Baqueira Beret, Spanish Pyrenees

Baqueira Beret

When the Spanish royal family goes skiing, this is where they come. Baqueira Beret is the largest resort in Spain, with three connected sectors and the Michelin-starred tables of the Aran Valley waiting at the bottom.

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Altitude
1500 - 2610 m
Vertical drop
1110 m
Pistes
167 km
Lifts
36
Snow score
88/100
Season
Dec 1 → Apr 14

Baqueira Beret is a ski resort with genuine ski-in/ski-out hotels in Spain, in the Spanish Pyrenees. The village sits at 1500 m and the lifts top out at 2610 m, with 167 km of pistes and 36 lifts. Its BestSnowHotels snow score is 88/100, and the season usually runs Dec 1 → Apr 14.

How we score and classify resorts

Pistes and lifts

What you can ski here
AlpineSnowboard
62 marked runs
Green
10
Blue
22
Red
22
Black
8
Average snow by month
120cm
Dec
175cm
Jan
220cm
Feb
210cm
Mar
130cm
Apr

Run counts and piste kilometres are indicative. Green runs only exist in France, Spain, Andorra, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Japan, the United States, Morocco, Algeria, Lesotho, South Africa, Egypt, Canada, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand and Chile; Italy, Austria, Switzerland and Germany start at blue. Indicative average snow depth near the top of the resort, in cm.

Where to stay

A handful of well-rated hotels in and around the resort. Pick one, then compare live prices across Booking, Expedia and Hotels.com.

Hotel Lacreu
4.8626 reviews
155
Top pick

Hotel Lacreu

Excellent · 626 reviews

Why we like it

One of the highest-rated places to stay in Baqueira Beret, with guests singling out the service and comfort.

Guests rate this hotel as excellent (4.8/5 from 626 reviews). It sits about 3.2 km from the slopes. A mid-range option for Baqueira Beret, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.

≈ 3.2 km to the slopesMid-range
From
155/ night
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Hotel Val de Neu
4.6610 reviews
145

Hotel Val de Neu

Excellent · 610 reviews

Why we like it

Moments from the lifts in Baqueira Beret, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.

≈ 300 m to the slopesMid-range
From
145/ night
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MiM Baqueira member of Meliá Collection
4.3887 reviews
135

MiM Baqueira member of Meliá Collection

Very good · 887 reviews

Why we like it

A long-standing favourite in Baqueira Beret, trusted by thousands of guests before you.

≈ 400 m to the slopesMid-range
From
135/ night
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Hotel Tuc Blanc Baqueira
4.5536 reviews
135

Hotel Tuc Blanc Baqueira

Very good · 536 reviews

Why we like it

Moments from the lifts in Baqueira Beret, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.

≈ 150 m to the slopesMid-range
From
135/ night
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Meliá de Tredós
4.6310 reviews
160

Meliá de Tredós

Excellent · 310 reviews

Why we like it

Strong value for Baqueira Beret, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.

≈ 1.7 km to the slopesMid-range
From
160/ night
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Hotel AC Baqueira Ski Resort, Autograph Collection
4.4405 reviews
125

Hotel AC Baqueira Ski Resort, Autograph Collection

Very good · 405 reviews

Why we like it

Moments from the lifts in Baqueira Beret, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.

≈ 200 m to the slopesMid-range
From
125/ night
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Eurostars La Pleta
4.5329 reviews
135

Eurostars La Pleta

Very good · 329 reviews

Why we like it

Strong value for Baqueira Beret, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.

≈ 550 m to the slopesMid-range
From
135/ night
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Petit Lacreu
4.9173 reviews
150

Petit Lacreu

Excellent · 173 reviews

Why we like it

One of the highest-rated places to stay in Baqueira Beret, with guests singling out the service and comfort.

≈ 3.2 km to the slopesMid-range
From
150/ night
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Hotel Val De Ruda
4.7163 reviews
150

Hotel Val De Ruda

Excellent · 163 reviews

Why we like it

Moments from the lifts in Baqueira Beret, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.

≈ 350 m to the slopesMid-range
From
150/ night
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Eira Ski Lodge
4.8135 reviews
155

Eira Ski Lodge

Excellent · 135 reviews

Why we like it

Strong value for Baqueira Beret, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.

≈ 600 m to the slopesMid-range
From
155/ night
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aA Hotel xalet Bassibe Baqueira
4.3143 reviews
125

aA Hotel xalet Bassibe Baqueira

Very good · 143 reviews

Why we like it

A dependable, well-reviewed choice for a stay in Baqueira Beret.

≈ 600 m to the slopesMid-range
From
125/ night
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Eurostars Royal Tanau
4.477 reviews
125

Eurostars Royal Tanau

Very good · 77 reviews

Why we like it

Strong value for Baqueira Beret, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.

≈ 650 m to the slopesMid-range
From
125/ night
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Ratings from Google, prices indicative per night. Live availability and rates via our booking partners.

Ski-in/ski-out

Baqueira 1500 holds the largest cluster of slope-side apart-hotels in the Pyrenees. The Beret and Bonaigua sectors are accessed by shuttle or chairlift.

Get to know the resort

Spain's smartest resort sits in the green, Atlantic-facing Aran Valley, which catches more snow than most of the Pyrenees and serves some of the best food in the mountains. It is well run and uncrowded midweek, with terrain that flatters intermediates and a quietly upmarket clientele.

Good to know

  • The terrain is well balanced: 10 green, 22 blue, 22 red and 8 black runs, which suits a mixed group skiing together at different levels.
  • The base sits at 1500 m and the top reaches 2610 m, a profile that holds snow well across a normal winter (score 88/100).
  • At 167 km of piste on 36 lifts, it is a substantial mountain that earns a multi-day stay.
  • The lifts typically turn for about 19 weeks a season, planning around late January to late February tends to land the most reliable cover.
Baqueira Beret, Spanish Pyrenees
Baqueira Beret, Spanish Pyrenees

Hotels in Baqueira Beret

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Frequently asked questions

Is Baqueira Beret good for beginners?+

Baqueira Beret offers 167 km of pistes across 36 lifts, from 1500 m to 2610 m. Whether it suits beginners depends on the dedicated learner zones at the base of the slopes, so check the local ski-school options for green and blue run access.

When is the best time to ski Baqueira Beret?+

The season runs from Dec 1 to Apr 14, with a snow score of 88/100. The best conditions are usually from late January through February, while spring skiing in March and April brings longer days and softer afternoons.

Where should I stay for true ski-in/ski-out?+

Baqueira 1500 holds the largest cluster of slope-side apart-hotels in the Pyrenees. The Beret and Bonaigua sectors are accessed by shuttle or chairlift.

How big is the Baqueira Beret ski area?+

Baqueira Beret has 167 km of marked pistes served by 36 lifts, between 1500 m and 2610 m of altitude.

Is Baqueira Beret more for beginners or experts?+

Baqueira Beret counts about 62 marked runs in total. The colour breakdown above shows how they split by difficulty, a good guide to whether the resort fits your level.