10 key questions about Baqueira Beret

Baqueira Beret is one of the most prestigious Pyrenean ski resorts. It is visited by great ski enthusiasts for being a very welcoming place, ideal for visiting with your friends or in a family group. But why other reasons should you visit Baqueira Beret and enjoy magnificent vacations or a stay in this area perfect for the best skiing? We give you the keys

What is the best time to visit Baqueira Beret?

The ski season normally runs from December to April. The average number of sunny days is 7 per month, while rainfall is recorded 14 days per month. Furthermore, the orientation of the resort guarantees you a good snow depth throughout its entire extension.

When did the resort open?

December 6, 1964 was the date of installation of the Telesilla 1, an event attended by government authorities to witness several competitions between skiers who came from all over the country. Just 4 years later, the slopes already extended for 30 kilometers.

What is the size of the resort?

Baqueira Beret resort offers the longest skiable slope length in Spain, with 167 kilometers. In comparison, the one that follows is quite far behind: it is the Formigal Resort, with 137. Regarding the Baqueira Beret area, it reaches 2273 hectares and its highest point is 2610 meters above sea level, with more than 1110 meters of vertical drop.

What are its main slopes?

Its skiable surface offers 113 slopes of different difficulty levels. The essential ones, if you want to experience the full adventure, are the following: Luis Arias is a place where you can descend in one go, to test your technique, with well-preserved snow. The Mirador and Bosque combines two red slope runs, with good snow to push your limits.

Why is it considered one of the best in Spain?

Baqueira Beret is an excellent destination to spend the best skiing days of your life, due to the quantity and quality of its snow. Furthermore, its modern facilities, the double shift of slope grooming and transport capacity, with 62,000 people per hour, place it in first place among skiing enthusiasts.

Where to shop in Baqueira?

The Aran Valley offers you the possibility of shopping, with three shopping places you should not miss. In Vielha it is possible to acquire clothes from leading brands in fashion boutiques. Bossòst, near the border with France, is the perfect place to buy artisanal pâtés and jams. In Les you will find ecological Nacarii sturgeon caviar, an emblematic local product.

What villages to visit?

In addition to those mentioned, Vielha, Baguerge, Bossòst and Les, do not miss Gausac, with its characteristic wooden and slate architecture. Betrén is home to the Occitan Language Academy, and Salardú, a fortified village. The charm of the villages in the Aran Valley is very remarkable. Getting lost in its streets is like being in a fairy tale.

How to request the Baqueira Pass?

The Baqueira Pass is requested online. Once you receive it at your home, you can check your skiing days or make lift pass recharges.

What other snow activities can you do in Baqueira?

There are several fun things to do when you are not skiing. Among them are excursions by snowmobile to the Montgarri area. In addition, it is possible to explore other spaces with snowshoes, with the company of expert guides.

Where to stay?

The accommodations are the best option to fully enjoy leisure in Baqueira Beret and the Aran Valley. We offer houses and apartments designed to provide you with maximum comfort. Our essence is based on respect for the visitor and personalized treatment, where we are concerned with constantly innovating and satisfying all the needs of our clients to the fullest.

Some apartments to stay on vacation in Baqueira Beret can be:

• Apartment Artiga in Val de Ruda
• Apartment Saforcada in Baqueira
• Apartment Maladeta in Baqueira
• Apartment Floc de Nheu in Baqueira

Visit Baqueira Beret, which is much more than a ski resort. It is the perfect place to discover the natural beauty of the Aran Valley, its culture and its gastronomy.