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Guest house in Vielha with quadruple rooms, balconies and city views, a garden and terrace, plus options for combining hiking and skiing.
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La Borda del Gato Rafa is a guest house in Vielha with quadruple rooms of up to 55 m², balconies and city views. It offers spaces designed for families or small groups, set in a mountain environment where you can alternate walks around the town centre with days outdoors.
The rooms have private bathrooms; several include a seating area, sofa, coffee machine, fridge and TV, as well as a balcony. Options include a double bed and sofa bed or two single beds and a sofa bed, with a maximum capacity of four people. The guest house has a garden, terrace, family rooms and non-smoking rooms. It also offers free WiFi throughout, a tour desk, ski pass sales, ski storage, a ski school and ski equipment hire, as well as bicycle hire. Express check-in and check-out and facilities adapted for guests with reduced mobility are available. There is no parking at the property.
All six quadruple options include a private bathroom and accommodate up to four people. The Superior and Deluxe rooms are available with either a double bed or two single beds, along with a sofa bed. The Superior rooms offer 55 m², while the Deluxe rooms have 40 m²; all four include a balcony with city views, so you can enjoy the urban scenery from your room.
These options also include a seating area, sofa, coffee machine, fridge and TV. The Premium Quadruple Rooms complete the selection with a large double bed and sofa bed, as well as a private bathroom. The bed arrangements let you choose between a double bed and an alternative with single beds, depending on your group's needs. Overall, the range is designed for families and small groups who prefer to share a room and have space to relax.
At 55 m², this Superior Quadruple Room offers more space than the 40 m² options and combines a double bed with a sofa bed. The balcony overlooks the city, while the seating area provides a separate space to relax. It has a private bathroom and coffee machine.
This Deluxe Quadruple Room covers 40 m² and accommodates four people with a double bed and sofa bed. It also has a balcony with city views and a seating area, along with a coffee machine and fridge. Compared with the Superior, it is more compact while retaining these spaces.
This Superior option also offers 55 m², but has two single beds and a sofa bed instead of a double bed. The balcony overlooks the city, and the seating area provides a separate space to relax. It includes a private bathroom, coffee machine, fridge and TV.
At 40 m², this Deluxe Quadruple Room has two single beds and a sofa bed to complete the sleeping arrangements. It is the more compact option compared with the 55 m² Superior, but retains a balcony with city views and a seating area, as well as a coffee machine and private bathroom.
The Premium Quadruple Room combines a large double bed and a sofa bed, accommodating up to four guests. Compared with the other options, it has a larger main bed; it includes a private bathroom and can accommodate a family or small group.
This Premium Quadruple Room also has a large double bed and sofa bed, accommodating up to four guests. The layout suits guests who prefer a spacious main bed; it has a private bathroom and is one of the options for families or small groups.
The outdoor areas are one of the highlights of a stay here: the terrace and garden let you spend some time outdoors after exploring Vielha or returning from the mountains. Inside, the rooms have private bathrooms, and free WiFi is available throughout the property. There are also family options, non-smoking spaces and facilities adapted for guests with reduced mobility.
For guests planning mountain activities, the guest house offers ski pass sales, ski storage, a ski school and ski equipment hire. The facilities also include bicycle hire and bike tours, as well as hiking routes. Express check-in and check-out make it easier to organise your arrival and departure. Heating and lockers are available, along with fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, a security alarm and key access.
La Borda del Gato Rafa is at Carrèr Frederic Mistral, 6 AB, in the town centre of Vielha, capital of the Val d’Aran. The centre has streets lined with shops and stone buildings. The Musèu dera Val d'Aran is 170 m away, the church of Sant Miquèu is 180 m away, and the monuments Companyia escaladors i esquiadors and Aran per sa lengua are 230 m and 330 m away, respectively. The Palai de Gèu is 580 m away, within easy reach of the central streets.
To explore the surrounding area, the Ruïnes de l'Ermita de Santa Maria de Mijaran are a 17-minute walk away. Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park is 4 km away and Posets-Maladeta Natural Park is 7 km away. Also in the area are the Ermita de Sant Esteve, 11 km away, the Església de Santa Maria, 13 km away, and Uelhs Deth Joèu, 16 km away. The Guardader de Betlan viewpoint is 2.8 km away and offers another stop with views of the Aran landscape.
In winter, Vielha is a base for arranging days of skiing in the area; the TSF2 Artigarix and TSF2 Cumada cable car stations are 840 m and 1.7 km away, respectively. In the milder months, hiking trails and cycling routes offer another way to explore the valleys and visit nearby villages. Gausac and Casau are both 1.1 km away. In the centre, you can combine cultural visits with walks around the town, while the churches and natural areas offer more options for half-day excursions.
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Reviews give the WiFi connection the highest marks and also highlight the proximity to Vielha centre. Cleanliness, comfort, staff service and facilities receive favourable comments; overall, they describe a well-rounded stay, with particular praise for the connection and the immediate surroundings.
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La Borda del Gato Rafa is at Carrèr Frederic Mistral, 6 AB, in Vielha. From Lleida, you can reach it via the N-230, while the road route from Barcelona connects to that road; intercity bus services to Vielha are also available from both cities. Vielha has no train station, so travelling to the town by public transport involves combining train and bus. The guest house does not offer its own parking.
The Musèu dera Val d'Aran is 170 m from La Borda del Gato Rafa, and the church of Sant Miquèu is 180 m away. Companyia escaladors i esquiadors is 230 m away and Aran per sa lengua is 330 m away. The Palai de Gèu is 580 m away; for an outing in nature, Posets-Maladeta Natural Park is 7 km away.
La Borda del Gato Rafa offers Superior, Deluxe and Premium Quadruple Rooms, all accommodating up to four guests and featuring a private bathroom. The Superior rooms are 55 m² and the Deluxe rooms are 40 m²; both have a balcony and city views. Options are available with either a double bed or two single beds, always alongside a sofa bed.
Yes. La Borda del Gato Rafa offers ski pass sales, ski storage, a ski school and ski equipment hire. You can also plan hiking trips, hire bicycles or join bike tours. The area around Vielha offers opportunities for mountain activities at different times of year.
The minimum stay at La Borda del Gato Rafa is two nights. Stag and hen parties and similar celebrations are also not permitted during your stay.
No, La Borda del Gato Rafa does not have parking at the property. If you are travelling by car, you will need to arrange parking outside the guest house.
La Borda del Gato Rafa offers family rooms for up to four people. The quadruple options include a private bathroom and sofa bed; some also have a balcony with city views, a seating area, coffee machine, fridge and TV.