Alp: a fairytale town at the foot of the slopes

Alp is a wonderful town in La Cerdanya located just 12 minutes by car from Bellver de Cerdanya. It is strategically located in a valley and encompasses the towns of Alp, La Molina and La Masella. 

For this reason, if you want to enjoy a fantastic walk after a day of skiing, you can visit its beautiful stone streets and marvel at its charm before returning to your accommodation in Bellver. 

Alp stands out for a great diversity of environments and elements of interest, and has a network of trails of more than 50 kilometers prepared and signposted for use. If you're wondering what to do in Alp while you stay in the area of La Cerdanya, you're in luck, because we're going to tell you everything you can visit in Alp when you're on holiday. Don't miss a detail!

The town of Alp has an area of 44.3 square kilometres and extends from the Ceretani plain to the Collada de Toses. It has a complex orography and stands out for its large expanses of forest, alpine terrain and pasture areas.

With regard to the nucleus of the municipality, that is to say the town of Alp, it is located at the exit of the valley of a river that bears the same name, and at the foot of the Tosa d'Alp. It is a village dedicated almost exclusively to tourism, since within its limits we find two of the most important ski resorts in Europe: La Molina and La Masella. These have given rise to Alp2500, the 135-kilometre ski area that groups them together. 

Skiing is undoubtedly one of the most important activities in Alp, although there are many other sports activities that the town offers throughout the year. In this sense, its natural attractiveness and its more than 50 kilometres of signposted trails make it a point of reference for hiking enthusiasts. 

In addition, the municipality of Alp includes a small part of the Cadí-Moixeró Natural Park and of La Cerdanya National Hunting Reserve. 

And that's not all, because apart from its sporting and natural interest, Alp also stands out for being a very culturally active municipality, and throughout the year it organizes multiple activities and events for the whole family. All this, without forgetting that gastronomy is one of the great values of the area, and that in Alp you will find a wide variety of restaurants and bars where you can enjoy good food.

During the cold months, skiing is unquestionably the king of activities in Alp. The peaks that surround the town are dyed white and the streets are filled with skiers from all over, and of all ages. 

This happens mainly because from anywhere in the town you can reach the ski slopes in just 10 minutes if you want to ski in La Masella, and 15 minutes if you prefer to do it on the slopes of La Molina. 

But not everything is skiing when the snow reaches Alp, as there are many other snow sports that you can practice if you stay in La Cerdanya during the coldest months of the year. Ski mountaineering, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing or sledge descent are also activities that you can do here, because Alp has everything you need to have fun whatever your preferences. 

Also, upon your arrival at the enclaves of Alp2500 you will find ski schools and equipment rental shops to enjoy your favorite snow sports without having to worry about bringing them from home, and with the possibility of hiring a ski instructor so you can learn like no one else. 

If you visit the wonderful region of La Cerdanya during the hottest months and you are wondering what to do in Alp in summer, prepare a pen and paper because there are endless proposals for all tastes. 

The truth is that Alp is a municipality with a long history and a rich architectural heritage that can be appreciated just by walking through its charming streets.

La Church of Sant Pere, a 12th century building, is an old fortress that preserves some amazing paintings of Saint Christopher inside. In addition, heading towards La Molina you will also pass the remains of the Sant Esteve i Sant Hilari d'Umfred monastery. 

And this is not all, because in this historic town you can also visit the remains of the Torrassa defense tower and the castle of the Torre del Riu. The latter is a unique architectural monument, declared Cultural Asset of National Interest, and is one of the most emblematic buildings in the area. 

If you are a gastronomy lover and you like to meet the local producers of each area you visit, you are in luck, because Alp is one of the municipalities of La Cerdanya with the richest commercial and gastronomic offer. 

Eating in Alp is always a good experience, because all the places in the town offer traditional Ceretani cuisine and use local products to offer irresistible dishes. Some of the most typical recipes of the area are the classic Trinxat de La Cerdanya with Rosta or La Cerdanya soup. The truth is that many of the characteristic dishes of Alp are made with products such as potatoes, turnips, cabbage and pork and its derivatives. 

In addition, many of the local producers are dedicated exclusively to growing or collecting the best seasonal products. If you want to buy them, you can do it every Saturday morning in the local market of the village. It's worth it! 

Now that you know what to do in Alp both in winter and in summer, and you have also discovered endless cultural proposals to see in Alp, you just have to book accommodation that allows you to get to this town and many other areas of interest in La Cerdanya. If you want, we have the perfect solution for you. 

Staying at Cerdanya Mountain Residences you will enjoy the tranquility of a house with the services and comforts of a hotel. Discover our apartments in La Cerdanya and visit all the towns you want around Bellver. We have the best location to know everything!