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Where to Sleep in Andorra if you go Skiing in GrandValira (Andorra)

Skiing at GrandValira in Andorra
Skiing at GrandValira in Andorra
Best tips for choosing a hotel or apartment to stay on your ski trip to GrandValira in Andorra: advantages and disadvantages

Without a doubt, go to Andorra to ski It is one of the trips that cannot be missed from my agenda every year.

From that experience, I am going to clarify some of the doubts you may have when choosing where to sleep trust your visit to Grandvalira station.

When you consider look for a hotel or apartment for skiing in GrandValiraYou have to keep in mind that there is a very wide offer.

Where to sleep to ski in GrandValira

The resort is made up of several skiable valleys, and being so large, it will allow you to stay in different towns that have access to the slopes as you ascend the road that takes you to the port of Envalira.

Hotels in Andorra la Vella

Andorra la Vella, which is the capital, is the first option you find to stay (and the cheapest), but with the disadvantage that every day it will be necessary to take the car to at least one nearby town (Encamp is 10 minutes) from which you have access to the ski slopes.

For travelers who are not passionate about skiing, Andorra la Vella Offers you the possibility of go shopping around the city taking advantage of the low prices compared to those in Spain due to the absence of taxes.

Or you can also enjoy moments of leisure with the visit to the famous Caldea Spa.

Encamp It is the largest municipality with access to the slopes, which makes it one of the cheapest options for accommodation.

A spectacular funicular railway known as Funicamp, connects the town with an upper area of ​​the station.

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The only drawback is that this funicular has a somewhat high price.

Grandvalira in Andorra
Grandvalira in Andorra

Hotels in Canillo in Andorra

Continuing along the road towards France, you will meet Canillo, a town that also has access to the slopes.

It is a very cozy town known for its great Ice skating rink, another of the recreational activities common in a ski trip to Andorra.

El cable car It starts from the center of the town, which makes access to slopes from this municipality very convenient.

The people of Canillo it straddles the main road leading to France; This is where the local businesses are located.

Landscapes in the Pal de Vallnord sector in Andorra
Landscapes in the Pal de Vallnord sector in Andorra

From Canillo la offer of hotels and apartments It is minor since the following towns are mainly for accommodation and you do not have the feeling of being in a town.

Hotels and apartments in El Tarter

Already in high mountain areas towards France you will find a new accommodation area, Several of them at the foot of the slope, which will allow you to ski to your hotel or apartment.

Of course, you have to hire it well in advance.

The Tarter It is the first area with direct access to the slopes from some hotels and apartments.

The large advantage of staying in El Tarter is that it is located in the lower middle area of ​​the resort, where there are more blue and familiar slopes.

I can tell you that to travel with the family, from my point of view and experience, this is the most recommended area.

Grandvalira in Andorra
Grandvalira in Andorra

Hotels and apartments in Soldeu

A little further on, but very near the Tarter, you meet Soldeu, also a good area for families.

It has more accommodation options than El Tarter, especially apartments, which you can also reach by skiing from the slopes.

Soldeu It is located right in the middle of the station, which makes it easy for you to get to know it all during your stay.

Finally, and already close to France, you have Pas de la Casa.

To access it is necessary to finish climb the port of Envalira, although you have the alternative of a toll tunnel (6 euros) that on days with a lot of snow prevents you from ascending to a higher altitude and encountering problems on the road.

Grandvalira in Andorra
Grandvalira in Andorra

Hotels and apartments in Pas de la Casa

The great advantage of going to Pas de la Casa It is the highest area of ​​the resort, so the snow is more abundant, and the use of chains is quite likely.

It is more like a town than the tart and that Soldeu.

Another difference with respect to these last accommodation areas is that there are not as many blue and familiar slopes as in the others and, on the contrary, I would add that it is not necessary to go to Pas de la Casa to enjoy the entire season.

It is an area with many mini-apartments of low quality, but they may be interesting due to their good location and more affordable price.

En Pas de la Casa You will find a lot of young tourists of French origin due to how easy it is to access this station from that country.

To plan your trip to said Andorra domain, you will find this link to the search engine useful. booking.com to find hotels and apartments in GrandValira.

It is also the best shopping area in the station and with greater après ski atmosphere.

Without a doubt, in Grandvalira You have a wide range of possibilities when choosing the option that best suits you when enjoying your ski trip.

About the Author

Carlos Sarralde

A great traveler from a very young age, Carlos is one of the founders of Guías Viajer, where he tells us about his experiences in the most varied countries in the world, from the United States and Sri Lanka, to Greenland and French Polynesia.

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