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Grandvalira

Location

Andorra 

Skiable Area

210 km

Green Runs

21

Blue Runs

42

Red Runs

30

Black Runs

25

Lifts

64

Nearest Hospital

5 medical centres in resort

Grandvalira Overview

Grandvalira is the largest ski resort in the Pyrenees, reaching an altitude of 2640m. There are over 210km of skiing across 6 interlinked areas served by 64 lifts. Over 1000 snow cannons guarantee snow for the majority of the resort. Great facilities for beginners and intermediates, and dedicated nursery slopes throughout the area. Groups either ski the sector of Pas de la Casa, Grau Roig and Encamp, or sector 2 of Soldeu, El Tarter and Canillo. Full area pass for both sectors is available at a supplement. Evening activities include bowling, swimming, and thermal baths.

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Accommodation Options

Hotel Encamp Find out more

Hotel Encamp

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Our Rating:

Capacity: 140
Location: Encamp
What you’ll experience: Located 300 metres from the historic centre of Encamp, a few metres away from the Funitrain which runs every 15 minutes and leads to the cable car. Hotel Encamp is a comfortable hotel, well recommended for our groups! Rooms: 60 bedrooms across four floors with 2-4 beds and en-suite facilities, all with exterior views. Facilities: Dining room, bar, games room / lounge with a pool table and table-football, and Wi-Fi is available.

Hotel Oros

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Our Rating:

Capacity: 140
Location: Encamp
What you’ll experience: The Hotel Oros is located 450 metres from the Funicamp Station that connects Encamp with Grandvalira. Rooms: alpine decor en-suite rooms. Facilities: 24 hour reception, ski storage, free Wi-Fi.

Hotel Panorama

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Our Rating:

Capacity: 500
Location: Andorra la Vella
What you’ll experience: The Hotel Panorama offers a great standard of accommodation for your school ski trip to Andorra, offering meeting rooms, a games room and a fitness area with heated pool. Rooms: En-suite. Facilities: Restaurant, bar/cafeteria, meeting rooms, free Wi-Fi, 24 hour reception, fitness area with heated swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna.

Hotel Cervol

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Our Rating:

Capacity: 95
Location: Andorra la Vella
What you’ll experience: Located near the centre of Andorra la Vella and suitable for skiing either of the Grandvalira or Vallnord ski areas. Rooms: All bedrooms are en-suite with 2-4 beds, satellite TV and safe. Facilities: 2 spacious buffet restaurants, bar, café, wellness/spa area, free wifi throughout.

Hotel K-Ena

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Our Rating:

Capacity: 40
Location: Andorra la Vella
What you’ll experience: Located near the centre of Andorra la Vella, this hotel was formerly the Font del Marge, and is perfect for skiing both Grandvalira and Vallnord. Rooms: All bedrooms are en-suite with 2-4 beds, including bunk beds. All rooms have TVs. Facilities: Restaurant, café, bar and billiard table.

Après Ski

Crepes & Hot Chocolate – Grandvalira Find out more

Crepes & Hot Chocolate – Grandvalira

What you’ll experience: Experience a mouthwatering choice of toppings and a cup of hot chocolate straight after your ski lessons.

Caldea Thermal Spa

What you’ll experience: A beautiful spa centre for the group to relax. The unique spa includes waters offering great health-giving qualities. Natural waters run through the spa which are rich in natural minerals such as sodium, sulphates, sulphur and calcium which give health benefits including healing, decongestant and anti-allergy qualities.
Select Says: A famous and large European spa centre for wellness tourism. Other facilities include waterfalls, jacuzzis and hydromassage jets.

Swimming – Grandvalira

What you’ll experience: Enjoy some leisure time in the swimming centre at the Centre Esportiu Ordino in the evenings. A great way to relax tired muscles after a long day on the slopes.
Select Says: Please note at least 1 adult per 8 children must also be present and males are requested to wear speedos not shorts. Swim hats are also compulsory.

Disco Night – Grandvalira

What you’ll experience: A disco night is always a great way for the group to let loose after a long day on the slopes. This evening entertainment allows children to socialise and have fun.
Select Says: A disco night is a popular option as an end of week celebration! Includes 1 soft drink.

Bowling – Grandvalira

What you’ll experience: Built in 1991 for the Games of Small States of Europe, the bowling facilities at this fantastic multi-sports centre have been expanded in recent years, and include four bowling lanes as well as an arcade and billiards table.
Select Says: Located at Centre Esportiu els Seradells.

In-house Quiz – Grandvalira

What you’ll experience: A quiz night is a great way to spend a relaxed evening inside. Your rep will help you organise the activity.
Select Says: You may wish to budget for snacks, prizes, etc.

Pizza Night – Grandvalira

What you’ll experience: Enjoy a night out and pizza! A great opportunity for your group to socialise and enjoy a popular meal after a day on the slopes.
Select Says: Local pizzeria within walking distance from accomodation. Subject to availability. Meal includes 1 free soft drink.

Cinema la Vella

Subject Range: Cultural, Language
What you’ll experience: A chance for students to rest their tired legs after a day on the slopes! This evening activity is entertaining and allows the group to improve language skills.
Select Says: The films are played in English and include Spanish and Catalan subtitles.

Hard Rock Café – Pal Arinsal

What you’ll experience: Enjoy an evening of American style burgers and Rock’n’roll at the local Hard Rock Café.

Movie Night – Grandvalira

What you’ll experience: In-house. Relax after a day’s skiing watching a movie at a communal room in your hotel (subject to availability).

Trip to the capital – Andorra la Vella

Subject Range: Cultural, History

Waffles & Hot Chocolate

What you’ll experience: Indulge in the irresistible delight of hot chocolate waffles! Blend the rich warmth of hot chocolate into fluffy waffle perfection.

Resort Facts

Resort height 1710m
Highest lift 2640m
Vertical drop 940m
Total km of piste 210km
Total no of ski runs 118
Total no of lifts 64
Longest run 6km
Lift pass covers Pas de la Casa – Grau Roig – Cortals d’Encamp OR Soldeu El Tarter- Canillo Full area lift pass at a supplement
Snow making 1013 snow cannons guarenteeing snow for 65% of the resort
Transfer time by air Barcelona – 3hrs, Toulouse – 3hrs, Girona – 3.5hrs
Transfer time by coach Calais – 16hrs
Blue 42
Red 30
Black 25
Glacier No
Snowboarding facilities 3 freestyle areas and boardercross
Medical facilities 5 medical centres in resort
Gondolas/cable cars 5
Chair lifts 28
Drag lifts 26
Green 21

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