FAQs

Vallter is located close to the village of Setcases, in the Ripollès region of Catalonia.

Detailed information on how to get here by car and public transport, as well as maps of the area and more specific location information, are included in the 'Location' section of this website.

The Vallter ski resort opens the ski lifts to the public at 09.00 h and closes them at 16.45 h. The ticket office is open from 09.00h to 16.00h, and the ski resort, head offices and customer service offices are open from 09.00 h to 17.00 h. The resort opening hours can be consulted in the ‘Opening hours’ section of this website.

See all the information in the ‘Purchase and delivery conditions for season ski passes’ section of this website.

Vallter’s Head Office is located in the building at the foot of the piste, at the resort’s 2000 m elevation.

Vallter runs a Ski Bus (TEISA buses) on Saturdays and Sundays. Detailed information can be found in the ‘Transport to the slopes’ section of this website.

You can buy your Vallter ski pass in-person from the ticket office at the foot of the piste. You can also purchase online through this website and then collect your pass from the resort's express ticket office. If you have a rechargeable PiriNeu365 card you do not need to collect your pass from the ticket office: just buy online and hit the slopes!

No, being a small resort there is no exclusive ski pass for beginners that only provides access to the nursery slopes. However, the day pass price is very reasonable. You can ski the whole resort for just € 29 for adults, young € 24.50 and children € 22.00.

See detailed information in the ‘General conditions of use for day or multi-day passes’ section of this website.

The afternoon ski pass can be used from 13.00 h onwards. It costs € 23 for adults, € 19.5 for young and € 17.50 for children.

You can purchase the season pass preferably via the Vallter online shop or at the resort offices. Season passes must be collected from the building at the foot of the piste. For more information about the season pass, please contact: rcolom@vallter2000.cat

A valid Vallter season ski pass entitles you to enjoy a free trip on the Jordi Pujol panoramic chairlift to Marmotes (2,535 m) during the summer season.

If you witness an accident, you should mark the place where the accident took place by arranging skis in the snow in the shape of a cross. You should then notify the piste service at the nearest lift. If you have an accident yourself, it is important to try and protect yourself and keep warm. See safety tips for more information.

The resort’s medical centre is private, so any service must be paid for. When you purchase your ski pass, you have the option to buy day insurance for € 3. In the event of an accident, this will cover rescue from the slopes, care at the medical centre and transport to hospital if required. You can consult details of the coverage included in the insurance sold at the resort ticket office at https://www.turismefgc.cat/es/poliza-seguro-accidentes-esqui/

The beginners’ area at Vallter is located primarily in the Morens plain (Pla de Morens) area of the resort. Consult the piste map for more information.

The Vallter resort has slopes of varying levels of difficulty to suit all types of skiers. The Sledging Park and the Esquirol mini-club for the little ones are located close to the offices, service area and the first ski lifts. This is also where the green slopes are, making it perfect for family skiing.

While not compulsory, wearing a helmet is highly recommended for adults and especially children. It significantly reduces the possibility of suffering a serious head injury as a result of an accident whilst practising winter sports.

To keep up to date with all the resort’s information, you can download the Vallter APP or consult the website: www.vallter2000.cat

The best activities for families with young children are those organised by the Esquirol mini-club and the sledging slope in the Sledging Park. You can use the filter on this website's activities page to find the most suitable activities for your family.

You can find detailed information about the mini-club at https://www.vallter2000.cat/en/winter/services/kids-leisure-area-esquirol/

See https://www.turismefgc.cat/en/check-in for more information.

Yes, there is a motorhome parking area in the lower car park at 1,900 m (P6). A chairlift links the car park to the ski station between 8.30 h and 9.30 h.

If you have your own ski or snowboard equipment, the chairlift will take you straight to the slope. Otherwise, you can use the shuttle bus that runs between car parks and the resort base. The bus costs € 2 return and will be refunded if you purchase a ski pass.

Vallter has six car parks with space for around 950 vehicles. We also offer monthly or full-season parking spaces.

Yes. Please contact the ski schools to reserve a lesson. Vallter has two ski schools. You can find more information at: https://www.vallter2000.cat/en/winter/services/ski-and-snowboard-schools/

These activities are organised by external operators. Please contact them directly. You can find all the necessary information in the ‘snowshoes’ section of this website.

The ski rental shop is located at the resort base, next to parking 1.

Yes, snowshoes can be hired at the ski rental shop. Sledges can be rented from the sports shop located next to the ticket offices.

You can rent ski mountaineering equipment if you hire a mountain guide.

No, you can rent your equipment on the day.

The Sledging Park is only open on weekends and bank holidays.

No. The entry ticket to the Sledging Park includes access to the area, use of the conveyor belt lifts for 2 - 4 hours and accident insurance.

No, the two activities are separate.

Yes, lockers that work with a € 2 coin can be found in the washrooms.

Yes, the ski station has overnight ski lockers that fit two sets of ski equipment for 10 € per night.

No, there is no accommodation in the ski resort itself. The closest accommodation is in Setcases or the Vall de Camprodon. Hostal Pastuira is located 100 m from the chairlift at 1,900 m. For more information see: https://www.valldecamprodon.org

You can collect them from any of the ticket offices, including the one at 1,900 m. They can also be collected from the machines in car par 1, next to the equipment rental shop.

Yes, you can buy a discounted 1 or 2-day family pack for 1 or 2 adults and 1, 2 or 3 children. There must be at least 3 passes purchased through the pack.

Yes. The official card issued by the Generalitat de Catalunya confirming your status as a member of a large or single-parent family must be shown when purchasing your pass.

Discounts apply per family member and ski pass, and you don’t have to purchase passes for the entire family to benefit from the individual discount. A 10% non-accumulative discount will be applied to each family member.

By checking the ‘snow report’ on our website or our Twitter feed.

Yes. Vallter offers a mini-club service where children aged 3 to 8 can enjoy activities in an enclosed area while their parents ski. The mini club does not provide ski lessons. Please check the opening hours of the MiniClub in advance.

See https://www.turismefgc.cat/en/pirineu365/

Please click on the following link for information about all our Covid-19 safety measures: https://www.turismefgc.cat/en/measures-covid-19/

Check the online purchase conditions here.

The free use of the so-called Ski-Bike or Snow-Bike devices is not allowed on the slopes of the mountain resorts managed by FGC. Except when its use is directly related to people with reduced mobility. Section 14 of the FGC ski resort regulations for use and ski passes is applicable.

If Vallter ski resort closes due to adverse weather conditions and you have a ski pass with a valid date for the closing day, a refund will be applied in proportion to the daily price paid in the days following the closing day.

This policy applies to day and two-day passes purchased on the resort's website

More information at 972 13 60 57 and info@vallter2000.cat