S4. E54 Can you Ski in Spain? We Showcase Baqueira Beret

Drop us a message with any questions you may have :)We explore the magnificent region of Baqueira Beret located in the heart of the Pyrenees, in the Val d'Aran171 km of slopes and 123 runs and the resort sits at an altitude of 1,500 meters, with the highest peak reaching 2,610 metersFor the 2024-2025 ski season they plan to open  this week on November 30, 2024, and the season is expected to run through April 21, 2025, (depending on weather conditions)NEWSThree brand-new slopesThe Bosc de Peülla 2 a black run in the Bonaigua area - 514 meters long, with a 200-meter altitude drop and a steep average slope of 40%. It starts at 2,239 meters.Barqueta 2 - a whole new extension, so you can ski all the way from Baqueira to Argulls. It’s a red run that’s about 430 meters long with a 35% average slope, perfect for intermediate skiers And, the final new addition is the 2200 slope, which is a shorter, but super sweet run, located right at the 2,200-meter level of Baqueira. This one’s 220 meters long and has a 27% average slope—it ends right at the 2200 RestaurantAlso improving a bunch of existing runs, like the expansion of Ta Cabanes in the Dossau area and Pla de Beret 2, to make things smoother and easier to link different areas of the resort. And in Baciver, they’ve revamped the access to slopes like Orqueta 1 and 2, which is perfect for freeride enthusiasts.Baqueira’s added 31 new snow makers, which means more consistent coverage across the mountain, especially in busy areas like Bonaigua and Beret. The addition of some new snow groomers with the SnowSAT system that will make sure the slopes are in the best condition possible.SKIINGRuns like Ticolet and Pasarell offer smooth gradients and scenic views through the forest, making them ideal for first-timers.For more advanced skiers, head over to Beret or Bonaigua (said BONAYGWA).Some great tree skiing around Beret, and Bonaigua has a few MORE TECHNICAL RUNS TOO and steeper terrain for the more expert skiersBaciver also has several marked freeride areasEVENTS4th edition of the Freeride World Tour in Baciver from January 18th to 23rd. Men’s FIS Alpine Ski Europa Cup on February 6th and 7thEATING OUT5 Jotas for the best Iberian ham and grilled meats in Spain2,200 Restaurant. This place is known for its fondue and chuleton, which is basically a steak lover’s dreamThe Moët Winter Lounge FOR perfect après-ski vibeHOTELSLuxury - Hotel Val de NeuFamily or group - Hotel MontartoRustic charm - Hotel Tuc BlancMORE INFOfor more info take a look at https://www.baqueira.es/and as usual loads of info on https://www.inthesnow.com/baqueira-beret/Support the showIn the meantime Enjoy the mountains :)  And Please do leave a review as it's the only way other like minded travellers get to find us! And don't forget to check us out on the following channels inthesnow.cominstagram.com/inthesnowTikTok@inthesnowmag youtube.com/inthesnowmagfacebook.com/inthesnowTo contact us with your suggestions for further episodes at [email protected] / [email protected]