By Train The nearest railway station is located in l'Hospitalet, France, only 13 km from Andorra border crossing point in Pas de la Casa.
By Car To get driving directions to the resort go to either the AA Website or the Michelin Route Planner website www.viamichelin.com or www.theaa.com
About The Resort..
Ski Pas de la Casa
Pas de la Casa Town. A duty free mecca on the border with France. A little dreary to look at but lots of accommodation near the lifts helps. Watch the cars as you cross the road! Maybe not as convenient as Soldeu for the skiing but the young at heart amongst will love the party atmosphere. It is the biggest and the most well know resort in Andorra. Great for shopping so take and empty bag to fill up with those cheap goodies.
Resort Restaurants
Restaurants Pas de la Casa
There are over 50 places to eat in Pas de la Casa. A lot of the restaurants are family run affairs so cater for the typical pizza / paella market along with a few international dishes. If you are looking for something a bit more upmarket head to Marisqueria Campistrano - good cuisine Marmita - situated in the Hotel Roig , fresh local produce and high end cooking
Other choices...
Burger King and MacDonalds are here. The Perla Negra (85 68 38) is good for ribs L'Husley for steaks especially a big T-bone
Nightlife..
Bar Pas de la Casa & Pas de la Casa Nightlife
Apres ski is awesome here and attracts a large crowd. What with the drinks roughly the same prices as here in the UK but three times the size it is easy to forget how much you have drunk.
Underground (34 26 06) attracts a crowd especially amongst boarders. Milwalkee is good early evening and gets crowded later on Bilboard (85 62 36) for that late evening or early morning drink this is the place. Attracts a British and Dutch crowd so everyone's always up for a crack KBS - surfy style atmosphere - live music and themed nights
Other Activities
Activities Pas de la Casa
There is a great sports centre offering pool, squash, table tennis and sports hall helicopter flights,
Husky sled rides,
Paintballing,
shopping,
snowmobiling
There's an ice driving circuit - if you are looking for a spin on Europe's highest circuit
Accommodation
Pas de la Casa Hotels
Himalaya Pas de la Casa
Hotel Himalaia Pas (00376 73 55 15) is not a bad bet. It is a comfortable 4 star, but a word of warning a 4 star in Andorra ain't as good as a 4 star in most other counties. (I am not saying the Andorran authorites are lenient but our inspectors would want a little more.) Appartments are cheap and plentiful, and it may help you avoid the 18-30 crowd.
Hotel Font D Argent Pas de la Casa
The Hotel Font d'Argent is a pleasant hotel in a good location. Easy walk to the ski slopes - only about a minute from the main lift at Pas. Bath and showers, clean rooms and buffet style food.
Hotel Cal Ruiz Pas de la Casa
Clean rooms. Easy enough to walk to bars / clubs. Located at the bottom of town so 5 minute walk uphill to ski slopes (so look to hire a ski locker up near slopes)
Aparthotel Alaska pas de la Casa
A four star hotel in Pas de la Casa. Disable Access, Internet points, Restaurant, Bar-caferteria, fitness centre, spa and TV room.
Apartments Pas de la Casa, Chalets in Pas de la Casa, Holidays in Pas de la Casa Pas de la Casa Holiday The following British holiday companies offer ski holidays to Pas de la Casa
Crystal Ski Holidays book ski and snowboarding holidays in Pas de la Casa Directski.com include Pas de la Casa in Andorra. First Choice include Pas de la Casa in Andorra. Inghams Ski Holidays offer over 100 ski resorts including Pas de la Casa
Neilson Holidays offer ski holidays to a number of resorts including Pas de La Casa
About The Mountain
Pas de la Casa Ski
Beginners skiing in Pas de la Casa
You might find it easier to start learning in the Grau Roig area of the Grandvalira
Intermediates skiing in Pas de la Casa
There are some good runs for intermediate level skiers
Advanced - Experts skiing in Pas de la Casa
We recommend the offpiste. Head up above the Grau Roig area.
Snowboarders
Head up to the terrain park and boardercross.
Mountain Restuarants
Pas de la Casa Restaurants?
With over 50 places to eat in Pas de la Casa there is quite a bit to choose from.
Marisqueria Campistrano - good cuisine Marmita - situated in the Hotel Roig , fresh local produce and high end cooking Don't linger but the best on the mountain is Llac Dels Pessons (75 90 15)
Ski Schools
Pas de la Casa Ski and Snowboard School
Ski School - Pas de Casa - 00376 8719 20
Webcam
Weather
Andorra Pas de la Casa Snow Report
What is the weather like in the ski resort of Pas de la Casa?
There are 6 resorts in the Grand Valira area Pas de la Casa, Gran Roug, Soldeau, El Tarter, Canillo and Encamp
Shopping
Shops in Pas de la Casa
Duty Free Shopping to be had by all!
Top 5 Family Activities
Pas de la Casa for Families
Nursery - the town's nursery accepts children from 2 years upwards.
The Ski School has a special 'snowplay' area and they organise fun and games for kids from the age of 3 years
Snowmobiling - for older teenagers Snowshoeing Dog Sledding
Top 5 Runs
Ski & Snowboard Hire Shop
Ski Hire Pas de la Casa
Looking for great prices on ski hire or snowboard hire in Pas de la Casa - look no further than Snowbrainer...
We recommend you hire your skis and snowboards at either of these two great shops
Surf Evasio located at Placa dels Vaquers 111
Esqui Evasio at 39 Av. d'Encamp
If you book online here at snowbrainer.com you'll make big savings on the resort RRP. It's so easy and convenient, you book online then collect in resort and it saves you time and money.
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Ski Books, Snowboard Books and Ski Holiday Information Books
Looking for some information before you go on holiday or looking for a book to read when you are there. Here's some books we recommend. They're worth a read before you head off on your winter holiday or they can make great presents for skiers and snowboarders.
Top 5 Things To Take
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Reviews
Went over to Pas de la Casa and had an awesome time. The snow was fantastic as was the après ski….we had a wild time! Admittedly there was a group of 12 of us so things were not going to be subdued! The nightlife was pretty cheap and cheerful which was what we wanted and the pistes were wide and ideal for cruising so great for the beginners and intermediates in our group. There was quite a lot to do for non skiers or those that wanted a break from the snow. Stayed at the Himalaya – there was a pool, which was definitely a plus and the staff were friendly and the rooms were big and spacious!
By Susie Hampton on 11/01/2010 09:37:00
We really liked Pas de la Casa which has some great skiing and snowboarding especially for the beginners in our party. There is also enough decent ski runs for the intermediates but not enough for the one expert amongst us. It then gets even better after dark with some brilliant après skis and nightlife with the added benefit of being cheaper than some other resorts I have been to. We had the added bonus of not skiing one day and went to the Cadea spa which the girls in the party seemed to enjoy!
Beginners skiing in Pas de la Casa
With over 50 places to eat in Pas de la Casa there is quite a bit to choose from.
Duty Free Shopping to be had by all!
Nursery - the town's nursery accepts children from 2 years upwards.
We recommend you hire your skis and snowboards at either of these two great shops
