Snowcapped mountains full of ski lifts might not be the first picture that comes to mind when one imagines Spain, but just a few hours north of Barcelona, the Pyrenées provide a skier’s paradise. With peaks of over 3000 meters and accompanying ski resorts with more than one could ask for, a trip to hit the slopes in the Pyrenees is the ideal weekend trip for the thrill-seeking. 

Grandvalira offers the ultimate skiing and snowboarding experience. With more than 100 slopes and 64 lifts, it provides the largest skiable domain in all of the Pyrenees. No two slopes are alike, making each leap off of the ski lift a new adventure. While more experienced skiers make their marks on the black slopes, beginners can give the green slopes a shot, while snowboarders can shred powder in one of the three freestyle areas. Grandvalaria has peaks of over 2600 meters, providing both thrill and tranquility. Although slightly further from Barcelona than other ski resorts, the extra travel is sure to be worth it.

Roughly half the size of Grandvalaria, La Molina is a smaller, equally exciting ski resort outside of Barcelona. Also located amidst the beauty of the Pyrenees, it is the closest ski resort to Barcelona, roughly an hour and a half away. It has 53 slopes, ranging from beginner to expert. Complete with a snowboarding superpipe and a kiddie park, everyone is able to find their place at La Molina. With peaks of nearly 2500 meters and a great location, it is no surprise that La Molina is one of the oldest ski resorts in Spain.

Vall de Nuria is the smallest resort of the bunch, but its’ peaks are the highest. Peaks of over 3000 meters provide amazing scenery to complement the 11 slopes of various levels. With a new, enlarged snowpark and new boarder cross, snowboarders can hit the banks and get air like never before. Located in the Eastern Pyrenees, Vall de Nuria is a quick hour and forty-five minutes from Barcelona.

All three of these ski resorts provide excellent opportunities to hit the slopes, along with breath-taking views of the Pyrenees. With prices ranging from 35€ to 42€ for a day full of fun and adventure, it is sure to be money well spent. Barcelona provides many ways to experience Spain and a short trip up north provides another. Sure, you can take a trip to hike along part of the Pyrenees, but why walk when you can soar?

So visit us at ComeToBarcelona to ensure you’ve got an apartment to relax at when you’re done shredding the slopes!