Andorra is one of the best destinations for skiing, but also much more, since the principality is also one of the most special places to spend a few days of tranquility and disconnection away from home. For this reason, below we present a travel plan, in which you will be able to appreciate how sports can be combined with more conventional tourism.
Likewise, before preparing the trip, it is important to check which is the best offer with fortait in Andorra , since once contracted, the entire getaway can be projected around the ski day.
A complete and diverse itinerary
Before even skiing, it is interesting to go to the capital of the principality, Andorra La Vella . Charming and small, it is ideal to be visited on foot. Its most attractive places include, among others, the Casa de la Vall and the churches of Sant Esteve, Santa Coloma and San Vicenç d’Enclar. Likewise, Avenida de Meritxell is the commercial epicenter of the city, so you can buy everything you want there. Similarly, a complete visit to the city should include Central Park, the green lung of the capital.
Likewise, a short getaway to Andorra should also include a visit to one of its natural spaces . Thus, without even having to leave the Andorran capital, you can choose to carry out two different routes: the Rec del Solà and the Rec de L’Obac, the two slopes of the so-called Green Belt.
El Mirador Roc , at 1,900 meters high, is another of the most recommended natural spaces in Andorra. Likewise, the principality also has several lakes of glacial origin, among which the Llac d’Engolasters, the Estanys de Juclà, the Circo de Pessons and the Estany de la Nou stand out.
Regarding the cultural dimension, some visits to the Comic Museum , the Júlia Center – Perfume Museum, as well as the National Automobile Museum may be interesting. In addition, it is also advisable to take advantage of the trip to Andorra to get to know some of its picturesque towns such as Pal, Les Bons, Ordino or Fontaneda.
The best ski resorts in Andorra
In Andorra there are several ski resorts to choose from, each with its own peculiarities. In Esquiades.com you can find all the updated offers and the best prices to practice this sport in the principality. Below, you will be able to learn a little more information about some of the best ski resorts in Andorra.
Grandvalira . Considered one of the best ski resorts in Andorra, Grandvalira is also the most extensive of all the Pyrenees. With six different sectors, the resort has more than 200 kilometers of skiable slopes. The Grandvalira station also has ski lifts and cable cars. In addition, Grandvalira is characterized by offering a wide variety of hotels, so it will be easy to find the best place to stay. The station also offers a wide variety of activities including, among others, snowshoeing and snowmobile racing.
Vallnord Pal – Arinsal . Located near Andorra La Vella, the Vallnord Pal – Arinsal resort has 63 kilometers of skiable slopes, of which 7 are green, 16 blue, 17 red and 4 black. The station also has a wide range of activities, aimed at both adults and children.
Vallnord Ordino – Arcalís . Located a little further from the capital than the previous station, Vallnord Ordino – Arcalís stands out for its small size, with only 30 kilometers of skiable slopes. Among other services, the station offers a good training offer, divided according to the type of class desired. In this sense, for all those who are not yet very skilled with skis, this station can be very comfortable.
Naturlandia . Although it is not a ski resort, Naturlandia is a good alternative for families who want to experience adventures in natural spaces. Located in the La Rabbasa area, this park presents different options depending on each time of the year. In this way, during winter it is possible to practice skiing and participate in snowmobile races, for example; while during the summer the preferred possibility for the little ones is always to go down the Tobotranc – the longest toboggan inserted in nature in the world with a length of five meters.
Parador Canaro . Although it is a somewhat old station, its facilities continue to be in good condition for skiing. In any case, this is the best option for families with young children or for people who are still starting out in skiing and who, perhaps, have not yet lost all fear of jumping.