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Grandvalira
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Alpine skiingAndorra

Grandvalira

Encamp and Canillo, Andorra

Grandvalira is the largest ski area in the Pyrenees, with 215 km of pistes in seven sectors: Pas de la Casa, Grau Roig, El Peretol, Soldeu, El Tarter, Canillo and Encamp. You can start in any village and ski across the whole area on the same pass. Pas de la Casa on the French border is lively and has plenty of accommodation. Soldeu and El Tarter are more alpine, and Grau Roig sits beautifully in the forest below the Pessons peaks. The history goes back to 1956, when the first lift was built at Pas de la Casa. Today's area was formed in 2003 when Pas de la Casa–Grau Roig and Soldeu–El Tarter merged. Soldeu has hosted the Alpine Ski World Cup finals (2019 and 2023).

Alpine skiing

Height
1,710–2,640 m
Pistes
215 km
Runs
23534620
Lifts
74
Season
early December–April (2025/26: Pas de la Casa and Grau Roig opened on 4 December, the other sectors on 5 December)
Lift pass
Dynamic prices shown when you choose your dates; Skiresort.info gives approx. €69 adult/day in high season (2025/26, indicative). Up to 15% cheaper online. Half-day valid from 13.00. Seniors aged 65–69 approx. €43.50, children under 6 free.
Level
all levels
Snowmaking
Snow cannons cover approx. 66% of the area; 45 new cannons ahead of 2025/26
Snow park
3 snowparks: El Tarter, Sunrisepark Xavi (Grau Roig) and Sunsetpark by Henrik Harlaut (El Peretol, also open in the evening)

Highlights

  • Seven linked sectors from Encamp to Pas de la Casa
  • The Àliga World Cup run in Soldeu/El Tarter
  • Night skiing and a snowpark by Henrik Harlaut at El Peretol
  • Views over the Pessons lakes from Grau Roig

Getting here

Flights
Andorra–La Seu d'Urgell (LEU) approx. 40 km, approx. 45 min (few scheduled flights) · Toulouse (TLS) approx. 165 km to Pas de la Casa, approx. 2 h 15 min · Barcelona (BCN) approx. 215 km to Soldeu, approx. 3 h · Girona (GRO) approx. 230 km, approx. 3 h
Train
L'Hospitalet-près-l'Andorre (SNCF, Toulouse–Latour-de-Carol line) approx. 15 km from Pas de la Casa, with a bus onwards. Andorra has no railway of its own.
Bus
Direct buses from Barcelona and Toulouse to Andorra la Vella and some to Pas de la Casa and Soldeu. Andorra's scheduled buses run through the valley to Encamp, Canillo, Soldeu and El Tarter. From Encamp and Canillo, gondolas go straight up to the slopes.
Car
From Spain via the N-145/CG-1 through Andorra la Vella and then the CG-2 up through the valley. From France via the N-22 and the Port d'Envalira (2,408 m) or the Envalira tunnel (toll) to Pas de la Casa. There are 19 car parks. Grau Roig and El Tarter have free parking; in Soldeu, Encamp and Canillo it is often paid. Winter tyres or chains are compulsory in snow.

Accommodation

Accommodation
Wide choice in all the villages: hotels and flats in Pas de la Casa and Soldeu, several ski-in/ski-out hotels in Soldeu, El Tarter and Grau Roig. One of the largest numbers of beds in the Pyrenees.
Places to stay nearby
Encamp (the Funicamp gondola straight up), Canillo (gondola), Andorra la Vella and Escaldes-Engordany (approx. 15–30 min to Encamp) with the Caldea spa
TipsIf you are staying in Andorra la Vella, Encamp with the Funicamp is the quickest way up. Buy your lift pass online in advance – it can be up to 15% cheaper. The Andorra Pass and the Plus+ card are also valid at Ordino Arcalís and Pal Arinsal.
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