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Backcountry – Baqueira Beret

  • 3 - 7 February 2025
  • Baqueira Beret, Spain
  • Ski Levels 5 - 7
  • Max Group Size: 7
  • 5 x Full Days
  • Avi Kit Included
Course Details
One of the most unique Backcountry courses on the programme and a firm favourite with many of our off piste skiers.  This week is a blend of two full day courses; Backcountry and Ski Touring.  You will be skiing off piste using a combination of experienced Snoworks instructors and local mountain guides.  On some days, you will be taking different routes away from the lifts with the use of touring skis and skins.  This course is perfect for those who would like to try ski touring and learn the techniques involved.  You have the bonus of staying in a fantastic hotel opposite the ski lifts with our instructors and other skiers on the course, so this week has a very sociable aspect if you are travelling on your own.

Minimum requirements for this course:
•⁠ ⁠Skiers who are competent to ski off piste Backcountry for full days, Level 5 and above. See levels 
•⁠ ⁠Skiers who have a good level of fitness to ski all day off piste in all conditions, with a break for lunch 
•⁠ ⁠Ability to get up unaided after a fall is essential 

Unsure of your ski level? If you feel you may be below level 5 then we advise booking a half day Off Piste course first. Check your ski level here.

Meeting Point

Inside El Bosque restaurant at the top of the Baqueira bubble

Monday 09:15 

Price Includes

5 x full days with a combination of Snoworks instructors and local mountain guides

Avalanche Kit

Included in the course fee we provide:

  • Rucksack
  • Triple antenna transceiver
  • Metal shovel
  • Probe

Required Kit

Touring skis, bindings, skins and ski crampons are required for this course – If you don’t have your own, then we recommend pre-booking your touring ski equipment here: Monitor or Moga

Price Includes

  • Half board accommodation for 7 nights in the hotel Tuc Blanc in a twin shared room from Sunday 2 February
  • Backcountry course
  • Return airport group transfers from Toulouse
Resort Information

Located in the Pyrenees, the Baqueira Beret ski resort is divided into three large areas: Baqueira, Beret and Bonaigua.  The Atlantic orientation of the resort ensures high quality snow, with a top altitude of 2610m we can expect heavy snowfall and uncrowded slopes.

This area is still relatively undiscovered by British skiers and fantastic for those looking for something a little different. It’s one of the resorts on the Freeride World Tour due to its amazing powder snow and challenging off piste routes.  The area also features national forests, traditional villages and fabulous local cuisine.  With 165km of pisted runs, and a skiable area of 157km between Val d’Aran and Valls d’Àneu, Baqueira Beret is an awesome destination for your next Snoworks course.

Accommodation:

Half board accommodation for 7 nights in the hotel Tuc Blanc in a twin shared room from Sunday February 2nd 2025 is included in the price.  Local resort tax is not included and will be payable at checkout.  Single rooms are available at a supplement of £350.00. Please contact the office for availability.

Travel: 

Fly to Toulouse (flights not included).  Return airport group transfers from Toulouse are included.

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FAQ's

What's the difference between Off Piste courses and the Baqueira Backcountry course?

Both courses feature off piste skiing. Off Piste courses are half days with Snoworks instructors and this Backcountry course is full days with a combination of Snoworks instructors and local ski guides.  This course also features the use of ski touring equipment to access some routes.

Will I be skiing with people of a similar skiing standard?

Yes. Our instructors arrange groups of skiers that will complement each other to progress and improve.  We may have many different groups running alongside one another.

Reviews
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Andreas N

Solo Traveller

Wonderful and knowledgeable instructors. The course pushed my limits and gave me wonderful experiences that I will remember for a long time! Thank you Lee and Dave!

March 25, 2024

Martin A

Solo Traveller

A fantastic week of off piste skiing on the Backcountry course with Euan Gardiner as the instructor. Euan is a man of few words, but the advice that he gives is 24 carat gold. With a few tips, my off piste skiing has come on enormously and I was able to relax and enjoy the fabulous terrain that he took us to.

March 18, 2024

Benjamine B

Solo Traveller

The Snoworks staff did a great job taking us on amazing off piste adventures. They really know how to show us the best of the resort and the best way to ski it. Chapeau. I will be back for more Spanish powder and Tapas.

February 12, 2024