Vallter 2000
The easternmost resort in the Pyrenees, Vallter 2000 sits in a high glacial cirque where, on a clear day, you can see the Mediterranean. Snowy, scenic and small, it is a Catalan favourite.
Pistes and lifts
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.
Vallter 2000 is a high day-ski cirque with no lodging at the lifts; the village of Setcases just below has the hotels and guesthouses.
Get to know the resort
Vallter 2000 occupies a dramatic glacial cirque at the head of the Ter valley above Setcases, the most easterly ski resort in the Pyrenees and high enough at 1960 m to hold good snow. Its compact 18 km of piste rise to 2535 m, and on clear days the views reach all the way to the Costa Brava and the Mediterranean. Small, scenic and easy to reach from Girona and Barcelona, it is a charming day or weekend mountain for Catalan families.
Hotels in Vallter 2000
Hotels and apartments around the lifts. Compare prices on Booking, Expedia and Hotels.com.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Vallter 2000 good for beginners?+
Vallter 2000 offers 18 km of pistes across 10 lifts, from 1,960 m to 2,535 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 Vallter 2000?+
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?+
Vallter 2000 is a high day-ski cirque with no lodging at the lifts; the village of Setcases just below has the hotels and guesthouses.
How big is the Vallter 2000 ski area?+
Vallter 2000 has 18 km of marked pistes served by 10 lifts, between 1,960 m and 2,535 m of altitude.
Is Vallter 2000 more for beginners or experts?+
Vallter 2000 counts about 19 marked runs in total. The colour breakdown above shows how they split by difficulty, a good guide to whether the resort fits your level.
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