Baqueira Beret is the ski resort with the largest skiable area in Spain, with 2.166 ha. Year after year the station attracts a large number of ski enthusiasts or winter sports practicants. The quality and abundance of snow throughout the season, thanks to the north orientation of the slopes, apart from the modern facilities available, are the keys to its success. It is located in the Catalan Pyrenees, in the regions of the Aran Valley and the Pallars Sobirà.
Inaugurated on 1964 December 6, the ski station is divided into three main areas interconnected by lifts: Baqueira, with a maximum elevation in Cap de Baqueira (2,500 m), Beret, with the top elevation point in Tuc de Dossau (2,516 m), and Bonaigua, with the highest elevation in Tuc de la Llança (2,656 m). All areas have slopes of all levels of difficulty.
From the highest points of the domain the skiers can enjoy fantastic panoramic views of the Pyrenees and spot peaks such as Maladeta or Pico Aneto, with more that 3,000 meters of high. Baqueira Beret has two cross-country skicircuits, one of 7 km, well marked, and another of about 40 km, freestyle. Every year a large number of national and international ski competitions take place here, such as the popular March of Beret.
Technical specifications
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Technical specifications
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Top elevation: 2,510m |
Base elevation: 1,500m |
Vertical drop: 1,010m
Ski area: 2,166 ha
Trails. 104 runs with 156 skiable kilometers: 6 green trails, 42 blue trails, 39 red trails and 17 black trails. 7 km of cross-country ski runs.
See map of slopes
Mechanical ski lifts. 35 lifts with a carrying capacity of 57,983 people/hour: 1 cable-car, 20 chairlifts, 7 skilifts and 7 carpet lifts.
Artificial snow cannons: 629.
1 day Adult: 50 €
1 day Children: 33 €
1 day Debutante adult: 33.50 €
1 day Debutante children: 22.50 €
Spectator: 15.50 €
2 days Adult: 92 €
2 days Children: 56,60 €
Equipment rental / Repair shop / Ski storage
Ski and snowboard lessons
Medical assistance
Parking / Toilets
Childcare service / Cloakroom
Restaurants / Bars / Stores
By bus. The internal bus service of the Aran Valley link the station of Baqueira with the towns and villages of the valley.
The bus company ALSA has regular lines and services connecting Barcelona and Lleida with Vielha.
By car. N-28 Road (La Guingueta d'Àneu - Baqueira - Vielha).
Municipality: Naut Aran
Comarca: Val d'Aran
Province: Lleida
GPS: 42°41'58.0"N 0°56'05.2"E / 42.699447, 0.934776