Ski resorts a few hours from Barcelona

Barcelona, gateway to the best ski resorts in Europe

For snow lovers, one of the major advantages of the city of Barcelona is its proximity to some of the best ski resorts in Europe.

The resort of Baqueira Beret is just 285 km from Barcelona.

Located in the Aran Valley in the Catalan Pyrenees, its 161 km of pistes, 7 km of trails, 10 km of cross-country skiing and 1101 metres of elevation gain make it one of the most renowned ski resorts in Europe.

Just 190 km from Barcelona, in the Principality of Andorra, you can find the ski and snowboard slopes of Grandvalira, the largest ski resort in the Pyrenees and one of the largest in Europe, with 215 km of slopes.

Back in Spain, just 150 km from Barcelona, and only 2 hours from BCN, Masella, La Molina, Port del Comte, Vall de Núria and Vallter 2000 offer a huge number of slopes and services. Without a doubt the best option to go for a “sube y baja”, and to enjoy the snow.

The largest resorts in La Cerdanya are Masella and La Molina, both less than 2 hours from Barcelona. Together they make up a ski area of 141 km of runs and you can even buy a joint ski pass.

The ski resort of “La Molina” offers 71 km of slopes divided into 68 runs for all levels, a snowpark for beginners, and the largest superpipe in the Pyrenees.

Masella boasts the greatest night skiing in all of Spain. With a total of 74 km of skiable slopes, the resort is all forest and offers easy pistes for beginners and children’s areas for the little ones.

Vall de Núria is the closest to Barcelona. However, it is not directly accessible by car; it can only be reached by rack railway: 119 km by car + 12.5km of rack railway to climb over 1,000m in 40 minutes.

It is a small, friendly resort with just over 7 km of pistes.

Port del Comte, 143 km from Barcelona, is one of the best options if you want to enjoy a quiet day of skiing away from the crowds. Its 38 slopes and 50 km of skiable runs are surrounded by a stunning black pine forest.

Vallter 2000, 153 km from Barcelona, offers a total of 18 skiable km spread over 18 pistes.

It is one of the few resorts to offer a skimo slope. Its leisure park, where you can enjoy sledding, its Mini Club, and its Snow Garden make it the perfect destination for family fun.

Andorra and Grandvalira

Just 190 km from Barcelona are the ski and snowboard slopes of Grandvalira, the largest resort in the Pyrenees and one of the largest in Europe, with 215 kilometres of slopes.

The resort, located in the Principality of Andorra, covers several areas covered by a single ski pass to enjoy a total of 140 slopes for all levels.

Its ski academy with more than 500 instructors, children’s school with nurseries, kindergartens, and snow gardens, 60 restaurants, snowparks, ski mountaineering circuits, and the organisation of more than 20 different adventure activities have turned the resort into a haven perfect for enjoying the snow during holidays and at weekends.

Snowshoeing tours, sleigh rides, snowmobile races, panoramic helicopter flights, night slopes, as well as the chance to test your driving skills on snow behind the wheel of the latest models of Land Rover.

The Principality of Andorra offers a rich variety of apartments and hotels at the foot of the slopes or in residential or urban areas.

The Sport Hotel Hermitage & Spa offers luxury and comfort at the base of the slopes. You can enjoy the Sport Wellness Mountain Spa, its exclusive wellness centre of over 5,000m2, as well as its restaurants led by top chefs.

At the Grau Roig Boutique Hotel Spa you can experience the true spirit of the mountain at the foot of the slopes, with impeccable service. Its 42 rooms, all of which are distinct and exclusive, offer a unique and cosy environment.

And why not try a night under the stars in the Iglú Transparente hotel, at a height of 2,350 m?

In the GrandValira ski resort, in the middle of the Grau Roig glacial cirque, you can enjoy breathtaking views, in a one-of-a-kind setting, with all the comfort of a hotel room.