ACCOMMODATION
We offer many more accommodations than those featured and will always search the best options and deals for you.
PRICES
Our ski packages are tailored to you and exact prices will depend on your dates, number of people, accommodation and your individual requirements. Here is an example package to give you an idea:
8 people - January - 3 nights central hotel accommodation - Half Board - Private Return Airport Transfer from Toulouse - 2 day Grandvalira Ski Pass
£370pp - 3* half board
GOOD FOR
RESORT SUMMARY
- part of the Grandvalira ski region in Andorra, the largest in the whole of southern-Europe.
- modern lift system connects the whole of Grandvalira (Pas de la Casa and Grau Roig, Soldeu and El Tarter, and Canillo and Encamp).
- attractive resort with a relaxed, fun and friendly atmosphere and great nightlife.
- low-cost destination thanks to low taxes in Andorra.
- catch the gondola straight from town onto the mountain.
- 30 mins from the capital Andorra la Vella for fantastic duty-free shopping and the amazing Caldea spa, the largest mountain spa in Europe.
- regular free bus service connects all Andorra's ski resorts and the capital city.
SKIING
- all levels of skiers and boarders catered for in Grandvalira - particularly ideal for beginners and intermediates.
- award-winning ski schools with English speaking instructors providing fun and fantastic tuition to all levels.
- recently introduced Freeride centre teaching you the techniques to safely enjoy off-piste skiing.
- high-speed and state-of-the-art lift and gondola system having received massive investment over recent years.
IN THE SNOW ...
- popular beginner slopes in Soldeu and wide, quieter pistes for all levels in the wildly landscaped Grau Roig.
- great red and black runs through the trees from Montmalus (above Grau Roig).
- plenty of wide open, extreme descents and pretty tree-lined runs in Soldeu and El Tarter.
- the big tree run back to the bottom of Soldeu is fantastic after a snowfall.
- 1300m modules run, one of the longest in Europe, in El Tarter.
- plenty of accessible areas of off-piste for experienced riders, particularly at the top of the mountain by Grau Roig and back towards Soldeu.
PARKS
Grandvalira offers fantastic snowparks for all levels of freestylers:
- Snowpark Xavi in Grau Roig - good range of modules, kickers and rails ideal for beginners or improving your style.
- Snowpark in El Tarter - kickers, box lines, modules and jumps for all levels, plus a half pipe and huge airbag. Experienced freestylers love it here and there is a Freestyle Academy where beginners can learn in a safe environment.
- Sunset Park Peretol in Grau Roig - open at night from 3pm-9pm with kickers, rails, boxes, wallrides, an illuminated tunnel and airbag.
APRES-SKI
Thanks to low taxes in Andorra food and drink is much cheaper compared to central European resorts.
On the Mountain:
There are over 40 places to eat in Grandvalira with something to suit all tastes and budgets, including self-service or table-service restaurants, snack bars, gastro-restaurants and terraces with panoramic views. Some restaurants offer dinner and adventure activity packages.
- Snow Lounge in Pas - part of the famous Cala Bassa Beach Club in Ibiza, with hammocks and sofas on the terrace and a resident DJ.
- Vodka Bar in Grau Roig - stylish venue offering a large selection of cocktails, shorts and tapas. Can only be reached on skis with a snowmobile or dog sled.
- Igloo Hotel and Bar at 2350m in Grau Roig - built entirely from snow and carved with different themes in every room. Stop by for a drink and sushi during the day, or 30-60 minutes in their snow Jacuzzi (drinks allowed!). Massages can be booked in advance. The Igloo offers one of the best terraces for watching the sunset whilst relaxing to deep house sounds from the resident DJ.
- Red Chill Out Terrace in El Tarter - overlooks the freeride area with a terrace-lounge, hammocks, DJ sessions and a deli and tapas menu.
- L’Abarset in El Tarter - the afternoon’s vibrant apres-ski meeting place where you can enjoy food and cocktails in their modern terrace and lounge area. When the lifts close it revs up and is host to parties every Saturday evening with live music and DJs playing deep house, electronica, pop and rock.
In the Resort:
Soldeu has a fun and friendly apres-ski and nightlife scene and offers something for everyone amongst the various pubs, bars and clubs, most of which are located on the main street. The resort starts warming up as soon as the lifts close bringing you happy hours, live sport on big screens, pool tables and arcade games, themed fancy dress nights, live music and DJs to see you through until 3 or 4am. Live music features heavily in Soldeu, especially during apres-ski and throughout the evening in certain venues.
There are various local and international restaurants in the town of Soldeu offering a range of meats, fish, pastas, salads, burgers, paninis, sandwiches, full English breakfasts and more traditional cuisine. Typical costs are £10 - 2 course meal, £7 - pizza, £5 - sandwich, £7 - bottle of wine, £1.75 - glass of beer, £1.50 - soft drink, £1.70 - hot chocolate, £2 - coffee.
A full list of restaurant, bar and club recommendations will be provided with your itinerary.
ACTIVITIES
Pas de la Casa: igloo building, snowshoeing.
Grau Roig: archery, cross country skiing, helicopter flight, husky sled trips, igloo building, mushing, paintballing, rifle shooting, snow canyoning, snowmobiling (day & night), snowshoeing, tubing.
Soldeu: Groomer rides at night, helicopter flight, snowmobiling (day & night), snowtrack (4WD cars).
El Tarter: bowling, mushing, paragliding, snowshoeing.
Canillo: snowshoeing.
The following activities are available for groups only: snow football, snow golf, snow rafting, snow volleyball and Group Snow Challenge including Orienteering (in Grau Roig).
The resorts are well connected by cable car and the regular free bus service. The Soldeu-El Tarter activity centre can only be reached by cable car (non-skiers can purchase a foot-pass).
WELLNESS & SPORT
Sport Wellness Spa, Soldeu
- beautiful 5,000m² complex with mountain views offering spa and leisure pools with temperatures ranging from 12˚C to 34˚C, vertical massage and hydrotherapy jets, air and water seats, counter current swimming, aromatic baths, saunas, indoor and outdoor Jacuzzis, sensation showers, ice fountain and tepidarium with heated beds.
- 18 treatment rooms where you can enjoy a classic or specially designed treatment.
- fully equipped gym providing cardiovascular and weight training machines.
- please note you must wear flip flops in the spa.
Palau de Gel, Canillo (approx 10 mins transfer or access by cable car)
- indoor ice rink and swimming pool offering ice skating, ice karting, ice laser combat, curling, hockey and kayak polo.
- squash, tennis, basketball, gym, sauna, outdoor solarium and massage.
- meeting and conference facilities available.
Socio-Cultural and Sports Complex, Encamp (approx 20 mins transfer or access by cable car)
- badminton, basketball, volleyball, climbing wall, tennis, squash, football & rugby pitches, boules area, gym, solarium, saunas and an indoor & outdoor swimming pool (summer only).
- meeting and conference facilities available.
Caldea Andorra Spa, Andorra la Vella (approx 30 mins transfer)
- the largest mountain spa centre in Europe.
- a fantastic 6,000m² complex offering thermal waters ranging in temperature from 14ºC to 36ºC, indoor and outdoor lagoons, saunas, Jacuzzis, Roman baths, waterfalls, bubble beds, hot marble, massages, beauty treatments and more.
NEAREST AIRPORTS
Private and public transfers are available from the following airports:
Toulouse - 168km (approx 3hrs)
Barcelona – 193km (approx 4hrs)
Girona - 204km (approx 4hr20 - public transfers only available Fridays & Sundays for Girona)
Private transfers are available from the following airports:
Carcassonne - 156km (approx 3hr10)
Perpignan - 143km (approx 3hr10)
Reus - 208km (approx 4hr20)
Please note:
- if you have chosen a public transfer and are travelling from Barcelona or Girona, you may need to change buses in Andorra la Vella.
- the above times are approximate and for guidance only - road & weather conditions, diversions and busy traffic can affect transfer times.
- please see our airports page for details of the UK airports and airlines that serve the resort.
