Mountain skiing in Andorra
Ski mountaineering can also be enjoyed in Grandvalira. As an alternative to alpine skiing, you'll find various itineraries in all sectors during resort opening hours. If you prefer, we have qualified mountain guides with whom you can discover Andorra's wildest landscapes.
Mountain Pass
The Mountain Pass season pass makes it possible to access the trails set up for these sports and to use certain lifts, with one ascent and one descent per day.
- At Ordino Arcalís, the Tristaina gondola.
- At Pal Arinsal, the La Massana gondola, Els Orriols gondola in Arinsal, Arinsal-Pal cable car, La Tossa ski lift and the Pla de la Cot conveyor belt.
- At Grandvalira, these lifts are the Canillo gondola, the El Tarter gondola, the Soldeu gondola, the Els Pioners gondola (Pas de la Casa), the Funicamp, the Montmalús surface lift and the Xavi chairlift.
The Mountain Pass also includes first-aid service and transfer to the resort’s medical centre in case of accidents on the trails and slopes set up for these sports.
Grandvalira Mountain Guides
Sectors Pas de la Casa, Grau Roig, Encamp
Grandvalira continues to support the only qualified mountain guide centre in Andorra that lies within the skiable area.
Visitors wishing to take a different approach to discovering the landscapes of the Grandvalira region and Andorra in general can undergo an introduction within the skiable area or go on more daring excursions aimed at scaling several iconic mountain peaks on skis.
Grandvalira Mountain Guides
Prices 2023 - 2024
| GMG | DESCRIPTION | LEVEL | DURATION | RATE |
| HALF-DAY EXCURSION | Cross-country ski excursion in the Grandvalira resort (Montmalús, Pessons, Pas de la Casa area) | Medium | Half day | €169,00 |
| “The 2900 m” EXCURSION | Cross-country ski excursion with the aim of reaching 2900 m-high summits (Serrera, Estanyó, various crossings…) | Medium-advanced | Depending on level and weather | €236,00 |
| DAY EXCURSION | Do you see yourself reaching the highest summit in Andorra by cross-country skiing? Includes an optional transfer or meeting at the base of the route. | Advanced | Full day | €292,50 |
| SAFETY BLOCK | Perfect your abilities by applying rope techniques for channels, ice picks, crampons or ice climbing etc., always accompanied by qualified mountain guides. Cross-country skiing equipment and crampons NOT INCLUDED. | Advanced | Full day | €281,00 |
- Groups of 1 to 6 people with the same level of skiing.
- Bookings directly at the ski school or by email to bookingpasgrau@grandvalira.com
Grandvalira Adventure Center Mountain Guides
2023-2024 Season
| GRANDVALIRA ADVENTURE CENTER | DURATION | PEOPLE | PRICE | BUY |
| Freeride / Freetouring half-day | 4 h | 1 to 6 | €225 | Direct sales at school |
| Skimo Ski Resort - INITIATION half-day | 4 h | 1 to 6 | €169 | Direct sales at school |
| Skimo MOUNTAIN RESORT outside the ski resort half-day | 4 h | 1 to 6 | €236 | Direct sales at school |
Freeride / Freetouring - In the Ski Resort
- As it is a personalized service, times are approximated.
- Ski session with guide and learning within the new freeride and freetouring spaces of the ski area, knowledge of safety techniques, interpretation of the snow coat, climbing technique with seal skins and discovery of the best corners with the best snow.
- Material included: Wide skis and safety equipment (DVA, Shovel, probe, backpack).
- Direct sale at the school.
- Daily departures, per instructor.
Skimo INITIATION - Ski Resort
- As it is a personalized service, times are approximated.
- First contact with mountain skiing, learning the climbing technique, conversions, sliding, tracing, progression material, safety equipment and personal equipment.
- Itineraries marked to the ski area and freetouring áreas.
- Online sale.
- Daily departures, per instructor.
Skimo MOUNTAIN SESION - Outside Ski Resort
- As it is a personalized service, times are approximated.
- Departure of mountain skiing through the valleys of Incles or Ransol, learning the techniques of progression in undrawn terrain, safety practices, all snow descent technique, interpretation of the snow cover and preparation of a crossing.
- Safety equipment included (DVA, Shovel, probe and backpack).
- Environment: Vall de Incles and Coma de Ransol, Tossa de Incles, La Cabaneta, Tossa de Juclar, Coma de Varilles, Pico de Ransol, Pico del Estaño Muerto, La Serrera, Pico del Estanyo.
- Direct sale at the school.
- Daily departures, per instructor.
Ski mountaineering: itineraries and opening hours
Grandvalira Grau Roig / Pas de la Casa
Itineraries during daytime, from 7 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.
- Initiation level circuit: Peretol
- Intermediate circuit: Moretó, Pessons, Montmalús, Isards, Llac de Cubil and Cortals.
- Advanced circuit: Circ Envalira and variant Pic Blanc
Itineraries after resort opening hours, from 5.30 pm to 8 pm*
- Advanced circuit: Directa and Pas de la Casa
Grandvalira Soldeu / El Tarter
Itineraries from 7 am to 5 pm*
- Intermediate circuit: Solana del Forn, Bosc de Soldeu, Collart, Obac, Manians, Cap del Rep.
- Advanced circuit: Avetar.
Itineraries from 5 pm to 10 pm*
- Access from Tarter: Gall de Bosc - Soldeu (platform) - Bosc Fosc - Os - Duc - Cap de Llosada.
- Access from Soldeu: Platform - Bosc Fosc - Os - Duc - Cap de Llosada."
* From 10 pm to 7 am, it is not allowed to practice mountain skiing on the slopes of the ski resort.
