Grandvalira Resorts will offer more than 150 skiable kilometres for the Christmas holidays that are just beginning and will have all the connections between the different sectors operational. The intense work of the terrain teams, together with the drop in temperature, has made it possible to extend the skiing offer in the Andorran domains, where skiers will find some of the best conditions in the Pyrenees at the moment. Thus, Grandvalira will have 90 km of connected ski slopes, so skiers will be able to ski from Pas de la Casa to Canillo, passing through Grau Roig, Encamp, Soldeu and El Tarter; Pal Arinsal will offer 40 km and will have a cable car connection between the two sectors, and Ordino Arcalís will make 23 km available to skiers.
In addition, the resorts hope that the temperatures will be favourable for snow production for a few days, so that the skiable area can be extended during the Christmas holidays, weather permitting. One of the slopes where intense work is being carried out in order to open it as soon as the conditions are right is the mythical Avet slope, which is being prepared for the big event on 10 and 11 February, with the Women's Alpine Skiing World Cup. It is also worth mentioning that one of the areas that has already been enabled since Saturday is the Port Negre de Arinsal, with the new chairlift, the great novelty of the season in the resort.
It should be remembered that the beginners' areas of the three resorts have optimum snow conditions, which offers an excellent opportunity for novice skiers who want to get started in the practice of snow sports. In this sense, the Grandvalira Resorts ski schools are fully operational offering their learning services, both in skiing and snowboarding, freestyle and freeride. Likewise, this global country offer planned for the Christmas holidays can be enjoyed with the single Andorra Pass ski pass, which allows you to ski indistinctly in all the domains: Grandvalira, Pal Arinsal and Ordino Arcalís.
Grandvalira, voted best resort in the Pyrenees
The resorts of Grandvalira Resorts have obtained a place in the Top-10 of the prestigious Ski The East Awards, which establish a ranking of the best resorts in Spain, Andorra and the French Pyrenees based on customer surveys. The Grandvalira resort has been the winner and, therefore, chosen as the best resort. Ordino Arcalís was also on the podium in third place, while Pal Arinsal was chosen as the 6th best resort out of a total of 50 resorts analysed.
The alternative proposals to skiing, which form part of the Grandvalira Resorts experience, have also been recognised and Grandvalira has won first place in the categories of resort "with the most and best alternatives to skiing" and "with the best restaurant offer". Finally, Grandvalira also won the award for the best ski resort "with the best party and après-ski", where the L'Abarset offer stands out.
Ordino Arcalís, meanwhile, was recognised as the resort that "works its slopes best", as well as the resort "with the best backcountry", referring to the excellent conditions the resort offers for freeride, a characteristic for which it is already internationally recognised with events such as the Freeride World Tour, which makes one of its stops every year in the resort.
Pal Arinsal has been awarded in the category of ski resort "with the best accommodation offer", which highlights the wide variety of accommodation proposals offered by the surroundings of the resort, making it ideal for all types of families.
Last days to buy season ski passes at reduced prices
It is worth remembering that the Andorra Pass and Nord Pass seasonal ski passes can still be purchased at reduced prices until 22 December. With the Andorra Pass, customers can visit the three Andorran resorts during the season, especially during the Christmas holidays for long stays, choosing the one that best suits them and discovering the special features that each resort offers, while the Nord Pass allows unlimited skiing during the season in the resorts of Ordino Arcalís and Pal Arinsal.
Christmas agenda Grandvalira Resorts:
Grandvalira:
- 24 December, Santa Calus visit in the snow gardens of Pas de la Casa, Grau Roig and Encamp during the morning and from 11 am in the snow gardens of Soldeu, El Tarter and Canillo.
- 31 December, at 6 p.m.: Torchlight descent in Soldeu (Soldeu school registration). Route: Ós piste.
- 3 January, at 6.30 p.m.: Descent of Lights in Soldeu for boys and girls aged 6-12. Route: Ós.
- 5 January, Electronik Brunch at L'Abarset.
- 5 January, from 6 p.m.: Descent of Torches (Pas de la Casa), parade and fireworks.
Pal Arinsal:
- 22 December, last day to visit Santa Claus at the Cow bella
Ordino Arcalís:
- From 20 to 25 December, from 10 am to 12 noon: Santa Calus will ski around the resort; from 12 noon to 12.30 pm he will visit the Planells snow garden, and from 1 pm to 3 pm he will collect letters at the Planells restaurant.
- 30 December and 3 January, from 12.30 p.m. to 2.30 p.m.: Close-up magic with Mag Jorge in Planells.