Welcome to our skiing blog, with updates and news for winter holidaymakers and snowsports lovers!
Brand new for 2023, you can now enjoy snow tubing in Pas de la Casa with Snowtubbing by Dots! This exciting new activity is the longest snow tubing circuit in Europe at 350 metres in length, and you can reach speeds of up to 60km/h!
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Winter 2022-23 brings some exciting developments for Andorra lift passes now that Grandvalira, Pal-Arinsal, and Ordino-Arcalis have all joined forces under the Grandvalira Resorts umbrella, which means when you come skiing in Andorra this winter you can ski the whole country with just the one lift pass!
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It has been announced that Pal-Arinsal and Grandvalira have reached an agreement to join together for the benefit of both ski areas, as well as to help promote Andorra and the resorts as year-round destinations. So what does that actually mean is going to happen? Well, lots of things are still undecided, but we’ll explain a bit more here.
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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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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…)
Sunday (17th March) the FIS World Cup Finals came to a close in Grandvalira after an exciting week which attracted around 25,000 spectators in total. This was the first time Andorra has hosted this prestigious event, which is considered by many to be the most important competition on the pro-ski tour after the Olympic Games and World Championships.
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!
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).
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…)
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!
