Around the Christmas and New Year period there are plenty of activities to make the festive time of year extra special. In the month of December, there is a small local Christmas market, which is full of atmosphere getting you into the spirit! Try some Spanish and French sweets and treats and a hot chocolate on a crisp, cold December day.

Christmas Day the children (and adults!) have great fun trying to spot Father Christmas in his sleigh on the mountain.

On New Year’s Eve in Baqueira, hundreds of skiers ski down the home stretch with flaming torches to create a wonderful sight, followed by a fantastic fireworks display to really kick off the evening’s festivities.

Kings day is a national holiday in Spain and is celebrated more than Christmas in Spanish culture. This takes place on 6th January and in the town of Vielha a parade marches through the streets with the three Kings at centre stage. After the parade the Kings offer presents to the children and throw lots of sweets into the streets!
 

Skiing and snowboarding in Baqueira/Beret has been enjoyed by locals for many years, even the King of Spain has a holiday residence in the area! The mountain consists of 4 main peaks, Baqueira, Beret, Baciver and Bonaigua which all have a vast variety of slopes, that are suitable for all levels. You will be very surprised by how quiet it is, rarely ever queuing for lifts, some days it feels like you have the whole mountain to yourself. The heliski and touring here is like nowhere else in Europe. Our experienced ski instructors look forward to welcoming you for lessons on the slopes, whether  beginner, intermediate or advanced. Beret is where the snow park and the fun park is situated and even if you aren’t into doing the tricks yourself, it’s still fun to watch!