La Molina

Spain's first ski resort, in the Catalan Pyrenees, linked to Masella for over 140 km of pistes.

Key Stats

Vertical Drop
838m (2,749ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
2,537m (8,323ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
1,700m (5,577ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
400cm (157in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
71
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
16
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
71 km of pistes
Marked piste length across the lift-linked area

Terrain Breakdown

The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.

Easy
30%
Intermediate
50%
Difficult
20%

Best For

Families

When to go

Average snowpack depth, by month.

La Molina's snowpack peaks in February.

deepestJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJun
Snowpack
peaks Feb
Typical season
Nov – Mar

Snow depth: ECA&D, daily station data (1994–2023).

Location

La Molina sits in the eastern Pyrenees of northern Catalonia, near the French border in the Cerdanya area. It's a high-alpine setting, with terrain reaching well above the tree line across the surrounding peaks.

Getting there

Moderate to reach

Fly into Barcelona (BCN), about 2 hours from the resort by road.

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