Apartments in Escunhau

Accommodation in Escunhau

Escunhau is a Romanesque village in the Aran Valley, 4 km from Vielha and 14 km from Baqueira Beret. Stone houses, slate roofs, narrow streets and its own lake within walking distance from the village. It belongs to the municipality of Vielha e Mijaran and preserves the traditional Aranese architecture intact.

At Alma de Nieve we manage rental apartments in Escunhau. Privately owned properties, fully equipped and checked before each arrival.

Apartments in Escunhau

Our apartments in Escunhau sit within the village itself, in restored stone buildings. Each apartment includes equipped kitchen, wifi, heating, bed linen and towels. Escunhau offers some of the lowest rental prices in the valley, with Vielha just 4 km away for any service.

Apartment rental in Escunhau works for families and couples looking for a small village with its own character, no mass tourism and quick access to both Vielha and Baqueira Beret.

Escunhau as a base in the Aran Valley

From Escunhau, Vielha is 4 km away (5 minutes by car) with full services: supermarkets, pharmacy, Ice Palace, restaurants. Baqueira Beret is 14 km (18 minutes). Escunhau sits midway between the valley capital and the upper villages of the Alto Aran.

What to do in Escunhau

Escunhau lake

The lake of Escunhau is a mountain pool accessible on foot from the village. Surrounded by meadows and forests, it is a short walk with views across the valley. In summer it serves as a resting spot and starting point for hiking trails around the area.

Heritage

Escunhau preserves the Romanesque church of Sant Pau (12th century), with features typical of the Aranese Romanesque style. The village maintains its original architecture: stone houses with wooden balconies, bordas and cobbled streets.

Nature

From Escunhau, trails connect with neighbouring villages and mountain routes through the surrounding forests and meadows. In winter, the proximity to Baqueira Beret makes the village a base for skiing. In summer: hiking, mountain biking and walks around the lake.

Gastronomy and services

Escunhau has no restaurants of its own. 4 km away, our accommodation in Vielha gives access to the widest restaurant scene in the valley: olla aranesa, grilled meats, local cheeses and fine dining.

Nearby villages

Less than 2 km away, our apartments in Casarilh offer another Romanesque village with the same rural character. 5 km towards Baqueira, our apartment rental in Garós sits midway between Vielha and the resort.

How to get to Escunhau

Escunhau is 4 km from Vielha by local road, 14 km from Baqueira and 10 km from Arties. Access via the N-230 and the Vielha tunnel. Distances: Barcelona 283 km (3 h 20 min), Toulouse 280 km (3 h), Zaragoza 266 km (3 h).