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Beret (Baqueira Beret)
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Beret (Baqueira Beret)

Val d'Aran, Lleida (Catalonia)

On the broad high plateau of Pla de Beret, at Baqueira Beret's upper base, there is a marked cross-country loop of about 7 km. It passes close to the source of the Garonne and a megalithic monument. From here you can also follow the route towards the old village of Montgarri. In February the Marxa Beret is held, one of Spain's biggest cross-country races.

Cross-country skiing

Height
1,840 m
Trails
7 km
Classic
Yes
Skating
Yes
Loops
Approx. 7 km circular loop between Orri and the car park at Beret; longer route approx. 40 km towards Montgarri
Season
December–April
Trail pass
No trail pass required for the marked loop
Level
all levels
Other
Marxa Beret (cross-country race in February, over 1,500 participants), snowshoes

Highlights

  • Marxa Beret in February
  • Outing towards Montgarri
  • Close to the source of the Garonne
  • Free to ski

Getting here

Flights
Toulouse (TLS) approx. 180 km, approx. 2 h 15 min · Lourdes-Tarbes (LDE) approx. 190 km, approx. 2 h 45 min · Barcelona (BCN) approx. 330 km, approx. 3 h 45 min
Bus
ALSA bus Barcelona/Lleida–Vielha; ski bus in the Val d'Aran to Baqueira
Car
From Vielha via the C-28 to Baqueira and on up to Beret 1850. Large car park. Chains may be needed.

Accommodation

Accommodation
No accommodation at Beret; hotels and flats in Baqueira 1500.
Places to stay nearby
Baqueira and Salardú (10–15 min), Vielha (approx. 25 min)
TipsThe loop can be skied even when the lifts are closed. Sign up early for the Marxa Beret.
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42.7263° N, 0.9626° E

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