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Ordino-Arcalís

by gilescorey

It's one of the Pyrenee's highest resorts and also one of it's newest - and when you get there, you'll know why someone said, "Let's put a ski area, here!"Set in a high glacial cirque(2625m/8600'') at the far end of Andorra, Arcalís is Vallnord's extreme mountain. This means, Heli-skiing, ski-riding, freeride competitions and some of the best downhill chutes in Iberia. But, just barely in Iberia, as you can ski into France from the back of Creussans if you're not careful...There are some disadvantages: This is a National Park, so slopeside lodging is not an option and the local villages are distant and undeveloped. Largely. For me, this is a plus. For others...well, they're off to Pas de la Casa for some shooters and karaoke contests. The other downside is the sheer distance the resort is from the rest of Andorra. Even sister resorts Pal/Arinsal require a lengthy, albeit, free shuttle...

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Ski, of course!

by davidlop

Alpine ski and snowboard are common winter sports in Andorra, among other kinds of snow sports that also share the landscape of the country...There's plenty of ski resorts and facilities, try this page and don't get confused: there's not only four, but many grouped into big spaces like Grand Valira. Each slope has its own beauty, so I can't recomend one, but depending on the weather and the kind of snow you like, you usually choose between East (Grand Valira), with lots of slopes and valleys, packed with facilities, and West (specially Arcalís, the coldest one and where snow usually accumulates to 2m thick and lasts longer in spring, with good freeride areas) If you ski, of course, some ski dress (better a good one if it's a cold or hot day), and the usual: boots, gloves, sticks and, not to forget, skis :-) (or just boots, gloves and a board...)

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Nicest ski area

by sourbugger

If you only have one day for skiing I would recommend looking at the Arcalis ski area.It's proabably the most scenic with a good mix of black, Red & blue runs. Eating options are somewhat limited as there is not a village at the skiing area. Andorrans seems to be proudest of this resort - perhaps because it is publically owned ? Renting equipment is cheap in Andorra.Find a place on the way up if you are driving.Alternatively , to buy new, look round the supermarkets in the capital for some bargains

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Skiing Andorra

by tapon

Skiing and snowboarding in Andorra is incredible. I went to Grand Valira ski resort which has lots of ski slopes together and you can get up from different towns. It is full of snow and there are three snowparks to have fun in and in addition you can listen to music. To get into the snowparks you need a helmet, but not in the beginner one where you can learn your first tricks.There are lots of shops where you can buy snow clothes and equipment, and also you can rent them. Snow clothes and equipment. There are lots of shops where you can get both of them, and the prices are quite low.

Mountain Biking Andorra - Free Trails (#2)

by DSwede

[..cont from tip #1]Cuando la pista pierde su caracteristico pendiente vemos, a la izquierda, las antenas que marcan el punto mas alto de la cresta, la cima de El Bony de les Neres. Poco mas de 50m antes de la cima hallamos un desvio (km 11.35) que sigue por la linea de cresta en direccion SW.-- When the road looses its current characteristics, to the left is the mountain peak. A little more than 50m before which, we take the path along the ridge in SW direction (km 11.35). At this point your legs are hating you and you probably can't feel anything below your waist except for your pounding heartbeat.Tomamos esta pista, que pronto se convierte en un sendero tecnico y, en algun tramo, intransitable, pero que seguro que recordaremos como uno de los descensos mas tecnicos y divertidos de nuestra carrera. Avanzando siempre por la cresta alcanzamos el collado de Beixalis, donde nos desviamos...

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Skiing in T-shirts!

by matcrazy1

Although tiny, Andorra offers some of the best skiing and snowboarding in the Pyrenees. The skiing season lasts from December to mid-April. I was in Andorra at the beginning of May. So, I didn't ski but my Polish friends were in Andorra in March 2006 and they were very satisfied about skiing and weather (a lot of sun and only one foggy day during 10 days) in Pas de La Casa - Grau Roig skiing station (over 30 ski lifts and over 50 ski trails for everyone) in eastern Andorra. They were skiing in T-shirts as the temperature was often about 20C. They stayed in Pas de la Casa and it was less expensive than in the Alps. They were surprised to meet apart from skiers from Spain, France and Germany, quite many Russians and no Poles. They warned me that ski trails marked red are very difficult (as black ones in Poland) and those marked in black are for very, very experienced skiers, diffucult to...

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Mountain Biking Andorra - Free Trails (#1)

by DSwede

For those of you with more gusto (or shallower pockets) and do not wish to pay for the ticket to go up the cable car (telecabin), I suggest that you go to a sports store and pick up a decent Alpine Edition / Excursion Map.I did the trails at Vallnord, and decided to try a few of the MTT (mountain bike) routes suggested in my excursion map/guide. If you are an advanced rider in good shape, I recommend the following route:Origininal spanish black (my translations for spanish in blue & comments in green)De Ordino a El Bony de les Neres23.8 km / Dificulty : alta (high) / Disnevel 935mIniciamous el itinerario en la rotonda de la entrada del pueblo en su acceso por el S. A su deracha nace la carretera del collado de Ordino y Canillo, tal como indica un cartel. Seguimos esta carretera, que gana altitude de manera constante.-- We start at the rotonda of the town. Take the direction of Ordino &...

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Mountain Biking Andorra - Vallnord

by DSwede

Hiking and mountain biking are two of the best summer activities in Andorra.Some of the ski areas offer one-ride and day passes up the mountain, which allows you to access numerous x-country trails as well as downhills.The La Massana Gondola costs 18 Eur for all day (12 Eur child). Reduced rates are available for multiple days.The Vallnord Bike Park is a good place to ride for all levels of riders. The park is free of charge, only cost is the cable car.The web page below offers very good maps and descriptions of the trails. Language is Spanish, English, Catalan. If you need equipment, Viladomat in La Massana is worth a stop.http://www.andorra.com/uk/activita/mbike.asp

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Winter sports

by Jello

Andorra is great place to do some winter sports, they have lovely high mountains you to ski or snowboard. In the summer time you can go hiking there and enjoy some breath taking views. They also have some luury spas over there. You can hire skiing equioment from many places

Great skiing!

by Tara2001

We stayed in Pas De La Casa. The lift pass gives access to about 6 different resorts and is really good value. You could spend weeks exploring the huge amount of runs! There are also a number of boardercross and freestyle areas. There are lots of ski hire shops in the town.

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