Baqueira Beret: the history of the village and the resort

Have you been to the most beautiful resorts in the French Alps and are now looking for a new ski area to spend your holiday at? What if you head to the Pyrenees, in Spain? You will discover why the good reputation of Baqueira Beret goes far beyond the Spanish borders.

The most visited ski resort in Spain

What we love about Baqueira Beret

We might sometimes forget it, but this resort in the Pyrenees can offer one of the best skiing experiences possible, as proven by the most prestigious Spanish ski area. Plenty of snow and great skiing await for you in Baqueira Beret, with a cozy atmosphere and a luxurious setting.

A chic and refined destination, with a certain Spanish way of living: you will find it all in the resort of Baqueira Beret! Located in the province of Lleida, between the Aran Valley and the Àneu Valley, it attracts both a local clientele and French guests, due to its proximity with cities like Bordeaux and Toulouse, in the Southwest of France.

Visitors appreciate a ski resort that competes with the most prestigious domains in the Alps in terms of infrastructure, ski lifts, level of snow, luxury shops, good restaurants and 4 and 5 starts hotels. For a less cozy but more festive apres-ski, guests can easily head to Vielha, the capital of Val d’Aran, which is very well equipped in terms of clubs and other nightlife facilities - and there are plenty of activities for the day too. For skiing and relaxing alike, Baqueira Beret is the winter sport destination that will please everyone.

From luxury to authenticity

To ski in the favorite resort of the Spanish royal family is quite exciting. But apart from its undeniable characteristic luxury, Baqueira Beret’s true richness lies in its gorgeous natural setting and in its heavenly snowy landscapes.

The most sought-after ski resort in the Pyrenees bring out an image of chicness, elegance and refinement. For that, it would make sense to think that Baqueira Beret is an elitist station, reserved for a few privileged members of the Spanish society. On the contrary! Families with young children are particularly attracted to the snow of this resort, as well as the lovers of the great outdoors.

A great variety of landscapes can be seen in this singular area of the Aran Valley, the only Atlantic valley of the mountain ranges in Spain. On skis (or on a ski lift!), on foot, on horseback or by mountain bike, we can’t help but admire the forests, waterfalls, lakes and ponds of the resort. If time allows you, drive the 90km that separate Baqueira Beret form the Aigüestortes National Park, the views that await for you are well worth the trip.

The millionaire resort

The star ski resort of the Spanish Pyreness, Baqueira Beret has recently registered the best numbers in its history. More than one million ski days have been sold during the winter sports season! Wait no more to jump on a ski lift and try it out for yourself!

Messi in Baqueira

The famous Argentinian football player Lionel Messi is the owner of a 4 stars hotel in Baqueira, the MiM, that stands for Messi & Majestic. This hotel is a prestigious address in Val d’Aran that englobes 141 bedrooms, 3 restaurants and bars, as well as a top-notch SPA.

Royal destination

If the fame of Baqueira Beret goes beyond the Spanish borders, it’s before all because the king Juan Carlos and the queen Sofía have made it their favorite ski resort for. Unfortunately, Queen Letizia has little taste for the pleasures of sliding, and the new sovereign, Felipe IV, only goes there very occasionally.

The Courchevel of Spain

Luxury truly has found its place in Baqueira Berert - so much so that many ski lovers have started calling it the “mini-Courchevel of the Pyrenees”, thanks to the level of snow and to the many luxury hotels and well-known brands and restaurants that have established themselves in Baqueira Beret, like Moët & Chandon, that has a champagne and tapas bar in the pistes of this ski resort.

Discover your next exceptional rental accommodation in Baqueira Beret

Extraordinary, breathtaking and and unique: our chalets facing the snowy slopes of Baqueira Beret bring together all the top-notch services that you can imagine, and all only a few meters away from a ski lift. Private spa, indoor pool, cinema room… nothing has been overlooked when it comes to providing you with the best holiday of your life in these prestigious rental accommodations right next to the pistes.

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Do you own a prestigious property in the mountains?

In Baqueira Beret, like in the most prestigious snow destinations in the French Alps, we are constantly looking for new and exceptional properties to offer to our guests. If you are the owner of a chalet or a luxury apartment close to a village's centre or to the ski lifts, don’t hesitate to contact us so that we can present to you our private concierge and seasonal rental management solution. We will study together the possibility of integrating your residence to our offer of exclusive mountain rental accommodation.

Baqueira Beret

The place to ski in the Pyrenees