The Vall de Núria is a valley in the Eastern Pyrenees in the municipal area of Queralbs (Ripollès), with a unique natural wealth and landscape. It is one of the highest points in the Vall de Ribes and is surrounded by peaks of almost 3,000 metres, such as the Puigmal, the Pic de Finestrelles, the Pic de Noufonts, the Pic de l'Infern or the Bastiments. It contains the Vall de Núria ski resort with 7.6 kilometres of skiable slopes.The Sanctuary of the Virgin of Núria is in the centre of the valley, and can be reached by the only means of access: a unique form of transport: the Rack railway train, which travels 12.5 kilometres and climbs more than 1,000 metres. The ticket includes the return journey, exhibitions, an audiovisual presentation, the Vall de Núria interpretation centre and a visit to the Basilica.