GRANDVALIRA is pround to be the biggest ski area in the Pyrenees, with a total of 193km of slopes. You can access the extensive ski area using one of the six main entrances: Encamp, Canillo, El Tarter, Soldeu, Grau Roig and Pas de la Casa. Each of these gateways are villages in their own right with their own characteristics which means between then they can cater for all tastes and budgets. The most popular places to be are El Tarter, Soldeu and Pas de la Casa which are all located at the botton of the ski slopes.
Pas de la Casa enjoys many accolades, it is the highest village in Andorra at 2.100 m, it was the place where skiing started in Andorra and it is renowned for its vibrant night life which is always a hit with the younger clients. In Pas de la Casa you will find a lively village with all facilities and it is a true ‘ski from the door’ resort where you are never more than a few minutes from the slopes. With many new state-of-the-art lifts whisking the morning hordes up from the village at 2100m towards the Coll Blanc ridge which at an impressive 2528m divides Pas from picture postcard pretty Grau Roig, it is easy to see why this resort proves to be a favourite with Spanish, French and British skiers and snow boarders. This place is a true winter wonderland with many good long red and black runs falling away down both sides of the Coll Blanc ridge. There are a good variety of nice blue and green runs which are perfect for the less advanced and being as high as 2500m they will ensure they finish the day feeling as if they have achieved something ! This place is a true winter wonderland!
Soldeu and its smaller neighbour El Tarter are a popular choice for families and couples that are looking for a quality winter sports holiday. Both resorts provide a good range of tradition stone built hotels and apartments and there is a good selection of bars and restaurants in Soldeu for those that want to break away from the hotel bar. Being near the middle of the massive Grandvalira sector there are many options open to the intermediate and experienced skier. The gondola takes everyone up to the natural plateau at Soldeu which at 2250m affords amazing mountain views and is where beginners are put through their paces at the award winning ski school. From here it is easy to ski west towards Pas de la Casa and Grau Roig via Llac del Cubil and east towards Canillo via El Tarter.
El Tarter is home to an extensive snow park and regular hosts competitions which provide much interest and entertainment. Both areas have a wide selection of eateries on the slopes and both have a fine dining restaurant for those that want a relaxed good quality lunch.
Another option is to stay in the village of Canillo which enjoys access to the ski area by gondola. Canillo is a quiet and freindly village which has good sports facilities including an ice rink and good sized pool. In the Canillo area you can enjoyed an excellent lunch at one of the best gastronomic restaurants of Grandvalira and ski in world-class mountain scenery.
Another option is the village of Encamp from where you can reach the highest point of the ski area by an impressive cable car, and enjoy breathtaking views. Encamp is close to the capital, Andorra la Vella which is just 6km away and a tax free shoppers heaven.
Nearest Airport: Barcelona (190km) Bus from airport Shuttle from airport
Details about ski resort
Number of ski runs: 67
All slopes (km): 193
Night skiing False
Opening date: 29.11.2008
Closing date 3.5.2009
Maximum vertical drop (m): 930
Artificial snow (%): 43
Green (km):
Blue (km): 29
Red (km): 125,5
Black (km): 38,6
Longest slope (km): km
Green: 18
Blue: 38
Red: 32
Black: 22
General information
Min. altitude: 1700m Max. altitude: 2640m
Airport connections
Nearest Airport: Barcelona (190km)
Bus from airport True
Shuttle from airport True
Closest railway station: Hospitalet (60km)
Direct bus from railway station True
Direct shuttle from railway station True
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Lift facilities
Drag lift True
Chair lift True
Cable car True
Gondola True
Connected resorts
Connection available with other ski resorts with one ski-pass True
Connected resorts You can ski the all area of GRANDVALIRA with one ski pass, and you can acces the ski area from one of the seven entrances :Encamp, Canillo, El Tarter, Soldeu, Grau Roig , Pas de la Casa and Porté des neiges.
Max. length (km) reachable with one ski-pass: 193
Snowboard, free style park
Half pipe
Fun park True
Corner
Wave rides
Snowboard cross True
Jumps
Slides
Boxen
Snowboard park description Riders and snowboarders will find that they are very well catered for in Grandvalira. The Grandvalira ski area offers 3 amazing snowparks which are located at El Tarter, Pas de la Casa and Grau Roig. In addition they can also enjoy boarder cross and a free ride area. Visitors can improve their style thanks to the specialized Freestyle training that is available at the snowparks.
Cross country skiing
Classic cross country runs (km) 15
Skate cross country runs (km) 15
Additional activities
Snow tubing
Curling
Tobogganing
Paragliding True
Sleigh trips
Heli skiing
Dog sled True
Ice skating True
Winter hiking
Public infrastructure
Indoor pool True
Indoor tennis
Sauna True
Hot spring
Fitness centre True
Casino
Massage centre True
Camping True
Children
Child slope True
Child lift True
Children's park True
Childcare True
Child carpet lift True
Gastronomy
Restaurants 40
Bars / Pubs 24
Discotheques 2
Ski huts
Rentals
Rent-a-ski, boots, ski poles True
Rent-a-snowboard True
Rent-a-touring ski
Rent-a-telemark ski True
Rent-a-sport outfit
Ski depot
Rent-a-car False
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Sporting activities
Tennis
Beach volley
Inline skating
Kayak True
Paintball True
Animal observation spots
Adrenaline park
Hunting True
Squash
Basketball
Cycle paths True
Canoe True
Gliding
Panorama flights
Archery True
Diving
Badminton
Football
Surfing
Hiking True
Fishing
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Nordic walking
Volleyball
Skateboard
Sailing
Horse riding True
Mini golf True
Cave exploring
Running paths True
Golf True
Golf holes 18
Mountain bike
Signposted MTB routes
Downhill route
Free ride route
Bike park
Climbing
Fixed rope route True
Climbing park
Climbing centre
Climbing tours
Adventure
Rafting
Paragliding
Bungee jumping
Canyoning
Hydrospeed
Adrenaline park
Course, school, guidance, animation
Tennis
Climbing
Kayak
Public animation
Badminton
Mountaineering
Horse riding True
Squash
Surfing
Paragliding
Golf True
Sailing
Nordic walking
Nature experience
Zoo
Petting zoo
Stables
Nature trail
National park
Rentals
Bicycle / Mountain bike True
Surfing / Sailing
Kayak
Canoe True
Walking boots
Mountain sports equipment
Nordic walking poles
Boats True
Fishing equipment
Scooter, motorcycle
Public infrastructure
Supermarket True
Camping True
Chemist True
Cinema True
Railway station
Bowling
Internet café True
Billiards True
Public wellness
Solarium True
Thermal spa
Bathing river
Fitness centre True
Outdoor pool
Bathing lake
Massage centre True
Indoor pool True
Beauty farm True
Sauna centre True
Additional information
Snow shoes, Ice skating, sledge rental, Mushing, Snowmobiles, Adventure Circuit, Crosscountry archery, Paragliding, dog sled, Igloo building, paintball and Helicopter ride. Indoor pool, sauna, fitness massage, camping.
40 restaurants on the slopes, 24 bars on the slopes, discotheque in Pas de la Casa, Soldeu and El Tarter Village.
Specials
August 16th and 17th: Oscar Saiz Summer Camps Grandvalira. July 20th: Open Bike Pireneus.
July 19th: Open House Day.
July 5th & 6th: Gore-Tex Series-Vertical Running.
July 5th: Grandvalira Summer Opening.
April 13th: Catalane 4X Cup - Bike Show Barcelona.
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