General Description Ski Andorra/Esqui Andorra
Soldeu & El Tarter are two villages just over a kilometre apart, both part of the Grand Valira ski area.
The resorts are famous for their excellent ski and board schools, tree lined runs, and great snow record making it a number one choice for beginners, improvers and intermediates.
Take advantage of cheap late ski/Esquí bajo de precio in February and March now that Soldeu has had recent heavy snowfalls (30/01/2010).
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More details Soldeu is an enchanting village that charms many visitors, seeing them returning year after year on holiday, to work and some cases set up home. Soldeu is a perfect example of a village that has developed tourism whilst maintaining the strong farming roots of the community and the mountain village atmosphere. Several families share the village and you will still see the evidence of this today.
Serviced by Toulouse (TLS) and Barcelona (BCN) airports. Nearest city is Andorra La Vella.
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Advanced ski Limited black runs but plenty of mileage to cover and off piste access for the explorer
Total ski area Soldeu/El Tarter : 93km
Full Grandvalira Area : 193km
Advanced ski runs 11
Beginners ski Soldeu/El Tarter has one of Europe's leading and largest native English speaking ski & board schools. Beginner friendly lift systems and dedicated learning area make it one of the best places to learn to turn on the snow.
Beginner ski runs 11
Snow cannons 1008 - 41% of total ski area
Direction of ski slopes North west
Freestyle/ board parks Two excellent board and free style parks. Rail slides, kickers, big air, halfpipe with courses and camps available.
To snowboard in Pas Andorra will make your holiday.
Ski resort height Soldeu 1800m
El Tarter 1710m
History The Calbo, Font, Bonell, Naudi, Peretol and Maistre Familes have all contributed greatly to the development of the village and its Ski Area. Soldeu was the second resort in the Principality of Andorra was also born of an initiative by skiing enthusiasts. Miquel Baró, Josep Torrallardona i Martí Salvans opened the first chairlift at the foot of the village of Soldeu in the area called Espiolets. It was February 1964 and the ski euphoria was spreading fast in all sectors. And so in the winter of 1981 the resort was extended to include the area called El Tarter and took the name Soldeu-El Tarter. Artificial snow cannons reached the resort in the winter of 1987 this was just shortly behind Pas de La Casa which introduced the first snow cannons to the country in 1986.
Soldeu El Tarter did lead Andorra and the entire Pyrenees in lift technology. In 2000 the regions first 8 seater high speed gondola lift was opened to transport skiers to the top of the mountain in greater comfort and speed. Soldue comes alive in the winter months as a skiing town. The skiing is part of the 193km GRANDVALIRA ski area, the largest area in the Pyrenees. The village is at 1710 metres and the top of the ski area is at 2580 metres. The gondola from the village rises to 2250 metres where the ski and board schools as well as restaurants are located.
Intermediates ski Wonderful choices of blue & red runs across the full 193km area are superb for improvers and intermediates. The excellent tuition means you can continue to learn and improve. Ski all day then ski late all the way back to the resort for some après ski.
Intermediate ski runs 25
Number of ski lifts 28
Off piste Good
Number of freestyle/ board parks 1 in El Tarter
1 in Pas de la Casa
Ski slopes range 1710m to 2560m
Mountain restaurants 8 Restaurant / Snack bars spread around the mountain offering a range of food from fast food and open buffet to a la carte gastronomic restaurants in luxury surroundings.
Ski area GRANDVALIRA SKI RESORT
Pas de la Casa * Grau Roig * Soldeu * El Tarter * Canillo
The Grand Valira Ski Resort is the largest in Andorra and the Pyrenees allready to snowboard. Combining the well known resorts of Pas de la Casa, Soldeu/El Tarter and Canillo, the Grand Valira provides 193km wonderfully groomed pistes all under one ski pass.
Apres ski Après Ski & Night Life
Soldeu; Après Ski time is a great time of the day in Soldeu. The local bars and hotels often offer live music, video shows of the days skiing and entertainment for those in need of refreshment after a day on the mountain.
The bars of Soldeu are all very friendly places with English speaking staff that welcome new visitors and returning visitors back year after year. Such is the friendly style of Soldeu, you are most likely to find your instructor or tour operator representative at this time of day and always more than happy to chat about the day on the mountain. The Après ski time buzz is superb in the village and this is just the warm up for the night life of Soldeu. Soldeu at night can be as lively or as peaceful as you want it is with bars closing around 2am.
El Tarter; El Tarter is a quiet resort with predominantly low key night life. The Hotel Nordic often arranges après ski live music and entertainment. Dylans Bar, new for 2009 is the liveliest place in the village with live music at après ski, cocktail bar and regular DJ music nights.
Eating out Eating Out
Eating out in Soldeu area is also a great experience. Lunch in the village cafés and bars is cheaper than the mountain restaurants and worth the trip down in the cable car. Slim Jim's Café is a central landmark and famous for its breakfasts, lunches and evening meals. For an evening out, you will find good food to suit all tastes in the area.
* Merlot: Fine Dining, unique dish creations and exquisite gastronomic and wine tasting menu. Experience
* Cort de Popaire: Traditional Catalan Restaurant with great meal on the grill
* Fat Alberts Bistro: Good Pub Grub and specialty Pizzas
* Equirol: Your local Indian / Great selection of Indian Specials
Shopping Soldeu is also a good place to shop for skiwear and equipment. You may some some better bargains down in Andorra la Vella or Pas de la Casa but the helpfulness, assistance and good advice you will find in Soldeu is worth a lot. You can't get lost in Soldeu . It's very easy to explore on foot but you can get lost in its magic.
Pas Andorra is right on the border with France.
Ski and board school Ski & Snow Board School Soldeu / El Tarter
The Soldeu El Tarter Ski/Board School is one of the largest English speaking schools in Europe. Over 450 instructors, many of which are native English speakers offer the highest and most proficient level of teaching from absolute beginner to advanced and freestyle. They are the winners of several top European awards for their high standards and excellent reputation. Whatever your level of skiing or snowboarding, their will be a course or class to suit you.
Get to snowboard proficiency as soon as possible in Pas Andorra.