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Andorra: map ski resorts

Ski Andorra has the largest area of ​​ski slopes in the Pyrenees (3100 hectares and more than 350 km of professional slopes) and two ski resorts. Andorran ski resorts are located in areas called GRANDVALIRA (Grandvalira) and VALLNORD (Vallnord).

During ski season 2003/2004 the resorts of Grandvalira Pas de la Casa - Grau Rog and Soldeu - Tarter signed a commercial agreement to create a single ski area Grandvalira. Thus, in addition to the fact that Andorra has the largest territories ski slopes in the Pyrenees, its territory is home to one of the key ski resorts in Southern Europe.

In addition, during the 2004/2005 ski season, the Pal-Arinsal and Ordino-Arcalis resorts merged in commercial interests under the single name Vallnord, where customers can ski on the slopes of both resorts with a single pass.

The two resorts have 182 ski slopes and several areas for others. winter species sports and extreme entertainment. Together, Grandvalira and Vallnord have the highest concentration of ski lift systems per square meter in the world, with a capacity of approximately 160 thousand people per hour.

Map of all ski resorts in Andorra


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Map of Grandvalira ski resorts


Grandvalira: specifications, webcams, prices.

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Map of Vallnord ski resorts


In a picturesque gorge at an altitude of 1050 m above sea level, surrounded by mountains and coniferous forests, is the capital of the Principality of Andorra. In the highest capital of Europe, ancient temples coexist with ultra-modern houses, and wide squares coexist with narrow ancient streets.
You can walk from one end of the city to the other in half an hour, but you won’t be able to see all its shops in a week. For shopping lovers, Andorra la Vella is a real haven: exquisite fashion boutiques, commercial centers, small private artisan shops. Most of the shops are located on Meritxell Avenue.
One of the main attractions of the capital is the Olympic sports complex Andorra Multisport Centre. The ski slopes can be reached by bus, taxi or cable car Funicamp. In the evening, tourists and Andorrans have fun in the city’s numerous bars, cafes, restaurants and disco clubs; many establishments are open until the morning.
The small town of Escaldes is adjacent to the capital Andorra la Vella; they are connected by one central street. Escaldes is the youngest historical region of Andorra. It is here that the famous thermal springs are located, some of the hottest in Europe.
The sulfurous water of the Escaldes springs is very good for health, and there are two large thermal spa complexes in the city: Caldea and Inuu.

The city, located at an altitude of 1250 m above sea level and 7-10 minutes by bus from the center of Andorra, was created as a result of the merger of five small mountain villages. After the opening of the Funicamp telecable in 1999, it became one of the main ski centers.

Two mountain villages located at an altitude of 1800 m above sea level, in the central part of Andorra. This is perhaps one of the most picturesque ski areas. A dynamically developing resort with the most modern equipment offers skiers 193 km of slopes of any level of skiing. There are both beginner trails and a boardercross track. The 8.2 km long descent along the pine-tree-surrounded road to Soldeu is very attractive.

One of the largest and most popular ski resorts in Andorra, Pas de la Casa/Grau Roig, extends to the border with France. Pas de la Casa is highly regarded for its extensive slopes and good snow quality. According to experienced skiers, the local snow has an amazing feature: at +10°C it remains dry and very slippery.
Thanks to a huge number snow cannons, the highest mountain resort in the Pyrenees amazes with the variety of its ski slopes and the snow cover that remains unchanged throughout the season.

This town in the west of the country is located between the North Valira and Arinsal rivers. Coma Pedrosa, highest point Andorra, located on the territory of La Massana. You can get here very quickly and conveniently from the capital using the new tunnel that connects Andorra la Vella and La Massana.

In the very center of the town there is a new cable car, which in just 5 minutes will take skiers to one of the ski sectors of Vallnord - Pal. In addition, in 10-15 minutes, skiers can travel by ski bus from hotels in La Massana to the ski lifts of Arinsal, Erts and Arcaliz.

Expert ANEX Tour about the features of the routes and resorts

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Let's imagine: a tourist comes to a travel agency wanting to buy ski tour definitely to a European resort. He wants to try something new, or is interested in buying an inexpensive tour - cheaper than to France or Austria. I believe that the ski resorts of the Principality of Andorra, bordering France and Spain, would be an excellent alternative. The quality of the local trails is beyond praise, and a week-long tour for two can be purchased for only 638 euros. Tourists will also not have any problems with transportation, thanks to our charter program, and ANEX Tour’s own office in Barcelona is responsible for the accommodation and reception of tourists.


Who and where?

Now let's figure out what are the advantages of the slopes and pistes of the Andorran ski resorts. The principality has two main ski areas: Vallnord in the west and Grandvalira in the east. In terms of the level of hotel facilities and the availability of entertainment, they are equivalent. If we talk about skiing, then advanced amateurs and professionals will especially like Grandvalira: 55 of the most difficult trails of the “red” and “black” levels are concentrated here. It is better for beginners to pay attention to the Vallnord region, and tourists with an average level of training can be sent to any of these resorts.

Difficult means interesting

First, let's look at the slopes and pistes of the Grandvalira region, which includes the resorts of El Tarter, Pas de la Casa and Grau Roig. This is the largest ski area in the Pyrenees: on an area of ​​1926 hectares, 118 different slopes have been built, with a length of 210 kilometers. Grandvalira is a valley in which six ski sectors are connected: Pas de la Casa, Grau Roig, Soldeu, El Tarter, Encamp and Canillo. At the top there are high-mountain slopes of any difficulty level, and at the bottom there are forest trails protected from the wind. In total, there are 21 “green” tracks, 42 “blue”, 30 “red” and 25 “black”. All trails are well marked and perfectly groomed, dangerous areas are fenced with a net. I note that in the Grandvalira ski area there are 64 lifts, which are covered by a single ski pass.


For experienced skiers, I would especially recommend the slopes of the Pas de la Cassa - Grau Roig resort. In the upper part of the valley there are routes with a large difference in elevation, which are considered the most difficult and, therefore, interesting. But Grandvalira also has something to offer for beginners - seven ski schools are open for them in the Soldeu-El Tarter area.

I would also like to say a few words about the region’s children’s slopes: little skiers have three thematic zones at their disposal. For example, the Bababoom Circus tracks in El Tarter are designed in a circus style. A family park Mon(t)Magic in the Canillo sector will introduce children to the legends of Andorra.

Unusual terrain, rocks and competitions

Now let's move on to the features of skiing in the second ski cluster of Andorra - Vallnord. The single ski area here consists of the Pal-Arinsal and Ordino-Arcalis ski stations. Resorts located in Pal-Arinsal offer their guests 42 trails different levels Difficulty: there are 7 “green”, 15 “blue”, 16 “red” and 4 “black” tracks. In addition, today Pal-Arinsal is the only complex in the Pyrenees equipped with the most modern indoor lift - a telecable.


The second station - Ordino-Arcalis - is represented by trails of medium difficulty level with good snow cover. They are suitable for both experienced skiers and beginners. I would especially like to highlight the conditions for snowboarding. And, although the resort has fewer marked trails, they have more interesting terrain. All lovers of extreme sports and alpine exotics will like it here: the descents are quite steep, the lower sections pass through forest clearings. I would also like to emphasize that Arcalis is a “Mecca of freeride”, due to the elevation changes and steep slopes, skiing here is truly exciting. This is also why international level sporting events are held on the slopes of Arcalis.

In conclusion, I would like to summarize the advantages of skiing in the ski resorts of Andorra, which are offered byAnexTour.

A large number of high-quality, safe trails with a total length of about 300 kilometers. Slopes for all skill levels.
- Special slopes and theme parks for children. The resorts operate kindergartens and nurseries for children from one year old.
- Dozens of schools for teaching snowboarding and skiing alpine skiing, Russian-speaking instructors. Developed infrastructure.
- ANEX Tour has opened an office in Barcelona, ​​which provides profitable contracts with hotels in Andorra and customer service throughout the trip.
- Own charter program: flights twice a week on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Andorra

  • Andorra La Vella

In a picturesque gorge at an altitude of 1050 m above sea level, surrounded by mountains and coniferous forests, is the capital of the Principality of Andorra. The city will surprise you with the diversity of its culture - modern buildings and ancient temples are located on the banks of a mountain river. For shopping lovers, this is a real haven: exquisite fashion boutiques, commercial centers, small private artisan shops. Most of the shops are located on Meritxell Avenue.

  • Encamp

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The city, located at an altitude of 1250 m above sea level and 7-10 minutes by bus from the center of Andorra, was created as a result of the merger of five small mountain villages. After the opening of the Funicamp telecable in 1999, it became one of the main ski centers.

  • Soldeu and El Tarter

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Soldeu and El Tarter are two mountain villages. This is perhaps one of the most picturesque ski areas, located at an altitude of 1800 m above sea level, in the central part of Andorra. The dynamically developing resort offers skiers 193 km of slopes of any level of skiing. The 8.2 km long descent along the pine-tree-surrounded road to Soldeu is very attractive.

  • Pas De La Casa

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One of the largest and most popular ski resorts in Andorra, Pas de la Casa – Grau Roig, extends to the border with France. According to experienced skiers, the local snow has an amazing feature: at +10 C it remains dry and very slippery. The highest mountain resort in the Pyrenees amazes with the variety of its ski slopes and the snow cover that remains constant throughout the season thanks to the huge number of snow cannons. All slopes are equipped with a modern lift system.

  • La Massana

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This town in the west of the country is located between the Northern Valira and Arinsal rivers, at the intersection of the roads to Arinsal, Ordino, Arcaliz and Andora la Vella. On the territory of La Massana is the highest point of Andorra Coma Pedrosa. You can get there very quickly and conveniently from the capital using the new tunnel that connects Andorra la Vella and La Massana. In the very center of the town there is a new cable car, which in just 5 minutes will take skiers to one of the ski sectors of Vallnord - Pal. In addition, in 10-15 minutes, skiers can travel by ski bus from hotels in La Massana to the ski lifts of Arinsal, Erts and Arcaliz.

  • Pal Arinsal

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The ski resort includes two centers - Pal and Arinsal, united into a single complex, which is called Pal-Arinsal. You can get from one center to another using a modern high-tech cable car - the Seturia telecable. The Pal-Arinsal resort is located in the western part of Andorra, just 10 kilometers from the capital Andorra La Vella. The main advantages of the ski resort are: developed tourist infrastructure, stability of the snow cover, ideal preparation of the slopes (Pal resort is the world leader in the number of snow cannons per kilometer of descent).

Excellent snow cover, shining sun, developed infrastructure - these are just some of the advantages of the resort Arinsal - Pal. It is located in the western part of Andorra, in the region of La Massana, the capital of which is the city of the same name. The resort consists of two ski resorts - Arinsal And Pal, which, since 2000, have united into a single complex Pal - Arinsal and are connected to each other by a new lift - the “Seturia” telecable. This resort is closest to the capital of Andorra - Andorra La Vella (9 km) and the border with Spain.

Slopes, trails, lifts

  • Ski area 1550 - 2560 m (1780 - 2358).
  • Height difference - 1010 m.
  • The total area of ​​ski slopes is 707 hectares (63 km).
  • Number of tracks - 46.
  • Green trails (for beginners) - 4.
  • Blue trails (for intermediate level) - 16.
  • Red trails (difficult) - 16.
  • Black trails (high difficulty) - 5.
  • Number of lifts - 30.
  • Telecabins - 2.
  • Chair lifts - 11.
  • T-bar lifts - 17.
  • Lift capacity - 30,400 people/hour.
  • Trails with artificial snow - 17.5 km.
  • Bulk snow cannons - 350.
  • Snow park - 2 (for children from 4 to 8 years old).
  • Flat ski track - 8 km.
  • Snowboarding - fan park/half pipe/tracks.

The region is ideal for beginner and intermediate skiers. Distinctive feature Arinsal (1550 m) from other Andorran resorts has a dizzying height difference (1010 m), which allows experienced skiers to enjoy steep slopes. Less experienced skiers will find slopes and slopes of gradually increasing difficulty for daily practice.

The slopes are turned mainly to the north, which determines the stability of the snow cover throughout the winter. The forest landscape gives this area a special charm and provides good protection from the wind. The slopes run along the slopes of the ravine that runs between the peaks of Pic Alt de la Capa (2573 m) and Pic Negre (2572 m), descending to 1950 m, where the Arinsal ski resort itself is located. During the peak season, when there is enough snow, you can ski down from the Comallempla plateau (1950m) through forest ski clearings directly to the hotels located in the village of Arinsal (1550m).

Pal - characterized by the largest number of snow guns per kilometer of descent. A distinctive feature of this resort is the impeccable preparation of the slopes: with the help of high-tech equipment, a constant snow level is maintained.

Today Pal-Arinsal is the only complex in the Pyrenees equipped with the most modern telecabin. The capacity of the Seturia lift, which connects two stations into a single ski complex, is 500 people per hour.

There is a ski equipment rental and luggage storage (for a fee).

Ski schools and kindergartens
Ski school 140 instructors (Russian speaking available). Two kindergartens (for children from 1 to 4 years old), Pekepark snow park. Here, young skiers will be able to alternate learning and skiing with games on the playground.

Prices
Cost of the Super Ski Pass (valid at any resort): 5 days of skiing for 6 days of stay - 175 euros
Vallnord ski pass 6 days (high/low season): adults - 161/135, children - 120/120 euros
Lessons with an instructor: individual (1-2 people) (low / high season) - 32/34 euros/hour

How to get there
Only 9 km from Andorra la Vella and 7 km from Escaldes. Nearest international Airport- Barcelona (32 km).

Apres-Ski and evening life
Fourteen restaurants and cafe-bars, bars-restaurants. In the center of Arinsal, next to the cable car, is one of the most popular discos in Andorra - SURF - a place where you can have a lot of fun in the evening.
There are two medical centers in the region. Guests of all hotels can use the relaxation center located at the Princesa Parc Hotel. The cost of visiting it is 13.8 euros for 2 hours. At your disposal is a gym, mini-pool, sauna, solarium, therapeutic massage (paid separately).
For children there are two kindergartens (from 1 to 4 years old), a children's club, and a snow park.

Sports opportunities in the region
From other species active rest Snowshoeing, snowmobiles, orienteering, ski biking available; in summer: trekking, mountain biking, horse riding. Possibility for heliskiing, surfskiing.

More details on the website.