Ski Schools

Pas de la Casa Ski Lessons

Set high in the Pyrenees and right on the French border, Pas de la Casa is the loftiest - and arguably liveliest - sector of Grandvalira, the largest ski area in the Pyrenees.

It’s known for its snow-sure altitude, wide-open pistes and a town that hums from first lifts to après. For lessons, the main provider here is the official Grandvalira Ski & Snowboard School, which runs the bulk of tuition across the sector and has a well-oiled, professional set-up.

For many Pas de la Casa tends to feel refreshingly straightforward. Many instructors speak excellent English (alongside Spanish, French and Catalan), and meeting points are pleasingly convenient - typically less than a 0.2-mile wander from the main apartment blocks and town centre. No epic dawn trek in ski boots required. The primary meeting area sits at the foot of the slopes near the Els Pioners gondola, making it easy to find even on your first morning.

As for the lessons themselves, group courses usually run over five days, striking a nice balance between progress and sociability. If you’d prefer something more tailored, private sessions are available - ideal for a confidence boost, technique tune-up or even a guided tour of the wider Grandvalira area. There are also specialised options, including high-end ‘Top Class’ instruction for a more bespoke experience and ‘Kindergartens’ for children aged 3-6. Beginners start on the wide, gentle nursery slopes at the base of the resort before progressing onto cruisy blue runs that are forgiving without being dull.