Welcome to our skiing blog, with updates and news for winter holidaymakers and snowsports lovers!
You hear the word ‘bespoke’ and immediately you think expensive, right? Well, it doesn’t have to be! For over 10 years we have been helping people plan & book bespoke holidays to Andorra and we have found that it can be as good value as you want it to be, as long as you are flexible. There’s nothing we like more than looking for potential deals that you could enjoy so we’ve put together a few here to start you thinking….
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The new year is already in full flow and we can’t believe where the time has gone! Our team have been living in our resorts since the end of November so there’s been plenty of time to settle in and find their way around their beautiful new homes.
Jeni, Olivia and Ella are your Andorra experts, here solely for your benefit and to make sure your trip is just perfect. Their passion and experience in making holidays special is second to none. They are out, hitting the slopes, bars and restaurants every day to ensure there’s no stone uncovered, and we can tell you anything you need to know! Here are some questions we asked the team earlier this week…
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There are many reasons to consider putting together a flexible, independent ski trip – avoiding peak travelling times and weekends, flexible durations to get the most from your money, selecting the best regional airport and only paying for what you need. For the last 10 years we have been helping people to put together their own bespoke ski trips to Andorra, here are just a few examples of how easy it can be but the possibilities are endless. If you are interested in going independent then just get in touch!
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As we enter the last few days of 2019 it’s a great time to reflect on all the fantastic things that have happened over the last 10 years. We’ve seen a continual investment in not only the ski areas in Andorra, but the services and facilities as well. We’ve also seen it host some of the most prestigious events in the snowsports calendar including this year hosting the FIS World Cup. Check out our review of what’s happened 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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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…)
This Autumn the team behind Andorra Resorts and Destination Ski team, alongside the help of local businesses, are launching Coats For Cardiff – a scheme asking local people to donate unwanted ski jackets so that they can then be distributed amongst the rough sleeping population of Cardiff.
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With the close of season rapidly descending on us, you may be wishing for one last chance to hit the slopes – well there is plenty of time left to fit in a last-minute, flexible trip! The end of season is renowned for quiet slopes and blue skies so why not make the most of it. We’ve put together some examples of great value deals but travelling independently gives you the flexibility to design the trip for your exact needs. If you would like any help planning your trip, then just get in touch! (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.
