Barrabés

Barrabés Benasque is the ski and mountain shop of the Benasque valley in Huesca, trading from the Edificio Barrabes on the Carretera de Francia. The store carries technical equipment and clothing for mountaineering and hiking and for both alpine and touring skiing. Footwear completes the offer. Brands on the racks include Salomon, The North Face, Arc'teryx, La Sportiva, Mammut and Dynafit. The shop describes its range as serving the beginner exploring the mountains as well as the expert seeking high performance kit. In winter it works as the valley's ski shop. Skis and boots share the floor with poles and bindings. Avalanche packs and climbing skins sit with the smaller pieces needed for a day out. A team of specialists advises each customer on the right material for their level and the kind of activity planned. Outside the snow season the same floor holds mountain clothing for every season as well as technical packs and climbing hardware. Gear for trail running and trekking sits beside camping equipment. The company behind the shop, Barrabes Ski Montaña, dates its presence to 1995. It now runs stores in Madrid, Barcelona, Jaca, Zaragoza, Bilbao and Huesca alongside an online catalogue. Benasque remains the original door, and the shop invites visitors to call in person before or after a day in the Pyrenees.