Make a holiday rental home or villa in Saint-Lary-Soulan, France your home away from home

Saint-Lary-Soulan is a fascinating region deep in the south of France. Located in the Hautes-Pyrenees department of Midi-Pyrenees, just minutes from the Spanish border, Saint-Lary-Soulan is a beautiful place to be.

Things to do in Saint-Lary-Soulan, France

Located within the Pyrenees, Saint-Lary-Soulan is a region hugely popular with hill walkers, climbers, mountain bikers and nature lovers. The scenery throughout the area is nothing short of spectacular, and with both the Pyrenees National Park and the Le Neovielle Nature Reserve right on the doorstep of a self catering Saint-Lary-Soulan villa, it is little wonder that discerning tourists have kept this little gem to themselves!

However, it is during winter that Saint-Lary-Soulan accommodation becomes really popular. The region is one of the Pyrenees' largest ski resorts, with some 100km of downhill pistes, ranging from gentle, wide nursery slopes to some quite terrifying back-country. Families are especially well suited to skiing holidays in Saint-Lary-Soulan, as there are some great ski schools and even a snow park designed for the 6 - 12 age group. There is also a 'senior' snow park, as well as great mogul and slalom courses.

Many cyclists will be able to picture the stunning mountain scenery, as Saint-Lary-Soulan is host to one of the more famous mountain stages of the Tour de France, and during the summer, you can often see red faced cyclists testing their bravery.

Place to visit from Saint-Lary-Soulan, France

The border with Spain is so close to Saint-Lary-Soulan accommodation that almost every visitor takes a quick day-trip across the border. The wonderful Catalan and Basque cultures can both be experienced within a day-trip of a Saint-Lary-Soulan villa, and culture and cuisine lovers will be simply spoilt for choice.

Weather in Saint-Lary-Soulan, France

Saint-Lary-Soulan's location means that is gets pretty cold in winter, so a warm jacket or two are strongly recommended. The summer however is an absolute delight, with daily temperatures often reaching into the mid-20's, and these conditions last long into autumn.

Flights to Saint-Lary-Soulan, France

The beauty of Saint-Lary-Soulan comes largely from its sensational mountain scenery and unspoilt rural culture. As a result, you have to make a little effort to reach a self catering Saint-Lary-Soulan chalet, but it really is worth every second. The closest airport to receive direct flights from the UK is Toulouse, around 2 hours away.