Skiing in Andorra: your next getaway this winter
If you are thinking of making a trip to the Pyreneesyou're in for a great winter. At least, that's what weather forecasters, industry representatives, travel agencies and even ski resorts are predicting.
Skiing in Andorra
Andorra is surrounded by mountains and has earned the nickname of "Andorra". "the country of the Pyrenees. If your thing is sliding down steep slopes and enjoying the best facilities, you've probably already tried out the two great seasons owned by Andorra: Grandvalira and Vallnord. If not, we explain some of its characteristics.
Grandvalira is undoubtedly, the best known. A resort with 205 skiable kilometres where you can enjoy snow days with family or friends. VallnordHowever, it is 93 kilometres long, but it is usually the longest in the world.he favourite of free style. In the Arcalis sector there are a series of natural conditions that have given, as a consequence, a perfect terrain to play with different altitudes, short and long approaches, and north faces.
Other reasons for skiers to choose one resort over the other include the rental price. In Andorra you can always find promotions that offer you affordable prices. For example, for skiing in Vallnord, you can rent your equipment at esquimium.com for 22 € for the whole weekend. Another option is Big FootThe rental offers equipment from €6 and has areas for beginners, restaurants, children's areas, etc.
Where to stay
We advise you to choose a hotel in the area where your ski resort is located, even if it is in the area of the ski resort. the mid-range ones are quite high priceds, so you may have to move a little further away, depending on your pocket.
Something highly recommended, especially if you are not going to Andorra exclusively for skiing, is to stay at Andorra la Vellathe capital. It is usually the option cheaperYou will need to take the car to a nearby town from where you can access the ski slopes, but it will allow you to do a bit of skiing. tourismto enter a good restaurant or enjoy the tax-free shopping.
Moreover, after a hard day of climbs and descents, you can end your day in the famous Caldea spa. If you are travelling as a couple, don't hesitate to enjoy the hot springs or a good massage.
However, you always have the option of sleeping in Canilloa village with direct access to the slopes, which has a large ice skating rinkanother activity not to be missed. Or, of course, the El Tarter and Soldeu areaswhich offer hotels and flats with direct access to the skiing area, where you can find more blue and familiar tracks.
The choice you make will depend on the company you have in your trip to the Pyrenees and the objective you have.
Winter tourism
Although the ski is, perhaps, the winter sport par excellenceyou must not forget that you also have other alternatives. If you feel like a different experience, try doing snowboard, snowshoeing excursions among the wilderness, sleigh rides pulled by dogs or even snowmobile racing.
The winter tourism is gaining in popularity every year, but fortunately, more and more people are investing in making it sustainable. It is the responsibility of the resorts to encourage visitors to do so and to lead by example with measures such as the reduction of water and electricity consumptiona correct waste treatment o the delimitation and marking of zones for the protection of certain species.
So enjoy outdoor sport in your own home. trip to the Pyrenees and don't forget your responsibility and commitment to the environment.
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