Pas de la Casa: Most famous skiing resort in Andorra

Welcome to the highest skiing altitude of Andorra! Normally referred to as only ‘Pas’, Pas de la Casa is the brightest ski resort known for its ideal snow record in the Pyrenees. With its link to the close by Grau Roig and snow lasting until early May,

Pas is regarded as the most ideal resort in Andorra, especially for the expert skiers. Not only this, but it is mostly preferred than the French ski vacations. Nestled at a very altitude on the France frontier, Pas de la Casa is a memorable skiing retreat for a myriad of French and British who always hunt for tax-free shopping rendering the après-ski tremendously vibrant.

Pas has gained so much popularity because of its north direction. Facing the north ensures superb snow quantity as well as quality right from December to mid-May. Statistically, it is the home of 8 quad chairs of which 3 are high in speed and 3 chairs for the six seaters with an uplift of 46,175 facilitating the state-of-the-art snow-making controlled by the computers, which act as the back-up in case of support.

Pas de la Casa is just the best skiing package for all those who have a tight budget and are within the age group of 16 to 25. The most exciting fact is that the skiing area linked to Soldeu as well as Grau Roig is the Pyrennes’ largest with over 150 km of pistes. Considering the skiing levels, intermediate ones and beginners will feel awesome here. If you are hunting for Alpine beauty, Pas de la Casa is simple to bang; but if easy skiing with much vibrant nightlife is your choice, Pas becomes an affordably popular stop.

Skiing statistics

Highest lift: 2640 m (8661 Feet)
Lowest lift: 1500 m (4921 Feet)
Resort altitude: 2050 m
Slopes: 110
Total piste length: 193 km
Off piste: Yes
Downhill pistes: 100 km
Half pipes: 1
Cross country trails: 15 km
Ski lifts: 31 of which only 22 are working
Max vertical: 590 m
Snow parks: 2
Snow cannons: 1008
Longest run: 8 km
Black runs: 23
Red runs: 37
Blue runs: 32
Green runs: 18
Beginners: Yes
Intermediate: Main for them
Advanced: Yes

About the Resort

• Budget
• In large ski areas
• Family friendly
• Scenic
• Good shopping
• Reliable for snow
• Good for snow parks
• Interesting ski schools
• FIS approved Slalom Stadium

Activities

• Skiing
• Snowboarding
• Heli skiing
• Snow shoeing
• Cross country skiing
• Night skiing
• Snow making

Other attractions

• Sports centre
• Walking trails
• Sauna
• Ice rink

Traveling duration

Toulouse – 165 km – 2 hrs 45 min (coach)
Carcassonne – 198 km – 2 hrs 20 min (car)
Barcelona - 186 km – 3 hrs

Accommodations and food

At Pas, you can choose from any sort of accommodation right from chalets, to apartments, and to hotels, a majority of which are accessible by skiing. Hotels serve mostly families, while the former two are meant for the youngsters serving various clientele. Gray Roig offer good on-piste restaurants, but a majority of them are snack bars. Just do not leave without tasting the resort eateries that are truly Spanish, cheap, and delicious.

Hotel Llac Negre – From £375 per person

Cal Ruiz – From £335 per person

Best time to come

December to mid-May

Snow review

Thanks to the fresh snow that have boosted the skiing conditions. The deepest base is at Arcalis, while some profound snow is always found on the upper slopes. Therefore, it is recommended to stay up.