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Luxury Ski Chalet Rentals in The Val d'Aran
Chalets and apartments in the Pyrenean valley that faces the Atlantic, a short drive from the lifts of Baqueira Beret
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Catalonia's northern valley, where the snow comes off the Atlantic
The Val d'Aran is the only part of Catalonia on the northern side of the Pyrenees, and you notice it at once. Its rivers run to the Atlantic, the Garonne rises on the Pla de Beret at the top of the valley, and the climate is green and damp rather than Mediterranean. That is why the snow here is the most reliable in Spain. The valley even has its own language, Aranese, a form of Occitan that is official alongside Catalan and Spanish.
Our collection runs to 60+ chalets and apartments along the valley. You will find slate-roofed houses in Arties and Salardú, apartments a short hop from the Baqueira lifts and family homes further down towards Bossòst. The largest has 5 bedrooms, and several come with log fires or hot tubs for the evenings.
Below is a guide to the villages, the skiing and the valley once the snow has gone.
The Val d'Aran at a glance
- Homes
- 60+ chalets and apartments in the Val d'Aran, sleeping up to 12 guests
- Guide prices
- Typically £3,400 to £5,900 a week, from around £2,400
- Ski area
- Baqueira Beret, the largest in Spain, with around 170 km of pistes and a top lift at 2,610 metres
- Highlights
- Romanesque churches in Vielha, Arties, Salardú and Bossòst, and the midsummer fire festival in Les on 23 June
- Getting there
- Toulouse airport is around two hours by road; Barcelona around four
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Villa numbers and guide prices are updated daily from our live collection.
Casa Aneto Arties: Charming 3-Bedroom Ski Chalet Apartment – Val d’Aran3 bedrooms
Casa Mariola Aran: Charming 3-Bedroom Ski Chalet with Mountain Views – Val d’Aran3 bedrooms
Chalet Aran Val d’Aran: Cozy 2-Bedroom Ski Chalet with Family-Friendly Features – Val d’Aran2 bedrooms
Chalet Aiguamog Baqueira: Spacious 4-Bedroom Ski Chalet with Mountain Views – Val d’Aran4 bedroomsWhere to stay in the Val d'Aran
Arties and Salardú for stone villages close to the lifts, Baqueira for the shortest run to the slopes, Vielha for restaurants and life all year, and Bossòst for a quieter lower valley towards France.
Slate roofs, stone lanes and a bell tower in every one
Vielha, the capital, sits at around 1,000 metres where the Nere meets the Garonne. It has the valley's best choice of shops and restaurants, and its church of Sant Miquèu holds the Crist de Mijaran, a 12th-century wooden carving. The Museu dera Val d'Aran tells the story of a valley that was cut off for much of every winter.
Higher up, Arties and Salardú are the favourites for skiers. Santa Maria d'Arties has a five-storey belfry, and the tower of Sant Andreu in Salardú can be seen from across the upper valley. Gessa, Unha and Bagergue are smaller and quieter. Downstream, Bossòst is close to the French border, and its 12th-century church of the Purificació is among the finest in the valley.
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Spain's biggest ski area, and its most dependable snow
Baqueira Beret covers around 170 kilometres of pistes across the Baqueira, Beret, Bonaigua and Baciver sectors, all on one lift pass. The vertical drop is over 1,000 metres. The resort faces west on the northern side of the Pyrenees, so Atlantic storms leave it with a far better snow record than most of Spain.
Beret is a broad, gentle plateau that suits beginners and families. Baqueira and Bonaigua have long reds and steeper blacks, and confident skiers will find the best off-piste in the country. The Spanish royal family are regulars, which tells you something about the tone. Most of our homes are within a short drive or bus ride of the lifts, and some are closer still.
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Green valleys and a fir tree set alight
Once the snow melts, the valley turns very green. Walkers head for the high lakes and passes, and cyclists climb the Port de la Bonaigua. The Garonne starts on the Pla de Beret as a mountain stream and runs all the way to Bordeaux.
On 23 June, the eve of Saint John, Les burns its Haro, a fir trunk around twelve metres tall, in the village square while Aranese dances go on around the flames. Arties burns its Taro on the same night. Both belong to the Pyrenean summer solstice fire festivals, which UNESCO recognised as intangible heritage in 2015. Barcelona is around four hours away, so you can easily add a few days in the city.
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Olla aranesa, long lunches and a long season
Aranese cooking is mountain food. The dish to try is olla aranesa, a slow, hearty stew of meat, beans and vegetables that makes sense after a day on the hill. Vielha has its own pintxos route for evenings when nobody wants to cook.
The ski season usually runs from late November or early December into April, and January to March brings the most dependable snow. June to September is the time for walking, and late June catches the fire festivals. Our concierge can arrange transfers from Toulouse or Barcelona, lift passes, mountain guides and restaurant tables in the valley.
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Villa Mestral Arties Val d’Aran: Spacious 3-Bedroom Ski Chalet Apartment – Val d’Aran3 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £6,132 a week
Casa Era Val d’Aran: Family-Friendly 4-Bedroom Ski Chalet – Val d’Aran4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £6,118 a week
Casa Aneto Aran: 3-Bedroom Luxury Ski Apartment with Family-Friendly Amenities – Val d’Aran3 bedrooms · sleeps 7From £6,027 a week
Casa Garos Valdaran: Spacious Family-Friendly 4-Bedroom Apartment – Val d’Aran4 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £5,929 a week
Villa Esmeralda Arties Valdaran: Luxury 5-Bedroom Villa with Spa & Private Pool – Val d’Aran5 bedrooms · sleeps 11From £5,866 a week
Chalet Era Arties: Chic 3-Bedroom Ski Chalet Apartment with Mountain Views – Val d’Aran3 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £5,810 a week
Apartamento Era Val: 3-Bedroom Ski Chalet for Families & Groups – Val d’Aran3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £5,796 a week
Chalet Ruda Baqueira: Chic 3-Bedroom Ski Chalet with Balcony – Val d’Aran3 bedrooms · sleeps 7From £5,782 a weekWhy book your Val d'Aran chalet with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right chalet in the right spot
Our homes in the Val d'Aran are spread across a string of villages along the valley, and we know which are a few minutes from the Baqueira lifts and which suit a quiet week by the fire. With 60+ chalets in the Val d'Aran, we can match the chalet to the group: on the piste for keen skiers, close to ski school for young families, catered or self-catered, and sized correctly down to the number of bunk rooms.
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You book with us directly, with no booking fees, and questions about lift access, boot rooms, catering or parking go to people who can find out the answer.
A concierge who knows the mountain
Airport transfers, ski hire fitted in the chalet, private instructors and guides, lift passes, mountain restaurant tables and childcare: our concierge team arranges it all before you arrive in the Val d'Aran.
Chalets for families and large groups
Our collection includes chalets sleeping up to 12 guests, many with a chef, a spa or pool and a driver, so a group ski holiday runs smoothly from the first morning.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best place to stay in the Val d'Aran?
Arties and Salardú are the favourites for skiers: proper stone villages with good restaurants and a short trip to the Baqueira lifts. Vielha is the liveliest base, Baqueira itself is closest to the slopes, and Bossòst and the lower valley are quieter.
How do I get to the Val d'Aran?
Toulouse is the nearest international airport, around 166 kilometres and two hours away by road. Barcelona is around four hours away, through the Vielha tunnel. Our concierge can arrange private transfers from either.
What language is spoken in the Val d'Aran?
Aranese, a form of Occitan, is official in the valley alongside Catalan and Spanish. You will see it on signs and menus, but Spanish is spoken everywhere and English is common in the ski areas.
Can you arrange ski hire, lessons and lift passes in the Val d'Aran?
Yes. Our concierge can have skis and boots fitted in the chalet, book private instructors or mountain guides, arrange lift passes and reserve tables at mountain restaurants.
How much does a luxury chalet in the Val d'Aran cost?
Across our 60+ chalets in the Val d'Aran, weekly rates typically range from £3,400 to £5,900, with the most affordable from around £2,400 a week and the largest estates well above. Prices depend on the size of the property, its location and the season, with Christmas, New Year and February half term the most expensive. These are guide prices based on current listings; each property page shows its own rates for your dates.
When is the best time to visit the Val d'Aran?
For skiing, January to March has the most reliable snow, and the season usually runs from late November or early December into April. June to September suits walking and cycling, and the fire festivals in Les and Arties fall on 23 June.
Are there chalets in the Val d'Aran for large groups?
Yes. Our Val d'Aran collection includes chalets sleeping up to 12 guests. Tell us the size of your group and the dates, and we will send a shortlist of chalets that suit it.
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