La Molina, Vall de Núria, Vallter, Espot Esquí, Port Ainé and Boí Taüll will open their ski areas between tomorrow, Friday, December 13, and the following Saturday, after snowfalls that have left thicknesses ranging between 20 and 60 cm of snow.
In addition, if conditions permit, the ski areas will be expanded.
The six mountain resorts of Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya (FGC) are welcoming the winter season this weekend with the opening of more than 50 kilometres of skiable slopes. Thanks to the snowfall of the last few days, La Molina, Vall de Núria, Vallter, Espot Esquí, Port Ainé and Boí Taüll will open their ski areas between tomorrow, Friday, December 13, and Saturday, December 14. The precipitation in the form of snow, the low temperatures and the constant work of the ski teams at each resort ensure excellent conditions for the start of the season. In addition, with snowfall forecast for the next few hours, if conditions are favorable, the ski areas will be expanded.
Port Ainé
Port Ainé is filled with snow to start the winter season. The heavy snowfall this weekend and the low temperatures mean that tomorrow, Friday, the resort will open its doors with 100% of the skiable slope, with Rand a layer of powder snow ranging from 30 to 60 cm thick. Visitors will be able to enjoy the nine slopes that will be open, which will be accessed via the Roní and Jet Cim chairlifts, the Cintes de la Font I and II, and the Clots ski lift.
The ski mountaineering itineraries of the Baixant del Bosc and the Estadi will be open. Fun will also be guaranteed in the Leisure Park, as it will be 100% operational, with the tubbing track, the sledding track, the Adventure Park in the trees for children and adults, and the snow garden for the little ones. During the day in the snow, you can rest your strength in the cafeteria, the buffet or the terrace service of the Hotel Port Ainé 2000. Visitors will be able to enjoy the freshly snow-covered peaks of the Pyrenees from the different viewpoints of the resort, including the most accessible and recently inaugurated Balconet de Port Ainé. In the meantime, work continues to open progressively as conditions allow. In addition, all the services necessary for a complete experience will be in operation: ski rental, ski schools, medical service, shop and cable car.
La Molina
The FGC TURISME resort in the Girona Pyrenees that will open more slopes thanks to the cold and snowfall will be La Molina. In addition, temperatures have dropped to -10º, which translates into perfect conditions for practicing winter sports. This favorable situation has allowed the production of snow of excellent quality, ensuring a great experience for visitors.
Starting tomorrow, skiers will be able to enjoy the Long Run, Trampolí, Cap de Comella and Torrent Negre, and starting Saturday the offer will be expanded with the opening of 22 slopes spread over 13 skiable kilometers, with thicknesses that currently range from 30 to 60 centimeters of powder snow. However, the forecast for the weekend is to open as many slopes as possible. The very low temperatures that are currently being recorded are ideal for maintaining top-quality snow. The Gondola will also be in operation for tourist use and activities will be open, including the Christmas Camp, services and all catering units. For this Friday, the resort will apply a reduced rate of €25 for adults.
Boí Taüll
In Alta Ribagorça, the snowstorm and low temperatures have allowed Boí Taüll to prepare a large part of the ski area, working the snow that has fallen and producing additional snow. The heavy snowfalls of recent days have left between 50 and 60 cm of snow with temperatures reaching -12º. This weekend the resort will open its doors with up to 12 kilometers of skiable terrain and ten slopes, accessible by six lifts. The snow garden, the toboggan run and the play area will also be open for children. A special opening rate will be applied over the weekend with a 30% discount on day passes. As the days go by, the resort will continue to work to increase the ski area available for visitors to enjoy.
The Ribagorça resort will also offer a wide range of services to make the experience even more enriching. As for the catering points, the Isard and La Guineu cafes, Self l'Isard and Terrassa Cow Boí will be open. The information point, ski and snowboard schools, l'Estanyet equipment rental, medical service, shop, ski storage service and luggage storage will be in full operation. The P1 and P2 car parks will also be accessible to the public, as will the electric vehicle charging points.
Vall de Núria
Vall de Núria, open 365 days a year, is preparing this weekend for the opening of its ski area this Saturday, December 14. The snowfall recorded these days has left snow depths of 20-25 cm and temperatures that have reached -6.5 degrees. Visitors will be able to enjoy seven slopes, totaling 5 kilometers of skiable terrain. All ski lifts will be in operation to facilitate access to the slopes. At the same time, the four snowshoe circuits and the two ski mountaineering circuits will also be accessible.
As for tourist activities, the Leisure Park will be 100% open with a wide variety of activities for the whole family: sledding tracks, tubbing, a high-altitude balance course, a climbing wall, a zip line... Children will also have the option of having a Christmas taste with the itineraries and games of "La Vall dels Tions", which are spread throughout the resort.
The Bar Finestrelles and the Albergue de Núria will open their doors. The rest of the catering and accommodation points will be available from December 20. In addition, all the necessary services for a complete experience will be in operation: ski rental, ski schools, medical service, shop and cable car.
Espot Esquí
Back in Pallars Sobirà, Espot Esquí is preparing for a snowy weekend. With depths of between 35 and 55 cm of powder snow and 4.2 kilometers of skiable terrain, the resort offers very good conditions to enjoy the start of the winter season starting tomorrow. Skiers will be able to access four ski slopes via the Roca and El Bosc chairlifts, and the Beginners' Tracks I and II. And for mountain enthusiasts, the snowshoe trails of Orri, Picardes and Creu de l'Eixol, and the Mosquera mountain ski trail will be accessible.
The Leisure Park will also open its doors with the tubing track, the snow garden and snowshoe rental, so that the whole family can enjoy the snow. In addition, at the 2,000-meter altitude, the cafeteria service, the Ski Burger and the self-service to replenish strength will be in operation. In addition, all the necessary services for a complete experience are also open: ski schools, medical service, etc.
Vallter
The Vallter resort in Ripolle is preparing for the start of the ski season thanks to the snowfalls of recent days, which have left between 20 and 30 cm of snow. In addition, the low temperatures (with minimums of -8 degrees) have created the ideal conditions to open the resort with more force than ever this Saturday the 14th. Skiers will be able to enjoy four slopes with 2.6 kilometers of skiable, in addition to the sled run.
Vallter will offer a wide range of services to make the experience complete. In the gastronomic field, the following catering points will be operational: the La Portella cafeteria-restaurant, the Foodtruck and the Les Marmotes Braseria. As for services, equipment rental, a medical center, a sports shop, ski schools, lockers and a coworking space will be in operation.
Finally, among the recreational proposals, the Ripollsa resort will offer unique experiences with the snowshoeing machine, the new Les Marmotes Grill and children's activities at Club Fajol.
This is the detail of each resort at the moment:
Resort |
Opening |
Skiable Km |
Open slopes |
Snow depths |
Ski lifts |
Port Ainé |
Friday, 13 |
15 km |
9 |
30 - 60 cm |
5 |
La Molina |
Friday, 13 |
13 km |
22 |
40 - 60 cm |
8 |
Boí Taüll |
Friday, 13 |
12 km |
10 |
50 - 60cm
|
6 |
Vall de Núria |
Saturday, 14 |
5 km |
7 |
20 - 25 cm |
5 |
Espot Esquí |
Friday, 13 |
4.2 km |
4 |
35 - 55 cm |
4 |
Vallter |
Saturday, 14 |
2.6 km |
4 |
20 - 30 cm |
5 |
However, if conditions are favorable, the skiable areas will be expanded. Information will be updated on social networks and websites of each resort.