Ski Touring in Andorra ANDORRA

Ski Touring in Andorra ANDORRA. THE PYRENEAN COUNTRY Ski Touring ANDORRA

AN AMAZING COUNTRY IN THE HEART OF THE PYRENEES

“5 days of ski touring skiing around the country, for those who want to have a unique experience in ski touring”

Andorra is a little gem in the Pyrenees, unknown to many. In its mere 468km2, it has 3 Natural Parks: Sorteny, Comapedrosa, and Vall del Madriu-Perafita-Claror, this latter being a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Skiing in them is a delight!

The programs we offer are based on 5 days, so that you can discover, get to know and enjoy these mountains in a much deeper way, although, should you not have that much time, we can organize shorter programs (such as two days - weekend). Our philosophy PASION. AUTHENTICITY. HOSPITALITY.

Our trips are planned, developed and executed by a passionate team. Thus the relevance given to the human aspect and attention to details in each and every project we take on.

Our trips define us: in a thoroughly selected area, we propose quality routes, with exclusive cuisine and accommodation.

OUR • Professional organization STRONG • Small groups POINTS • Tailor made destinations • High quality accommodation and excellent services Program DAY BY DAY

TYPICAL 5-DAY PROGRAM:

Day 1: Meeting and presentation of the mountain guide in the chosen accommodation. We will carry out the verification of the ski and safety equipment together before leaving for the starting point to climb the Cap del Isard Peak (2,469 meters).

This first day will also involve DVA practices and search with shovel and probe to remember and / or learn how to use the safety material before the mountain excursions. We include this safety "clinic" because safety is basic knowledge before going skiing in the mountain, the activity will be adapted to the group level. After the practice, we will ascend to the Peak of Cap del Isard to enjoy the wonderful views it offers and then enjoy a great descent that’s both fun and easy through an open forest.

Day 2: You will move to the Ordino valley to the Sorteny valley. From there we will go to the Peak of El Forn (2,701 meters). This peak is located on the border between France and Andorra. This climb is one of the best known by Andorran skiers as it leads to a great variety of descents depending on the snow conditions. You can also Day 4 ascend to other peaks, such as Pico de Salt, or make a circular crossing Another great day of skiing as you will climb the majestic Font Blanca Peak, another one of through the Thoumasset valley. the 7 big ones of Andorra, with its 2,908 meters. The idea will be to make a circular route, departing from Castellar, near the Arcalis resort. The descent on the west side is usually a Day 3: real gift for those of us who love skiing; it’s an even descent with spectacular snow. The big day! The idea will be to ascend to La Serrera peak through the Ransol Valley. This peak is 2,914 meters and is one of the 7 highest Day 5 peaks in Andorra. A great classic that you mustn’t miss! The views from The Peak of Coma de Varilhes (2,758 meters), which divides the Incles and Ransol this peak are indescribable, they’re that magnificent. The ascent is varied: valleys. It’s a magnificent route: we’ll climb Cap d'Entor to continue along the ridge that it goes up the valley, but we’ll have to use crampons on the final stretch. separates these two valleys and thus reach the Peak. We will go down the classic route to The final 1,000-metre descent is simply perfect. Ransol, where the start is a regular wide descent that ends in a wonderful forest, and it’s an easy ski to reach the bottom of the Ransol Valley.

In case of bad weather, we have other safe itineraries with very good forest descents to limit the risk, besides improving the visibility in the descents. These days also end up being great skiing days, as well as making skiing safer.

Option: Lengthen your stay by one more nights to enjoy one of Andorra’s guarded refuges, or modify the program and change any of the 5 nights for a night in a refuge. Ski Touring Program at Mountain Hostel El Tarter IN SEARCH OF A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE

Our ski touring program in Andorra includes:

• 5 days of ski touring with a mountain guide, always with the possibility of adapting the route to the snow conditions and to the group level. • Incredible terrain ski touring, with endless options. • Different and varied accommodation with all the comforts necessary after the day’s activity. • Vertical gain of +/- 1,000 meters per day. • Small groups (2 to a 8 people) • Transfers for getting to the activity

SKI TOURING PROGRAM WITH ACCOMMODATION AT:

Mountain Hostel El Tarter, a 5* Hostel with an incredible comfort not just in the rooms but also in the common spaces, they offer you a jacuzzi pool with amzing views to EL Tarter. Its owners, Mar and Marc, are also skiers, and people who live nature to the fullest. During your stay, they will do everything possible to make you feel at home, soo after just a couple of days there, you’ll like you’re part of the family.

Included: • All the activities proposed in our ski touring program in Andorra • Accommodation at Tarter Mountain Hostel, in a room for 2, 4 or 6 people. • Transfers from accommodation to place of departure of the activity included • Free coffee and tea during your stay at the hostel

Does not include: • Breakfasts, lunches and dinners, but the Hostel has a fully-equipped kitchen so you can prepare your meals as you like.

Extras option:

• We can offer you Full Board (breakfast and picnic in the Hostel, plus 5 Dinners in restaurants chosen by us) so that, in addition to getting your strength back, you can discover some wonderful Andorran restaurants, a real Gourmet experience. You only have to request it in advance to adapt the program. • Equipment rental: mountain skis and safety equipment. Ski Touring Program at Grau Roig Boutique Hotel IN SEARCH OF A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE

Our ski touring program in Andorra includes:

SKI TOURING PROGRAM WITH ACCOMMODATION AT:

Hotel Boutique Grau Roig, It is located in an incomparable setting, just ten meters from the ski lifts of the Grandvalira ski resort, in the Grau Roig area. Its rooms have incredible views and are decorated with noble, typical mountain materials, such as wood, iron and leather, but without renouncing design, and providing elements of great comfort. Gastronomy is another of the hotel's strengths. For this reason, in our programs we offer half board so you can enjoy gourmet cuisine in "La Marmita" restaurant; traditional mountain dishes in "La Vaquería" restaurant; or, if you are lovers of haute cuisine and oenology, in the "Teatre del Vi”, an exclusive gastronomic space that pays homage to wine, where you will be served a tasting menu accompanied by selected wine pairings. The hotel also has a fantastic spa: a space designed for health, rest, well-being and body care.

Included: • All the activities proposed in our ski touring program in Andorra • Accommodation in a superior double room with half-board base meaning you’re free to enjoy the hotel’s different gastronomic areas, La Marmita, La Vaqueria or Teatro del Vino. A well-deserved gourmet experience after all the effort in the mountains. • Transfers from accommodation to place of departure of the activity included Does not include: • Alcoholic beverages at dinners except the dinner degustation in the Teatro del Vino Extras option:

• Picnic lunch at mid-day to take to the mountain, upon request. • It is also possible to book a restaurant to eat late after the mountain activity. http://www.hotelgrauroig.com • We also offer ski and safety equipment rental. Ski Touring Program Mountain Huts IN SEARCH OF A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE

Why not enjoy a night in one of Andorra’s perfect mountain refuges?

We can offer you as extra option the possibility to either change one of the nights in your accommodation for a night in a Refuge or extend your week with one more night.

The refuge of L’Illa has been totally renovated in 2017 and its located at 2.488 meters high. We offer this two-day crossing of the south east sector of Andorra, where we will enjoy crowning several peaks and sleeping in L'Illa refuge, it’s recently been fully renovated, and you just have to see it! Departure will be from Grau Roig, until we reach the circle of Pessons. Ascending the Isards channel, we arrive at the col, from which we will have wide descents to enjoy the skiing until we get back to the refuge. The dinners at L’Illa are almost a gourmet experience, and that’s to say nothing of the beds and facilities! You might wonder if it’s really a refuge, or a top- quality hotel.... So a good rest is guaranteed! The following day we will go up a channel to the great Vallcivera plain, and from there we will go to the Montmalús refuge, from where we will ascend to Montmalús peak, and then enjoy a comfortable descent back to where we started the day before in Grau Roig. Refugio de L’Illa

Another option would be a crossing spending a night in the Sorteny refuge. You could start in the Ransol Valley, climb a peak, go down to the Sorteny Valley until you reach the magnificent mountain refuge. Spend the night there, enjoying a perfect dinner and all the facilities. The next morning, return ascending to the Pico del Estanyó and then down through the Ransol Valley.

You like the idea? So, you just need to ask for it when you make the booking. We will adapt us and plan your ski touring trip perfectly for you. Gastronomy TRADITION.GOURMET DINNERS

NOT ALL ABOUT SNOW!!

If you choose to stay at the Grau Roig Boutique Hotel, you will enjoy half-board. The different restaurants at the hotel are an authentic gourmet experience.

If you choose El Tarter Mountain Hostel, we can offer dinners in typical Andorran restaurants, with top-quality produce that gives you a taste of the country’s cuisine.

Teatro del Vino. Hotel Grau Roig

How about using a snow-cat to get to an exceptional restaurant where you can try wonderful cuisine, with impeccable service in ideal surroundings? We’ll fix it.

The Vodka Bar Restaurant, designed by the prestigious interior designer, Lázaro Rosa-Violán, is in unique surroundings, right in the midst of nature, and just oozes character. It has a warm and cosy atmosphere, and is the perfect place for the most gourmet skiers. Other magnificent options are the “Lac de Pessons mountain refuge, or the El Tarter rice restaurant, perched at a height of 2,100 meters.

Where you eat is up to you!

Vaqueria Restaurant. Hotel Grau Roig Our Prices FLEXIBILITY. ADAPTABILITY.

From €629 per person (Ski Touring skiing in Andorra, with accommodation at Tarter Mountain Hostel, based on groups of 6 people and 5 days of activity).

From €1,689 per person (Ski Touring skiing in Andorra, with accommodation at Grau Roig Boutique Hotel, based on groups of 6 people and 5 days of activity).

Duration: 5 days

Date: January, February, March

Number of participants: Groups from 8-2 people

• Los billetes de avión. • Guía de Montaña altamente cualificado.

INCLUDED NOT • El seguro de actividad de esqui. • 5 noches en Alojamiento (Grau Roig Boutique Hotel en régimen media pension libre. Mountain Hostel El Tarter sólo Alojamiento) • Las bebidas alcohólicas, aperitivos y refrescos. INCLUDED • Transfers para realizar las actividades de montaña. • El alquiler de material específico y material seguridad.

• Noche extra en Refugios de montaña. Contact OUTDOOR PLAYGROUND TRAVEL

A trip organized by the following travel agency:

Outdoor Playground Travel Agency, S.L NRT L-712607-G

Phone:

+ 376 670751

Mail: [email protected]

Web: www.outdoorplaygroundtravel.com