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Pra Loup

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Pra Loup Ski Resort Guide

Pra Loup, France

Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForIntermediates, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski!
Total Piste Length165km
Highest Lift2,600m
Resort Height1,500m
 Nearest AirportsTurin Cuneo and Nice
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Pra Loup

The ski area of Pra Loup is in the French Alps at an altitude of 1,500m, with 165km of marked runs.

Summary

Pra Loup is part of the Espace Lumière ski area with access to 418km of downhill skiing, with 136 marked pistes, served by a total of 120 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Pra Loup itself (165km of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Espace Lumière ski resorts of La Foux d'Allos, Seignus (Val d'Allos 1500) and Val d'Allos.

With ski lifts as high as 2,600m, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.

Skiing

Pra Loup offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate and Beginner skiers.

Snowboarding

Pra Loup offers some good boarding and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Pra Loup.

Notable Ski Runs

The most difficult run is the 'La Noire', which is 3km in length.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Pra Loup?

The next notable snow forecast is 1cm, expected on 13 November.

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Ski Area Stats

Pra Loup Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
 5 13km
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
3489km
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
2658km
Green Pistes
Beginner Runs
1520km
Downhill
Total Length
165km
Cross Country
Total Length
6km
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
53

Espace Lumière Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
12
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
57
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
45
Green Pistes
Beginner Runs
22
Downhill
Total Length
418km
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
120

Altitudes & Slopes

Pra Loup Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift2,600m
Lowest Piste1,500m
Resort Altitude (Pra Loup)1,500m
Max Vertical1,100m

Ski Slope Aspects

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Pra Loup has ski slopes facing north (good for keeping the snow).

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Pra Loup
Intermediate Skiers
Beginners
Snowboarding
Snow
Apres-Ski

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Ski Lessons in Pra Loup

Find a Ski Instructor

To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Pra Loup Ski Schools and Pra Loup Ski Instructors.

Location and Map

Where is Pra Loup?

This ski resort is in the French Alps.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Pra Loup is Turin Cuneo, 133 minutes drive away.

Nice, Avignon and Grenoble airports are all within three hours drive.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The 53 ski lifts are able to uplift 43,800 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Snow Making

Snow-making is available, on 122km of ski runs, with 252 snow cannons.

Season Dates

When is Pra Loup open?

We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.

Usual opening is early December, and usual closing is Mid April.

NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.

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