Category: Grandvalira

FIS Rules: The 10 Commandments Of Snow

EstherActivities / Andorra / General / Grandvalira / Snowsports / Vallnord

Skiing is a beautiful sport, suitable for everyone. Its always fun to get yourself on the mountain and be surrounded by nature whether you are with your family, with friends or even by yourself. However, as an extreme sport, it entails some risk as well, that’s why it is very important to be careful at all times and respect the other skiers on the mountain. There are 10 golden rules that we must all know, and above all respect so that a snow day can be both safe and fun!

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Top 5 Activities To Try In Grandvalira

EllenActivities / Andorra / Après Ski / Grandvalira / Snowsports

There’s more to Grandvalira than meets the eye. Not only is there 210 kilometres of pisted runs and a variety of terrain to suit all ages and abilities, but there’s also plenty of activities to be enjoyed off the slopes too. In no particular order, here’s our top five favourite activities you should try in Grandvalira.  Prices correct at time of publishing (Feb 2019).

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Guide To Booking Group Lessons

EllenActivities / Andorra / General / Grandvalira / Holidays / Snowsports / Vallnord

No matter what level you’re at, taking skiing or snowboarding lessons will always be a valuable experience. Whether you’re a first-time skier/snowboarder or an experienced rider with many years of winter holidays under your belt, there’s always new skills to learned and many ways to improve. (more…)

Apres-Ski In Grandvalira

EllenAndorra / Après Ski / Grandvalira / Offers

If you’ve been on a ski holiday before, you’ll know that apres-ski is a huge part of the ski-resort culture and is often one of the most memorable parts of your trip, that is – if you can still remember it the next morning! Apres-ski literally means ‘after-ski’ and is used to describe the time spent socialising in bars and restaurants after a fun day on the mountain. Essentially, it’s a great way to keep the good times rolling even after you’ve finished up on the slopes. Read on to find out where’s good and what’s on in Grandvalira!

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Exciting Changes in Grandvalira

IanAndorra / General / Grandvalira / Snowsports
Man skiing in Arcalis

Following on from our excellent news in the Autumn that Grandvalira will be continuing to operate as one linked ski resort indefinitely, the next stage of their plans are being put into motion by integrating Ordino-Arcalis, step by step, into the Grandvalira domain.  The first stage of the integration will be adding the 30km of Ordino-Arcalis slopes to certain Grandvalira lift passes booked from 1st February onwards.  We’ve answered some frequently asked questions here. (more…)

Independent Ski Deals

IanAndorra / Grandvalira / Holidays / Offers / Snowsports / Vallnord

Booking your ski holiday can be stressful, but Andorra Resorts make booking your ski extras and transfers simple. If you are looking for a flexible ski holiday then booking independently has its benefits. Package holidays offer little to no flexibility in terms of dates and flight times, but choosing your own duration and flights means you can stay for as long as you like.

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Your step-by-step guide to Half Term

EllenActivities / Andorra / General / Grandvalira / Holidays / Vallnord
Ski school group in Andorra

Half term holidays are nearly here! Half term is traditionally one of the busiest weeks of the season with hundreds of families choosing to spend their well-earnt break on the snowy slopes of Grandvalira and Vallnord. There’s no need to stress, we’re here to tell you everything you need to know so that your holiday is memorable for all the right reasons. (more…)

The Slopes Of Andorra

EstherActivities / Andorra / Après Ski / Grandvalira / Holidays / Snowsports / Vallnord

Is it your first time in Andorra and you don’t know where to start? Andorra has a total of 202 tracks, between 2 different resorts (Grandvalira and Vallnord). Which ones are the most suitable slopes for you? Don’t miss our guide to our favourite runs in Andorra classified by levels. (more…)

Meet The Team 2018/19

EstherAndorra / General / Grandvalira / Vallnord

Our team is back on the slopes of Andorra this season, with some new faces, do you want to meet us? Do not miss our blog about the Andorra Resorts team 2018-2019.

Ellen, Esther and Rebecca are the experts who make sure you have an unforgettable holiday on the mountains of Andorra, bringing you the latest news in resort, snow reports, and daily photos about the conditions on the slopes. After years of experience working in the travel industry, they have ended up in Andorra because of their passion for snow, tourism and above all to help people. (more…)

Grandvalira Lift Pass and Lunch Offer

EllenAndorra / Grandvalira / Holidays / Offers

If there’s one way to work up an appetite, it’s by hitting the slopes and exploring Grandvalira’s 210 kilometres of pisted runs. And it’s not just snowy slopes that’s on offer in Grandvalira – our “lift pass & lunch” offer includes lunch on the mountain, allowing you to save money, budget for your holiday, and make sure that your children can look after themselves if you’re skiing separately

Published: January 2019 (more…)