average price is 400, and for an apartment for 4 people, the average price per week is 560 (see figures on skidata.io)
- Does the resort of La Pierre Saint Martin have a bike park?
Yes, it has a Bike Park that measures 12 kilometers with 7 trails, the longest of which measures 4 kilometers.
- How to get to La Pierre Saint Martin by train ?
You can easily get there by being at the Bedous train station. Then you can take one of the available shuttles to get to the station.
- What is the postal code of La Pierre Saint Martin ?
The zip code of Pierre Saint Martin is 64570.
- In which department is the Pierre Saint Martin station located?
The station of La Pierre Saint Martin is located in the department of Pyrénées Atlantiques.
- Does the resort of La Pierre Saint Martin have a tourist office?
The resort of La Pierre Saint Martin is part of the Haut Bearn-Pyrénées béarnaises tourist office. It is located at Maison de la Pierre, 64570, France.
- Are there any webcam in La Pierre Saint Martin ?
Yes, there is a webcam, which you can find at this web address https://www.n-py.com/fr/pierre-saint-martin/webcams
- Where to find information about the weather in La Pierre Saint Martin ?
You can find the latest weather report from the La Pierre Saint Martin station at https://meteofrance.com/meteo-montagne/la-pierre-st-martin/640401.
- What is the opening date of the ski lifts in La Pierre Saint Martin ?
In La Pierre Saint Martin, the ski lifts usually open the first week of December, until the beginning of April, but it all depends on the snow conditions of the mountain.
- Is there an ESF school in La Pierre Saint Martin ?
Yes, it is at Chemin Saint-Martin des Neiges, 64570 Arette, France.
What is skidata.io’s opinion about La Pierre Saint Martin?
In the end, skidata.io gives the average rating of 6.71/10 to La Pierre Saint Martin, which places it at 148e French ranks. Its strengths are : the average snowfall, the cost of a stay, the evaluation of Internet users.
Map of the ski slopes of La Pierre – Saint-Martin
Sources :
https://www.n-py.com/fr/pierre-saint-martin
https://www.pyrenees-bearnaises.com/explorer/neige/la-pierre-saint-martin/
https://www.pyrenees-bearnaises.com/offres/espace-nordique-de-la-pierre-saint-martin-arette-fr-2426710/
https://www.skiinfo.fr/pyrenees/la-pierre-st-martin/station-de-ski.html
https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Pierre_Saint-Martin
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