Since the last weekend of November you can now ski in all the stations of the Pyrenees of Catalonia thanks to the copious snowfalls that have fallen in recent weeks.
What's more, the ski season 2013-2014 It begins with the best snow conditions that have not been remembered for many years. There is snow at all levels of all the ski resorts in Spain, and also high quality snow thanks to the prevailing cold that allows the fallen snow to be preserved and new snow to be produced with the cannons.
Specifically in Catalonia, four seasons started the season last week – Baqueira Beret, Masella, La Molina y Nuria Valley– with thicknesses between 35 and 85 cm.
If you are thinking of going skiing in any of the stations of the Catalan Pyrenees, you are interested in knowing the main keys and news for the 2013-2014 season.
1.- In Catalonia you have 10 alpine ski resorts: Baqueira Beret; La Molina y Masella, which make up the same ski area; Boi Taull; Vall de Núria; Vallter 2000; Espot Ski; Port del Compte; Port Aine, and Tavascan.
But you also find six exclusive Nordic ski resorts, which complete the offer of the aforementioned Beret y Tavascan: Aransa; them; Tuixent-La Vansa; Giles Fontanera; Sant Joan de l'Erm y Virós Vallferrera.
In total there are more than 600 kilometers of slopes, which attract about two million skiers every year.
2.- I will remind you that of the four seasons in Spain with more than 100 kilometers of ski area, two are in the Catalan Pyrenees, specifically, Baqueira Beret y La Molina-Masella, both with the additional attraction of being in regions of great tourist interest, such as the Aran Valley and Cerdaña, respectively.
3.- In this new season there are no new slopes or lifts opening and, on the other hand, the ski pass prices 2013-2014 have remained frozen, considering the different discounts offered for skiing several days, groups or ages.
El average price in the ski resorts of Catalonia is 22 euros, including VAT, although it is worth noting the significant decrease in the prices of Vallter 2000, 23 percent, due to an adjustment in rates because it is a station that has a wide range of mountain activities.
Additionally, it should be noted that you can pay season passes in installments in all stations in Catalonia.
4.- Among the various improvements offered in services by the ski resorts, the opening of the ski area stands out. night skiing in Masella, which becomes the largest in Europe, where there are more than 400 stations that offer it.
Specifically, in Masella For night skiing you have an illuminated area with seven slopes aimed at a wide range of skiers, as it is a resort that is characterized by its high percentage of family audiences.
The night ski schedules in Masella They are, from December 20 to March 1, between 18 and 21 p.m. He ski pass price for skiers who are only going to practice night skiing it is 19 euros, and the supplement for day skiers is 11 euros.
Here you have the map of the ski resorts of the Catalan Pyrenees.
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