Places to Visit in El Pas de la Casa, Andorra, Europe

Places to Visit in El Pas de la Casa, Andorra, Europe

Pas de la Casa is a ski resort, mountain pass and town located in the parish of Encamp in Andorra at 42°33′N 1°44′ E. It is one of the most important tourist attractions of Andorra featuring 31 ski lifts and skiable terrain measuring a length of 6.26 sq. km.

The festa major de Sant Per or Saint Peter’s Feast is a festival celebrated grandly in Pas de la Casa on 29 June every year which makes resort more rich and draws tourists from different European countries.

Geography of Pas de la Casa:

Pas de la Casa is placed on the border of Andorra and France at an altitude of 2,408 meters. It is spread over an area of 17 sq. kms.

Etymology of Pas de la Casa:

The literal meaning of Pas de la Casa in local language is the ‘pass of the house’.

How to reach Pas de la Casa?

There are no airports accessible or present in Andorra, so the nearest major international airport to Pas de la Casa is Toulouse–Blagnac Airport in France which is located around 170 kms away. Pas de la Casa is situated 190 km away from Barcelona–El Prat Airport in Spain.

There are 2 daily buses running between Pas de la Casa and Barcelona Airport, Toulouse Airport, Toulouse Train Station. Pas de la Casa ski resort offers airport transfers for their guests or tourists can book bus tickets through any of the travel agencies website.

Culture and Food in Pas de la Casa:

Pas de la Casa is the site of many grand cultural events and the Festa Major de Sant Pere is the major one organized on 29 June annually.

The prominent restaurants in Pas de la Casa are as follows:

Underground Sports Bar and Grill
Paddy’s Irish Bar
Les Olimpiades Restaurant
Hotel Font D’Argent Restaurant

What to do in Pas de la Casa?

Hiking
Skiing
Pessons Cirque Tour
Snowboarding
Campea Forest Tour
Mountain climbing

Other places to see in Pas de la Casa:

Sant Roma de les Bons Church:

Constructed during the Lombard period, Sant Roma de les Bons Church is dedicated to Sant Roma, is still good in condition and a must watch.

Church of Sant Roma:

Located in the historical Complex, Church of Sant Roma is a well constructed and maintained religious site. It is surrounded by many historical attractions such as the ruins of a fortified house and a defense tower.

Lake Engolasters:

Lake Engolasters is an ideal spot for nature lovers enriched with diverse marine life, located few kilometers away from Pas de la Casa. It is also a great sightseeing spot.

List of other places of interest in and around Pas de la Casa include:

Radio transmitter
Clots de l’Aspra Via Ferrata
National Automobile Museum
Defense Tower
Valira d’Orient River
Pic dels Pessons
Ethnographic Museum Casa Cristo
Engolasters Lake Trail
Sacred Art Museum
Bony d’Envalira Via Ferrata
Museum of Electricity
El Campea Springs Trail

Ideal time to visit Pas de la Casa:

Throughout the year is best, especially from June to September is ideal to visit Pas de la Casa while many grand festivals take place.

Where to stay in Pas de la Casa?

Pas de la Casa is home to many reputed hotels with top facilities such as airport shuttle, doctor on call, 24 hour help desk and internet connectivity, AC, hot water bath and food on request. The major hotels in Pas de la Casa are as follows: