Hautacam vs Luz Ardiden

Hautacam (Hautes-Pyrénées) and Luz Ardiden (Hautes-Pyrénées) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatHautacamLuz Ardiden
Vertical drop781 ft (238 m)2,608 ft (795 m)
Summit elevation5,663 ft8,153 ft
Base elevation4,882 ft5,545 ft
Lifts88
Runs2847
Beginner terrain69%36%
Intermediate terrain31%53%
Expert terrain0%11%
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Luz Ardiden has the bigger vertical (2,608 ft vs 781 ft); Luz Ardiden has more runs (47 vs 28); Luz Ardiden skews more expert (11% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
HautacamNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Luz ArdidenNot on a major pass; lift tickets only

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