Pas de la Casa is situated on the border into France and many French and British tourists make the trip into the town to shop for tax-free goods, including cheap alcohol. The snow record is excellent and the town is the perfect winter package holiday for young people on a budget. The skiing, which covers the linked areas of Grau Roig and Soldeu, is the largest in the Pyrenees.
The accommodation on offer is varied and you can ski to most of the apartments and hotels. The restaurants serve mainly Spanish cuisine and are on the whole reasonably priced. So if you want good skiing and a lively nightlife this is the place for you. The nearest airports are in Barcelona or Toulouse so transfer times are long.
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RESORT INFORMATION |
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| Nearest
town: Andorra La Vella |
| Resort Altitude (metres): 2050m |
| Ski Season: December - April |
| Mountain Range: Pyrenees |
| Number of Lifts: 31 |
| Highest Lift (metres): 2640m |
| Lowest Lift (metres): 2050m |
| Number of Slopes: 55 |
| Beginner
Slopes: 0.25 |
| Intermediate Slopes: 0.55 |
| Expert Slopes: 0.2 |
Snowboarding: Yes
1 park
1 half-pipe |
| Cross Country (km): 12km |
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LOCAL ATTRACTIONS |
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Nearby Attractions: Take a short ride into La Vella and visit the amazing Caldea spa. The interior is laid out in a "Hanging Gardens of Babylon" style, and the facilities are very impressive. It has indoor and outdoor pools, fountains and waterfalls, saunas, hot-tubs, Turkish baths, hydrotherapy, sunbeds, massage ... even a grapefruit bath!
The Barri Antic (Old Quarter) is at the heart of la Vella and a walk around its cobblestone streets is an enjoyable and interesting experience. |
| Aprés-Ski: The cheap alcohol available guarantees an extremely lively Apres Ski scene, consequently There are numerous bars and clubs in the area. If you want a quiet drink try The Marseillais or the West End, for a more lively evening out try Le Pub, Billbord, and Milwaukee’s.
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