Baqueira Beret - Ski the Spanish Pyrenees
Baqueira Beret in the Catalan Pyrenees is Spain's largest and most popular
ski resort. It is located 200 km from Barcelona and 160 km from Toulouse
in France.
This purpose built resort offers skiing for all abilities
including some of the most challenging black runs in the Pyrenees. Its
southerly location with an Atlantic climate provides a warmer environment than
in the Alps and an extra hour of daylight. In general it would be fair to
say that Baqueira consistently offers the best snow in Spain in terms of quality
and quantity throughout the season.
The resort lies in the Vall D'Aran which is an area of outstanding natural
beauty. Its infrastructure is excellent with excellent lifts and many snow
guns to ensure sufficient snow on the lower slopes. This is the preferred
resort of the Spanish national ski team and is regularly visited by members of
the Spanish Royal Family.
As is the case with ski resorts worldwide it's a good idea to avoid public
holidays where possible as Baqueira is one of Spain's best known ski
destinations. The provision for apres ski is excellent with a whole range
of bars and restaurants to suit every taste and pocket. In fact the
nightlife in the whole Vall D'Aran is first class. Unfortunately the
secret is out and as more people try their hand at skiing it is evident that
Baqueira is becoming expensive and queues for the lifts are becoming too
commonplace.
Check out conditions at the
Official Website of the Baqueira-Beret Ski Resort.
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