Skiing at Grandvalira
8 hAll levels4 December 2026 to 4 April 2027, weather permitting
Skiing and snowboarding · 215 km in seven sectors · 4 December to 4 April · 9:00 to 17:00 · Dynamic lift-pass pricing
From LleidaAbout 2 h 30 to Soldeu (estimated)
From BarcelonaAbout 3 h (estimated)
2026-27 season4 Dec – 4 Apr
Slopes215 km in 7 sectors
DocumentsID card or passport
Off-piste, check Andorra's avalanche bulletin. The Servei Meteorològic Nacional publishes the butlletí d'allaus (avalanche bulletin) at meteo.ad. Check it before leaving the marked terrain on snowshoes or ski-touring skis, and do not go without a transceiver, shovel and probe.
What to do
What to do in Grandvalira
Each plan says how long it takes, who it's for and whether you can book.
Guided snowshoeing to the Estanys and cirque of Pessons
7 h 15 · 9.5 kmIntroductory, if used to walkingDecember – March, on fixed dates
Snowshoeing · 9.5 km · 530 m of ascent · From age 9 · Guide from €47.90
From €47
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Guided snowshoeing run by the resort in Canillo, Grau Roig and El Tarter
2 hFamilies with older children · Non-skiersSki season
Snowshoeing · 2 or 3 hours · From €30.50 · Equipment included in Canillo
From €30
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Itineraries
Itineraries that pass through
Days and weekends already planned out, with how to get between each stop and who to book with.
Plan the trip
Grandvalira, step by step
Each choice narrows the next: the season shapes how best to travel, and how you travel decides where you stay and where you eat.
When to go
When to go to Grandvalira
Grandvalira is open from 4 December 2026 to 4 April 2027, from 9:00 to 17:00. Avoid the December bank-holiday weekends and Easter if you want easy parking.
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How you travel
Grandvalira your way
Choose how you're travelling and we'll tell you where to stay, how to get around, where to eat and which services you'll need. We only show the ways of travelling that make sense here.
Andorra by car, from sector to sector
You reach Grandvalira by car via La Seu d'Urgell and the main CG-2 road, which passes the doors of the resort: Encamp, Canillo, El Tarter, Soldeu and, higher up, Grau Roig and Pas de la Casa. With a car you choose each day where to enter. The budget includes lift pass, food and a shared hotel.
130–260 €per person per day, approximate
- Where to sleepSport Hotel Village, in Soldeu…
- Getting aroundFrom Spain, the C-14 via…
- Where to eatWine & Meat Bar by…
- ServicesFree car parks at El…
Where to sleep
- Sport Hotel Village, in Soldeu, with a cable car from the hotel
- Sport Hotel Hermitage & Spa, five stars at the foot of the slopes
Getting around
- From Spain, the C-14 via Lleida or the C-16 and N-260 via the Cerdanya to La Seu d'Urgell
- There is a check at the border: carry your ID card or passport
- Road conditions: Mobilitat Andorra, (+376) 1802 1802
Where to eat
- Wine & Meat Bar by Jean Leon, in the Soldeu sector
- Refugi Llac de Pessons, at 2,350 m in Grau Roig
Services
- Free car parks at El Tarter, Àliga and Grau Roig
- Resort phone from Spain: +34 931 770 586
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Who you're with
Grandvalira for whoever you're with
A trip with a toddler is not the same as one with a teenager. Pick yours to see what works and what to bear in mind.
Grandvalira with children
Under-6s do not pay for a lift pass at Grandvalira, and the Canillo sector is made for beginners: easy slopes and a park with a slide and a zip line at the top of the cable car.
- What works bestThe easy slopes of Canillo…
- Where to sleepSport Hotel Village, with a…
- Where to eatThe self-service restaurants and restaurants…
- Keep in mindThe spa at the Soldeu…
What works best
- The easy slopes of Canillo, with the cable car from the village
- The Màgic Gliss, a 555 m slide at Mon(t) Magic
- Guided snowshoeing from Canillo, for children aged 12 or over
- The child lift pass, ages 6 to 11, and the free baby pass
Where to sleep
- Sport Hotel Village, with a cable car from the hotel and a children's club at the resort
Where to eat
- The self-service restaurants and restaurants of the resort
Keep in mind
- The spa at the Soldeu resort only admits over-13s in the hydrotherapy circuit
- Carry the children's ID: it is asked for to determine the lift-pass category
What to do as a family
Snowparks and night skiing at Grandvalira
Three snowparks, one of them open at night, and 215 km for crossing Andorra on skis: Grandvalira gives a teenager reasons not to look at their phone.
- What works bestThe El Tarter snowpark, 1.3…
- Where to sleepSport Hotel Village, to set…
- Where to eatWine & Meat Bar by…
- Keep in mindJunior lift pass for ages…
What works best
- The El Tarter snowpark, 1.3 km long, with lines for every level
- The Henrik Harlaut Snowpark at Peretol, at night, €26
- Crossing from Encamp to Pas de la Casa without taking your skis off
- Guided snowshoeing to the Pessons lakes, from age 9
Where to sleep
- Sport Hotel Village, to set off on skis
Where to eat
- Wine & Meat Bar by Jean Leon, if there is something to celebrate
Keep in mind
- Junior lift pass for ages 12 to 17, with ID
- Off-piste, the avalanche bulletin of the Servei Meteorològic d'Andorra
What to do with teenagers
Where to stay
Where to stay if you're driving
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Sport Hotel Village
Why we like it: A four-star hotel in Soldeu with 148 rooms and its own cable car that goes up to the Grandvalira slopes from inside the hotel.
Sport Hotel Hermitage & Spa
Why we like it: A five-star hotel at the foot of the slopes in Soldeu, with direct access from the rooms to the resort's 5,000 m² spa.
Services for this trip
Areas, for any way of travelling
| Area | Who it's for | Average night |
|---|---|---|
| Soldeu and El Tarter | At the foot of the slopes, large hotels | 0 min |
| Canillo | Cable car, easy slopes, families | 15 min to Soldeu |
| Encamp | Funicamp, closest to Andorra la Vella | 20 min to Soldeu |
Where to eat
Where to eat in Grandvalira
From set lunch menus to Michelin stars. We mark the price level and what to order at each place.
Refugi Llac de Pessons restaurant
What to order: the escudella or the trinxat, and a chargrilled meat
Wine & Meat Bar by Jean Leon
What to order: a cut from the Josper grill, of Txogitxu beef or organic beef, with a wine from the Jean Leon winery
Nearby
Near Grandvalira
The closest places, whichever country they are in.
42.56° N · 1.53° E
Ordino
By car
42.55° N · 1.51° E
La Massana
By car
42.51° N · 1.52° E
Andorra la Vella and Escaldes
By car
42.43° N · 1.93° E
Cerdanya
By carCar-free
Tips
Worth knowing first
- 1Check parking live
The resort's website shows the free spaces in each car park.
- 2Enter where you are sleeping
With seven sectors, parking in yours saves you a car journey at the end of the day.
- 3Bring everyone's ID
At the border and at the ticket office, for the lift-pass categories.
Grandvalira takes up the upper half of Andorra: seven sectors linked along the main CG-2 road, from Encamp, on the way out of Andorra la Vella, to Pas de la Casa, on the border with France. It has 215 km of slopes that you can ski without taking your skis off. Soldeu and El Tarter are the villages at the foot of the slopes; Canillo is the family sector, and Encamp the entrance closest to the capital, with a six-kilometre funitel.
How do you get there from Spain?
By car, via La Seu d'Urgell. From Lleida, the C-14 climbs through Ponts and Organyà; from Barcelona you can take that same route or the C-16, the Cadí tunnel and the Cerdanya. La Seu is 30 km from Encamp, the first access to the resort. There is a border check: carry your ID card or passport. Andorra is not in the European Union, so check your mobile plan before you arrive. The nearest airport is Andorra-La Seu d'Urgell, 27 km away; the big ones are Toulouse and Barcelona.
What does the resort have?
The 2026-27 season runs from 4 December to 4 April, with slopes open from 9:00 to 17:00. Encamp goes up with the Funicamp to Solanelles, at 2,500 metres. Canillo has a cable car from the village, easy slopes and the Mon(t) Magic park, with the Màgic Gliss slide and a zip line. El Tarter and Soldeu have hosted Alpine Ski World Cup finals; El Tarter also has a 1.3 km snowpark. Peretol, Grau Roig and Pas de la Casa are the upper part, with the Henrik Harlaut Snowpark open at night.
The lift pass has dynamic pricing, which you see when you choose your dates on the website. Under-6s and over-75s do not pay, and from two consecutive days it is also valid at Pal Arinsal and Ordino Arcalís. The night-piste pass costs €28.50.
What if you don't ski?
Snowshoeing. The resort runs guided outings: two hours in Canillo, from €30.50, or at Grau Roig, from €39, and three hours from El Tarter outside the ski area, from €61.50. Rutes Pirineus runs a full day from Grau Roig to the lakes and cirque of Pessons, 9.5 km and 530 metres, from age 9, for €47.90. The pedestrian lift pass gives two rides up and two down on the cable car, and in Canillo you can enjoy Mon(t) Magic without skis.
Where to stay
In Soldeu you sleep at the foot of the slopes: the Sport Hotel Village has its own cable car from the lobby, and the five-star Hermitage has direct access to a 5,000 m² spa. Canillo and Encamp also have hotels, at the doors of their sectors. Andorra la Vella, half an hour from Soldeu, suits anyone who wants shops and a city.
What to eat
Andorran mountain cooking: escudella, trinxat and chargrilled meats. The Llac de Pessons refuge, at 2,350 metres beside the lake, has been serving food by the lake for more than 25 years; the Wine & Meat Bar by Jean Leon, in the Soldeu sector, brings together charcoal grilling and Penedès wines.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
When does Grandvalira open in 2026-27?
From 4 December 2026 to 4 April 2027.
How much does the lift pass cost?
It has dynamic pricing depending on the date; check the website. Under-6s and over-75s do not pay.
Do you need a passport to go skiing in Andorra?
A valid ID card is enough; there is a check at the border.
Can you go snowshoeing at Grandvalira?
Yes: guided outings run by the resort from €30.50 and marked routes at Grau Roig and Pas de la Casa.
Where should you stay to ski at Grandvalira?
In Soldeu or El Tarter, at the foot of the slopes; in Canillo with children.
Which airport is closest?
Andorra-La Seu d'Urgell, 27 km away.