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Visitor reviews for Baqueira/Beret Ski Resort
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April 25, 2012
JR - London from United Kingdom
Went with "Neilson" in February 2012 - impressive place with lots of blue and red runs. Wonderful views of the Pyrenees. No significant queues at lifts and gondola. No crowds! Stayed in "Tuc Blanc"- very pleasant hotel with very good food and service. Rather long transfer to the resort but quite similar to transfers to Andorra. Have skied in many places in Europe and USA. Baqueira/Beret is little known and definitely underrated amongst the European resorts. Will ski there again.
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Baqueira/Beret Ratings
Based on 41 votes. Vote
Access: 3.6
(1) At least one overnight stop, (2) requires a whole day, (3) requires more than half a day – you may have time for a few turns (4) arrive by lunchtime and ski all afternoon, (5) there is a main airport within an hour of Baqueira/Beret.
Public Transport: 3.4
(1) There are no buses or taxis to Baqueira/Beret, (3) there are slow or infrequent buses / trains available, (5) getting to the resort is easy with frequent bus / train connections.
Scenery: 4.5
(1) An ugly resort in a bland setting, (3) average mountain views and resort, (5) a spectacular setting and a beautiful / historic resort town.
Accommodation: 4.6
(1) No places to stay in/near Baqueira/Beret, (3) a few places to stay in the resort, (5) a wide variety of accommodation suitable to suit all budgets.
Cheap Rooms: 3.8
(1) No budget accommodation available, (3) just one or two hostels so book ahead, (5) several cheap hostels and pensions available.
Luxury Hotels: 4.7
(1) No luxury accommodation available, (3) just one or two luxury hotels so book ahead, (5) several up-market hotels in Baqueira/Beret.
Ski in/Ski out: 4.5
(1) The ski area is located far from any accommodation, (3) a free ski bus takes you to the ski area in a short trip, (5) Ski-in ski-out accommodation is available.
Childcare: 4.3
(1) There are no child care facilities at Baqueira/Beret, (5) the resort has excellent child-care facilities including at least one reasonably priced creche.
Snowsure: 4.5
(1) Occasionally gets enough snow for skiing, (2) is often closed due to a lack of snow, (3) occasionally suffers from a lack of snow, (4) rarely suffers from a lack of snow, (5) Baqueira/Beret is snowsure even in the poorest seasons.
Snowmaking: 4.2
(1) Baqueira/Beret relies entirely on natural snow, (3) there are just a few snow cannons, (5) there are snowmaking facilities on all pistes.
Snow Grooming: 4.7
(1) There are no snow groomers at Baqueira/Beret, (3) occasionally some pistes are left ungroomed and in a poor state, (5) all the runs at Baqueira/Beret are groomed daily.
Shelter: 3.9
(1) there is nowhere to ski when it is windy or visibility is bad and lifts often shut, (3) there are some trees for poor visibility but main lifts sometimes close, (5) Baqueira/Beret is mostly in forest where you can ski in flat-light and windy days, lifts rarely close.
Nearby options: 3.1
(1) If snow conditions are poor at Baqueira/Beret, it will be poor everywhere nearby, (3) there are good alternatives within an hours drive, (5) other locations on the same lift pass provide a rich variety of snowsure ski conditions.
Regional rating: 4.7
(1) Baqueira/Beret usually has poor snow conditions compared to other resorts in region, (3) has average conditions for the region, (5) usually has the best snow conditions in the region.
Lift Staff: 4.5
(1) The staff at Baqueira/Beret are rude or unhelpful, (5) lift staff at Baqueira/Beret are pleasant, cheerful and eager to help.
Crowds/Queues: 4.1
(1) the resort is always busy and there are usually long lift queues, (3) it is quiet apart from occasional weekends and school holidays, (5) it is uncrowded and lift queues are very rare.
Ski Schools: 4.5
(1) No ski schools available, (2) one or two ski schools but local language only, (3) a few ski schools but book early for multi-lingual instructors, (4) plenty of ski schools and multi-lingual instructors available, (5) excellent ski schools with friendly multi-lingual ski instructors.
Hire and Repairs: 4.6
(1) Nothing can be sourced, not even ski-wax or ptex. (3) there are some ski shops but rentals need to be booked in advance, (5) good quality ski equipment can be purchased or hired and overnight repairs are possible.
Variety of pistes: 4.7
(1) The ski runs are featureless and unvaried, (3) the ski runs are varied but not extensive enough for a week, (5) Baqueira/Beret has diverse and interesting pistes including forests and high alpine terrain.
Beginners: 4.4
(1) Beginners can only watch others ski and snowboard, (3) a few gentle slopes but beginners will get bored in less than a week, (3) Vast areas of gentle terrain.
Intermediates: 4.7
(1) No intermediate terrain at Baqueira/Beret, (3) intermediate skiers will get bored after a few days, (5) vast areas of cruising runs.
Advanced: 4.6
(1) Nothing for advanced skiers and snowboarders, (3) enough steep terrain for a few days with some good offpiste, (5) Enough steep terrain and offpiste areas to entertain advanced skiers for at least a week.
Snow Park: 3.5
(1) Not even a kicker at Baqueira/Beret, (3) average sized park quite well looked after, (5) huge park area and expertly crafted pipes, jumps and boardercross trails.
Off-piste: 4.3
(1) No off-piste worth mentioning, (2) off piste is out-of-bounds, (3) some varied offpiste that stays fresh for one or two days, (5) a vast array of off-piste routes that can stay untracked for several days.
Cross-country: 4.0
(1) There is nowhere to go for cross-country skiing around Baqueira/Beret, (3) there are some cross country trails available, (5) the area features many spectacular and well maintained cross-country trails.
Luge/Toboggan: 2.2
(1) No designated luge or toboggan runs, (3) there are toboggan runs that open quite often, (5) Baqueira/Beret has long and well maintained luge / toboggan facilities suitable for all ages.
Mountain Dining: 4.0
(1) Nowhere to buy food by the pistes, (3) some places to eat up on the mountain but they are often busy and expensive, (5) there is a variety of excellent mountain eateries right next to the slopes to suit all budgets.
Eating: 4.1
(1) Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. (5) A wide variety of places to eat and drink in the resort, from fast food to fancy restaurants.
Apres-Ski: 4.4
(1) Nothing to do, not even a bar, (3) there are a few bars in the resort but nothing special, (5) clubs and bars stay open until very late and have a friendly atmosphere.
Other Sports: 4.0
(1) No sports facilities at all apart from ski lifts, (3) resort has just a small public swimming pool, (5) resort has all kinds of sports facilities, including a full-size swimming pool.
Entertainment: 4.1
(1) Besides the snow and walking there is nothing to do here, (3) the non-skier will find things to do for few days but may become bored after a week, (5) the resort area is a fascinating place to visit, regardless of winter sports.
Winter Walks: 4.0
(1) Very limited walking and no snowshoe trails, (3) a couple of designated scenic walking/snowshoe trails, (5) extensive and diverse winter walking trails for all abilities.
Ski Pass Value: 3.7
(1) A 1 week ski pass is overpriced compared to the number of lifts available, (3) the ski pass is averagely priced and covers a reasonable number of lifts, (5) ski passes are excellent value for money and cover a lot of lifts spanning a big area.
Value (National): 4.0
(1) Overall, Baqueira/Beret is one of the most expensive ski resorts in the country and not worth the money, (3) overall represents average value for money, (5) overall offers the best value resort in the country.
Value (Global): 3.7
(1) Overall, Baqueira/Beret is one of the most expensive ski resorts in the world, (3) overall it offers pretty average value for money compared to resorts from other countries, (5) internationally the resort offers excellent value for money.
Based on 41 votes. Vote
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February 24, 2012
Feelfree Rentals Baqueira from Spain
Baqueira sigue ofreciendo espesores de hasta 3 metros, frío y sol... no se puede pedir mucho más un día de esquí, disfrutadlo!
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February 09, 2012
Feelfree Rentals Baqueira from Spain
Frío, sol y mucho mucho mucho Polvo hoy en Baqueira, a disfrutarlo!!!
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January 13, 2012
Feelfree Rentals Baqueira from Spain
Otro glorioso día de nieve con sol, frío y espesores de 150 cms... Baqueira, See you there this weekend!!
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January 10, 2012
Feelfree Rentals Baqueira from Spain
Dos impresionantes Snowparks en la zona Blanhiblar (Beret), que enamoran a todos los amantes del snowboard:
Snowpark La Serna
Snowpark Serra está compuesto por una serie de módulos de iniciación, un Snowpark ideal para todos aquellos que quieran iniciarse al Freestyle o simplemente disfrutar de un estilo de ski más lúdico.
Snowpark Comalada
Es el snowpark para todos aquellos freestylers con un nivel medio alto.
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January 04, 2012
Feelfree Rentals Baqueira from Spain
Baqueira Beret es actualmente una de las estaciones de esquí más modernas del mundo. Treinta y cinco años después de que se construyera, se ha convertido en la estación de esquí más importante de los Pirineos, tanto por la calidad de los servicios y equipamiento, como por la cantidad de nieve que puede encontrarse en la temporada invernal.
El complejo de Baqueira Beret está situado en una zona privilegiada, en medio del Valle de Arán, con paisajes bellísimos de pinos y bosques y cumbres que alcanzan los 3000 metros de altitud.
En los últimos años la afluencia de personalidades del mundo del espectáculo, política y de la familia real han alzado la estación de Baqueira entre las más lujosas del sur de Europa.
Con una cota máxima de 2.510 mtr. y una mínima de 1.500 mtr., Baqueira-Beret tiene capacidad para cerca de 18.000 esquiadores.
Más de 600 cañones de nieve se ocupan de asegurar nieve en abundancia.
En Baqueira encontramos pistas de todos los niveles y para todos los gustos, desde las de principiantes para los que se inician en el deporte, hasta las más complejas para los esquiadores más expertos. Un total de 78 pistas de esquí, 6 de ellas para principiantes, 36 pistas azules, 29 rojas y hasta 7 negras para los más expertos. Además existen 7 km de circuito de esquí nórdico.
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December 19, 2011
Feelfree Rentals Baqueira from Spain
Ya estamos en Baqueira y mañana se anuncia la apertura de la estación... ah!! y sigue nevando!!!!
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December 18, 2011
pirinalia from Spain
La temporada empieza han caido entre 40-60 cm. y continua nevando. Desde pirinalia os deseamos felices fiestas y feliz esqui.
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December 12, 2011
Feelfree Rentals Baqueira from Spain
En las pistas de Baqueira se ha podido ver a los Reyes, las Infantas, los hijos de estas, el Príncipe Felipe e incluso la última en incorporarse, la princesa Letizia, que se instruyó en este deporte al poco de su boda gracias a la ayuda del príncipe, que lo practica desde muy pequeño.
Cada año, la llegada de las personalidades VIP al Pirineo catalán, así como la de los diferentes miembros de la Familia Real, devuelven el glamour y la exclusividad a una estación que, gracias a famosos, aristócratas y reyes que disfrutan con su gastronomía y la infinidad de posibilidades que ofrece, se ha mantenido en lo más alto.
La estación puede presumir de ser la mejor y la más exclusiva. La calidad de su nieve, el atractivo de su relieve, la variedad y longitud de sus pistas, son todo cualidades que la estación explota adecuadamente. Atributos que hacen de la estación del Valle de Aran un lugar ideal no solo para los famosos, sino para todo tipo de gente y esquiadores de todos los niveles.
A pesar de que los precios son altos, la calidad de la estación justifica sobradamente el diferencial añadido que cuesta respecto a otros destinos de esquí. Baqueira, que está siempre a la vanguardia del deporte invernal, ha sabido complementarse con una excelente oferta apreski.
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December 05, 2011
Feelfree Rentals Baqueira from Spain
Baqueira es cada año, destino de lo más ilustre de la vida política, cultural y económica del país; además del lugar donde la Familia Real pasa las navidades desde hace décadas....
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November 28, 2011
Feelfree Rentals Baqueira from Spain
What´s new this season in Baqueira?
A total of 6 Million € were invested of which 50 % went solely to the snow production in Baqueira Beret. 3 plows for preparing the slopes were added and 59 new snow cannons were installed on the North side of the ski area. A whole lake was built new to increase the snow production. -
November 25, 2011
Feelfree Rentals Baqueira from Spain
There´s nothing you can´t do in Val D´Aran. Everything from Classics such as Alpine Skiing, Snowboarding, Nordic Skiing to something more special such as Heliski, Snowshoeing and Telemark Skiing. To round the range of snow activities off, Snowmobile Tours, Horse Sleds and Mushing (Husky drawn sleds) Tours are offered as well. You can find more information at the Tourism Offices in Vielha, Salardú and Arties.
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November 21, 2011
Feelfree Rentals Baqueira from Spain
A pocos días de comenzar la temporada de nieve en Baqueira Beret y las primeras nevadas que se resisten a caer. Parece que durante esta semana podría nevar un poco y la que viene algo más... Os deseamos una blanca temporada a todos los esquiadores y os recordamos que este año también podréis encontrarnos en Baqueira y en todo el Valle de Aran. Para más información visita nuestra web o en el Tel. 943 563651
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April 03, 2011
Procenter Baqueira from Spain
Plazas abiertas para Club Procenter Baqueira, temporada 2011/2012
Beneficiate de 150 euros de descuento si contratas antes del 25 de Abril
Visitanos en nuestra web
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March 02, 2011
Procenter Baqueira from Spain
Se avecina un fin de semana increible, espesores que podrian alcanzar hasta los 3 metros de nieve polvo, la totalidad de la estacion abierta y 33 remontes abiertos que supondran algo mas de 115 kilometros esquiables , unidos a la prevision de Snow forecast con dias depejados en el fin de semana, podeis probar la bajada a Babergue o a Montgarri siempre bajo la supervision de profesionales de la montaña.
Si necesitais de los servicios de Procenter contactar a través del número +34 972 64 59 79
(Editor's English highlight: Approaching 3m deep powder this weekend!)
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February 20, 2011
arantza from Spain
We ski in Baqueira (Baqueira/Beret) since more than 20 years ago. The resort is the best in Spain, including Andorra, and the atmosphere is fantastic. We used to go to different hotels in Baqueira, but since four years ago we try to rent an apartment or a house for all the family. I recommend feelfreerentals.com, high standard apartments and much cheaper than any hotel.
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January 26, 2011
alfonso from Spain
Baqueira es sin duda la mejor estación de españa. Las pistas no te las terminas y los remontes en general son muy nuevos.El resto del Valle de Aran está lleno de estupendos restaurantes y tiendas. Nos alojamos en los apartamentos Camin Reiau de Arties, son estupendos y con todos los servicios. Pronto volveremos.
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January 26, 2011
MARTA from Spain
Hace muchos años que soy clienta en el hotel Val de Ruda de 1.500. Es un hotel fantástico a pié de pista donde te encuentras como en casa. Comida excelente, ambiente familiar y un personal extraodinariamente amable. Ahora encima cuando llegas de esquiar han preparado fuera una barra donde puedes tomar un caldito o vino caliente con un bizcocho. Estupenda idea!!!
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December 28, 2010
John from United Kingdom
Awesome parties at Baqueira/Beret, all Wednesday night, called Gran Miércoles at Tiffany's Baqueira.
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December 10, 2010
nicolás de maria from Spain
A mi me encanta baqueira, familiar,divertida,excelente gastronomía,pistas increíbles,nieve estupenda...marca de ropa pulpea,marcha nocturna...que máS se puede pedir?
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November 17, 2010
Tim from United Kingdom
Baqueira/Beret is a fantastic resort for families with plenty of intermediate slopes and some superb off-piste skiing for more experienced skiers. Try skinspired.co.uk for holidays and transfer options.
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December 26, 2009
birch from Spain
Baqueira (Baqueira/Beret) has two descents and that makes it more vulnerable to weeks with lack of snow, as often only the top descent has snow despite the many snow cannons. In the Alps there are three descents and that gives more vertical skiable drop. French and Spanish go there (Baqueira/Beret) as it is local but there are now many other better resorts.
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April 11, 2009
Juan from Spain
Si van a la estación de Baqueira, no dejen de visitar el Hotel Val de Ruda en 1.500, un hotel con mucho encanto, rústico y muy familiar.
Juan.Madrid
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February 08, 2009
cabin fever from Spain
There are new roads, many new lifts and runs at Baqueira/Beret. It is now bigger and better.
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December 02, 2008
cabin fever from Spain
Hi, I have been living in Baqueira for the last 27 years, so that tells it all. It's the best ski resort you can visit. Great runs, great people, great snow, great weather, great food, great resort.
Please check out the 2 cabin fever stores; they're great. -
December 01, 2008
Eduardo from Spain
Baqueira/Beret WAS the best resort, not any more; massive traffic jams to get to the slopes, on road that is a trap, becoming by far the most expensive resort (for no particular reason) and a general sense of "we want all your money before you leave the valley" feeling.
Baqueira/Beret is good, no doubt about it, but the rest, Formigal specially, have been investing considerably more recently and it shows. If you go to Jaca, you have 4 resorts at a reasonable distance that add to twice the size of Baqueira/Beret ski area.
In short, good place, among the best snow in the Pyrenees, but it is just not worth the money and the inconvenience of the jams.
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November 20, 2008
Lorenzo from Spain
I´ve been skiing at Baqueira many times. It´s a great resort specially at March or so when there is more snow. Great off piste and itineraries especially incredible Escorna Crabes and Marconi, two very steep off piste. When there is lots of snow they are just amazing. Peulla and Argulls also offers good off piste. To have a good time at night go to Arties; great bars and pubs. At this resort you get used to ski sleeping few hours. Also great restaurants; for good prices you just have to look around a bit.
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November 15, 2008
Tim from United Kingdom
We have operated a small ski school (bbskischool.co.uk) in Baqueira for the last 7 years. Baqueira is an amazing place, if you didn't find the slopes or the apres-ski, then you didn't try hard enough!!
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January 02, 2008
Richard J from United Kingdom
Had great skiing in December 07 and more snow came as we left. Great resort and very cheap when skiing. It is Alpine scale and no crowds, worth the visit.
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September 27, 2006
David T from United Kingdom
Baqueira is a great resort, with a mix of slopes to please everyone from beginners to expert, plus there are some interesting off-piste and itinerary runs. There are English instructors in the valley, (check out http://www.davidtapley.co.uk) and the skiable area seems to grow year on year. The lift company continues to add new lifts and queuing is rare. Oh, and they serve free cava and cake on Monday afternoons in the 1800 restaurant !
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