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Ski facts
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Linked ski area
Andorras most famous ski resorts have joined to become one of the largest and finest ski areas in Europe: the Grand Valira. Visitors can now ski an amazing six valleys and 193km of slopes here, from the snow-capped peaks of Pas de la Casa and Grau Roig to the more traditional tree-lined runs of Soldeu and El Tarter. With a modern and efficient lift system and a reliable ski record, Grand Valira now rivals Europes best linked ski areas.
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Resort Height
Soldeu: 1,800m, El Tarter: 1,710m
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Total Kms of Piste
193km Grandvalira
Piste Type No. of Runs Easy 56 Intermediate 32 Difficult 22 -
Number of Lifts
63 (1 cable car, 3 gondolas, 30 chairlifts, 25 drag lifts, 7 magic carpets)
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Snow Making
45%
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Off-Piste (Ski Facts)
good
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Longest Run
8.2kms
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Mountain Restaurants
37
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Snowboard Parks
1 park, 1 pipe
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Season Dates for the winter 2011/12 season
Low season deps. 02/01-11/02 & 26/02-07/04
High season all other dates
Good for...
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Advanced Ski Rating
3
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Intermediates Ski Rating
4
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Beginners Ski Rating
4
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Snowboarding Rating
3
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So what's it like?
Saver bundles
First Time Ski/Snowboard Package for the winter 2011/12 season
*Child board 10-11yrs incl.Adult Child (6-11)* First Time ski £214 £119 First Time board £229 £134
For complete beginners only and includes 6 days beginners lift pass, 6 days equipment hire and 5 days tuition (3hrs per day) and helmet for children.
Improver Ski/Snowboard Package for the winter 2011/12 season
*Child board 10-11yrs incl.Adult Child (6-11)* Improver ski (low) £239 £134 Improver ski (high) £264 £134 Improver board (low) £259 £164 Improver board (high) £289 £164
Includes 6 day area lift pass, 6 days equipment hire, 5 days tuition (3hrs per day) and helmet for children.Lift passes and tuition
Lift Passes for the winter 2011/12 season
Lift pass coverage: Soldeu, El Tarter, Canillo, Pas de la Casa & Grau Roig, plus one day in Vallnord (bus not included).6 Days Adult Child (6-11) Area (low) £173 FREE Area (high) £199 FREE
Deposit required for lift pass: No
Photo required for lift pass: NoSki/Board Tuition for the winter 2011/12 season
*Child board 10-11 yrs incl (6-9 yrs may be bookable locally on instructors advice)Days Adult Child (6-11)* Ski tuition (5 x 3hrs) (low) 5 £111 £103 Ski tuition (5 x 3hrs) (high) 5 £123 £113 Board tuition (5 x 3hrs) (low) 5 £111 £103 Board tuition (5 x 3hrs) (high) 5 £123 £113
Usual hours of instruction: 1000-1300 or 1300-1600 (Mon-Fri)Ski Pack Further Information
Ski helmets are compulsory for children under 12 years.
Ski/board equipment hire
Ski/Board Equipment for the winter 2011/12 season
6 days Adult Child (3-12) Standard skis £59 £43 Intermediate skis £82 - Ski boots £33 £26 Standard skis & boots £72 £60 Intermediate skis & boots £95 - Snowboard £82 £78 Snowboard boots £27 - Snowboard & boots £95 £87 Lift pass, rentals and ski school prices are subject to change and alteration, please see the most up to date prices upon booking your Thomson ski holiday