Pas de la Casa
Snow Range
1710-2640m
lively ski resort, great value for money and part of the extensive GrandValira ski area
Set in the glorious Andorran Pyrenees, Pas de la Casa is the highest resort in Andorra, situated on the French border, within the extensive GRANDVALIRA ski area. Boasting an excellent snow record, a modern lift system and a superb English speaking ski school, it is particularly recommended for beginners and improving intermediates. Competent skiers and boarders will also find many interesting runs in this vast ski area of almost 200 kms of piste. Pas de la Casa is renowned for its thriving nightlife and there are numerous bars and clubs to choose from.
- the experience
- the slopes
- lift passes and tuition
- ski/board equipment
The experience
Après Ski
Renowned for its lively nightlife, there are an abundance of bars and discos to choose from.
Activities
• Superb sports centre with ice-skating, indoor swimming-pool & squash (located in Canillo, 10 minutes’ bus ride away) • Skidooing • Snowshoes (Canillo & Grau Roig) • Occasional Torchlight descents
Eating out
There is a huge variety of reasonably priced and good value for money restaurants, with a typical 3-course meal from approx. €18.
Family choice
Kids ski FREE: One FREE lift pass for children aged 6-13 for each adult pre-booking the same ALL SEASON.
Pre-bookable Kindergarten: Various childcare options are available (located at the ski school), only* for parents who pre-book ski school or ski packs. Supervision by qualified staff. Lunch & skis not included. Creche* (indoors for 3-5 yr olds) 5 days x 3 hours, £29 'Snow Garden'* (kindergarten), offering snow play and some ski lessons to 3-5 yr olds. 5 days x 3 hours, £72 'Family special'* ski offer for children 6-11yrs., includes 6 day local lift pass, 25hrs ski school and lunch provided for all 5 days, £161. Special discount* of 30% on all 'first time' & 'improver' packs for children (6-11). Places limited (prices include a Crystal booking fee). Please call the Childcare Hotline on 0871 230 8128 (charges apply).Resort features
- Fast Pass
- First Time
- Kids ski Free
Transfer time
Toulouse 2 hrs 45 mins
The slopes
Beginners
For everything you need and the ideal start to your skiing holiday, book our superb value "First time" ski package. The impressive English-speaking ski school (recently voted the best in Europe!), and easy nursery slopes right in the resort centre, provide the perfect introduction to skiing. With progression, you will find there are a number of wide, relatively undemanding blue runs to practise on.
Intermediates
Pas de la Casa is a fantastic resort for intermediates, with a huge range of predominantly blue and red runs to choose from.
Advanced
Take advantage of your GrandValira pass and ski the whole area. Test your off-piste skills in Grau Roig, or bash down the bumps to Soldeu village on the ‘Llebre’ or ‘Avet’ runs.
Snowboarding
GrandValira is the largest rideable area in Andorra with 193km of well linked terrain, with local and international events held throughout the season. The area has plenty of runs for freeriders plus a snowboard park and excellent natural terrain for freestylers!
Slope facts
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Total kms of piste
193km GRANDVALIRA
Piste Type No. of Runs Easy 56 Intermediate 32 Difficult 22 -
Number of lifts
63 (1 cable car, 3 gondolas, 30 chairlifts, 25 drag lifts, 7 magic carpets)
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Snow cannons
1008
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Longest run
8.2kms
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Mountain restaurants
37
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Snow Range
1710-2640m
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Village Height:
Pas de la Casa - 2,050m (6,765ft)
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Highest Ski Lift
2,640m (8,710ft)
Lift passes and tuition
Lift Pass
| GrandValira | Adult | Child* | ||
| Days | 6 | 13 | 6 | 13 |
| Low season | £168 | £358 | £120 | £254 |
| High season | £172 | £367 | £125 | £265 |
Persons aged 65-70 can purchase a lift pass locally for approx. £12 per day. Photo Required for Lift Pass? No Lift Pass Coverage: GrandValira pass covers Pas de la Casa, Soldeu, El Tarter, Canillo & Grau Roig. High season: Departures 21/12, 28/12, 08/02, 15/02, 22/02 & 22/03.
Ski/Board Tuition
| Adult | Child* | |
| High season (5 days x 3 hrs) | £92 | £85 |
| Low season (5 days x 3 hrs) | £92 | £85 |
No. of Instructors: 250 ski and 25 board
Usual Hours of Instruction: 1000-1300 or 1300-1600, Mon-Fri, 3 hours per day (hours may vary during the week)
First Time Boarding
Pas is a fantastic resort to learn to Board. The beginners' area has gentle slopes, where you can gain confidence under the guidance of the excellent instructors. Book our superb 'First time' package to get you started.
This package includes: • 6 day beginner lift pass (local area pass only) • 6 day board & boot hire • 5 day tuition (5 x 3 hrs)First Time Skiing / Boarding
This package includes:
• 6 day beginner lift pass (local area pass only) • 6 day ski or board & boot hire • 5 day tuition (5 x 3 hrs)| Adult | Child* | |
| First Time - Ski | £179 | £100 |
| First Time - Board | £208 | £133 |
Ski Pack Further Information
Improver pack Skiing / Boarding
This package includes: • 6 day lift pass • 6 day ski or board & boot hire • 5 day tuition (5 x 3 hrs)| Adult | Child* | |
| Ski | £197 | £119 |
| Board | £226 | £151 |
the savings
SPECIAL OFFER:
2 for 1 - GRANDVALIRA LIFT PASS
Book 1 adult lift pass and receive a second one FREE!
• Valid for 11th and 18th January, 8th and 15th February departures.
Ski/board equipment
Ski/Board Equipment
| Adult | Child** | |||
| Days | 6 | 13 | 6 | 13 |
| Skis/Sticks | £40 | £85 | £33 | £72 |
| Superior Skis | £63 | £136 | - | - |
| Boots | £26 | £57 | £19 | £41 |
| Superior Boots | £37 | £79 | - | - |
| Board & Boots | £87 | £188 | £73 | £158 |
the savings
SPECIAL OFFER:
2 for 1 - GRANDVALIRA LIFT PASS
Book 1 adult lift pass and receive a second one FREE!
• Valid for 11th and 18th January, 8th and 15th February departures.
