{"id":4717,"date":"2017-12-14T10:39:31","date_gmt":"2017-12-14T08:39:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/?p=4717"},"modified":"2020-01-29T10:16:48","modified_gmt":"2020-01-29T09:16:48","slug":"skiing-in-andorra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/en\/esquiar-en-andorra\/","title":{"rendered":"Skiing in Andorra: your next getaway this winter"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you are thinking of making a trip to the Pyrenees<\/strong>you're in for a great winter. At least, that's what weather forecasters, industry representatives, travel agencies and even ski resorts are predicting.<\/p>\n

Skiing in Andorra<\/h2>\n
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Skiing in Andorra<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Andorra is surrounded by mountains and has earned the nickname of \"Andorra\". \"the country of the Pyrenees<\/strong>. If your thing is sliding down steep slopes and enjoying the best facilities, you've probably already tried out the two great seasons <\/strong>owned by Andorra: Grandvalira and Vallnord<\/strong>. If not, we explain some of its characteristics.<\/p>\n

Grandvalira<\/strong> is undoubtedly, the best known.<\/strong> A resort with 205 skiable kilometres where you can enjoy snow days with family or friends<\/strong>. Vallnord<\/strong>However, it is 93 kilometres long, but it is usually the longest in the world.he favourite of free style<\/em><\/strong>. 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.<\/p>\n

Other reasons for skiers to choose one resort over the other include the rental price<\/strong>. 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 <\/strong>for 22 \u20ac for the whole weekend. Another option is Big Foot<\/strong>The rental offers equipment from \u20ac6 and has areas for beginners, restaurants, children's areas, etc.<\/p>\n

Where to stay<\/h3>\n

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 priced<\/strong>s, so you may have to move a little further away, depending on your pocket.<\/p>\n

Something highly recommended, especially if you are not going to Andorra exclusively for skiing, is to stay at Andorra la Vella<\/a>the capital<\/strong>. It is usually the option cheaper<\/strong>You 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. tourism<\/strong>to enter a good restaurant or enjoy the tax-free shopping.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Moreover, after a hard day of climbs and descents, you can end your day in the famous Caldea spa.<\/strong> If you are travelling as a couple, don't hesitate to enjoy the hot springs or a good massage.<\/p>\n

However, you always have the option of sleeping in Canillo<\/strong>a village with direct access to the slopes, which has a large ice skating rink<\/strong>another activity not to be missed. Or, of course, the El Tarter and Soldeu areas<\/strong>which offer hotels and flats with direct access to the skiing area, where you can find more blue and familiar tracks.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The choice you make will depend on the company you have in your trip to the Pyrenees<\/strong> and the objective you have.<\/p>\n

Winter tourism<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Winter tourism \/ Photo: Isaac Viglione<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Although the ski <\/strong>is, perhaps, the winter sport par excellence<\/strong>you must not forget that you also have other alternatives<\/strong>. If you feel like a different experience, try doing snowboard<\/strong><\/em>, snowshoeing excursions <\/strong><\/a>among the wilderness, sleigh rides<\/strong> pulled by dogs or even snowmobile racing<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The winter tourism<\/strong>\u00a0is gaining in popularity every year, but fortunately, more and more people are investing in making it sustainable<\/strong>. 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 consumption<\/strong>a correct waste treatment<\/strong> o the delimitation and marking of zones for the protection of certain species<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

So enjoy outdoor sport in your own home. trip to the Pyrenees<\/strong> and don't forget your responsibility and commitment to the environment.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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