White Christmas and full of activities at FGC resorts

The ski and mountain resorts managed by Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya (FGC) accumulate today (check conditions due to the period of bad weather with rains and winds this Friday) minimum thicknesses of 20 cm and the maximum have increased up to 85 cm Good forecasts that predict optimal conditions to enjoy the snow, either skiing or snowboarding, facing Christmas and until the day of Kings. Visitors can also savor all the corners that surround La Molina , Vall de Núria, Vallter 2000, Espot and Port Ainé. Ahead, you can live a holiday in the countryside, with a wide range of sports, entertainment, food and services throughout the territory that is part of the Catalan Pyrenees.

The slope teams are working hard so that by Christmas the five FGC resorts have the maximum number of paths ready.

The seasons, up close

The two resorts located in the Pallars Sobirà are already prepared to welcome Christmas, thanks to the snowfall of last Thursday, December 12, which left about half a meter of new snow in Espot , where visitors can enjoy 30 to 85 cm of snow and will access 21 of the 22 slopes (that is, 95%), which translates into 23.18 kilometres . In Port Ainé, users can slide along 24 of the 25 slopes (96%), that is, 26.42 kilometres of skiing and will enjoy 30 to 80 cm of snow. A forecast that can be further improved as a result of the significant snowfall expected on Friday, December 20.

It is expected that La Molina , with snow thicknesses ranging from 20 to 70 cm, will open 55 slopes to the public, that is, 81% of the resort. During the Christmas holidays, visitors will enjoy a landscape dyed white and can ski, snowboard or all kinds of outdoor activities in the 57 kilometres that will be accessible. However, users will have at their disposal the ski domain of La Molina + Masella "Alp2500", thanks to the extension of the section of the Cadí-Moixeró Cable Car to the Niu del Águila, reaching the top of the Tosa (height 2,537 m) and the Cadí-Moixeró Natural Park. With this installation, access to the Alp2500 set, one of the largest skiable domains in southern Europe, is made more direct.

Vallter 2000 , with snow thicknesses of 19 to 40 cm , plans to open up to 9 slopes to the public: Pla de Morens I, Pla de Morens II, Volta a Morens, Jordi Pujol, the Estadi, Barquins, Pala Bumps, Tub de Barquins and Puig dels LLadres, which represents almost 40% of the resort . During these holidays, visitors will be able to access the sled area every day from December 21 to January 6, except Christmas Day, as well as in the Esquirol Miniclub, a space designed for children (from 3 to 8 years) have a great time from 10 am to 2 pm, doing all kinds of activities and workshops, while parents ski.

Vall de Núria is expected to open 55% of the ski area during the Christmas holidays. With thicknesses of 30 to 40 cm, visitors can slide along the slopes of Eina, Finestrelles, Roc Malè, Creus, Soleia, Mulleres, which represents 56.57% of the resort. As for the ski lifts, 80% of the facilities will be in operation.

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Christmas full of proposals for the family audience

La Molina

January 1 - 70 Children Descent on the Llarga La Molina Track

La Molina will host the 70th edition of the Children's Descent, one of the oldest races in Europe, held every 1 of the year since 1950 in Llarga Track, where about 150 participants meet, accompanied by family and friends. The protagonists of this test must demonstrate their skills learned in the discipline of skiing throughout their short life, since the peculiarity is that they are children up to 6 years.

January 5 - Arrival of SSMM the Kings of the East

On January 5, La Molina will host one of the most special days of the year. The resort will receive the visit of SSMM the Kings of the East and will organize a child torch descent. From 17.00 on Pista Llarga the resort will offer different activities. At 5:45 p.m. there will be chocolate and cake for the children. Towards 18.30 h, when the night begins to fall, the Magi will descend from the mountains accompanied by a whole row of torches until they reach Pista Llarga, where they will deliver gifts.

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Vallter 2000

December 21 - Caga Tió popular with gifts for children

At the gates of Christmas, Vallter 2000 prepares to start some very special parties. Saturday, December 21, the protagonists in Vallter 2000 will be the smallest. From 11.30 to 13.30 h the little ones will make the Tió shit, which will distribute gifts for all the children who are at the resort.

December 31 end of year

Vallter 2000 will say goodbye on the last day of the year 2019. There will be music, lucky grapes and lots of other surprises. On December 31, from 10.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m., the resort will dress with its best clothes to live a very special day. During the morning visitors will move the skeleton in a lively disco, with DJ. In addition, there will be different gifts for attendees, such as streamers or scares in-laws. At noon, engines will warm up before the great magical night. The resort will distribute grapes for all and a simulation of the bells will be made.

Family photo contest, until January 16

Vallter 2000 resort launches a very fun game for the whole family: a photo contest to find the Alforfón squirrel the resort's Miniclub. Participating is very easy. Just follow the steps below:
- Find the buckwheat squirrel by the Vallter 2000 resort.
- Take a picture with him and post it on Instagram.
- Use the # vallter2000enfamília tag and mention @ Vallter2000
Among all the participants a family day will be raffled in the recreational park (2 adults + 2 children) and a family ski day (2 adults + 2 children).

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Vall de Núria

December 24 - Carols and Caga Tió at Hotel Vall de Núria

The magic of traditions, such as making the Tió shit, take on a special meaning within the special winter framework in Vall de Núria. First a Christmas dinner will be organized and then the attendees will meet in the Salo del Estatut to sing together the traditional Christmas carols. Both activities are aimed at hotel guests. Subsequently, a gala concert will be held with the group "M'agrada ballar".

December 31 - New Year's Eve Verbena at Hotel Vall de Núria

Starting a new year only happens once every 365 days and deserves to celebrate it properly. Vall de Núria will celebrate New Year's Eve with family and group of friends.

The starting shot will be in charge of the Gala Dinner of the Hotel Restaurant, with an exquisite menu designed and prepared with great enthusiasm for such a special day. Good conversations, smiles and good food will give way to enjoy the dance floor with DJ until the body endures.

January 5 - Kings Night in Vall de Núria

The arrival of the 3 Wise Men in Vall de Núria on the night of January 5 is one of the most anticipated activities such as May water, both small and large. A magic night that will surprise everyone with the arrival of the Magi in the middle of the forest with a show of light, music and fire that will make us vibrate and thrill.

Family photo contest, until January 16

The Vall de Núria resort launches a very fun game for the whole family: a photo contest to find the Super Marmot in the Cau de la Marmota. Participating is very easy. Just follow the steps below:
- Find the Super Núria groundhog by the Vall de Núria resort.
- Take a picture with her and post it on Instagram.
- Use the # ValldeNúriaenfamília tag and mention @valldenuria
Among all the participants, 2 family packs will be raffled for the Leisure Park (2 adults + 2 children each pack).

Espot and Port Ainé

December 24 - Caga Tió at the Hotel Port Ainé (Port Ainé)

The entertainment team of the Hotel Port Ainé will offer to the smallest of the resort and Hotel Port Ainé 2000 *** the activity of "Cagar el Tió" or as it is said in the Pallars "Cagar la Tronca" on the terrace of the Hotel. Parents interested in participating in the activity should contact the Hotel reception in advance. The activity is scheduled at 12 noon on the terrace of the hotel at level 2,000 of the resort.

December 29 - Family Christmas activities (Port Ainé)

The animation team of the Hotel Port Ainé will offer large and small activities with Christmas spirit. The appointment will take place at 12.00 on the terrace of the Hotel Port Ainé. Those interested should only appear directly on the terrace of level 2,000.

January 4 - SSMM arrival the Magi from the East (Port Ainé)

On January 4, Port Ainé will receive the visit of SSMM the Magi from the East, with torch descent, chocolate and gift delivery. As every year, at noon they will visit the Play Park to participate in the activities and take pictures with the smallest of the house. And when it gets dark, there will be a torch descent and a popular chocolate in front of the Hotel Port Ainé 2000.

January 5 - SSMM arrival the Magi from the East (Espot)

As is tradition, this year Espot will also have the visit of SSMM the Magi from the East. During the afternoon the torch descent will be held from the 2000 level to the foot of the slopes, but before, and to gain strength, a popular chocolate will be organized at the 1500 level. Finally, the Magi from the East will move to the village to deliver of the deserved gifts to the smallest of the house.