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en SKIING IN ANDORRA Welcome to Andorra ■ Andorra is a small We may be small, but nobody else independent state in the centre has managed to concentrate the of the Pyrenees, between Spain best and most modern ski resorts and France. The mountains are in the south of Europe into a high, the snow is plentiful and 468 km² area, completing it with an lasts all winter. unbeatable offer of leisure time, gastronomy, culture, shopping and Because Andorra faces the so on. That’s why in Andorra, you Mediterranean, our country is will be skiing in a unique country. one of the snow destinations That’s why in Andorra, you will be with the most days of sunshine. skiing in a unique country. 2 #AndorraWorld 3 Experience the exclusivity of unique mountains ■ More than 50 years ago, we started our journey by installing the first ski lift. Since then, our snow-capped mountains, spectacular landscapes, more than 300 km of slopes, mild temperatures and numerous sunny days have been the reasons why thousands of people have chosen and continue to choose Andorra. Today we are proud of the modernization of our resort facilities: Grandvalira, Ordino Arcalís and Vallnord – Pal Arinsal offer, including the experience and know-how of their professionals, guaranteed snow Contact us at: in more than 60% of the ski areas, excellent skiing and snowboarding SKI ANDORRA schools, a wide range of activities, as well as a variety of contemporary Andorra Ski Reorts Association gastronomic selections. [email protected] www.skiandorra.ad In Andorra we make snow fun for everyone providing everything we Tel. (+376) 805 200 can to skiers. 4 www.skiandorra.ad 5 GRANDVALIRA SNOWVOLUTION Always thinking of you ■ At Grandvalira, we are always the wide gastronomic selection, thinking of you. That is why we the day and night activities, want to always offer you unique the ski schools and many more experiences. attractions. The largest resort in southern The Grandvalira ski pass also Europe continues to innovate and includes access to the Ordino improve so that you can enjoy Arcalís station where you can its more than 210 kilometers of enjoy the best freeride and marked slope , in addition to experience exhilarating freedom. Can we help you? You can contact us using the web form at www.grandvalira.com, in the “contact us”. Tel. (+376) 891 800 6 www.grandvalira.com 7 ACTIVITIES Ski and snowboard school Children’s school ■ More than 500 certifiedsnow ambassadors are ready to accompany you so that you can learn to master winter sports. Private and group ■ At Grandvalira, we have a wide variety of services specifically classes are the ideal tools for beginners: have fun and learn at the same time! If you are already a veteran but want to perfect your technique, adapted to the little skiers, so that they can enjoy like never before. we have the Top Class instructors at your disposal. And if you are looking for new experiences, do not hesitate to try the Top Race experience Specialized instructors in our kindergartens and snow gardens, private where we teach you to ski like a real professional competitor. and group ski lessons, seven kids’ themed circuits and so much fun that they won’t want to leave! Six centers, lessons in six languages and one of the most internationally recognized schools; why not sign up? Freeride, Freestyle and ski touring ■ There are plenty of ways to enjoy freedom, come and discover yours! Freeride: pure adrenaline, powder snow enveloping you and tracks designed just for you. Are you one of those people, always looking for new ways to feel free? We understand your desire. That’s why, in our schools you will find specialized instructors to teach you the techniques with safety equipment so you can achieve freedom. Freestyle: the indescribable sensation of flying and touching the sky is possible in the three Grandvalira snowparks, one of which operates at night! Ski touring: feel the freedom by reaching the most emblematic peaks in the domain with our mountain guides. 8 www.grandvalira.com 9 ACTIVITIES Adventure activities ■ There are many ways to have fun in the snow! Discover them with our adventure activities suitable for both young and for all ages : the Magic Gliss mountain slide which you can now enjoy in virtual reality with 3D glasses, the 550 m zip line, snowmobiles, mushing, tubing, the Snake Gliss and much more! Eating out ■ Grandvalira has more than 60 places to eat distributed throughout the area: a wide gastronomic selection that caters to all tastes and needs. You can choose from an outdoor terrace with panoramic views of the Andorran Pyrenees to the warmth of a fireplace in a traditionalborda (hut). The specialty catering at the station offers delicious gourmet options with the top market cuisines and high-quality mountain touches. And for an unforgettable dining experience, also discover our nighttime dinner events. 10 www.grandvalira.com 11 MOUTAIN DETAILS Difference in altitude 8 beginner areas 930 m (2,640 m - 1,710 m) Children school 3,050 ft (8,660 ft - 5,610 ft) 4 crèches and 7 snow gardens Skiable area 6 Themed children’s ski areas 1,926 ha (4,760 acres)* · Kids forest: Encamp sector (Cortals 210 km of ski runs (134 miles) zone), Grau Roig sector (Coma III i 76 Lifts Piolet zone), Pas de la Casa sector Passenger capacity (Abelletes zone) 120.645 skiers/hour · Mon(t) Magic: Canillo sector (El Forn zone) 139 Slopes · Bababoom Circus: El Tarter sector · 24 green · Yôkai: Soldeu sector · 54 blue · 42 red Adventure activities · 19 black · Paintball · Orienteering circuits Snowmaking network · Archery and rifle shooting 66% of the total surface area covered · 2 mushing circuits (dog sledges) by snow canons · 4 snowshoe circuits Competition · 1 snowmobile circuit 3 World Cup slopes · 1 cross-country skiing circuit Freeride areas · 1 multi-adventure circuit 3 Freestyle areas · 1 paragliding centre · Snowpark El Tarter (El Tarter sector) · 1 helicopter flight pad · Sunrise park by Henrik Harlaut (Grau · 1 Mountain Slide Roig sector) · Snow tubbing · Sunset park by Henrik Harlaut · 1 zip line (Peretol sector) · 1 Snake gliss (consists of a number of articulated sleds) 1 Permanent boardercross More than 60 catering Ski touring circuits establishments 1 Continually timed run 5 Medical centres Ski and snowboard school 19 Car parks 7 centres, more than 500 instructors 13 outdoor and 6 covered Freestyle and Freeride school 2018-19 temporada Hectáreas * modificaciones. posibles a sujetos Datos 12 www.grandvalira.com 13 ORDINO ARCALÍS ■ ExtraOrdinaryFreeMind is It offers a unique mountain area defined as the wildest and most in which families and expert skiers exciting ski area where you can enjoy themselves in complete can achieve a level of freedom freedom, without queues or Extra like never before and find that crowds, in a safe and now more “extra” that will make you feel convenient atmosphere, thanks to Ordinary extraordinary. the new Tristaina gondola lift. Ordino Arcalis, known for offering With 30 km of marked slopes and the best quality and the largest more than 120 off-piste itineraries, amount of snow in the Pyrenees, it has become a worldwide Free is now part of the Grandvalira reference, for the prestigious Resorts group. All Grandvalira ski Freeride World Tour circuit. pass holders will also be able to Mind access Ordino Arcalis. Can we help you? You can contact us using the web form at www.ordinoarcalis.com, in the «Contact us». Tel. (+376) 891 800 14 www.ordinoarcalis.com 15 ACTIVITIES Fun and learning Adventure activities ■ The Ordino Arcalís Ski & Mountain Academy offers ski and ■ Ordino Arcalís is the perfect setting to try a wide range of activities snowboarding lessons, both private and groups, adapted to all levels designed for everyone. From snowmobile excursions, snowshoeing, and ages. mountain skiing or Ski Biking (a hybrid between bicycling and skiing), fun is guaranteed. And don’t miss the excursion to the Port del Rat The little ones will be able to learn while having fun in our nursery and stalagmite cave. snow garden which has a covered conveyor belt to make learning easier. It also has several areas for beginners and the Megaverda track, the If you are looking for more extreme experiences, speedriding or longest green track in the Pyrenees: all ideal places to start skiing or heliskiing are here for you! snowboarding. And when the sun goes down, keep on enjoying the season even more with nighttime activities combined with a magnificent dinner under the stars. The best of the mountain to suit all preferences ■ Flavours, textures and aromas of the mountain. Dishes that are 100% cooked in the ski resort using locally-sourced top-quality products. Freeride and Adrenaline Home-made cooking with a touch of originality, sophisticated filled baguettes, all served up with exclusive views from panoramic terraces. It is worthwhile discovering charming places such as La Borda de la Coma ■ Imagine hundreds of unspoiled hectares to be enjoyed off-piste, or El Refugi Les Portelles which, at an altitude of 2,550 metres, is the make your dream of doing heliskiing come true, go up in the mythical highest gourmet restaurant in Andorra. Creussans chairlift and ski in the setting where, the best riders in the world dispute the Freeride World Tour. Discover more than 140 If you want to experience a unique adventure, we recommend the fondue itineraries led by the guides of our prestigious Freeride School. If what dinner at La Borda restaurant where you can ascend up the mountainside you enjoy is using snowshoes or ski touring, we can offer training and on a giant 50-people sled and then ski down under the moonlight.