Going Green in Baqueira: Sustainable Skiing

World Environment Day is celebrated on 5th June 2020. To celebrate, we are bringing you all the exciting environmental news from Baqueira. Skiing and sustainable are not words that you usually see in a sentence together, however, there are ways in which we can adapt to reduce our footprint and ways in which you can

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Armchair traveling. Explore Baqueira

Travel and holiday times have come to a sudden and sharp halt. However, this doesn’t mean that you can’t explore Baqueira and the Val d’Aran from the comfort of your own home. Let us bring Baqueira to you. We have compiled a few videos so that we can inspire you without leaving your armchair! Pop

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Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Baqueira

Spain and vegetarian friendly are not usually words you see in a sentence together. However, given the influx of foreigners due to tourism, Baqueira and Val d’Aran is slowly but surely becoming ever more vegetarian friendly. Here are our top tips for vegetarians and vegans:  Most restaurants are more than happy to adapt their dishes

Snow grooming, the unseen work

Have you ever wondered how the pistes are all carved up after a long day of skiing only to wake up the next morning to find that they’re back to their former smooth, corduroy-like state? Well, we’re here to shed some light on the subject in this article. As you can probably guess from the

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Strolz – The Perfect Ski Boot

Here in Baqueira, we’re lucky to have one of the best-known brands when talking about ski boots. Stroltz boots are a large, family-run company that’s come from humble beginnings. However, none of the care, effort, and attention to detail that goes into each high-quality pair of boots has been lost over the 90 years the

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We love this Escape Room, you will too!

Finding something the whole family enjoys can be a difficult task. But we have good news for you, an escape room activity is great for family ski holidays! Do you fancy a different, fun, mystery-filled afternoon in the Val d’Aran? This escape room in Val d’Aran is the ideal after skiing activity for families or

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Baqueira ski season ends

Baqueira Beret has closed its resort as a preventive measure against Covid-19. Following a meeting between Baqueira and the Local Council of Aran and health authorities and placing public health above all other considerations, Baqueira Beret has announced the closure of the resort. It will be effective Friday 13 March 2020. And it will bring

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Caviar Month in Baqueira

In March, the 5th annual Caviar Month will take place in the Val d’Aran. From the 6th – 29th of March, 9 Aranese restaurants will offer exclusive menus featuring caviar Nacarii.  Caviar Nacarii is a locally produced caviar that boasts the quality assurance guarantee of the Val d’Aran. The Aranese produced caviar has been recognised

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Winter bowls & wine food tour in Artíes

Val d’Aran, where Baqueira is located, is well known for its delicious traditional dishes and its regional wine. In Arties, you will enjoy a tasty food tour with the best variety of warming bowls and delicious soups to warm you right up! They are presented in a tapas style portion, accompanied by a glass of

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Ice Skating Carnival Party

This Saturday 29th, February the Palai de Geu (Vielha ice rink) is hosting a very popular ice skating family-friendly carnival party. From 5.30 pm to 7.30 pm you may enjoy an afternoon in an ice ring for free just by bringing your costume and making sure you are part of the Carnival festivity! Palai de

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