Lifts: 66 Runs: 110 Parks: 2 Boarder Cross: 2
Season: Early December to early April
The Grandvalira ski area is made up of the following sectors: Encamp, Canillo, El Tarter, Soldeu, Grau Roig, Pas De La Casa and Porte des Neiges.
Beginners will be happy with the slopes and facilities in both Pas and Porte des Neiges. The learning areas here are large and there is plenty of opportunity for a gentle progression to intermediate.
Intermediate riders will be happy in any of the 6 sectors as they all have good intermediate areas. Pas is a good place to base yourself for moving up to the more advanced runs.
Advanced riders will probably be happiest in Grau Roig, Soldeu or El Tarter as these sectors house the more challenging terrain. The terrain parks can be found in Pas, El Tarter and Grau Roig and the 2 Border cross courses are in Pas and Soldeu.
Pas is a party town with plenty of fun to be had in the evening. There are restaurants, pubs and clubs galore, with all tastes in food, drink and music covered. Soldeu is also a party town with a wide variety of nightlife available.
For quieter nights that still have plenty of choice it may be worth considering staying at Encamp, Canillo or El Tarter. If you're after very quiet, the nightlife in Grau Roig is very tame. However, it's close proximity to Pas de la Casa means that evening trips for drinks or meals are possible.
Pas is Andorra’s highest resort with elevations between 2100m & 2640m. It is situated right on Andorra’s boarder with France, only a couple of miles in from the customs post, but be warned it is still a 4 hour transfer from Toulouse.
Buses are not allowed into the centre of Pas so be prepared to walk to your hotel, most organisers will arrange a vehicle to take your luggage. There are plenty of shops off slope activities and facilities in Encamp, Canillo, El Tarter, Soldeu, and Pas. You will have no problems entertaining yourself if you decide to take some time out from the snowboarding.
Official site - www.grandvalira.com
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