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A household name in Andorra’s skiing network, Pas de la Casa is a lively town that doubles up as an entry point into a huge area of snow-sure, high-altitude skiing.
It’s part of the extensive Grandvalira ski area, which has more than 210km of slopes spread across Pas de la Casa and its neighbouring resorts of Soldeu, El Tartar and more - meaning quick learners are in for a real treat after graduating from the beginner zone.
It has a top ski school and great food - including a mixture of Spanish and French cuisine, thanks to its location sandwiched between the two countries.
One of the top benefits is the cheaper cost of essentials, too. Food, drinks, lift passes and more will all be cheaper than France, Austria and Switzerland.
Read on for all the information you’ll need to enjoy Pas de la Casa as a beginner skier.
(All prices and information are reflective of the 24-25 season).
In this beginner's guide, we answer:
- Is Pas de la Casa a good resort for beginners?
- Where to stay if you're a beginner in Pas de la Casa
- Is Pas de la Casa suitable for a first-time family ski holiday?
- Beginner skiing in Pas de la Casa
- How much do lift passes cost?
- Beginner access to bars and restaurants
- How much do ski lessons cost?
- Is there a beginner-friendly snow park?
Is Pas de la Casa a good resort for beginners?
Pas de la Casa is a great resort for beginners who are looking for a cheaper ski holiday and lively après atmosphere.
While there are certainly better options purely for beginner skiing, Andorra is known to be easier on the wallet than France and Austria - and the beginner skiing is still very decent here.
Of all the resorts in Andorra, Pas de la Casa is definitely the party town.
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St Anton is also a good resort for beginners - particularly those who want a very lively après experience!
Where to stay in Pas de la Casa if you’re a beginner
You’ll want to stay near the foot of the slopes, where all the various lifts go from. This will make it more convenient in the mornings, helping you avoid a long walk in.
The Hotel de les Pistes is located right across the road from the chairlifts and does breakfast and dinner, while the Aparthotel Olympiades has ski-in/ski-out access, with the chairlifts just a quick 20-second ski away. The same can be said for Hotel Katmandu, which is an adult-only establishment. The half-board Hotel Sporting is also just over the road.
Hotel de Les Pistes
With a buffet breakfast and 3-course dinner every night, as well as being literally across the road from the chairlifts, this hotel is brilliant value for money.
Is Pas de la Casa suitable for a first-time family ski holiday?
Pas de la Casa can certainly accommodate families, but be aware that it is most definitely the party town out of all the resorts in the Grandvalira ski area - try El Tartar and Soldeu for a more family-friendly atmosphere.
That doesn’t mean that you won’t find quiet spots in Pas de la Casa, but it does mean there’ll be a lot of young adults having fun in the main areas - especially once the sun goes down.
Have a read of our top family-friendly ski resorts for more inspiration.
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Want a quieter resort instead? Check out our beginner's guide to La Rosière.
Beginner skiing in Pas de la Casa
Pas de la Casa has its own dedicated beginner zone which is connected to the town by a (very) short gondola, while the main slope leading to the town is also fairly easy.
The beginner zone is just off to the side and still essentially at the foot of the mountain. Take the ‘TC10 Els Pioners’ gondola (under 2 minutes transit time and just 30m of vertical) before you reach the Abelletes beginner zone.
This is where all the lessons take place for first-timers. There’s a magic carpet on the left, a T-bar on the right, and a sizable slope in between at a very gradual gradient (see video below).
Often, meeting points for lessons (at least for the first day) are at the main base of all the lifts - the teacher will take you on the gondola.
Where to head when you’re ready to explore Pas de la Casa (and the Grandvalira ski area)
Once you’ve conquered the beginner zone, there are a couple of runs above it which are accessible via the TSF2 Coll dels Isards chairlift, and TK Pic Negre button lift (the Pista Escola green and Isards blue respectively). You'll probably graduate onto these in the lessons.
After you're comfortable on these, then head back to the main hub of lifts (back where the gondola is). Here, there are 3 chairlifts, all of which have a blue leading back to the bottom.
The ‘main’ chairlift up to Coll Blanc (‘TSD4 Pas de la Casa’) has a slightly less straightforward route back for beginners, but after you’ve done it once, you’ll remember it: once you come out the chairlift, veer right uphill slightly until you see a rope tow. Take this rope tow (and the next one) then carry on straight along what is pretty much a flat, all the way until you see the Pista Port blue run on the right. This winds back towards Pas de la Casa town.
Beginners can also go up the ‘TSF4 Solana’ and subsequent ‘TSF4 Costa Rodona’ chairlifts for easy runs back. In fact, the latter of these comes out at the top of the Pista Port blue run, cutting out the rope tow mentioned in the previous paragraph.
The Pista Port blue connects to the Tubs blue run, which goes all the way back to Pas. Alternatively, cut across the adjacent reds (there are no trees to navigate) to the Fletxa blue run, which eventually ends up in the same place.
After you’re comfortable with this, you could go over and down to the Grau Roig sector. For an easy (and pretty) blue route down, head up the ‘TSF4 Costa Rodona’ chairlift, then carry on past the Pista Port blue run, and instead turn left down the Pastora blue run.
Down here, there are plenty of blues to try. It’s a big bowl so you can see which ones you think you can tackle. To get back to Pas de la Casa without taking any reds, jump on the ‘TSD4 Antenes’ chairlift, at the top of which the Pista Port blue awaits.
There is lots of very pretty, tree-lined blue skiing down in the Soldeu and El Tartar sectors. If you make it over here, just remember to give yourself enough time to get back to Pas de la Casa on the lifts before they close.
How much do lift passes cost in Pas de la Casa?
2025-26 lift pass prices have not yet been released.
A full Grandvalira lift pass in the 2024-25 season was priced as follows: a 1-day adult lift pass (18-64) was €67 while a 6-11 day pass for a child was priced at €44, and 12-17 at €57.50.
6-day passes were priced at €378 for adults, €240 for 6-11, and €312 for 12-17.
Is there a free lift pass for Pas de la Casa?
Yes!
Children under 6 years old and seniors aged 75 and above get free lift passes.
Seniors from 65-74 get a discount.
Is there a discounted lift pass for beginners?
Yes!
Beginners can buy a 1-day beginners lift pass which gives you access to easy slopes. For Pas de la Casa, these lifts include TSF Coll dels Isards, TSF4 Solana, TK Les Abelletes, Tapis Les Abelletes I and TC10 Els Pioners.
Our sales team can help you buy these.
Are Pas de la Casa après bars and restaurants accessible to beginner skiers?
There is only 1 après-ski bar that is truly in the mountains, with the rest being back in town.
This is Coll Blanc KSB, a building at the top of the ‘TSD4 Pas de la Casa’ chairlift which resembles a white UFO and is perched right on the top of the ridge. There are live DJs and a fun atmosphere most days.
To get back, you can either brave a red briefly, before it forks into either a blue or a continuation of the same red all the way back home. Alternatively, you jump on the rope tows that are visible from the top of the TSD4 Pas de la Casa chairlift, and then carry on along what is a fairly flat run, until you turn right down the Pista Port blue.
The Olympiades Inn is also a good spot - this is just a 20 second ski down to the foot of the slopes.
Have a read of our guide to Pas de la Casa’s après-ski and nightlife for more information.
As for restaurants, the Coll Blanc KSB also doubles up as a nice lunch spot, while there’s a good place to eat at the foot of the beginner zone, at the end of the TC10 Els Pioners gondola, which puts on burgers, pizzas and similar bits on a large sun terrace.
How much do ski lessons cost in Pas de la Casa?
Absolute beginners here will start their lessons by familiarising themselves with equipment and doing simple drills in the beginner zone, and the surrounding easy slopes.
Pas de la Casa seems to only have 1 official ski school operating there. This is run by the Grandvalira area as a whole.
Rates will change depending on the week of the season. Peak/high season dates will be more expensive - these include Christmas and other school holidays.
Also note that prices are from the 2024-25 season, so may be different for 2025-26.
| Ski School | Group lesson per adult | Group lesson per child | Private lesson adult (per hour) | Private lesson child (per hour) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pas de la Casa Ski School |
€185 for 5 days (3 hours per day) |
€171 for 5 days (3 hours per day) | €61.25 | €61.25 |
Is there a beginner-friendly snow park in Pas de la Casa?
No, there is no beginner-friendly snow park in Pas de la Casa.
The Grandvalira area has 3 in total, although these are in other resort sectors - 1 in El Tartar and 2 in Grau Roig.
Overall, is Pas de la Casa a good choice for beginners?
Pas de la Casa is a fine choice for beginners - particularly those prioritising a lively town and cheap prices.
There is a dedicated beginner zone for absolute beginners with a great ski school, while slopes back to town from the top can be blue all the way if you need.
There’s loads of terrain to explore once you’re feeling a bit more confident, while après in the Coll Blanc is easy to reach and get back from for beginners.
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