Pas de la Casa winter ski resort, the Pyrenees, Andorra (Spain)
INTRODUCTION Pas de la Casa has been a spectacular success over the 50 years since it was first envisaged and a drag lift installed by the high border crossing with France. The combination of skiing at a snowsure altitude and duty-free shopping rapidly proved popular and Pas de la Casa was soon installing a new lift virtually every year and expanding further into Andorra. BEYOND THE SLOPES Pas de La Casa itself has fairly limited facilities beyond snow sports, but there is a leisure centre with indoor pool and a gym. Other resorts on the Grandvalira pass, linked by a bus service, do widen the choice. Canillo, a 20-minute bus ride down towards La Vella, has another sports centre with small indoor pool, ice rink and squash courts. A larger and more luxurious spa centre, the Sport Wellness Mountain Spa, has recently opened at Soldeu. FAMILY FUN This is a friendly resort for families, with very good childcare and ski-school facilities - just be wary your accommodation does not incorporate a lively late night bar, if getting your children to sleep may be an issue. APRES SKI Pas de la Casa has a reputation as the top party resort in Andorra and attracts a largely young crowd who maintain this standard to the full. The action continues around the clock, but the key period is typically from 2300 when the numerous bars get going through to the official closing time of 0300 (0400 for clubs). EATING OUT There are about 50 places to eat around Pas de la Casa so there's plenty of choice. The majority of establishments are small, family-run businesses serving affordable pizza or paella and international dishes. GETTING AROUND Most accommodation, ski lifts and facilities are within easy walking distance of each other. A ski bus circulates around the village and between ski area bases. Driving can be difficult due to road overcrowding and limited parking.
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Location: Pas de la Casa, Andorra
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