Pas de la Case Price Barometer — Summer 2026
Summer comparison France 🇫🇷 vs Andorra 🇦🇩 — Shopping, fuel, summer sales
☀️ Summer 2026 — Roads Open & Shops 7 Days a Week
The RN20 (Ax-les-Thermes ↔ Andorra) is open with no restrictions. Shops in Pas de la Case are open 7 days a week from 9am to 8pm, including Sundays — take the opportunity to do your shopping before heading home from vacation!
- Envalira Pass (2,408 m): open, no mandatory equipment in summer
- Envalira Tunnel: alternative route, toll ~€6, recommended if weather worsens
- From Toulouse: 2h30 drive via A66 + N20
🌞 Key Points Summer 2026
- Tobacco: Stable prices • Average savings -65% vs France
- Alcohol: Perfect for summer BBQs — -35% to -63% vs France
- Perfume & Cosmetics: Summer sales underway • Up to -35%
- Sunscreen & pharmacy: 4.5% VAT = 10-15% savings
- Fuel: Unleaded 95 ~€1.22/L vs ~€1.75 in France (-30%)
- Hiking: 5 marked trails starting from the village — see the map →
🚬 Tobacco & Cigarettes
Average savings of 65% compared to French prices. Prices don't change in summer.
| Product | France 🇫🇷 | Andorra 🇦🇩 | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlboro Gold (20) | €13.50 | €5.00 | -63% |
| Marlboro (carton) | €135.00 | €44.00 | -67% |
| Chesterfield (20) | €12.50 | €4.00 | -68% |
| L&M Blue (20) | €12.50 | €3.60 | -71% |
| Camel Blue (20) | €13.00 | €4.30 | -67% |
| Lucky Strike (20) | €13.00 | €4.20 | -68% |
| Winston (carton) | €120.00 | €38.00 | -68% |
| Golden Virginia 30g | €19.00 | €7.80 | -59% |
🍷 Alcohol & Spirits
Ideal for summer drinks and BBQs — savings of 35% to 63%.
| Product | France 🇫🇷 | Andorra 🇦🇩 | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ricard 1L | €23.00 | €8.50 | -63% |
| Pastis 51 1L | €21.00 | €9.00 | -57% |
| Johnnie Walker Red 70cl | €26.00 | €12.50 | -52% |
| Jack Daniel's 70cl | €29.00 | €16.00 | -45% |
| Absolut Vodka 1L | €25.00 | €13.50 | -46% |
| Havana Club 3-Year 1L | €21.00 | €12.00 | -43% |
| Moët & Chandon 75cl | €48.00 | €34.00 | -29% |
| Bombay Sapphire 70cl | €27.00 | €15.00 | -44% |
| Aperol Spritz 70cl | €16.00 | €9.50 | -41% |
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See the Customs Guide →💄 Perfume & Cosmetics — Summer Sales
Summer sales underway at several shops: savings of up to 35% on luxury perfume.
| Product | France 🇫🇷 | Andorra 🇦🇩 | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chanel N°5 EDP 100ml | €140.00 | €96.00 | -31% |
| Dior Sauvage EDT 100ml | €100.00 | €68.00 | -32% |
| YSL Black Opium 90ml | €120.00 | €80.00 | -33% |
| La Vie Est Belle 100ml | €130.00 | €85.00 | -35% |
| Armani Code 75ml | €92.00 | €63.00 | -32% |
| Good Girl CH 80ml | €125.00 | €83.00 | -34% |
🧴 Pharmacy & Sun Protection
4.5% VAT vs 5.5–20% in France depending on the product. Worthwhile for large quantities.
| Product | France 🇫🇷 | Andorra 🇦🇩 | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambre Solaire SPF50+ 200ml | €14.00 | €11.50 | -18% |
| Nivea Sun SPF30 200ml | €11.00 | €9.00 | -18% |
| La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF50 100ml | €22.00 | €17.50 | -20% |
| Mosquito Repellent Spray 100ml | €9.00 | €7.50 | -17% |
| Multivitamins (90 tablets) | €18.00 | €14.00 | -22% |
📱 Electronics & High-Tech
4.5% VAT vs 20% in France = 10-15% savings. Ideal before back-to-school!
| Product | France 🇫🇷 | Andorra 🇦🇩 | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone 16 Pro 128GB | €1,229 | €1,089 | -11% |
| Samsung S25 Ultra 256GB | €1,469 | €1,299 | -12% |
| MacBook Air M3 13" | €1,299 | €1,150 | -11% |
| iPad Air M2 11" | €799 | €709 | -11% |
| AirPods Pro 2 | €299 | €265 | -11% |
| Dyson Airwrap | €599 | €529 | -12% |
| GoPro Hero 13 Black | €399 | €349 | -13% |
⛽ Fuel
30% cheaper than in France. A 50L fill-up = ~€26 savings in summer!
| Fuel | France 🇫🇷 | Andorra 🇦🇩 | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unleaded 95 (liter) | €1.75 | €1.22 | -30% |
| Unleaded 98 (liter) | €1.85 | €1.28 | -31% |
| Diesel (liter) | €1.70 | €1.18 | -31% |
| 50L Fill-up Unleaded 95 | €87.50 | €61.00 | -30% (-€26) |
🛒 Sample Summer Shopping Baskets
☀️ "Family Vacation" Basket (4 people)
- 5 cartons of Marlboro (vehicle allowance) +€455 savings
- 4x spirits (Ricard + Absolut + JW + Havana) +€62
- 2 perfumes (YSL + Dior Sauvage) +€72
- Sunscreen (4x La Roche-Posay) +€18
- 60L fuel fill-up +€32
🎒 "Back From a Hike" Basket (couple)
- 2 cartons of Marlboro (personal allowance) +€182
- 1 Ricard 1L + 1 Bombay Sapphire +€26
- 1 Lancôme La Vie Est Belle perfume +€45
- 1 GoPro Hero 13 +€50
- 45L fill-up +€24
🏆 Best Deals Summer 2026
🌞 Plan Your Summer Visit
🏨 Extend Your Summer in Pas de la Case
Hotels with terraces and views of the Pyrenees — from €35/night
See the Hotels →🥾 Not Just Here for Shopping?
Combine duty-free shopping with mountain hiking. 5 marked routes starting from the village: glacial lakes, peaks at 2,800m, pine forests.
☀️ Summer activities guide → 🗺️ Hiking map →📋 Methodology
- Prices recorded on-site in Pas de la Case (July 2026)
- Shops: Julia, Pyrénées Andorra, Gala Perfumeries, River, Primor
- France prices: national average summer 2026 (official sources)
- Seasonal update (next: autumn 2026)
Note: Prices may vary slightly between shops and current promotions. Customs allowances must be respected when returning to France.