La Molina is a ski resort located in the Catalan Pyrenees. Precisely, we can find it in the municipality of Alp, Girona. Without a doubt, this place can be said to be one of the most traditional. In fact, it has endless services and activities so that customers can choose at will.
If we go back a bit to its history, it should be mentioned that the first ski lift was installed in La Molina, in 1943. With the arrival of the railway station, this place became one of the key points of the country. Championships and sports events are the order of the day in it.
How to get to La Molina
Getting there is not too complicated, since it has a total of three entrances. The first of them will be on the GI-400 road from Collada de Tosas, N-260, or the BV-4031 from Castellar de Nuch. On the other hand, you can get there by GI-400 or GIV-4082 from Das through the Cadà tunnel on the C-16. Of course, if the best thing for you is to arrive by train, you can also do it. In this case, the line of surroundings Hospitalet de Llobregat-Puigcerdá. To give us an idea, from Barcelona it is about two hours and two and a half, from Lleida.
A little bit of history
Ski fans know that La Molina is one of the areas with the most tradition. Although, as we have already mentioned, the first ski lift was placed here but some time before it was also carried out the so-called telemark practice. This was a technique of making turns on the board, which during the XNUMXth century became very popular with competitions. So, as we can see, it was a pioneer in many details.
It is true that with the arrival of the train to this area, it still became more popular than it already was. So the competitions will start to emerge more frequently. The claim of the people made in 1925 the first accommodation in the area was made and a few years later, the first medical assistance center. Around the year 1947 the single-seater chairlift would arrive, while about 7 years later, we would already speak of two-seater gondolas. They could ascend more than 2000 meters in altitude. But these advances are not his only story, but it was also the scene of films like 'Love below zero' from the 60s.
Areas and services that we will find in La Molina
There are different areas that we are going to find throughout a place like this. So each one will have a series of services available.
- Long track and Fontcanaleta: There are two areas of 1.700 meters each. You have good access by road and both in one and the other, you will find parking, as well as rental of equipment, shops or restaurants.
- Gondola: This area is also 1.700 meters long, but in addition to all of the above, it has a medical center.
- Roc blanc: We climbed to 1.750 meters and it has both toilets, parking lots and cafeterias.
- Praise: It is 1825 meters but again you will see both an area to park and sell ski passes or cafeterias.
- Col de Pal: 2.100 meters but like the previous ones it also has parking and cafeterias.
- Rasa Coast: 2.050 meters with lifeguard service, toilets and cafeteria.
- Niu de l'Aliga: With its 2.535 meters it has one of the great views of the place. Needless to say, it will be impressive. At the same time, we cannot forget that it is a kind of refuge where you can spend the night.
What activities are practiced?
There are many and varied activities that you can practice in an area like this. So the wishes of the great majority will be fulfilled. Excursions are one of the most frequent and in this case you can do them both in snowmobile like marching or Segway. On the other hand, there is also a sledding track, as well as a night torch descent. Gondola rides, diving, gym and adventure park, without forgetting the thermal circuit. Tennis and Frisbee are also available. As we can see, they are different and perfect activities depending on the moment.
La Molina is for all audiences
The good thing about a place like this is that we can all go. Whenever we think of a vacation, we have to find out if the place is suitable for people with reduced mobility or perhaps other problems that prevent access. But as we say, this is not the case. It has adapted facilities for all those who need it. Both the parking area, which has spaces available and the toilets. In the same way, also the sports center is, with restaurants as well as the rental of equipment and the elevator to the track.
Times and prices
Depending on the season, it will have the schedules. But after the summer, its opening will be daily. Your office will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 17:30 p.m. from Monday to Thursday, while on Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 14:00 p.m. The cable car and chairlift will be available from 10:00 a.m. to 18:00 p.m.. On the other hand, if we talk about the prices of the Bike Park Ski Pass they start from 23 euros per adult and with insurance for one day. While a day for children, it stays at 19 euros. While two days will be 42 for an adult and 34 for children.