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Baqueira Ski Resort Review

Wertu ski expert
May 1, 2024

Modern accommodations meet Spanish flair in one of Spain's largest ski areas, complete with versatile slopes, high-quality hotels, and a strong emphasis on nurturing beginners.

Baqueira overview

Stats

4.5
/5
Rating
1700
m
Resort height
2610
m
Summit

KM of slopes

77
Beginners
68
Intermediates
77
Experts
165
Total

Best for

Beginners
Intermediates
Fun
Boarders
Fun
Poor
Families
Fun
Fun

Baqueira for beginners

Beginners rating -
77
Perfect
This place is a haven for newcomers to the sport. A gondola effortlessly takes you to a sunny plateau packed with gentle nursery slopes, and an English-speaking ski school helps you find your ski legs. When you're ready to level up, the Era Coma green piste is perfect for practicing your newfound skills on a longer run.

Baqueira for intermediates

Intermediates rating -
Intermediates
Perfect
Baqueira is pretty much a dream come true for intermediates. The largely tree-free landscape offers wide, open pistes, providing ample space to weave and carve. You're spoiled for choice when it comes to red and blue runs accessible from most lifts. For serene skiing and awe-inspiring morning vistas, head to the area above Bonaigua.

Baqueira for advanced

Advanced skiers rating -
Fun
Perfect
The resort is a haven for adrenaline junkies, boasting Spain’s go-to spots for off-piste skiing. Your playground includes the steep black runs below the Cap de Baqueira peak—ideal for high-speed carving. Plus, when the snow gods deliver, you'll find powder-filled bowls and gullies worthy of Freeride World Tour competitions.

Baqueira for snowboarders

Snowboarders rating -
Boarders
Perfect
Snowboarders are well taken care of here. Start by mastering your balance on wide blue runs, or if you're looking to get airborne, head to the snow park above Beret. No need to worry about cumbersome T-bars; chairlifts are the primary means of uphill transport, making navigation a breeze.

Baqueira for off-pistes

Off-pistes rating -
Fun
Perfect
Baqueira offers a freeriding experience that is hard to match, with its vast off-piste terrain and consistently good snow conditions. The Bonaigua sector is particularly popular among freeriders, offering steep slopes, deep powder, and tree skiing. The Cap de Baqueira area also provides a thrilling off-piste experience, with its challenging couloirs and untouched snowfields.

Baqueira for families

Families rating -
Families
Perfect
Families find a lot to love in Baqueira, where options range from beginner-friendly slopes to more challenging terrains. The three different zones—Nucleo, Ruda, and Tanau—offer varied experiences, from the modernity of Ruda's hotels to the traditional ambiance of Tanau's stone buildings. While the resort focuses mainly on skiing, you can still find a host of off-slope activities, including helicopter rides and snowshoe walking. Just know that beyond skiing and a few select activities, options for kids might be limited.

Baqueira apres-ski

Apres-ski rating -
Perfect
Poor
Après in Baqueira leans more towards the relaxed side. You can enjoy a cocktail and slope-side views at Baqueira Bar 1500 or find your cozy nook at Piano Bar Montarto with its plush sofas and a roaring fire. For a touch of opulence, head to Moët Winter Lounge and sip champagne on their sun-kissed terrace.

Baqueira

food scene

Baqueira food scene

Families find a lot to love in Baqueira, where options range from beginner-friendly slopes to more challenging terrains. The three different zones—Nucleo, Ruda, and Tanau—offer varied experiences, from the modernity of Ruda's hotels to the traditional ambiance of Tanau's stone buildings. While the resort focuses mainly on skiing, you can still find a host of off-slope activities, including helicopter rides and snowshoe walking. Just know that beyond skiing and a few select activities, options for kids might be limited.