Welcome to our skiing blog, with updates and news for winter holidaymakers and snowsports lovers!
If the snowfall over the last couple of weeks has focussed your mind on getting to the slopes this winter, then here are the latest ski holiday deals to Andorra for independent travellers, including a week at half term for only £394 per person! When you’re booking your accommodation, make sure you’re looking for the options with free cancellation (like we have included with the options below).
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When compiling our list of the 10 best hotels in Andorra we haven’t just picked the five-star options, we’ve chosen the ones which we think combine value for money with excellent customer reviews, along with our extensive personal knowledge of the hotels in Andorra. So here’s the list of our top ten, in no particular order…
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When you think of package holidays to Andorra, many people immediately think of seven nights, departing on a Sunday, with your flights, transfers and accommodation included, along with a rep and a welcome meeting. Actually a package holiday just means that you’re booking several travel services, such as travel and accommodation, at the same time for an inclusive price – it’s doesn’t have to be for a week, it doesn’t have to mean shared transfers and waiting for other flights to land, and it doesn’t mean you need to go to a welcome meeting!
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We think it would be clear to anyone who’s had interaction with us that we absolutely love Andorra – it’s a ‘home away from home’ for us that not only offers some varied and fantastic skiing opportunities but also offers great value for money; a welcoming, friendly atmosphere; a great variety of accommodation and plenty of bars and restaurants to entertain yourself after your day on the mountain has finished… but that’s just our opinion (and we admit be may be a tiny bit biased).
As part of our customer satisfaction surveys we always like to ask our customers what they have thought of their experience, and here is what they told us – these are your top tips for a holiday to Andorra…
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This winter Grandvalira has invested a further €13 million in developing their infrastructure and services, which means an even better experience when you visit the largest skiable domain in the Pyrenees. Here we’ll explain some of the highlights of the changes we can look forward to.
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If you’re familiar with Arcalis I’m sure you’ll agree it’s some of the most incredible skiing you can experience, in fact it’s one of the many reasons I fell in love with Andorra when I first skied there in 2005. Over the last couple of years there have been numerous changes to Arcalis so here’s the latest news to bring you up-to-date, in the form of a Q&A. (more…)
This winter sees the largest skiable domain in the Pyrenees grow even larger, with the addition of a new sector linked into the Grandvalira ski area. The Peretol freestyle park has been a haven for thrill seekers for a number of years, especially under the floodlights, however with a new chairlift and two slopes created, the Peretol sector is the latest addition to Grandvalira. (more…)
After a period of much uncertainty it has been announced today that the Grandvalira brand and ski area will continue indefinitely, which is fantastic news for visitors to Andorra. Not only that, but the area covered by the Grandvalira lift pass is expanding to also cover Arcalis. This means the linked ski area of Grandvalira will still be 210km but with the addition of Arcalis it becomes 240km of slopes covered by the pass. (more…)
If you’re looking for somewhere stylish for your Pas de la Casa ski holiday this winter you’ll be pleased to know that Pierre & Vacances are launching a new addition to their Premium collection. Hotel Grand Pas was formerly know as Himalaia Pas, but has been fully renovated ready for winter 2018-19. Located just 50 metres from the slopes, it’s a great place to choose if you want to hit the mountain early. (more…)
Work is almost complete on Arinsal’s newest hotel, set to open this November, Hotel Ushuaia. Located at the top of the village of Arinsal, the former Hotel Crest is being completely transformed into a modern base for a perfect ski holiday. The slopeside location means it’s the perfect place if you’re wanting to make the most of your time on the slopes, and is set to become a favourite with families. (more…)
