Ski resorts in Spain

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Baqueira Beret

9362 baqueira-beret Spain spain Baqueira Beret 0.923341 42.698750 Baqueira Beret is a complete resort, divided in 3 areas: Beret, Baqueira, and Bonaiqua with their respective characteristics, a network of modern installations and carefully maintained pistes, will satisfy all skiers. Baqueira, the pioneer, inaugurated in 1964, has a wide range o f pistes suitable for all levels but it’s also the resort with most black pistes. The experts will, thus, come across some greatly dis-levelled pistes, mostly on the north side, guaranteeing the excellent quality of the snow. Some famous one are: Luis Arias, Eth Mur, Tubo Neve and the Escornacrables.
Beret is idea l for beginners and families. You’ll have easy access, by foot from the parking, to all amenities ( restaurants, cafeteria, school, etc..). Its pistes are very wide and of moderate inclination. Although, paradoxically, it is there that the permanent Stadium hosting competitions of high level is located. Snowboarders will also be able to enjoy a snowpark in this area of the resort. Bonaigua is the zone with more spades and possess two highly recommendable itineraries: Lo Boscas and Gerber. All amenities is on foot distance by road. Baqueira, Beret and Bonaigua all dispose cafeterias, restaurants, bars, nurseries and ski schools.
In Baqueira Beret the most important is skiing in all its aspects but that’s not all. There’s an endless list of activities to occupy you during the day: dog-pulled sled treks, snowshoeing excursions, heliski, etc. If Baqueira a beret has always put an emphasis on the highest quality of services, Val d’Aran wasn’t left behind. Of an extraordinary beauty, this valley always surprises first-time visitors who didn’t expect such an alpine landscape in Spain.It managed to retain its traditional architecture, stone and wooden houses with their slated roofs, That tradition has been kept in more modern construct ions. All its small villages with roman churches deserve to be visited. Its choice of hotels is excellent and the apres-ski activities are endless: Ice palaces, thermal baths, museums, cultural visits, cinema, golf, horse rides, bars and discos. A special mention should be given to catering in Val d’Aran. No other place offers such an extensive range of choice, more than 200 restaurants serving a cuisine with a clear French influence (the valley borders with France) but also Basque, Catalan and local, the latter being better represented in La Olla Aranessa, is a must for the visitors of this land. 1500 2510 104 72 35 59 8 3 /en/spain/baqueira-beret/images/baqueira-beret_1_picture.jpg

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Formigal

9358 formigal Spain spain Formigal -0.357830 42.778650 For a complete experience on and off the slopes, the ultra-modern ski station and stylish purpose-built resort of Formigal is the perfect choice. Formigal is the largest, most complete ski-station in the entire Pyrenees with 105.5 kilometres of slopes and itineraries served by the latest advances in ski resort technology. Ideal for the beginner and the expert skier alike, the modern ski facilities provide some of the best skiing in the Pyrenees. The immaculately groomed pistes, with unsurpassable levels of safety and comfort, are equipped with a high-capacity lift system and the comfortable hands-free lift passes incorporate a system which prevents inadvertent access to slopes beyond the abilities of the skier. In the search for excellence, Formigal constantly updates its facilities and activities to offer all the latest trends in winter sports.
This season, for the more daring, the new Bordercross area has marked tracks with banked turns for the exhilaration of high-speed competitive descent and the Snowpark, opened in 2005/2006, caters for snowboarders. From the adrenalin-charged experience of driving a dog-sled or skidoo to enjoying a drink on the panoramic sun-deck, there is something for everyone in Formigal. There are original and entertaining activities such as the Nanook experience or hands-on activities for children and families, and the unique experience of night skiing.
Formigal is a resort with the atmosphere of a traditional mountain village where modern 4-star hotels blend in with the traditional local architecture. Inside there are magnificent suites overlooking the slopes, gourmet restaurants and extensive wine cellars. The exclusive spa facilities and heated swimming pools provide a relaxing atmosphere to pamper yourself in the lap of luxury. The welcoming atmosphere of the 3-star hotels is perfect for families, providing connecting rooms, supervised activities and menus with both children and adults in mind. The key to Formigal’s success is its privileged situation. A stone’s throw from the slopes means that a skiing holiday can be combined with winery visits and wine-tasting, a round of golf on an Olazábal-designed golf course, excursions to local places of interest and picture-postcard beauty, LaCuniacha wildlife park, ice skating and shopping trips. 1500 2250 100,6 82 39,8 26,5 34,2 /en/spain/formigal/images/formigal_1_picture.jpg