10 Tips to Ski in Pas de La Casa (Grandvalira)

One of the most interesting features of Andorra is that it has the largest skiing area in the Pyrenees divided in two resorts named- Vallnord and Grandvalira. Grandvalira is the largest ski area in the Pyrenees with 193 km of runs. Grandvalira has six access points and Pas de la Casa is the biggest one and also, the liveliest.

Additionally of skiing it also offer many other activities such as carbine shooting, Grandvalira tour game, and igloo making which is a great fun for children and adults as well.

Whether you are a champion or new to skiing, you must visit Pas de la Casa for an out and out wonderful experience. The following are some of the most important tips to be in kept in mind when going to Pas de la Casa.

1) Grandvalira has 110 ski runs, 18 green, 38 blue, 32 red and 22 black. So, Pas de la Casa is suitable for experienced skiers and beginners, so families are very welcomed.
2) Usually, hotels and apartments are very near of the sky slopes. So if you don’t want you won’t need to take your car during your stay.
3) You can park outside at the beginning and at the end of pas de la casa, where there are two big park areas, nevertheless renting a parking is a good idea to avoid low temperatures or snowing in your car.
4) You can do shopping easily and by foot in Pas de la casa, there are plenty of supermarkets, pharmacies, perfumeries, sports centre … Nevertheless, for a better shopping you should take your car and go to Andorra la Vella. Avda. Merirtxell street is the most important shopping area.
5) Pas de la Casa has a lively night with many pubs and discotheques, so it is a good place for night life, especially in peak season.
6) It is advisable to take a Grandvalira map (available for free at many places and in the forfeits selling office), it is a big ski area with six different sectors where you can be lost easily.
7) Plan you ski day accordingly to the different timetables (closing time) of the sky lopes if you do not want to sleep in the middle of the mountain.
8) Other activities you can consider are, guided excursions with snowshoes, carbine shooting, igloo building for children, helicopter excursions or bowling.
9) Insurance. Take your insurance when buying you ski pass in Grandvalira; a small fee (3, 4 € a day) for a good insurance.
10) Free style: Grandvalira, The only resort in the Pyrenees with three Snow parks. The Tarter Snow Park is designed for everyone, from beginners to those training on a professional level. In The Freestyle circuit in Grau-Roig, you’ll find all those riders who wish to train on rails and boxes, whereas in the Pas de la Casa Park, those who are learning freestyle for the first time are given an opportunity for a safe introduction.

Marc Lluch is the manager of pirinalia, a company specialised in Pas de la casa (Grandvalira)  where you will find all you need to know about. Pas de la casa apartments like prices, locations, services and other vital information that every potential visitor needs.

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