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Sant Joan de l'Erm
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Sant Joan de l'Erm

Alt Urgell (Catalonia)

Sant Joan de l'Erm is Catalonia's largest cross-country resort, opened as early as 1970. The trails run through forests of fir, birch and mountain pine in the Parc Natural de l'Alt Pirineu. The base is the Refugi de la Basseta at 1,720 m. Many loops are easy, but there are also longer and tougher routes.

Cross-country skiing

Height
1,690–2,150 m
Trails
42 km
Classic
Yes
Skating
Yes
Loops
Approx. 12 loops, approx. 42 km in total, half of them green or blue
Season
approx. December–early April (2025/26 planned 29 Nov–6 Apr)
Trail pass
€17 adult/day, child €9 (2025/26); the Tot Nòrdic season pass at €170 is valid at all Catalan cross-country resorts
Level
all levels
Other
18.5 km of snowshoe routes, sledging, ski school, hire

Highlights

  • Catalonia's largest trail network
  • Refugi de la Basseta
  • Varied forest
  • Close to La Seu d'Urgell

Getting here

Flights
Andorra–La Seu (LEU) approx. 35 km, approx. 50 min (few flights) · Barcelona (BCN) approx. 190 km, approx. 2 h 45 min · Toulouse (TLS) approx. 220 km, approx. 3 h 15 min
Bus
ALSA bus Barcelona–La Seu d'Urgell; by car from there
Car
From the N-260 approx. 2 km south of La Seu d'Urgell, via Castellbò, approx. 30 km of mountain road to the resort. Large car park.

Accommodation

Accommodation
Refugi de la Basseta by the trails.
Places to stay nearby
Castellbò (approx. 25 min), La Seu d'Urgell (approx. 45 min)
TipsDrive up early – the road is long and winding. The Tot Nòrdic pass pays off if you ski at several resorts.
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42.4166° N, 1.2872° E

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