Skiing in La Molina / Masella

La Molina and Masella: two resorts, one mountain and Barcelona's closest big ski area

La Molina & Masella (Alp 2500) guide: all 66 La Molina runs with lengths, Masella night skiing, 2026–27 passes, the R3 train from Barcelona and where to stay.

Alp 2500 combined pistes (km)

145

Alp 2500 slopes, La Molina + Masella

131

Alp 2500 lifts

33

Highest point, La Tosa (m)

2537

Lowest point, Pla de Masella (m)

1600

Night-skiing runs at Masella

13

Masella-only adult 1-day pass online, 2026–27 (EUR)

53

Skiing & terrain in La Molina and Masella

La Molina: all 66 numbered runs from the official winter trail map, each with the operator's colour and length, plus 5 freeride itineraries and 3 ski-touring circuits from the same map. Masella: the 26 runs the operator names on its own pages (15 on the recommended-trails page, 11 more on the night-skiing list) — Masella publishes no per-run list with colours and lengths, so its other runs are not listed.

La Molina runs (operator total; all in this table)

66

La Molina runs with a published length

66

Masella trails (operator total)

65

Masella runs named by the operator (in this table)

26

La Molina skiable km

71

Masella skiable km

74

• Green runs in this table (La Molina 20, Masella 4): 24
• Blue runs in this table (La Molina 18, Masella 4): 22
• Red runs in this table (La Molina 22, Masella 3): 25
• Black runs in this table (La Molina 6, Masella 3): 9

Checked 18 October 2026. La Molina's numbered list comes from the trail-map PDF the resort currently links (published October 2025 for the 2025–26 winter; no newer map was online). Its colours and per-run counts (20 green, 18 blue, 22 red, 6 black) match the resort's technical sheet. Every length in this table comes from that single La Molina list (metres per run, as printed on the map); Masella rows have no length because Masella publishes none per run. Some La Molina runs share terrain, so do not add the lengths up. Masella publishes only totals (65 trails: 9 green, 27 blue, 23 red, 6 black, on a page headed 23-24) and a trail-map image; we list only the runs it names in text, with the colour of the heading they appear under, and leave colour blank for the night-skiing runs, which are not graded on that list. 'La Plana' and 'La Plana Superior' are listed separately because the operator names them separately. Combined Alp 2500 totals (131 slopes: 29 green, 45 blue, 45 red, 12 black; 145 km) are the operators' own figures and include runs not in this table. Areas are labelled only by resort, because neither operator assigns a sector to each run.

La Molina and Masella pistes: the Alp 2500 area, La Tosa and the longest runs

La Molina and Masella are two separate resorts on the slopes of La Tosa d'Alp in the Cerdanya, in the Catalan Pyrenees. Together they form Alp 2500: 145 km of pistes, 131 slopes (29 green, 45 blue, 45 red, 12 black) and 33 lifts, between 1600 m at Pla de Masella and 2537 m at La Tosa. La Molina, run by the Catalan railway company FGC, has 71 km and 66 runs on the east side; Masella has 74 km and 65 trails on the west side, under its own operator.

The two connect at the top of La Tosa: La Molina's Cadí-Moixeró gondola climbs towards the summit, and Masella's Dues Estacions area meets it, so one Alp 2500 pass covers the whole mountain. La Molina's longest runs on its official list are Comabella (red, 5793 m, 859 m vertical), Barcelona – Estadi Lluís Breitfuss (black, 4750 m) and the blue Volta Muntanya Sagrada (3576 m). On the Masella side, the operator recommends north-facing reds from the Jumbo Tosa chairlift (Panoràmica Superior, Camí, Coma Pregona) and the steep blacks El Tub, Extrema and Pista Fonda towards Coma Oriola.

Away from the pistes, La Molina's map marks five freeride itineraries (such as Els Cingles and Set Fonts) and three ski-touring circuits, including the 5660 m La Tosa route. Itineraries are not groomed pistes: go with a guide and avalanche kit, and check the day's avalanche risk.

La Molina and Masella for beginners: Debutants, Pista Llarga, Pastors and Pastorets

La Molina has one of the largest sets of green runs in the Pyrenees for its size: 20 of its 66 runs are green. The Debutants zone near the base has Debutants I and II (170 m each), Moixernons and the Pista Llarga, with the kids' Parc Inf. Pista Llarga next to it; longer greens such as Prat Agre (1311 m) and Fontcanaleta (846 m) come next. La Molina also sells a beginner day ticket, separate from the full pass.

At Masella, the operator points beginners to the Pla de Masella base, especially Pastors and Pastorets, which have moving walkways, and to Debutants and Del Fons at Coma Oriola, 5 km away. Once you are comfortable, the blue Familiar takes you from La Pleta through the forest to Pla de Masella (420 m of vertical), and Masella sells its own beginner ticket.

Book lessons before you arrive and choose the base where your school meets: La Molina and Masella are separate resorts, and a first day goes better without crossing the mountain.

Getting to La Molina and Masella: Barcelona or Girona, the R3 train and the ski bus

Neither resort has an airport. Masella lists Barcelona and Girona–Costa Brava airports as less than two hours away. By road from Barcelona it is about 140 km (around 1 h 30) through the Cadí tunnel, a toll road with no mountain pass, or about 144 km (around 2 h) over the Collada de Toses, which is free. From Girona it is about 129 km (around 2 h). Snow chains may be required on the access roads, so check the resort's access report before driving up.

La Molina is also the only resort here with a train: Rodalies line R3 runs from Barcelona via Vic and Ripoll to La Molina station, and the resort's internal bus links the station to the Pista Llarga base (last season €5, free with the Ski Tren package or a season pass). The R3 has had long works and replacement buses, so check Rodalies' service changes before you rely on it. Last season La Molina sold a Ski Tren package (return R3 ticket, internal bus and a 1-day pass) and Sagalés ran ski buses from Barcelona; check whether these return for 2026–27.

For the last leg to your lodging, La Molina has eight car parks with direct access to the lifts, and local taxis serve Alp and La Molina. Masella's base, Pla de Masella, is reached by road from Alp.

La Molina and Masella with kids: snow gardens, ski schools and night skiing

Masella's ski school runs a children's area for ages 3 to 6 and a baby house for 18 months to 3 years, open on weekends and holidays. The school says it teaches in several languages; confirm the language and the meeting point at Pla de Masella when you book. Masella also sells family packs (2 adults with 2 children or young people, or a 1-adult 'Trio').

La Molina lists around a dozen independent ski and snowboard schools, including Escola La Molina, Alta Cerdanya, Sota Zero and Cota 2500. Courses, ages and teaching languages vary by school, so check each one. Around the base there is a kids' park on Pista Llarga, a sledging slope at Coll Sisè, tubing and a tree adventure park, which also work for a parent who is not skiing.

For older children, Masella's night skiing is a highlight: 13 lit runs at the bottom of the resort, about 10 km in total, on the dates of the published night calendar.

Where to stay for La Molina and Masella: La Molina, Pla de Masella, Alp or Puigcerdà

La Molina's own resort village is the base for skiing from the door: hotels, apartments and mountain lodges sit around the Pista Llarga, Fontcanaleta and gondola bases, and each car park reaches a lift. It is also the base for train travellers, with the internal bus to La Molina station. The trade-off is limited nightlife and fewer shops than in the valley.

At Masella, the operator lists three places right at the slopes: the Alp Hotel and Abrigall Hostel at Pla de Masella, and Apartamentos Masella 1600. They suit families, night skiing and early starts on the Masella side, but there is little else around in the evening.

Down in the valley, the village of Alp and the town of Puigcerdà (the end of the R3 line) have more restaurants, shops and lodging, but you drive or take a taxi up to the lifts each morning. Choose by which resort you will ski most, and remember that the Alp 2500 pass lets you ski both from either side.

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La Molina and Masella ski pass 2026–27: Alp 2500 vs single-resort passes

The key choice is between a single-resort pass and the combined La Molina+Masella (Alp 2500) pass. For 2026–27, Masella's own adult day pass is €53 online or €56 at the ticket office, and Masella's page for the La Molina+Masella day pass lists €57 online or €60 at the office for an adult (checked 18 October 2026; €2 card deposit and €4/day insurance extra). The Alp 2500 adult season pass is €950 until 22 November 2026 and €1090 afterwards.

La Molina's own rates page still showed the 2025–26 prices on 18 October 2026 (adult day pass €49 online), so its 2026–27 single-resort prices were not yet confirmed; check before buying. Masella also sells night passes and a night supplement for day passes.

Pick the Alp 2500 pass if you want La Tosa, both sides and the long runs. A single-resort pass is enough for beginners, families who stay near one base, or a Masella night session.

Best time to ski La Molina and Masella: snow history, season and forecasts

February is historically the best snow window in the Cerdanya, with early to mid March close behind. At Meteocat's Malniu station (2229 m), on the other side of the Cerdanya, the average daily snow depth over the winters 1999–2000 to 2025–26 rises from about 19 cm in December and 28 cm in January to about 39 cm in February and 34 cm in March, then drops to about 9 cm in April. January is the shoulder month while the base builds, and April is a gamble. These figures are a SkiPair calculation from Meteocat's official daily data for a windy, exposed station, so the groomed pistes can hold more, and historical averages do not guarantee any season.

Both resorts rely heavily on snowmaking: La Molina covers about 60% of its runs (42 km), and Masella has 53 km with machine-made snow, so December skiing usually depends on the cannons. The resorts had not published 2026–27 opening dates on 18 October 2026; Masella's pass terms mention 7–8 December 2026 and the Christmas period as busy dates, and 8 March 2027 as the date from which weekday passes are valid every day.

Before you travel, check the snow and avalanche report, the forecast for La Tosa and the webcams, and whether the La Molina–Masella connection is open. With the Mediterranean nearby, a single storm can bring a lot of snow, but wind and mild spells also come quickly.

Ski partners at La Molina and Masella: weekend crowds, night skiing and solo trips

La Molina and Masella are close enough to Barcelona that many skiers come for the day or the weekend, so weekdays are quieter and weekends are busier. That is useful when you are looking for company: post your dates and level on SkiPair and look for people skiing the same days, whether locals or visitors staying in the Cerdanya.

Agree in advance which side you will meet on: Pla de Masella and La Molina's Pista Llarga are far apart by road, so the top of La Tosa, where both resorts meet, is often an easier meeting point for Alp 2500 pass holders. A partner is especially valuable for the freeride itineraries and ski-touring circuits, which should never be done alone.

For solo travellers, the R3 train and La Molina's internal bus make a car-free trip possible, and Masella's night skiing is an easy way to share an evening session with new partners.

Ski pass prices for La Molina / Masella

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Weather and snow

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