Tag: Grandvalira

Discounted Lift Passes in Andorra

SteveAndorra / Grandvalira / Vallnord
Vallnord ski instructor with a group

Snowy mountains in SoldeuAndorra has great snow right now with three weeks left of this superb season, and to make things even better the lift passes have been reduced in price for April!

If you’re heading to Arinsal then the April discounts have been available to book all season, so if you’ve booked already then you’ll have got the discounted rate.  The lift pass discount is around 16% off the low season rate, so amazing value!

The Grandvalira ski area have just today announced that they are reducing the price of their lift passes for April as well and have taken approximately 11% off the original prices, which are now available to book on our websites!

This is fantastic news for those of you looking for an end of season bargain, especially as the snow is so good right across Andorra right now. (more…)

Discount Ski Packs

SteveAndorra / Grandvalira
Snowy mountains in Soldeu

No such thing as a free lunch?Soldeu

We’ve got some new packages with just that!

We’ve been working hard to put together some brand new discounted ski packages to help you save money when you come to the slopes, which are now online and ready to book.  The packages are available in Soldeu, El Tarter, Pas de la Casa and Encamp with various options available including combinations of lift passes, group lessons, equipment and lunch on the mountain. (more…)

Sport Hermitage Joins Leading Hotels of the World

SteveAndorra / Grandvalira / Holidays

Bedroom suite at the Hotel Sport HermitageThe outstanding quality and service provided by Hotel Sport Hermitage in Soldeu has been recognised by the prestigeous hotel group, The Leading Hotels of the World.

The Sport Hermitage joins around 430 hotels, each in the luxury category, meeting the most exacting of standards with regards to accommodation, cuisine, service, employees and facilities. (more…)

Soldeu Hosting European Cup Finals 2014

SteveAndorra / Grandvalira / Snowsports
Ski racer in Soldeu
Ski racer in Soldeu

Following the very successful hosting of European and World Cup ski racing events in Soldeu for the past two years, Soldeu has been chosen to host the European Cup Finals in March 2014!

This fantastic achievement has been made possible due to the impressive work being done to continually improve the slopes of Grandvalira, now with FIS approved slopes in both Soldeu and El Tarter, as well as the excellent planning and delivery of previous events.

Hosting the finals week in 2014 is another step towards the future ambitions of Grandvalira who are aiming to host more World Cup racing in the coming seasons.  (more…)

Family Ski Holidays

SteveAndorra / Grandvalira / Holidays / Vallnord
Children throwing snow

Children throwing snowGot children?  Worried about bringing them on a family ski holiday?  Have a read of this article which will hopefully put your mind at ease and answer a few of your questions!

We’ll give you a few ideas about what you can do before you book as well as some tips on which resort to choose.  You’ll have to see which options are available depending on the ages of your children and you can always get in touch with us if you’re stuck and need help booking.  Skiing is a fantastic choice for family fun with children usually loving to opportunity to try something new, get active and make new friends!

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Soldeu Candidate For European Cup Finals 2014

SteveAndorra / Grandvalira / Snowsports1 Comment
Ski racer in Soldeu
Ski racer in Soldeu

Due to the successful organisation and execution of the men’s European Cup ski racing held in Soldeu earlier this month, the International Ski Federation (FIS) have announced that Soldeu is a firm candidate to host the European Cup finals in 2014.

As well as the Avet slope in Soldeu, Grandvalira are working hard to ensure the Aliga slope in El Tarter attains FIS approval for competitions which should be accomplished over the summer.

There was praise for the course from Race Director, Jordi Pujol, who said “the slope was spectacular, easily World Cup standard, and it held up perfectly all weekend, without the need for water injection. Both the skiers and the experts tell me that Avet is a difficult World Cup slope, and is not a European Cup course”.

The decision will be made in May 2013, so we hope Soldeu is successful!

European Cup Ski Racing in Soldeu

SteveAndorra / Grandvalira / Snowsports

Ski racers on the podium in SoldeuThis weekend has seen the men’s European Cup Giant Slalom ski racing come to Soldeu for the first time, following on from the successful women’s World and European Cup events held last winter.  The racing has been held over two days which saw beautiful weather and perfect snow conditions.

The racing was held on the Avet slope which decends from next to the Soldeu chair lift and follows the gondola back down to the village affording some spectacular views from the village including from the terraces of Sol i Neu restaurant and the Sport Village hotel.  Conditions were fantastic for the skiers and the winner, Luca de Aliprandini of Italy, described the Avet slope as “demanding” with a “highly technical layout”.

Self Catering in Soldeu

SteveAndorra / Grandvalira / Holidays
La Pleta de Soldeu

La Pleta de SoldeuSoldeu is a very popular resort for families for a few reasons – the school has lots of British & Irish ski instructors so it’s easier for children to learn, the bars & restaurants are nearly all family friendly, and there is a good selection of self catering accommodation to choose from.

If you normally stay in hotels when you go on holiday because you’d rather let someone else do the cooking, don’t let that put you off – just because you choose an apartment doesn’t mean that you have to eat in all the time!  Choosing an apartment can really help you enjoy your holiday, and here are a few reasons why. (more…)

Children Ski Free in April

SteveAndorra / Grandvalira / Holidays
Kids ski free

Kids ski freeNot sure where to go for your family holiday this Easter?

Have you seen the fantastic snow conditions in Andorra but didn’t think you could make it this season?

Especially for families, we’ve got a fantastic offer in Pas de la Casa and Soldeu for April – your children can ski for free!  When you book your adult lift pass you’ll get a children’s lift pass for free, and when you book your adult skis & boots we’ll give you a set of children’s skis & boots for free too!

Andorra is famous for warm sunshine in April, and it’s normally a time for super spring skiing on the slopes followed by enjoying sunbathing on the terraces afterwards.  This offer just means that a ski trip is much more affordable for families, and if you want to book your children into ski school then the schools are still open as usual right until the end of season.

To find out more about this great offer please go to the relevant page:

Andorra Ski Holidays

SteveAndorra / Grandvalira / Holidays / Vallnord
Photo of loads of snow covering Arinsal in December 2012

Photo of loads of snow covering Arinsal in December 2012If you’re currently looking to decide where you want to go skiing this winter, then look no further!  Andorra has had the best start to a ski season for a number of years, with the base already up to almost a metre of snow, which has been topped up regularly since opening for business on December 1st.  Snow has fallen regularly for the past three weeks now and more is forecast to continue falling for the next few days, with everyone’s fingers crossed for a white Christmas!

For those of you new to the idea of a holiday to the tiny country of Andorra, perhaps having visited other more well known areas, then you might be in for a bit of a surprise.  Andorra boasts two fantastic ski areas, both with interconnected resorts covered on their lift respective lift passes.  If you have beginners in your group then it’s definitely worth investigating options in  and Arinsal as these both have lots of British ski instructors amongst their ranks which makes it much easier for people to learn when their instructor speaks their native language.  For avid snowboarders you should look at Pas de la Casa as the resort has a very young party vibe with many snowboarders returning year after year.

But if you’re a hardened skier who thinks you won’t be challenged, then think again!  This year the resort of Soldeu held both European and World Cup downhill racing on the women’s circuit for the first time, which is being followed in 2013 by European Cup racing on the men’s circuit.  The famed Avet slope running to the centre of Soldeu has for some years now held FIS certification, and this year this has been joined by another FIS certified slope in neighboring El Tarter!

Arinsal has a family friendly traditional charm about it and proves very popular with returning guests each year so if you’re looking for a friendly resort with great skiing then maybe you should look here.  A big benefit of spending your Andorra ski holiday in Arinsal is that Arcalis is also included on your lift pass, and this is often thought of by locals as the best skiing in the country, so well worth a visit.

So if we’ve whetted your appetite for Andorra then take a look at our holidays page, and maybe we’ll see you on the slopes here soon.