🎿 NeuFest in Pas de la Case: the Free Grandvalira Ski Test
📅 1st edition: 13-14 DECEMBER 2025 · 2nd edition announced for December 2026
Free gear test + entertainment + après-ski
NeuFest is a weekend of free ski testing and entertainment organised in Pas de la Case by the Comú d'Encamp. The first edition took place on 13 and 14 December 2025 and drew about 500 participants. The organisers have confirmed a second edition in 2026 on similar dates (between the Puríssima holiday on 8 December and Christmas).
📌 The 2026 edition: what we know
- The organisers have confirmed a second edition, on dates close to those of 2025.
- The exact dates, conditions and registration opening have not been published yet as far as we know (October 2026). We will update this page as soon as they are.
- In the meantime, contact Encamp Tourism (+376 731 000) or see the Comú d'Encamp website.
🎿 The free ski test: try the latest models
In 2025 the free ski test let visitors try the latest alpine, freeride, freestyle and touring skis in person, as well as snowboards.
More than 20 exhibitors, with mountain-equipment brands also found in the shops of Pas de la Case, showed their new products in an open area where you could try the new season's gear.
📋 Conditions to take part (2025 edition, to be confirmed for 2026)
Requirements:
- Free online registration, compulsory
- Minimum age: 16
- Insurance: valid accident insurance
- Lift pass: a valid Grandvalira lift pass to access the facilities
What to bring on the day:
- Your ID card or passport
- Your own ski or snowboard boots
- Your helmet
Each participant received an accreditation wristband, needed to take the tests.
🎉 The 2025 programme
🏂 On the slopes
- Beginners' snowpark
- Parallel slalom
- Snow-driving tips
🌙 Night-time entertainment
- Torchlight descent
- DJ set
- Festive après-ski
🎁 Prize draw
In 2025, a brand-new pair of skis was drawn every day among the participants. The rules for the 2026 draw are not known yet.
🏔️ Plan your weekend
- Book your accommodation early: capacity is limited at the start of the season.
- Check that your accident insurance is up to date.
- Buy your Grandvalira lift pass in advance (lift pass prices).
- Bring your own boots and helmet.
🏨 Book your accommodation in Pas de la Case
Hotels and apartments • dates pre-filled • flexible cancellation
🎉 Other events in Andorra
Find all of the season's events on our events in Pas de la Case page, including the Hibernation Festival.