The ski slopes on the slopes of the Andes offer an unforgettable experience. Since all these villages are located in the neighborhood, you can get to them very simply - by a regular bus that runs every 20 minutes, on a rented car, or on foot through a tunnel. We present the rating of the best resorts in Andorra, where professionals and beginners come to the snow slopes.
Ski resorts of Andorra for beginners
Not all routes are suitable for beginners. After all, trails for training should be with minimal deviation and not have bends. It does not matter whether it's about children or about adults who do not have any experience in this type of outdoor activity.
Soldeu
The best ski resort of Andorra for newcomers is Soldeu - El Tarter . And although recently it was combined with Pas-da-la-Casa and Canillo, it only became better and is now called Grandvalira . The resort is located 19 km from the capital and the whole is literally entangled by a network of lifts (32 pieces) for the convenience of tourists. There are several gentle trails for beginners, which are called children's trails.
The village is located 203 km from Barcelona and 176 km from Toulouse. Children under the age of 6 can ride completely free of charge, from 6 to 11 years, the fee will be from 59 to 192 euros, from 12 to 17 years from 77 to 255 euros, and adults will need to pay from 85 to 283 euros. Payment for the envy of the number of days reserved. The season lasts from December to March.
Vallnord
Blue and green colors are marked for beginners. In addition, there are ski gardens for kids and ordinary kindergartens for babies whose parents decided to take a little ride. Even for beginners, there is a special ski school, which will also teach snowboarding. You can hire a Russian-speaking instructor, both for the child and for the adult.
In addition, this resort has two specialized health centers, as well as 13 hot spots located right on the road. In addition to skiing, there are trips on a snowmobile, excursions to the slopes on a crawler, and ice diving on a mountain lake.
Resorts of a higher level of complexity
At the following resorts, we recommend going to those who are confidently skiing and have at least a small experience of skiing.
Addorra la Vella
The largest ski resort of the state is Andorra la Vella . And although it is located in the distance from the trails (from 4 to 7 km), this does not make it less popular. This is the capital of the principality, which means there are plenty of entertainment for tourists here. The town is located at the confluence of three rivers and against the backdrop of the mountain range it seems very tiny.
In modern boutiques and shops of artisans you can buy souvenirs and world brands. Excellent hotel service and affordable prices attract tourists from all over the world. The city is located 186 km from Toulouse and 207 km from Barcelona.
La Massana
The resort of Andorra La Massana is good for its proximity to the capital (10 minutes by car), which is to the liking of lovers of bright nightlife. Before the snow slope you can get to the ski-bus - a special bus for skiers or on a rented car. Not long ago a tunnel was built between the capital and the highway, which allowed to shorten the path from 40 to 5 minutes.
The cuisine of the resort is very diverse - from local Catalan to French. In addition, there are regularly held culinary festivals. And although there is no road for La Massana, all the hotels are filled with visitors, since it is within easy reach of any of the trails from here. Local attractions include several churches, as well as a comic book museum.
Canillo
The village of the same name is now included in the resort of Grandvalira and is located 6 km from Soldeu. For 2.5 euros, you can get here by bus, which runs every 20 minutes between Andorra la Velli and Soldeu.
Although the resort is winter, the temperature here does not drop below -2 ° C, but more often it's a plus. The situation is saved by numerous snow cannons that maintain the track in excellent condition.
On the main square in Canillo there is an ice skating rink with hire of skates. Nearby is a solarium, disco, sauna and swimming pool. As in all of Andorra, there are also many restaurants that offer refreshments for every taste.
In addition to these popular resorts, you can also visit other, no less interesting villages, in which the tourist business in its prime. These are Escaldes, Pas de la Casa, Ordino-Arkalis, Pal-Arinsal , Encamp and others.