Destinations and tips for a ski trip with motorhome
Let’s face it: combining your passion for skiing with a motorhome is a great plan. After all, only when you travel in an RV do you have the privilege of sleeping on the slopes. What skier can resist something like this? 🎿
Even the most enthusiastic campervaners often see motorhome ski trips as something of a challenge. In reality, this type of getaway does not present special complications, as long as you know how to set it up. Consequently, we want to share with you everything you need to know to get the most out of them: from tips and tricks to some caravan-friendly stations in our country.
8 tips to make your campervan ski trip go smoothly
- Insulate the gray water tank thermally, or install a heater in it. This will prevent you from freezing at night.
- When you go skiing in a motorhome, remember to carry chains and put on winter tires ❄️. It is also advisable to check the pressure and check the level of antifreeze, brake fluid and oil.
- It uses propane instead of butane, as it can withstand lower temperatures without freezing.
- Put the winter lids on the outer grids of the refrigerator.
- Lubricates the vehicle’s exterior hinges and locks. Cover the latter with insulating tape if there is a risk of frost.
- On ski trips with a motorhome, it is always a good idea to separate the wiper blades from the wiper blades when parking the van.
- Never be without: an extra gas cylinder, a battery jump starter (batteries discharge more at low temperatures), blankets, bottled drinking water and a fully charged cell phone.
- Make sure you have a full tank of fuel at all times.
7 ski resorts ideal for caravanning
The truth is that going to the ski resorts with the motorhome is becoming easier and easier. In fact, you don’t even need to leave Spain to find stations with caravan parks or overnight stays in close proximity. Do you want to know some of the best?
Sierra Nevada (Granada)
It would be unforgivable to write a post about going skiing with the motorhome and not talk about Sierra Nevada. After all, this station of the Penibetico system was the first in Spain to have its own caravanning area. It also has the highest skiable slope in the country.
The figures speak for themselves about what awaits you when you go to Sierra Nevada with your van. In fact, 107 km of skiable surface and 124 slopes are more than enough to delight any ski lover. [Parking Las Sabinas].
Valdelinares (Teruel)
Located in the Iberian System, the Javalambre-Valdelinares resort is another classic not to be missed in any plan that combines skiing and motorhome. Not surprisingly, its multiple facilities oriented to children make it ideal for family skiing.
With a maximum elevation of 2,000 m, this ski resort lacks nothing to enjoy the snow to the maximum. Of them, its 9 ski lifts and 15 km of skiable domain distributed among 14 slopes are good for you. [Camping Los Alamos – 10 km].
Cerler (Huesca)
The Cerler ski resort is located in the Aragonese Pyrenees, more specifically, in the municipality of Benasque in Huesca. The famous Pico Gallinero is located there, which, with its 2,630 meters of altitude, offers the highest skiable altitude in Spain. To this must be added the beauty of the natural landscapes that surround it.
Truly, Cerler is an authentic winter sports paradise. With a skiable area of 80 skiable km, it has 72 alpine ski slopes for all levels and a snowpark. That’s nothing! [Ski Station]
Formigal-Panticosa (Huesca)
Formigal and Panticosa are two ski resorts in the Aragonese Pyrenees that are connected to each other. Located in the Tena Valley, they offer the ideal conditions for beginners in the practice of winter sports.
The 182 skiable km of these ski resorts, distributed among 147 slopes, make this resort one of the largest in Spain. Also, if you are going to make your ski trip with your motorhome in the company of children, they will have a great time in its Snow Garden. [AC Parking].
Alto Campoo (Cantabria)
The Alto Campoo resort is located in the valley of the same name and is part of the Cantabrian Mountain Range. Although it only has 30 km of skiable domain, its excellent weather conditions and services make it a safe bet.
23 slopes, 12 lifts and a 2.7 km cross-country ski circuit make Alto Campoo one of the most highly rated resorts by skiers. How could we not recommend it in a post about ski trips with motorhome [Estación Invernal Alto Campoo].
Baqueira Beret (Lleida)
Located in the Catalan Pyrenees, Baqueira Beret is famous for being the largest ski resort in our country. Certainly, with a maximum elevation of 2,610 m, 117 slopes and 165 skiable km, it is obvious that it gives for many days of fun in the snow. In addition to alpine and cross-country skiing, we can take advantage of its many special areas (FunPark, SnowPark, Freeride Zone, etc.). [Mijaran AC Area (Vielha) – 19 km].
Vall de Boí Taüll (Lleida)
Those who want to make a ski trip with their caravan, have in the Boí Taüll resort a more than advisable stop. After all, with an altitude between 2,020 and 2,751 m, it is one of the highest enclaves of the Catalan Pyrenees. On the other hand, its northern orientation guarantees that the snow is abundant and of good quality.
The scarce tourist overcrowding that this ski resort usually registers makes it one of our favorites. There you will have 45 km of skiable slopes distributed among 43 slopes for all levels. [Pla de l’Ermita – 5 km].
As you may have already seen, going skiing with your motorhome is an adventure full of possibilities. Remember to put into practice the tips we have given you and get ready to enjoy winter sports to the fullest in the resorts we have just presented. Rent your motorhome with us and live this adventure! ⛷️
