Ski Andorra 25

Resort Information

Skiing Levels

• Beginners 5/5
• Intermediates 5/5 
• Advanced 3/5
• Snowboard 4/5

Beginners skiing in Soldeu

The excellent ski school is renowned for teaching beginners, and links to the British Association of Ski Instructors ensures most of the staff speak English.

Intermediates skiing in Soldeu

An excellent selection of blue and red runs covering almost 190kms of pistes throughout the largest linked ski area in Andorra.

Advanced skiing in Soldeu

Good off-piste potential and 10 black runs complement the cruising red runs that allow you to cover the impressive terrain easily, and really get miles under your belt.

Snowboarding in Soldeu                                                                                    

Vastly improved in recent times with half-pipe, jumps, snowboarding park with sound system and some excellent off-piste. 

Mountain Facts

• Area 210 km
• Ski area Grandvalira
• Resort Altitude 1800m
• Ski Alt. From 1710m
• Ski Alt. To 2640m
• Runs – 63 blue / 30 red / 25 black
• Longest Run 8 km
• Lifts - Chairlifts 30 , Draglifts 32 , Gondolas 4
• Lift Times - all week 9.00 - 17.00
• Lift Ski Lockers No
• Local Pass Lifts 66
• Whole Area Pass Lifts 66
• Night Skiing Included No
• Mountain Restaurants 40
• Snow Cannons 1013
• Snow Cannon Coverage 65%
• Nursery Slopes at middle-station
• Off-piste Options Yes
• Slope Direction - N,E,W
• Snowpark Info - Grandvalira now has 3 freestyle areas, at El Tarter, Grau Roig and Peretol plus 1 permanent boardercross.

Spice Escapes Skiing Ability Scale

Level 1~10 - Soldeu is a great resort for all levels of skier, however thos of a high level may nat find the area challenging enough

1) First time skier, totally new to the sport (Beginner)

2) Second week skier OR has had lessons at snow dome and/or dry ski slopes (Beginner Plus)

3) Skied a few weeks and happy on green and blue runs (Lower Intermediate)

4) Skiing parallel on blues and starting to tackle reds (Intermediate)

5) Okay on reds and starting to tackle blacks (Upper Intermediate)

6) Can get down blacks, but struggles on bumps (Lower Advanced)

7) Happy on most groomed blacks and easy bumps, but finds steep bumps and off piste tricky (Advanced)

8) Can ski all bar steepest bumps and ski off piste with style except with deep powder and in poor snow conditions (Upper Advanced)

9) No problems: can ski everywhere in all manner of snow conditions (Expert)

10) Professional skier, instructor, freerider etc

Snowboarding - Mayrhofen offers some great opportunities and a number of fun parks.

While this scale can be used to assist in your selection of resort it should be noted that all ski areas have ski schools that will be able to cater for all levels of skier in group lessons from beginner through to intermediate.

If you are more advanced and really want to hone your skills you may want to consider one to one lessons.

Hotel Himalaia is in an excellent location in the centre of the village close to the main ski gondola, just a 2 minute walk away! Soldeu's bars, shops and cafés on your doorstep while the nearest bus stop is only 20m away! The tasteful rooms and apartments offer excellent value with modern comforts.

The comfortable facilities on offer inside the Hotel Himalaia start with an attractive lounge and popular bar and an internet corner. A sauna, jacuzzi, steam and fitness room are also available free of charge. All rooms come with a bath with shower, telephone, satellite TV, safe, hairdryer and a minibar. NB – rooms vary in size, outlook and facilities and allocation of rooms is on a pot luck basis.

Provisional Flight Information

09/03/2025        Gatwick to Barcelona                    Dep: 0905           Arr: 1210

16/03/2025        Barcelona to Gatwick                    Dep: 1050           Arr: 1205

09/03/2025        Manchester to Barcelona            Dep: 0730           Arr: 1100

16/03/2025        Barcelona to Manchester            Dep: 1150           Arr: 1330

NB - Some flights will be transferred together so a little waiting may be required.

Additional information

Gatwick flights are provisionally with Vueling and include a luggage allowance of 1 piece 25kg checked in luggage 1 underseat bag 40x20x30cm. Ski boots can be taken as your carry on cabin bag providing they fit in the dimensions given. If you require additional carry on luggage allowance add this as you book. Ski carriage is available for skis and/or boots if required at an additional charge

Manchester flights are provisionally with Jet2 and include a luggage allowance of 1 piece 22kg checked in luggage 1 carry on bag no more than 10kg and no larger than 56cm x 45cm x 25cm . Ski boots can be taken as your carry on cabin bag providing they fit in the dimensions given. If you require additional carry on luggage allowance add this as you book. Ski carriage is available for skis if required at an additional charge

Passport validity

For UK passport holders your passport must be:

• Issued less than 10 years before the date you enter the country (check the ‘date of issue’)
• valid for at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave (check the ‘expiry date’)

You must check your passport meets these requirements before you travel. If your passport was issued before 1 October 2018, extra months may have been added to its expiry date.

ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System)

The rules of travel to most European countries have changed. Starting in the first half of 2025 UK citizens are required to have a travel authorisation to enter 30 European countries for a short stay.

ETIAS travel authorisation is an entry requirement for visa-exempt nationals travelling to a number of European countries. It is linked to a traveller’s passport. It is valid for up to three years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first. If you get a new passport, you need to get a new ETIAS travel authorisation.

With a valid ETIAS travel authorisation, you can enter the territory of these European countries as often as you want for short-term stays - normally for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. However, it does not guarantee entry. When you arrive, a border guard will ask to see your passport (and other documents if required) and verify that you meet the entry conditions.

NB - There is no official date for the ETIAS currently confirmed but when it is introduced it will be your responsibility to ensure that you have arranged this. We will update everyone when the ETIAS is required with information on how to apply for this online.

Travel Insurance

Please ensure that you have adequate personal travel insurance to suit your requirements in place before you travel.

Global Health Insurance Card

A UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) gives you the right to access state-provided healthcare during a temporary stay in the European Union (EU).

UK-issued European Health Insurance Cards (EHICs) are still valid and offer the same cover as GHICs in the EU.

Once your EHIC has expired, you’ll be able to replace it with a GHIC.

NB – A GHIC/EHIC is not a replacement for travel insurance!

The latest FCO travel guidance for Andorra

https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/andorra