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Often referred to colloquially simply as 'Pas', and widely regarded as one of Europe's best-value ski resorts: boasting duty-free prices and seamless links into a big-mileage ski area, offering something for everyone in a fun and lively environment.
Pas de la Casa was Andorra's pioneer ski station: founded in 1957, it was the first to install mechanical ski lifts and automatic snowmaking equipment; it is now Andorra's largest resort, and one of the most popular in the Pyrenees.
The slopes flow almost directly into the town centre, and the ski area is linked via the neighbouring Grau Roig sector into the adjacent Soldeu-El Tarter ski area, together forming the bulk of the impressive Grandvalira domain, one of Europe's largest linked ski areas.
It's definitely one of Europe's liveliest après ski destinations, with a wide selection of bars and clubs pandering to the predominantly young English-speaking tourist market, but overall with a more Gallic ambiance than any of Andorra's other resorts.
... moreOften referred to colloquially simply as 'Pas', and widely regarded as one of Europe's best-value ski resorts: boasting duty-free prices and seamless links into a big-mileage ski area, offering something for everyone in a fun and lively environment.
Pas de la Casa was Andorra's pioneer ski station: founded in 1957, it was the first to install mechanical ski lifts and automatic snowmaking equipment; it is now Andorra's largest resort, and one of the most popular in the Pyrenees.
The slopes flow almost directly into the town centre, and the ski area is linked via the neighbouring Grau Roig sector into the adjacent Soldeu-El Tarter ski area, together forming the bulk of the impressive Grandvalira domain, one of Europe's largest linked ski areas.
It's definitely one of Europe's liveliest après ski destinations, with a wide selection of bars and clubs pandering to the predominantly young English-speaking tourist market, but overall with a more Gallic ambiance than any of Andorra's other resorts.
Although brash, the resort also has a number of upmarket boutiques and a handful of good quality restaurants too.
Andorra's duty-free status means this is also possibly the best resort in Europe in which to buy snowsports gear, and there's a huge selection of rental and retail shops all vying for trade, which helps to keep prices as low as possible.
Après ski is full-on and raucous, from afternoon happy hours all the way through to the wee hours of the morning. Pack a box of Resolve, and leave room in your luggage for the duty free! less
