Grandvalira FAQs 1. PASSES 1.1 Where can I buy passes? Passes can be bought through our website or at any of our ticket offices located at the entrances to the 6 sectors or at the Grandvalira stand located on the ground floor of Illa Carlemany mall. 1.2 What are of the opening hours of the ticket offices selling passes? All of our ticket offices located at the foot of the slopes are open during the ski season from Monday to Sunday, from 8.45 am to 4 pm. 1.3 Where do I redeem the voucher if I bought the ski pass on the website? Passes can be redeemed at any of our ticket offices for the 6 sectors of the resort or at our Express ticket offices, designed for collecting online purchases. These ticket offices are located next to the El Tarter ticket offices. 1.4 Does the Grandvalira Booking Center only sell passes and resort services? No, at the Grandvalira Booking Center you may book the resort services, as well as hotel packages, accommodation and any customized service you may require via our website. If you require a customized service, you may send a request to [email protected] in order to receive a customized quote. 1.5 I have bought a hotel package + pass. Where can I collect the passes? Grandvalira provides an exclusive service for sending passes to hotels located in the country, for clients purchasing hotel packages + passes via our website. Once you have checked into your hotel, the reception staff will give you an envelope with all of the resort services which have been booked in your name. You must take into account that this service is only available for purchases made with at least 24 hours' notice and on working days. Please note: This service is not available for bookings on which the first ski day is the same as the arrival day at the hotel, in which case, the pass must be collected from any of the ticket offices within the ski resort by presenting the online purchase confirmation. 1.6 Does the pass price include insurance for covering accidents on the slopes? No, but this ski insurance can be bought via our website or you may ask for it at the ticket offices while purchasing your pass. It is important to take into account that once a pass has been used, insurance can no longer be added to it. 1.7 Is it cheaper to buy the pass on the website than at the ticket offices? No, the price of the pass is the same, however, we recommend you visit our offers section as there are packages which combine different services at very competitive prices. 1.8 As of what time can I use an afternoon pass? The afternoon pass starts at 1 pm and it can be bought at the ticket offices as of 12.45 am. 1.9 What time does the morning pass finish? The morning pass will stop working as of 12.00 noon. 1.10 Is there a special pass for beginners? Yes, the beginners pass is on sale at our ticket offices or via our website. This pass grants access to a restricted area of slopes in each of our sectors, except for Soldeu. 1.11 I have lost my pass, can I request a duplicate? Grandvalira does not provide duplicates of its passes, so we strongly recommend you take special care not to lose your pass. 1.12 Can I access the slopes if I don't ski? Yes, there is a pedestrian type pass for the Encamp, Canillo, Tarter and Soldeu sectors which includes two accesses and two returns on the same day. This will allow you to access our restaurants and some adventure activities, or simply enjoy the views. The Grau Roig and Pas de la Casa sectors, which are at the foot of the slopes, do not require any passes. 1.13 Is it possible to return a multiple-day pass which has been partially used? No, if you are not sure whether you will be able to use all the days, we recommend you buy daily passes or specific products such as the 5 days out of 7 pass, or the 7 days out of 10 pass, which can be used in a non-consecutive manner. 1.14 If the weather is bad, do the passes and/or the services hired get returned? No. You must go to the ticket offices within the ski resort where the Grandvalira personnel will inform you on the procedure to be followed based on the type of pass you have and/or the services you have hired. 1.15 Do I need a pass for the adventure activities? In the El Tarter, Soldeu and Canillo sectors you must have a valid ski or pedestrian pass for the day on which you access the activities area. The Grau Roig activities center is located in the Cubil car park, which can be accessed by car and there is no need for a pass. 1.16 Are there discounts on passes for large families? No, but we have different family packages and offers. We recommend you visit our offers section. 1.17 Are there discounts on passes for physically disabled people? Yes, please consult the benefits and conditions on our website. 1.18 I have a season pass and I would like to bring a friend. How can I obtain an invitation? The invitation must be processed from your account on Fanatics. 2. SCHOOL 2.1 Is it advisable to book skiing lessons in advance? It is always a good idea, especially on dates which coincide with holiday periods. If you wish, you can book your lessons now. 2.2 Should I only book lessons at the ski school if I am a beginner? No, our ski school is designed for all levels, even for skiers with an advanced level who wish to perfect their technique or try a different discipline. 2.3 What are the lesson options provided at the Grandvalira ski school centers? You can choose between private or group lessons in alpine skiing, snowboard, freestyle, free ride, cross-country skiing, Top Class and for children we also have specific programs: Mon(t) Màgic in Canillo and Imaginarium in Grau Roig. 2.4 Are Canillo and Grau Roig the only sectors which provide lessons for children? Canillo and Grau Roig sectors provide specific programs for children, but you may also find lessons for children (Snow garden) in the remaining 4 sectors in Grandvalira. 2.5 Does the price for lessons include the pass? No, the price for the lessons does not include the pass and this must be purchased in order to access the schools. The pass may be purchased in advance on our website or at the ticket offices before starting the lessons. 2.6 Does the price for the snow garden include the pass? The service does not include the pass, lunch or ski material. Children should bring ski boots, skis and a helmet. 2.7 My child is not yet 2 years old, can I leave him/her at the crèche? In the ski resort, only the Grau Roig crèche is designed for looking after children aged 1 and above. Floquet de neu crèche, located in the main road of El Tarter and near to the entrance of the ski resort, accepts children from 0-24 months. All other crèches accept children which are already 2 years old. 2.8 Can group lessons be started any day of the week? No, group lessons for 3, 4 and 5 days begin on Mondays and 2-day group lessons begin on Saturdays. (Based on the holiday calendar, we add certain extra days which can be viewed on our website in the description of the selected type of lessons). For people who cannot begin on the established days, Grandvalira offers personal instructors whose services can be booked in advance. 2.9 What ski level should I choose when booking a lesson? Although, once they have passed the level test with the instructors, the school divides students into skiing levels, there are some general criteria for their classification: Beginners: Green Pistes Level 1: Green and blue Level 2: Blue and red Level 3: Red and black 2.10 If I don't ski, are there any other activities I can enjoy while at the ski resort? Yes, at Grandvalira we have a wide range of adventure activities, such as dog sled rides, snowshoes, snowmobiles, igloo building, snow tubing, zip-lining, etc. For more information and bookings, please visit the activities section on our website. 3. SKI RESORT ACCESS and INFORMATION 3.1 Does the ski resort have car parks? Yes, at the foot of the slopes, some are free and others charge for their use, depending on the entrance sector. The free car parks are in Grau Roig and El Tarter. All other car parks require payment. 3.2 Can I find out about the weather forecast on the pistes, accesses, skiable kilometers, etc.? Yes, this updated information can be found on our website. 3.3 Where can I check the condition of the roads for accessing Grandvalira? The Government of Andorra has a website on which it publishes real-time information on road conditions: www.mobilitat.ad 4. RESTAURANTS 4.1 Can the on-piste lunch service be purchased in advance on the website? Yes, we have baguette menu and self-service offers on our website. 4.2 When I book a menu on the website, it asks that I select a specific sector, does that mean I can only eat in that sector of the ski resort? No, the selected sector indicates where the lunch tickets will be collected.