Probably best known for its après ski culture and long sunny days, Pas is the liveliest ski village in Andorra and with boundless opportunities both on and off the slopes, you may well be in need of another holiday when you get back. As part of the largest ski domain in the Pyrenees, the skiing is not to be sniffed at - and with cut price heli-skiing on the cards it’s a brilliant choice as a second trip for snowsports aficionados.
Not only is Pas de la Casa the highest ski resort in the Pyrenees (it sits at a lofty 2100m), but it’s also the sunniest. The après ski scene is arguably one of the best in Europe, and the resort is also home to some of the best shopping in the country… so far, so good!
The first lift was installed by ski legend Francesc Viladomat in 1956, and the resort has been growing ever since. The village of Grau Roig was soon incorporated into the ski area, and when the resorts joined forces (and linked lifts) with Soldeu-el Tarter in 2003, they became known as Grandvalira, and formed the largest ski area in the Pyrenees.
Pas itself is physically very close knit- the main bars, restaurants and hotels are all located around a central strip making everything incredibly accessible. With low drinks prices, an abundance of free shots and late opening times throughout the resort, the après ski alone is enough to justify a visit.
In fact, the town’s architecture is one of the only areas in which Pas de La Casa is lacking, and appears to have been inspired by an art deco housing project. However, after a few free shots (which are often handed out like confetti) the visual appeal of your hotel is likely to become much less of an issue...
With such focus on the off slope attractions, it’s easy to forget about the skiing you’ll have access to. There’s a great selection of runs for all abilities - 210km in total served by 64 modern lifts which can whisk 100,700 snow lovers up the mountain every hour. The area includes Soldeu-El Tarter, Encamp, Grau Roig and Canillo as well as Pas alongside some fantastic freeriding, 3 well maintained snow parks, a permanent boarder cross course and 3 snow circuits for the kids.
The nearest airport to Pas De La Casa is Barcelona at 175 km or about 4 hours by car
The nearest ski resorts to Pas De La Casa include Soldeu & El Tarter.
Eating out is much cheaper than you’d expect in a ski resort as well- most of the restaurants serve a selection of family friendly European food, though you’ll be able to find some local Andorran specialties (such as the warming escudella stew) at Costa Rodona. There’s a McDonalds and a Burger King for the unadventurous, whilst El Gargantua is the place to go if you’re feeling like a fondue and at La Copa, you’ll be able to enjoy steaks cooked over an open fire. El Fogo Negre with a wide variety of food on offer, El Fogo Negre is lovely food at a great price. They have a lunch menu and an evening menu, with pizzas, pastas, steak, and ribs, plus every day a "dish of the day". The evening menu also includes all you can eat ribs!
Pas de La Casa really comes into its own when it comes to the après scene, with locals and tourists alike taking liberal advantage of the duty-free drink prices and late opening times. It’s the pubs and clubs that really set Pas apart from the competition. The Kamikaze Surf Bar is the first port of call for many- located on the slopes a short ski from town, the party gets going when the slopes close, and often doesn’t end till well into the night… you might want to regress to a snowplough to get home! The pirate themed Perla Negra is a sure crowd pleaser. With decent pub grub served all day, live sports on the big screens (often with English commentary) and a nightly DJ, it never disappoints. At Deja Beer you can pull your own pints- there’s a different beer on tap at each table- and the nightly and weekly league tables on the big screens can often lead to things getting a wee bit out of hand… luckily, they also serve some great tapas and delicious pizzas! Underground, the London underground themed bar is one of the oldest and most popular in resort. The party gets started here as soon as the slopes close and carries on well into the night.
Restaurant Cala Bassa Costa Rodona Trading white sand for the white of the slopes, Ibiza’s Cala Bassa Beach club is buying into Pas De La Casa’s reputation as an “Ibiza on Ice” . It’s opened a branch in the on-piste Costa Rodona restaurant which has been transformed with hammocks, DJ, a giant terrace and lashings of beach cool. Expect mountain staples and an alphabet of cocktails- but also a handful of Ibizan classics –ever heard of Bullit de Peix on a mountain?
A wide variety of shops in the centre of Pas de la Casa with sports shops, supermarkets, pharmacy, hairdresser, bank and post office. Bargain hunters travel from all over Europe to enjoy Andorra's duty free shops. Andorra la Vella is filled with designer shops selling clothes, watches, jewellery, camera, sports goods, most at greatly reduced prices.
The shops are open from 9am until around 8pm.Andorra La Vella and Escaldes, the two principal towns, and now joined together, boast 5Kms of some of the smartest boutiques and shops to be found anywhere including Paris and London. In general, they offer excellent value for money and a wide range of top-brand merchandise. Cosmetics for example, are very much cheaper here than other European countries.
SKI REPUBLIC Snow Torb SKI REPUBLIC offer fantastic ski and snowboard rental, providing you with the best quality equipment for the best prices. Booking online before your holiday is simple & fast. • FREE helmet hire! • 2 for 1 on all ski & snowboard rental • Snowlib’ - FREE exchange in any resort! • FREE guarantee for kids & juniors • Group booking deals Located at the bottom of the ski runs, 10m from lifts and near the lift pass office and parking. Open every day 8.30 - 18.30.
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Maximum and minimum adult Pas De La Casa lift pass prices ranged from 255 to 261 for 6 days access to the Pas De La Casa ski lift system at the start of the 2025 winter season. Our lift passes are part of a packaged Pas De La Casa holiday with accommodation, so prices vary depending on chalet or hotel suppliers. Confirm price for the lift ticket before booking your holiday.
Lift Tickets | Child | Adult | Senior |
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1 Day Price | 34 - 35 | 48 - 49 | 30 - 30 |
6 Day Price | 172 - 178 | 255 - 261 | 180 - 180 |
Age Range | 6 - 11 | 18 - 64 | 65+ |
Most of our ski holidays to Pas De La Casa packaged with flights include airport transfers. We can also arrange private transfers to Pas De La Casa from nearby airports
Flights from London take about 2 hours to Toulouse, Barcelona, Girona. This table shows approximate transfer times to Pas De La Casa from the nearest airports, smaller airports can be more prone to delays.
Airport | Distance | Transfer Time |
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Barcelona | 175 km | 4 hours |
Toulouse | 160 km | 3 hours |
Browse our self-drive ski holidays which include your car channel crossing, or go choose accom-only and book your car ferry or tunnel later.
The transfer time from alpine train stations are generally shorter than from airports, Call us for details of Pas De La Casa transfers.
Station | Distance | Transfer Time |
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Hospitalet | 12 km | 12 minutes |
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