# Valdesquí

Activity company en Rascafría

Fuente: https://www.geocalia.com/en/companies/valdesqui-ski-resort

The Valdesquí ski resort, next to the Cotos pass: 22 km of slopes, its own school, ski, snowboard and snowshoe hire, and a bus from Madrid.

## What it is

Valdesquí is the ski resort that the company Estación Alpina de Cotos operates on the north face of the Bola del Mundo, a short step from the Cotos pass. It has 29 slopes and 22 skiable km between 1,860 and 2,265 metres, 15 lifts, a snowpark (Park Center) and a competition slope.

## What it offers besides the lift pass

Its own ski and snowboard school, with private lessons for up to five students every day, 2×1 lessons first and last thing and freestyle lessons. Hire in the Cerradillas building, at the base: skis, snowboards, ski touring equipment and snowshoes. On days with more than 11 skiable km it sells, online only, a bus package from Madrid with a day lift pass.

## How it works

Private lessons are booked at the school itself and on a first-come basis. The school is open from 8:30 to 15:00. To hire you must leave your ID card, passport, driving licence or a deposit.

## What they run

- [Guided snowshoeing from the Puerto de Navacerrada](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/community-of-madrid/navacerrada-pass-and-cercedilla/things-to-do/guided-snowshoeing-from-the-pass), in Navacerrada Pass and Cercedilla. Snowshoe hire at Valdesquí. Desde 12.5 € day, snowshoes and poles. 2026-2027 season. With boots, €17.50. ID or deposit left
- [Skiing at Valdesquí](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/community-of-madrid/navacerrada-pass-and-cercedilla/things-to-do/valdesqui), in Navacerrada Pass and Cercedilla. Private ski or snowboard lesson at Valdesquí. Desde 52 € per hour, 1 student (2 to 5 students, €32 to €20 per person). 1 h. 2026-2027 season, every day. Maximum 5 students; the 2×1 class costs €52 for two, from 9:00 to 10:00 or from 15:00 to 16:00. Booked at the school, first come first served. Lift pass extra. Full ski equipment hire at Valdesquí. Desde 25 € day, beginner adult. 2026-2027 season. Children's (7-12) and little ones' (3-6) with helmet, €21. Full adult snowboard kit from €29

Independent companies: you book with them, on their terms. Prices are as they publish them and may change.

## Practical details

- Address: Puerto de Cotos, carretera M-604, Rascafría, Madrid
- Meeting point: Main ticket offices and Cerradillas building (hire), Base of the Valdesquí resort, next to the car park
- Details checked on 12 November 2026.

## Contact

- Web: https://valdesqui.es/
- Coordenadas: 40.8048, -3.9698

## Preguntas frecuentes

### Where are lessons booked?
At the school office, at the resort, on a first-come basis until places are filled.

### Do they hire snowshoes?
Yes: snowshoes with poles for €12.50, or with boots for €17.50.

### Can I go without a car?
Yes. Bus 691 leaves from Moncloa and stops at the resort car park, and there is a free shuttle from Cotos.