Why Port Aine is perfect for families
The reason is very simple: the Port Ainé ski resort parking lot is right in the middle of the resort, and you can park your car without taking the chairlift, go to the Port Ainé hotel terrace, have a drink while the kids touch the snow, all without paying for a ski pass.
If you're up for it, right in front of the terrace is the playground. For €15, your child can enter and do a variety of activities, as you'll see in this post.
ℹ?In this post we are going to provide you with all the information SO YOU CAN GET ORGANIZED QUICKLY AND MAKE THE BEST DECISION.
If you're already familiar with Port Aine, here are the most common booking links:
We also have the hotel + ski pass at esquiades.com or estiber.com
It may be that on the 2 websites of esquiades and estiber you cannot buy the pass for just one day, so you have to go to the online store of Port Aine Here
Description of Port Ainé
Among the attractions of the Hotel Brases is its proximity to the Port Ainé Ski Resort. This resort stands out for its small size and family atmosphere. People come to Port Aine for its children's playground, its learning to ski area, its pioneering and avant-garde snow park, its snowshoeing and ski touring options, and the wonderful views, especially from Pic del Orri on the green slope of Bella Vista.
PORT AINÉ TRACK MAP?
It boasts an unbeatable location, with over 90% of its 30 km of slopes facing north, making it ideal for skiing. It also has its own ski lift.
The Port Ainé ski resort is located in the heart of the Lleida Pyrenees.
A place that can be described as idyllic and is also ideal for those who enjoy skiing on high-quality slopes but avoid the overcrowding found in other parts of the Pyrenees.
Its location, below the Pic de l'Orri, at 2,440 meters above sea level, and with 95% of its slopes facing the north face, allows you to enjoy excellent snow throughout the ski season, from December to Easter, making it the ideal place to spend a few days.
And very close to Port Ainé you can also ski at the nearby Espot ski resort.
The two stations together form the Ski Pallars domain.
Furthermore, Port Ainé is a family-friendly destination with five ski schools and more than 100 specialized instructors. The Port Ainé resort boasts a total of six green runs, ideal for beginners, and four blue runs for those with a slightly more advanced skill level.
And for more experienced skiers, the ski resort also has 11 red runs and four black runs.
In total, there are 25 slopes with almost 25 kilometers of skiable area. These facilities are complemented by a sledding slope, a snowshoe slope, and one of the longest-established snow parks among Catalan ski resorts.
It has slopes for beginners and areas for more experienced skiers and those looking to improve their skills. Another important highlight is its family atmosphere and fun snow activities for the little ones. Are you up for a day in the mountains?
Port Aine station
port aine stationPort Ainè technical sheet
Ski area
Skiable kilometers: 26.7 km of ski slopes
Artificial snowfall: 12.9 km (60% of skiable area)
Cannons: 137
Maximum altitude: 2,440 m
Minimum altitude: 1,650 m
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25 alpine ski slopes
Green slopes: 6
Blue clues: 4
Red clues: 11
Black tracks: 4
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7 lifts
Chairlifts: 2
Ski lifts: 3
Conveyor belt: 2
Special zones
Sledding track: 1
Snowshoe trails: 2
Boardercross:2
Snowparks:1
Children's areas and Snow Park: 1
Treetop Adventure Park:1
Tubbing tracks: 1
Snow Garden:1
Winter Multi-activity Zone: 1
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Services on the slopes and at the foot of the slopes
Ski schools: 5
Bars and restaurants: 4
Sports store:1
Medical center:1
To ensure maximum safety on the slopes:
It's recommended that ski equipment be in good condition for safe practice, but several factors must be taken into account, which largely depend on the skier.
Physical fitness, the use of appropriate equipment, and warm-up are very important aspects for the safety of athletes visiting the slopes.
GET INFORMED
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Before putting on your skis, it's important to check the weather forecast and snow conditions.
It's recommended to always carry a map of the resort in your pocket. Remember that open slopes are the only ones that are safe and monitored.
State of the slopes here, Weather here
GET EQUIPPED
Materials should be chosen that are appropriate to each individual's technical level and physical condition.
To limit risks, it's essential to have properly adjusted bindings. Use approved equipment and seek professional advice.
Exertion, cold, altitude, and sun are all factors to consider. They shouldn't be overlooked. It's important to warm up before activity, pace your effort, and hydrate properly.
Before starting the warm-up:
**** turn your neck left and right, tilt your neck up and down and the same with your wrists****
Then
*****Start with cardio and end with relaxation*****
WEAR A HELMET>>> DO NOT RACE IN AREAS WHERE THERE ARE PEOPLE>>>> GIVE RIDE TO OTHER PEOPLE WHEN JOINING A TRACK>>>
MAKE GOOD USE OF THE SKI LIFT >> CHAIR LIFT >>>> FOLLOW THE SIGNS
Off-piste driving is discouraged and not covered by insurance.
Port Ainé phone numbers and equipment rental in Port Ainé and the town of Sort
Port Aine:
Information: 973 627 607
Slope assistance: 973 627 604
Head Office: 973 621 199
Commercial attention 932 041 041
Equipment rental in Port Aine: 973 627 624 complete adult equipment €24 and children's equipment €15
Equipment rental in the town of Sort, 1 or 2 minutes from the hotel?
Ski Catalunya 687 81 05 18 Complete ski equipment for adults €17 and children €15, complete snowboard equipment €21 and children €18 https://skicatalunya.es/ can be booked online.
Intersport sort 973620657
Saorte sport ski or snowboard equipment €20 and children's €17 — top-of-the-range ski equipment €30
https://saorte.negocio.site/ tel:+34-973-62-13-67
Kayak Sort Ski Shop +34657985587
Port Ainé, Information and prices
Link to buy day passes online
https://www.portaine.cat/es/invierno/reservas/forfaits/
Price information and family and other passes
https://www.portaine.cat/es/invierno/estacion/horarios-y-precios-forfaits
1-day pass
Adult (15-64 years) €34.00
Child (7-14 years) and Veteran I (65-69 years) €26.00
Minor (up to 6 years old) €5.00
1-day pass – Walk *** All €6.00
Ski school in Port Aine
Approx. Prices:
1 hour: 1 student €45, 2 students €50, 3 students €55, 4 students €60 per hour
2 hours: 1 student €78, 2 students €86, 3 students €94, 4 students €102
Many more options on the websites below if they are group classes, children from 4 to 7 years old, freestyle, Christmas, Three Kings Day, weekends,
PALLARS SOBIRÀ SKI SCHOOL
629602689 | 638453248
www.escolaesquipallarssobira.es
SNOW PORT SKI SCHOOL
973 250 064 | 638 453 248 / 629 602 689
escolaesquipallarssobira@hotmail.es
www.eesp.es
CIMS DEL PALLARS SCHOOL
691 630 210 | 616 992 603
eecims@gmail.com
www.escolaportaine.com
L'ORRI SKI AND SNOWBOARD SCHOOL
665 010 886
escoladesquilorri@gmail.com
www.escoladesquilorri.com
SNOW SKI AND KAYAK SCHOOL
637 419 096
snowskikayak@gmail.com
www.snowskikayak.com
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Map of the recreational park and beginners' area
Within the Port Aine ski resort is the Leisure and Adventure Park, where the best alternative activities to skiing are offered, such as: the toboggan run, the treetop adventure park where you can have fun on zip lines, build snowmen with the family, Tibetan bridges, and many more treetop attractions.
****Children will be accompanied by qualified instructors at all times****
The Parque Lúdico offers the best alternative activities to skiing and opportunities to explore the natural landscape.
By purchasing the Recreational Park Pass, you can enjoy a series of activities:
Sledding Track:
Located at the 2000m elevation of the resort, it's accessed via the beginner's belt. Children and adults alike can enjoy the rides in complete safety. Fun guaranteed!
Tubbing Track:
Tubing involves riding down a slide on a giant pneumatic donut. The Port Ainé slide is 120 meters long and is suitable for all ages (children 1 meter or older or 4 years old, and a maximum weight of 100 kg for tubing).
Treetop Adventure Park – Multi-Adventure Circuit:
This is a park where, after an introduction to the equipment (harness and safety carabiners) and the rules for use, young and old alike can complete the circuit independently, requiring only the supervision of the team and instructors.
The circuit runs at a height of 7 meters and is accessed via a series of moving stairs made of logs. It consists of a Tibetan bridge, three towers, and two zip lines.
It is suitable for children aged 7 years and over and 1.20m tall (both conditions) accompanied by a responsible adult.
Mini Treetop Adventure Park
For ages 4 and up, 10 games for intrepid adventurers! Suitable for children ages 4 and up and up to 1.30m tall, with the help of a parent or guardian, they can independently complete the 10 games: Nepalese bridge, nets, suspension bridge, zip line finish, and more.
Snow Garden:
A place where children can have a great time playing and learning. The snow garden facilities include an indoor play area equipped with educational materials and an outdoor area with psychomotor games and rest areas.
Leisure park pass rates?
Ages: from 4 years old
Individual ticket €15.00
2 adults + 2 children €50.00
2 adults + 1 child €40.00
1 adult + 2 children €38.00
1 adult + 1 child €30.00
Supplement 1 Pax plus €10.00
Access to the ski lifts (exclusive for Leisure Park activities, not for skiing)
It is specially designed for the little ones and where you can also do descents with obstacles in a fun and entertaining environment.
For the more adventurous and older, the park offers snowshoe excursions through the black and red pine forests, allowing visitors to admire the flora and fauna surrounding the resort.
With the purchase of the Recreational Park Ski Pass, family and friends can enjoy an unforgettable family experience.
As you may have noticed, whether you're looking for an unforgettable family vacation, mountain sports, or enjoying the scenery with your loved ones, Hotel Brases offers all that and more in one place.
The main point of Port Ainé is its evident attention to the family audience.
Among the services are:
• Restoration
• Rental of equipment and lockers
• Ski and snowboard schools
• Miniclubs Port Ainé
• Ski clubs
• Transportation to the slopes
• Store
• Medical Services
Miniclub Hotel Port Ainé
The ideal play space for the little ones!
The Miniclub is a children's area located at the Hotel Port Ainé 2000 ***, where children from 2 to 6 years old can enjoy games and fun, accompanied by our qualified instructors, while parents enjoy skiing.
* Due to the exceptional circumstances caused by COVID-19, advance bookings are required to use the mini club. All children are advised to wear masks in the mini club.
The various spaces are designed to have a great time, developing imagination and creativity through guided activities such as: board games, skill games, symbolic games (shops, costumes, cars...) story space, creative workshops, etc.
Miniclub Ainé, the ideal place for everyone to have fun!
Most important activity:
price 1 person 58€, from 7 years old?
It's an activity package that will give you a morning of skiing lessons.
• Ribbon for the beginners area.
• Full-day ski equipment rental (skis, boots, and poles).
• 1 hour of theoretical and practical classes to familiarize yourself with the equipment, materials, and basic tips.
• 2 hours of ski lessons in the beginners' area of the resort.
Beginner Pack
Every initiation requires progress. Therefore, once you've tried the Snow Initiation, you may want to continue practicing and learning. The Beginner's Pack is a new way to refresh or advance your skiing experience through two hours of 100% hands-on ski lessons.
Snowshoeing routes
Snowshoeing is a great alternative to skiing or snowboarding for mountain lovers, allowing you to enjoy the surroundings in a different way. It's a simple and accessible activity for people of all skill levels, making it ideal for families with children or groups of friends. The routes cover 1.5 km of approximately two hours throughout the Alt Pirineu Natural Park, with panoramic viewpoints of the Pico del Orri.
To complete the route comfortably, it is necessary to bring the minimum essential material:
Hiking boots
Water
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
ROUTE 1. PORT AINÉ INTERPRETIVE EXCURSION
Led by an Official Guide of the High Pyrenees Natural Park, this is a short family route to discover the black pine forests of the High Pyrenees Natural Park. Along the way, there are a series of interpretive panels to learn about the main plants and animals that inhabit these forests. You can also enjoy a beautiful panoramic view of the Orri Massif from the Coma del Forn viewpoint.
– 1.5 km circular route lasting approximately 2 hours.
Prior booking is essential.
– Departure time: 9:30 a.m. and on Saturdays and holidays at 10:00 a.m.
Adult €15.00
Children (up to 12 years old) €12.00
Snowshoe Rental (weekdays, not holidays) €8.00
ROUTE 2. PIC DE L'ORRI EXCURSION
A long route around the Port Ainé resort to reach the two panoramic viewpoints of Pico del Orri, offering a 360-degree view of the Pyrenees. The price includes a ride on the Jet Cumbre TC, which provides convenient access to the highest part of the resort. During the route, an official guide from the Alt Pirineu Natural Park provides explanations and interpretations of the surroundings.
Prior booking is essential.
Adult €20.00
Children (up to 12 years old) €15.00
Snowshoe Rental (weekdays, not holidays) €8.00
– Departure time: 9:30 a.m. and on Saturdays and holidays at 10:00 a.m.
Port aine snowpark
Port Ainé has historically been a resort dedicated entirely to freestyle skiing and snowboarding.
You'll find the Port Ainé Snowpark in the middle of the resort (2,200 m). Its north-facing location ensures excellent snow quality and quantity. It consists of three lines, each with a different level of difficulty, offering excellent progression and several options for riders to develop optimally.
Port Ainé Snow Park Fact Sheet
AREA
Height: 2,200 meters
Location: north face
Area: 12,000 m2
FACILITIES
Ski lift: Pla de l'Olla ski lift (220 m)
Lift capacity: 720 skiers/hour
Snow produced: 8 cannons
Snow groomer: Park Bully 600
CHARACTERISTICS
8 jumps
17 modules
Initiation, evolution and improvement level
Up to 3 zones for all levels
Discover the wide variety of modules and lines at Port Ainé Snowpark so you can practice your tricks, regardless of your skill level:
– Slopestyle Initiation
Modules: 4 (4-meter wide box, 6-meter wide box, 4 x 8 meter flat-down box, 8-meter flat box)
Jumps: 4 (2 and 4 meters)
– Slopestyle PRO
Slopestyle PRO
Modules: 3 (6-meter flat tube rail, 8-meter up rail, 12-meter down rail)
Jumps: 4 (6, 8, 10 and 12 meters)
– Streetline
Modules: 10 (5-meter flat PVC tube, 5-meter polejump tube, 6-meter rainbow, 6-meter goal tube, 6-meter C box, 6-meter rail tube, 2 x 6-meter flat-down rail, 2 x 6-meter up-down tube, 6 x 1-meter down-flat tube, 9-meter modular box)
How to get to Port aine
Do you want to come ski to Port Ainé by private car, public transport, or bus?
If you're coming from Barcelona by private car, don't make a mistake: enter "Tremp" on your GPS or mobile phone, and then, when you get to Tremp, enter "Sort." This way, you'll avoid Puerto del Canto, which is shorter but takes longer and has many curves after a two-hour drive.
Ski Bus, Car Sharing, Taxi…
At Port Ainé, we make it easy for you with combined ski pass + transport tickets, so you can make the most of your day of skiing and all the activities we offer.
Don't have a car? Take advantage of the ALSA bus service to get from Lleida to the Ski Pallars resorts!
Ski bus from Lleida and Balaguer 37€ and from Tremp, Pobla de Segur, Sort and Rialp 33€
THE OFFER INCLUDES:
SKI BUS ?
– Round-trip bus ticket departing from Lleida (6:45 a.m.), stopping at: Balaguer, Tremp, La Pobla de Segur, Sort, Rialp and Port Ainé (9:30 a.m.).
– 1-day ski pass Port Ainé – Espot.
Service operating every Saturday, Sunday, and holiday (except December 25 and January 1) until March 28, 2021.
Purchase in advance at www.alsa.es or directly at the ALSA bus and sales point at the station.
SNOW TAXI?
Price: From Sort to Port Aine €2 <<<>>> From Port Aine to Sort €2 — Total €4
THE OFFER INCLUDES:
– Transportation from Sort to Port Ainé (round trip).
Service operating throughout the season on demand.
Meeting point: Sort, bus stop
Book the day before before 7pm by phone or by sending a WhatsApp to 658 80 61 85 (Joan Baldomà).
Are you coming to play in the snow at the Port-Ainé ski resort?
From Sort to Port aine
https://goo.gl/maps/axqpFQHGFYNJvitbA
From Hotel Las Brasas, Avenida de la Generalitat, 27, Ground Floor, 25560 Sort, Lleida
a: Hotel Port Ainé, Cota, 2000.
25 min and 20 km to the 1600m elevation
31 min (23.9 km) to the 2000 mark
The fastest route and the only one with normal tourism
You leave Sort heading North / Viella and arrive at Rialp 3 km / 2 minutes away?
After rialp, 1 km away, there is a detour to port aine – Turn right?
Are you going straight up the road, passing the village of Roni at the 1600 mark of Puerto Aine?
Continue straight ahead and you will reach your destination: the Hotel Port Ainé parking lot at 2,000 meters above sea level.
These directions are provided for planning purposes only. Roadworks, weather, traffic, or other factors may cause road conditions to differ from those shown on the map, so you should take these factors into account when planning your route. You must obey all signs and warnings related to your route.
Photos of Port Aine
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Where can I go to sleep?
The most recommended towns are (20km approx) Sort (regional capital), Rialp and Llavorsi and if you are looking for small towns very close (8km) to Port Aine are Roni and Montenartro and other small towns nearby (25km approx) are Altron, Surp, Caregue, Llesui, Montardit, Baro