La Molina, Spanish Pyrenees
Spanish Pyrenees

La Molina

Spain's birthplace of skiing, La Molina has been running lifts in the Catalan Cerdanya since the 1940s. Sunny, family-friendly and reachable by train from Barcelona, it links with Masella as the 140 km Alp 2500.

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Altitude
1,700 - 2,537 m
Vertical drop
837 m
Pistes
70 km
Lifts
16
Snow score
80/100
Season
Dec 7 → Apr 7

Pistes and lifts

What you can ski here
AlpineSnowboardSnowpark
43 marked runs
Green
9
Blue
15
Red
14
Black
5
Average snow by month
105cm
Dec
155cm
Jan
195cm
Feb
185cm
Mar
115cm
Apr

Run counts and piste kilometres are indicative. Green runs only exist in France, Spain and Andorra; Italy, Austria and Switzerland 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.

La Collada Hotel & Spa
4.01.9k reviews
80
Top pick

La Collada Hotel & Spa

Great · 1.9k reviews

Why we like it

A long-standing favourite in La Molina, trusted by thousands of guests before you.

Guests rate this hotel as great (4.0/5 from 1,893 reviews). It sits about 2.8 km from the slopes. A budget-friendly option for La Molina, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.

≈ 2.8 km to the slopesBudget-friendly
From
80/ night
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Hotel HG La Molina
4.01.2k reviews
80

Hotel HG La Molina

Great · 1.2k reviews

Why we like it

A long-standing favourite in La Molina, trusted by thousands of guests before you.

≈ 1.3 km to the slopesBudget-friendly
From
80/ night
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Guitart La Molina
3.91.3k reviews
85

Guitart La Molina

Good · 1.3k reviews

Why we like it

A long-standing favourite in La Molina, trusted by thousands of guests before you.

≈ 1.3 km to the slopesBudget-friendly
From
85/ night
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Hotel Solineu
4.1919 reviews
85

Hotel Solineu

Great · 919 reviews

Why we like it

A long-standing favourite in La Molina, trusted by thousands of guests before you.

≈ 1.8 km to the slopesBudget-friendly
From
85/ night
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Xalet Refugi Pere Carné
4.4300 reviews
95

Xalet Refugi Pere Carné

Very good · 300 reviews

Why we like it

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

≈ 500 m to the slopesBudget-friendly
From
95/ night
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Hotel Adserà
4.2345 reviews
85

Hotel Adserà

Great · 345 reviews

Why we like it

A dependable, well-reviewed choice for a stay in La Molina.

≈ 650 m to the slopesBudget-friendly
From
85/ night
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Hotel Supermolina
3.4551 reviews
90

Hotel Supermolina

Good · 551 reviews

Why we like it

A dependable, well-reviewed choice for a stay in La Molina.

≈ 950 m to the slopesBudget-friendly
From
90/ night
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Els Isards - activitats i experiències
4.581 reviews
105

Els Isards - activitats i experiències

Very good · 81 reviews

Why we like it

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

≈ 1.8 km to the slopesBudget-friendly
From
105/ night
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Minds & Mountains Eco Lodge
4.579 reviews
100

Minds & Mountains Eco Lodge

Very good · 79 reviews

Why we like it

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

≈ 1.2 km to the slopesBudget-friendly
From
100/ night
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Hotel Roc Blanc
3.1501 reviews
85

Hotel Roc Blanc

Good · 501 reviews

Why we like it

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

≈ 150 m to the slopesBudget-friendly
From
85/ night
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Amoretes
4.650 reviews
90

Amoretes

Excellent · 50 reviews

Why we like it

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

≈ 1.9 km to the slopesBudget-friendly
From
90/ night
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Ski-in/ski-out

La Molina spreads between a valley-floor village by the railway and the slope-side Supermolina, where several hotels and apartments are true ski-in/ski-out.

Get to know the resort

La Molina holds a special place in Spanish skiing as the country's first resort, with lifts turning here since 1943, and it remains a sunny, welcoming place to learn. Its 70 km of well-groomed piste roll down from the 2537 m Tosa d'Alp and link over the top with Masella to make Alp 2500, around 140 km in all. The train from Barcelona stops right at the foot of the slopes, making it one of the easiest big resorts in the Pyrenees to reach without a car, and a reliable family weekend favourite for Catalans.

La Molina, Spanish Pyrenees
La Molina, Spanish Pyrenees

Hotels in La Molina

Hotels and apartments around the lifts. Compare prices on Booking, Expedia and Hotels.com.

Plan your trip

Frequently asked questions

Is La Molina good for beginners?+

La Molina offers 70 km of pistes across 16 lifts, from 1,700 m to 2,537 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 La Molina?+

The season runs from Dec 7 to Apr 7, with a snow score of 80/100. 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?+

La Molina spreads between a valley-floor village by the railway and the slope-side Supermolina, where several hotels and apartments are true ski-in/ski-out.

How big is the La Molina ski area?+

La Molina has 70 km of marked pistes served by 16 lifts, between 1,700 m and 2,537 m of altitude.

Is La Molina more for beginners or experts?+

La Molina counts about 43 marked runs in total. The colour breakdown above shows how they split by difficulty, a good guide to whether the resort fits your level.