The snowfalls in mid-December, along with the cold and sunny weather of most days of this holiday, have favored an increase of up to 39% in visitors compared to last season.
It is also the 25th anniversary of the Cadí-Moixeró gondola lift, which allowed the union of the two resorts and offered 145 km of skiable area, one of the largest in Europe.
From January 2nd to 5th, at the INEFC Barcelona, FGC Turisme will showcase the range of snow and sports activities in La Molina, Vallter, Vall de Núria, Espot Esquí, Port Ainé and Boí Taüll, which are already in full swing these days. People who visit the FGC stand will be able to live immersive experiences for all audiences: immerse themselves in the descent of a ski slope or a bike park at full speed with virtual reality glasses and try out the ski simulators.
This December marks the 15th anniversary of the beginning of the collaboration between the Play and Train association and La Molina to promote adapted sports through the Centre d’Esport Adaptat. To celebrate this significant date, the association will organize the Play and Train SnowFest on the ski slopes of La Molina. The Girona resort stands out for being one of the most advanced centers in resources for people with disabilities and has received awards at an international level.
The snowfalls of the last few days, together with the dedication of the resort teams, will allow Boí Taüll to gradually increase its skiable area. Boí Taüll celebrates a magical Christmas with activities for the whole family, such as the arrival of Santa Claus, the torchlight procession, the snowman contest and the visit of the Three Kings.
With snow depths of up to 60 cm, the Pallaresa resort will open up to 14 slopes spread over 20 kilometers. Port Ainé celebrates the Christmas holidays with activities such as the cagada de la Tronca, workshops, excursions, the visit of the Three Kings and the torchlight descent.
The Pallaresa resort will open 13 ski slopes spread over 16 kilometres of skiable area to the public. On 5 January, Espot Esquí will host the 13th Espot Tamarro Race, a fun and free popular race for all levels, followed by the torchlight procession and the visit of the Three Kings.
The Ripolla resort opens its ski area for Christmas with more than 4 kilometers and all lifts operational. Vall de Núria celebrates Christmas with activities such as the Tió tradition, a carol concert, the visit of the Three Kings and a special New Year's Eve dinner
The Ripolla resort welcomes Christmas with workshops and games for children and celebrates the Tió and New Year's Eve festivities. As a novelty, this season includes new night experiences with snow machines and high-altitude dinners in the new Braseria Les Marmotes. For the holidays, Vallter offers ideal conditions, with 4 open slopes, thicknesses of 20 to 30 cm and 5 ski lifts in operation. The resort hopes to expand the skiable area if conditions allow.
With snow depths ranging from 30 to 60 cm of powder snow, this holiday season La Molina will open up to 26 skiable kilometers spread over 27 slopes and the Alp2500 domain in operation. From December 20 to January 5, it will offer activities for adults and children: from visits from Santa Claus and the Three Kings to the traditional torchlight procession, including children's workshops, live music and gastronomic offerings.
The Skitren La Molina includes the return trip on the R3 line trains to La Molina, the bus transfer from La Molina train station to the slopes, the ski pass for one day. The TreNatura includes the return trip on the R3 line trains to Ribes de Freser and the rack railway trip to Vall de Núria.
The space, located at an altitude of 2,535 meters, has been expanded with a new dining room and a new terrace, each measuring around 50 square meters, and the kitchen has also been renovated and expanded. The project took into account that the aesthetics were respectful of the environment and that the new equipment was energy efficient.
La Molina, Vall de Núria, Vallter, Espot Esquí, Port Ainé and Boí Taüll will open their ski areas between tomorrow, Friday, December 13, and the following Saturday, after snowfalls that have left thicknesses ranging between 20 and 60 cm of snow. In addition, if conditions permit, the ski areas will be expanded.
Thanks to the snowfall recorded since Saturday, December 7, the six Ferrocarrils tourist facilities will open slopes between Friday 13 and Saturday 14.
The new panoramic viewpoint, "El balconet de Port Ainé", is located at an altitude of 2000 meters and offers spectacular views of the western Pyrenees. The new installation reinforces the commitment of the Departament de Territori, Habitatge i Transició Ecològica and Ferrocarrils to the promotion and preservation of the natural environment.
The Leisure Park is open with activities such as tubbing, the climbing wall or high-altitude balance games. The Ripolla resort has everything ready to open the ski area in the coming days, with the forecast of a drop in temperatures accompanied by snow.
The Ter Panoramic Chairlift will open, which gives access to the new Les Marmotes Braseria. The Ripolla resort has everything ready to open the ski area in the coming days, with the forecast of a drop in temperatures accompanied by snow.
This December long weekend you can also take a ride on the Cadí-Moixeró Gondola, which gives access to the highest point of the resort. The Girona resort has everything ready to gradually open the ski area in the coming days, with the forecast of the arrival of a drop in temperatures accompanied by snow.
Among the different proposals that can be made during these days are the opening of ski lifts, children's workshops and hiking trips. The six resorts have everything ready to open the ski area in the coming days, with the forecast of the arrival of a drop in temperatures accompanied by snow.
This new welcome space is located at the arrival of the Rack Railway at Vall de Núria station. The new installation is the result of a collaboration agreement between FGC and the Natural Park.
During the three days of this December long weekend, workshops, games and a gymkhana will be organized for children. The Lleida resort has everything ready to open the ski area in the coming days, with the forecast of the arrival of a drop in temperatures accompanied by snow.
Port Ainé is ready to offer a wide range of activities for the Constitution bank holiday weekend, officially launching the winter season next Friday, December 6th.
Espot Esquí now everything ready to offer a wide range of tourist activities for the Constitution and Puríssima bank holidays, kicking off the winter season next Friday, December 6th.
The Núria Rack Railway will resume continuous circulation coinciding with the start of the mountain resort's winter season.
Espot Esquí opens 6 new points this winter season, which are added to the 38 that are already operational: La Molina (4), Vall de Núria (14), Vallter (6), Port Ainé (4) and Boí Taüll (10).
These holidays, lots of activities await you for all ages!
This Christmas, come to Vallter and live a unique experience surrounded by magic and fun! We have prepared an extensive program of activities for the whole family, so that you can enjoy days full of joy and unforgettable moments.
An enchanted forest, a village of elves and a visit to Father Christmas and the Three Wise Men are some of the proposals at the La Molina Christmas Camp, an unforgettable experience for the whole family.
The Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya ski and mountain resorts join the already unveiled finals in Queralt and Montserrat.
The six FGC resorts are scheduled to start the winter season between November 23 and 30.
FGC TURISME is excited to share the news that will mark the upcoming winter season.
Vallter is excited to share the news that will mark the upcoming winter season.
Vall de Núria is excited to share the news that will mark the upcoming winter season.
La Molina is excited to share the news that will mark the upcoming winter season.
Boí Taüll is excited to share the news that will mark the upcoming winter season.
Espot Esquí is excited to share the news that will mark the upcoming winter season.
Port Ainé is excited to share the news that will mark the upcoming winter season.
The event, a benchmark for winter sports fans, will take place from November 8 to 10 at the El Sucre Exhibition Center in the capital of Osona.
The mountain resort managed by FGC Turisme, open 365 days a year, offers a varied program of proposals for all audiences.
Season passes can be purchased at a discount until December 8 and will offer numerous additional benefits. The La Molina + Masella season pass will be available at a promotional price until November 24.
The sporting event, which consists of five races, will have the participation of around 2,000 runners.
Friday the 4th the special opening of the ski lift will be from 3.30 pm to 9.00 pm. Saturday 5 the special schedule will be from 5.45 to 10.00 a.m. Then it will continue with the normal schedule, from 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
The long-awaited mountain race, organized by the Unió Excursionista Vic, is a classic in the trail running calendar and will take place on the weekend of September 14 and 15 at the Ripoll resort.
The Consellera emphasized that she has the task of the Government to develop the Ecovall de Vall de Núria project.
The facility, located at an altitude of 1,667 metres, was inaugurated on Saturday 27 July. To celebrate, La Molina is organising an open weekend during which people who reserve a spot will have free access to the resort's swimming pool.
As new highlights, this season the resort is starting work to build a 200-metre double zipline and offers electric bike hire for all audiences and electric motorbikes for boys and girls in a children's circuit.
Thanks to this installation, people with support needs in the bathroom will be able to enjoy the high mountains in better hygiene and health conditions.
Yesterday afternoon, our colleague and friend Ramon Molina left us.
The Ribagorça resort has won this award on three occasions, which internationally recognizes its excellence in snow tourism.
The prize consists of a complete FGC Turisme experience for 4 people that includes a ticket for the La Molina Cable Car, a ticket for an FGC Turisme Tourist Train (of the winner's choice) and a night experience at the Parc Astronòmic del Montsec.
The aim of the exhibition is to make visitors aware of the Ecovall Project, an innovative initiative committed to the improvement and protection of the natural environment.
Vallter was this morning the main port of the Gran Fondo Pirineus cycling tour, starting and ending in Camprodon and coinciding with the start of the mountain resort's summer season.
The event, one of the leading trail running events in the Spanish State, has the collaboration of the Lleida resort and will be held from June 28 to 30.
The Ripollès mountain resort will begin the summer season tomorrow, Saturday, June 29, and will remain open to the public until Sunday, September 1.
Among the main novelties, the recovery of activities in the Lake area stands out with the incorporation of new proposals, the signage on the ground of new walking itineraries, the remodeling of the Disc Golf circuit or the renovation and updating of the Bike Park for expand and improve information for customers.
FGC promotes tourism in the Catalan territory through its mountain stations, tourist transport and the Parc Astronòmic del Montsec.
As an outstanding innovation, this 2024 season work is underway to build a 200-metre double super zip line in Boí Taüll.
As a notable innovation, Vall de Núria is working on improving its energy efficiency, with the expansion of geothermal (it will go from a 300 kw installation to 840 kw) and with the insulation of the facades of older buildings to avoid thermal leaks.
As an outstanding innovation, Vallter will adapt the Birth of Ter River, together with the Capçaleres del Ter i El Freser Natural Park and the Ter Consortium: A new platform, railings and new information posters will be created.
As an outstanding innovation, La Molina recovers the activities at the Lake area and incorporates new ones. Visitors can enjoy the kayaks, water scooters, children's electric bikes, as well as the sports circuit.
The queen stage of the Volta a Catalunya has had a very special name. Marianne Vos (Team Visma-Lease en Bike), the great attraction of this premiere of the women's stage test of the Catalan race, has added a spectacular victory to the arrival at La Molina that places her as the outstanding leader of the general classification before of the closing of the race this Sunday in Barcelona.
Until June 30, the La Molina Bike Park season pass can be purchased at a promotional price: €175 for adults and €144 for children.
This sporting event will once again place Boí Taüll on the international sporting map, as downhill skiing will be an Olympic discipline for the first time in Milano-Cortina d'Ampezzo 2026. In addition, this event will be a qualifier for the Olympic Games.
According to the Parc Astronòmic del Montsec, the period with the most activity of the great star will begin in the middle of 2024 and will last until the beginning of 2026.
The Alta Ribagorça resort said goodbye to the 2023-2024 winter season last Sunday, April 14.
2 lucky winners among the more than 220 participants who receive a season pass to La Molina for the winter 24/25.
The Ripoll resort said goodbye to the 2023-2024 winter season last Sunday, April 7.
The Girona resort said goodbye to the 2023-2024 winter season last Sunday, April 7.
The activities of FGC Turisme have involved an aggregate business worth 50 million euros and 2,800 llocs of work for the Muntanya valleys where they are located.
If the total numbers of users are compared, this Holy Week 2024 the Montserrat Rack Railway accumulates the same influx of visitors as the same period in 2019, the year before the pandemic. With regard to last year, the results are even better with an increase of 18.29% compared to Easter 2023.
After a very busy Easter weather-wise, La Molina, Boí Taüll, Espot, Port Ainé and Vallter will remain open until Sunday, April 7.
The activity of the Vall de Núria mountain station continues, with proposals for all audiences throughout the year.
Thanks to this exercise, FGC Turisme can quantify the impact of the carbon footprint on the atmosphere and establish strategies for reducing emissions.
The competition, organized by the Federació Catalana d'Esports per a Persones amb Discapacitat Intel·lectual - ACELL, will be held next Saturday, March 23, in the Nordic walking modality.
La Molina, Vallter, Espot Esquí and Port Ainé will open their ski areas uninterruptedly until April 7 if snow conditions and weather permit it. The Boí Taüll Ribagorzan resort will also reopen on the weekend of April 13 and 14.
The Tren del Ciment will be launched on March 23 and the Tren dels Llacs will begin to circulate on April 6. On the other hand, the Montserrat and Núria rack railways and the Sant Joan and Santa Cova funiculars are operational 365 days a year.
From March 16 to 18, the Catalan Alpine Ski Championships will be held in the U16/U14 categories and from March 22 to 24, the Spanish Championship of Regional Teams will be held at school ages, which will count towards the 3rd and last phase of the Spanish Alpine Ski Cup U16/U14.
Thanks to this facility, people with bathroom support needs will be able to enjoy the high mountains in better hygiene and health conditions.
Thanks to the snowfall, FGC Turisme's mountain resorts will be able to open a large part of their ski area and ensure a very good Easter week.
With the latest snowfall as a backdrop, on Thursday March 7 FGC Turisme launched a raffle among all members of the Pirineu365 Club to win a pair of Head skis, to choose between two models.
The six resorts, altogether, plan to open about 75% of the ski areas.
Montserrat Rack Railway and Funiculars welcomed a total of 886,360 visitors during 2023, with increases of up to 53% compared to 2022.
Next Tuesday, March 19, Father's Day, all fathers who visit to Vallter with their sons and daughters will ski for free.
Vallter celebrates Women's Day, next Friday, March 8, with a very special promotion: women ski for free.
During the working days of March, there will be three promotions for specific groups: one for residents or workers of Ripollès, another for the self-employed and, finally, a third for students.
Announcement in relation to the strike call scheduled for January 26 and 27, 2024
Boí Taüll is gearing up for an exciting winter season with a series of new features designed to enhance the visitor experience and establish itself as a leading winter sports destination. Planned improvements include:
Port Ainé, November 17, 2023 – Port Ainé is excited to share the exciting news that will mark the upcoming winter season. With the goal of improving the visitor experience, the resort has prepared a series of improvements that promise to enrich the winter adventures of snow lovers.
Espot Esquí is excited to introduce a series of innovations that will transform the winter experience for visitors this season. In a spirit of continuous improvement, these new features span a number of areas to ensure everyone gets the most out of their visit to the resort.
Vall de Núria is preparing to welcome a winter season full of emotions and novelties for users. The following improvements and events highlight initiatives focused on improving the user experience and providing a magical atmosphere for the whole family.
Vallter is preparing to enthusiastically host the winter season with a series of innovations aimed at enhancing the visitor experience and offering new entertainment opportunities. New highlights include:
La Molina presents a series of improvements for the next winter season, with the aim of improving the experience of visitors and the impact on the environment.