Le Lioran at a glance
- Ideal for
- Arriving by train: station at the foot of the slopes
- Families: beginner area, Piou-Piou from age 3
- Beginners: beginner pass at €23.50 a day
- Less suitable if
- Big linked ski area: the resort stands alone, 43 runs
- Spring snow: the ski area closes on 21 March
Weather, snow and webcams in Le Lioran
MET Norway forecast, updated daily at 1 am and 9 am.
Where to stay in Le Lioran
Recommended hotels for your budget
Budget
What to do in Le Lioran besides skiing
Le Lioran piste map and ski area
Beginners: beginner area in the centre (2 magic carpets, 1 green, 1 blue) · pass at €23.50 a day
OpenSkiMap data · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), unofficial. Official piste map
Le Lioran lift pass prices
| Lift pass | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| Le Lioran · 1 day | €42.90 | €29.60 |
| Le Lioran · 4 hours | €34.30 | €24.50 |
| Le Lioran · 6 days | €223.30 | €156.40 |
| Short day (11am – 5pm) | €37.80 | €26.50 |
2026-2027 prices · Free for under-5s and over-75s · child 5-11 · family pack for 4 days or more · official ticket office
Ski rental and lessons in Le Lioran
Book your skis before you go
- 1 Skiset shop in Le Lioran, near the lifts
- Equipment, shop and dates chosen online, in a few minutes
Skiset and Snowrental: 1 shop each (Sport Plus) · 11 rental shops listed by the tourist office
Ski lessons and schools
| Lessons (2026-2027 season) | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult group lessons, 6 × 2h | €170 |
| Club Piou-Piou ages 3 to 5, 6 × 2h | €181 |
| Private lesson 1h, February holidays | €71 |
| Group cross-country skiing, 3 × 2h | €83 |
Club Piou-Piou from age 3 in a ski kindergarten with a covered magic carpet · Private lessons: discount for 5 lessons with the same pupils, depending on the period.
When to ski in Le Lioran
Best time: January to March
Getting to Le Lioran
On site
Place du Téléphérique, centre station, 15300 Le Lioran
Where to eat and unwind in Le Lioran
Iguana Café, music bar in the resort centre open until 2am; torchlit descents
Restaurants in the resort
Local produce, fondue made 100% with Auvergne cheeses
📍 Galerie Font du RoyBlack pudding tart, sweetbreads, matured cheeses
📍 Font d'AlagnonContinuous service, fast food in the resort centre
📍 Prairie des SagnesArtisan pizzas, sandwiches and creamy soups in winter
📍 Prairie des SagnesHearty cooking in a warm setting, on the piste
📍 Piste de la GareHomemade burgers and pizzas at the edge of the piste
📍 Font d'AlagnonRustic inn with fireplace, family atmosphere
📍 Col de Font de CèreMountain restaurants
Spa and relaxation
Active pool, sauna and hammam, massages, by reservation
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Frequently asked questions
When does Le Lioran open?
The ski area is open every day from 19 December 2026 to 21 March 2027, with possible pre-opening on December weekends depending on snow cover.
How much is a lift pass in Le Lioran?
A day pass costs €42.90 for an adult and €29.60 for a child aged 5 to 11, and 6 days €223.30 and €156.40. The beginner pass is €23.50 a day; free for under-5s and over-75s.
Can you get to Le Lioran by train?
Yes: Le Lioran station is at the foot of the slopes, at the start of the Gare drag lift, and free shuttles go up to the resort centre. From Paris, allow 5h30 to 6h with a change at Clermont-Ferrand.
How many runs does Le Lioran have?
43 runs over 150 hectares, between 1,160 and 1,855 m, served by 17 lifts including the Plomb du Cantal cable car.
Is Le Lioran good for beginners?
Yes: a beginner area in the resort centre has two magic carpets, two snow fields, one green and one blue run, with a pass at €23.50 a day. The ESF Club Piou-Piou takes children from age 3.
What is there to do in Le Lioran without skiing?
Lioran Express zip line (1,200 m), Déval'luge, ice rink, Kaï-Lan balneotherapy and ski-joëring with the Alagnon equestrian farm.
Sources and method
Resort profile: lelioran.com, wikidata.org, fr.wikipedia.org, skiinfo.fr
Lift passes: lelioran.com
Accommodation: data.classement.atout-france.fr, hautesterrestourisme.fr, lelioran.com
Ski area: lelioran.com, commons.wikimedia.org, hautesterrestourisme.fr
Equipment rental: skiset.com, snowrental.com
Getting there: lelioran.com, sncf-connect.com
Restaurants and activities: lelioran.com
Webcams and reports: lelioran.com, meteofrance.com
Ski holidays: travelski.com, snowtrex.fr
Runs and lifts: OpenSkiMap · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Terrain: Mapzen Terrain Tiles (AWS Open Data). Forecasts: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0). Snow on the ground: Météo-France, automatic stations (Open Licence 2.0). Schools, restaurants, spas and practical information: venue websites and tourist office.
Photos: Cantalissime, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons · Laurent Berne, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons · Trace, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons · Cdupuy5, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons.
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