Ski El Tarter in Andorra for a change of scenery and access to other nearby Andorran ski resorts. Offering good skiing and snowboarding opportunities, you also get friendly people, quiet pistes and great duty free shopping!
Where
Offering access to the slopes of the GrandValira ski area, if you choose to ski El Tarter in Andorra, you also have access to the nearby resorts of Arinsal and Pal for variation. All told there are 67 lifts servicing over 193 kilometres of piste, with skiing for all levels. You can reach the Andorran ski resorts from either Barcelona or Toulouse.
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Suitable For |
Slopes |
RESORT ALTITUDE : |
1800m |
TOTAL PISTE : |
193 km |
LONGEST RUN : |
km |
START SEASON : |
December |
END SEASON : |
April |
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OVERALL |
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SKIING |
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BOARDING |
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APRÉS |
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FAMILIES |
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Beginners
18 / 16% |
Intermediates
38 / 35% |
Advanced
32 / 29% |
Experts
22 / 20% |
TOTAL RUNS : |
110 |
SNOW CANNONS : |
400 / ha |
SNOW PARKS : |
1 |
CROSS COUNTRY : |
km |
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On the slopes
Ski holidays in El Tarter put you in one of the liveliest sections of the Grandvalira complex. Kids will enjoy the Mickey Snow Club, and El Tarter's cable car is recommended for beginners and families. Boarders will enjoy the El Tarter snow park, while intermediates will find the nearby resorts of Arinsal and Pal both offer great red and blue runs. For the experts there are some great steep and mogul runs at Pic alt de la capa.
Ski area :
If you ski El Tarter, you are also in the ski region of Grandvalira along with the following resorts; Andorra La Vella, Canillo, El Tarter, Grau Roig, Pas de la Casa, Soldeu
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Off the slopes
There are lots of options for après-ski, from traditional restaurants serving sea food (brought in fresh from the coast each day) through to lively bars and clubs. Prices are great, and the shopping is outstanding - it's all tax-free! The nearby capital city of Andorra La Vella is the place to go for all your needs, and while you're there be sure to check out the spa complex at Caldea, a great way to relax tired muscles.
RESORT GOOD POINTS
- The largest ski area in the Pyrenees
- Good for snowboarders and also for beginner to intermediate
- Good children's club - Mickey Snow Club
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RESORT BAD POINTS
- A little short of real expert skiing & boarding
- It's not the Alps - but then if you want that - fly to Geneva!
- No real ski in - ski out
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Tourist Office
Worldwide cover from £60.48
or Single trip Europe cover from £22.98 - get covered before you arrive!
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