Let’s Snow BCN 2016

Skiing, snowboarding, clothing … All the new equipment and ski resorts for the new season will be in Let’s Snow BCN 2016, the great ski and mountain festival that hosts from 11 to 13 November the Poble Espanyol

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After several years of emptiness in this sector, and with the aim of becoming a reference event of the ski and the mountain in the country, Let’s Snow BCN will be a great meeting point for lovers of snow and high mountain but also For the general family audience.

The 42,000 square meters of the Poble Espanyol – an emblematic site located in the heart of Montjuïc and very well connected with the center of Barcelona – give for much. In the large exhibition space you can get discounted ski passes, purchase tourist products and know the latest developments in the world of skiing and snow.
Let’s Snow has the participation of stations such as La Molina, Masella, Vallter 2000, Port Ainé, Espot, Vall de Núria, Boí Taüll, Aramón (mountains of Aragon) and Baqueira Beret, besides Tourism of Switzerland, Tourism of Austria, Tourism La Cerdanya, Les Neiges Catalanes and prestigious brands such as Völk, Head or Fischer, among others.
Three days of activities for all audiences

In addition to the great world of skiing and snowboarding, which will be distributed in different spaces of the site and will include equipment, travel agency stands and specialized stores, attendees of Let’s Snow BCN will be able to enjoy many other proposals: there will be a skating rink Of 120 m2, a gastronomic market with typical mountain products, a chill area with DJ’s (après-ski by Marchica included), an occasional market and outlet, screening of a selection of short films from Skimetraje (short film and ski festival) Snowshoeing in the Pyrenees) … And there will be no lack of participatory activities such as segway, alpine slalom online or roller ski, as well as workshops to learn how to properly maintain ski equipment, cooking workshops and showcookings.

Also note that the climber Ferran Latorre will present CAT14x800, a personal project with which he aims to become the first Catalan to reach the 14 highest tops of the planet, without oxygen. The well-known rider Aymar Navarro, for his part, will present the documentary South Lines.
The little ones will enjoy to the maximum in the adventure zone, where there will be a climbing wall, tirolina, an agility park and slackline. And the main course: the mushing! The children will meet Siberian Husky dogs and will be introduced to the sport of sleds pulled by these animals. They can interact with them, take pictures and even walk on a mountain skate pulled by these dogs, learning to give them the basic orders. The same sensations that are experienced when practicing this sport on the snow … but in this case on land and without leaving the city!
The Vaca Voltaire, a workshop where children will learn how to order cows as they used to, will complete the offer for children; And orienteering races, in which participants must complete a fun time trial route.
All activities are included with the entrance to the festival (except Tapas route). Prices: adults € 6 at the box office and € 5 purchase online. Children € 5 at the box office and € 4 purchase online
A festival with a prize!

One of the many spaces of Let’s Snow BCN 2016 will be presided over by a photocall in which the attendees will be able to make fun photos … but not only that! Hanging up the picture on Instagram with #SAMIZEDSUIZA and #LETSSNOWBCN, will enter the draw for a ski weekend in Switzerland (three hotel nights in Interlaken with a two-day pass and entrance to the Ice Magic ice skating rink for two people).
How to get:
Avinguda de Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 13
08038 Barcelona

By public transport:
Metro: Parada Espanya (Line 1 and Line 3)
Train: Ferrocarrils Catalans FGC, Parada Espanya
Bus: Poble Espanyol stop from lines 13, 23 and 150
Tour Bus and Barcelona City Tour: Poble Espanyol
Coordinates: 41.368986, 2.148230
Link to map: Google Maps
Hours:
Inaugural Event Let’s Snow BCN 2016: Friday 10:30 a.m.
Zone Stations for the public: Friday, Saturday and Sunday: 10h a 20h
Holiday après-ski “Marchica-Aramón”: Friday and Saturday from 17: 30h to 21h

More information and advance sale of tickets at   poble español and www.letssnowbcn.com

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Andorra, ski between Spain and France

Get ready for winter in Andorra

Sled dogs in Andorra

Andorra is a small country in the Pyrenees linked to snow and sport, a white paradise which caters to skiers from around the world eager to enjoy its incredible mountains.

It’s been half a century since the first ski lift was inaugurated in 1957 at the foot of Coll Blanc, yes, somewhat rudimentary since worked thanks to the engine of a truck. Since then, the facilities have been growing and improving to get a country of just 500 km2, has more than 300 km of ski slopes. A favorite for lovers of winter sports places.

Large stations

Skiers of all levels can slide down the slopes of Grandvalira, the Southern Europe, with 210 kilometers of pistes spread over 118 tracks of varying difficulty largest station. It has hosted major events like the World Cup women’s downhill skiing and Kilometer, among others. In addition, for skiing there are many other activities: mushing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, fun slides and children to enjoy, you can even stay in a spectacular Igloo Hotel.

The second season consists of Vallnord Ordino-Arcalis and Pal-Arinsal, has about 100 km of tracks and stands out as a benchmark in the freerider – for both beginners and professionals-and for having a family atmosphere.

It is said that the best snow in the Pyrenees is located in Ordino-Arcalis, and the surfers enjoy in their long and wide tracks. But it is the children who spend it better in the longest green run in Andorra, the Megaverda, and Agustina, a character story at the Family Park.

While in Pal-Arinsal, 38,000 square meters have been cleared to make the most incredible jumps and spins. Do not forget that children can learn to ski with a special monitor, a giant Pocoyo.

For starters, the Parador Canaro mini station, located between El Tarter and Soldeu has two tracks especially designed for them, no matter the age, falls (safely) are constant.

And for those who seek to live experiences in nature, they will find them, more than two thousand meters in Sant Julia de Loria, in the adventure park Naturlandia, through two amazing attractions: the Tobotronc, a slide of 5.3 km full of curves that pass through the forest of La Rabassa up a comfortable two-seater sleigh; Airtrekk and a sky trail (circuit aerial platforms and boardwalks) 13.5 meters high and three difficulty levels. Calmer it is the practice of skiing, and the park has over 15 kilometers of marked trails for those addicted to this mode.

While the most popular sport is skiing – in all its forms-, Andorra offers a wide range of possibilities that complete an excellent stay with health centers and relaxation, fine dining, shopping and evenings not finished.

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Children Fun in the ski resorts of the Pyrenees in Catalonia

Learning and development of skiing or snowboarding, sledding, snowshoeing and recreational parks attractions in delight younger

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The attraction that children feel the snow is one reason why many families choose to come to the Catalan ski resorts. There they discover that besides skiing -the white sport par excellence and snowboarding, a method that is gaining more followers, offering activities for children is very varied, though perhaps little known.

Playful with all kinds of attractions, tours sledding, snowshoeing, beginner and performance enhancement … the proposals of the 16 stations of the Pyrenees in Catalonia are endless and allow you to enjoy the snow on family farms. Moreover, the existence of seasonal ticket and package subscriptions that give access to different stations expands the possibilities to meet and enjoy the various facilities throughout the winter. An opportunity, along with a range of catering and accommodation suited to families, the choice becomes a guaranteed success.

Ski schools

All Catalan stations, both downhill skiing as cross-country skiing, have school-some of them have Various interests, which greatly facilitates or perfect the technique in a sport that can be enjoyed from five.

Through individual or group lessons, smaller become familiar with snow and learn to walk, fall and slide with the most basic hand techniques of specialized instructors. The more experienced can follow classes or courses to correct and improve your style.

The training offer is not limited to downhill skiing, it is possible courses of Nordic skiing, telemark, -trineos mushing dogs-drawn or snowshoes, among other specialties, or learn to build igloos, orientation, or participate in gymkhanas at stations as those of Sant Joan de l’Erm or Tuixent-La Vansa, both in the Alt Urgell.

Dog sledding

Mushing gaining fans every day, especially among animal lovers. Browse through spectacular mountains and snowy landscapes emulating Santa although this time the reindeer sleigh instead of being pulled by Nordic dogs is for the little experience as exciting. In addition, children discover how they are and how they live these dogs accustomed to low temperatures.

Ideal family practice, so as Portainé stations, Espot or Tavascan, all in culd, organized tours with a guide which always attends and gives instructions on driving. Also in the same area, Virós Vallferrera station, or other like Masella and Molina in Cerdanya, have their own circuit.

The success of this approach has led to create Bescaran in Alt Urgell, the first Catalan school of this specialty, and in Baqueira Beret celebrate annually the Championship of Spain Mushing Snow, who has a child category.

Snowshoes

Another upward modalities are snowshoes, as mushing, allows adults and children to share an experience that, contrary to what might seem, does not involve great difficulties. Walking with snowshoes not require technical and easy, so that children can be released from the seven or eight years.

All Catalan stations offer excursions with professional guides in even some of them, like Molina or Baqueira Beret organize night (the latter only with full moon) outputs.

Recreational parks

Children love to play and stations in the Catalan Pyrenees have it very present. Some offer passes that allow children to enjoy outdoor recreational activities including games and adapted to snow areas.

Ziplines and climbing walls, balance games, Tibetan bridges, multi circuit racing sled tracks snake Bliss, tennis -descenso tubbies in gigantic floats or snow quads are some of the funniest proposals.

Smaller include snow gardens, where qualified instructors take care of them while their parents enjoy a day in the snow …

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