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Snow lovers are celebrating! Grandvalira has announced that the season starts on 3 December and that we can finally put on our ski boots again after almost a year and a half. After so long without skiing and less than two months before the start of the season, the time has come to prepare yourself to arrive in the best physical condition. Get ready for the ski season Plan a workout with exercises that strengthen the areas of the body that work hardest when skiing, which are the legs, lower back and abdominal muscles as well as the muscles of the shoulder girdle. While you focus on gaining strength you must not forget balance, which plays a very important role when skiing, and endurance to last 5 to 6 hours skiing or snowboarding. It is recommended to start specific training about 8 weeks beforehand, with a frequency of about two to three days a week, and to combine that with physical exercise throughout the year. Physical preparation is important to avoid injuries (the main ones are usually knee, clavicle, falls and back pain due to constant stress). Incorporating elements such as the bosu and fitball into your training programme is ideal for working on coordination and balance. Adapt your training to your skiing discipline Depending on the discipline in which you ski, you will have to adapt your programme with more specific exercises. If you snowboard, you will need to include exercises to strengthen the lateral ligaments, as well as strengthening the shoulder girdle. If backcountry skiing is your thing, you’ll have to bear in mind that the hips and the front part of the legs are what you’ll be exercising the most on the ascents. Now that you know that the slopes will open in less than two months, you can start training and book our Grandvalira ski pass offer with 3* hotel at the foot of the slopes.

A long weekend getaway is the best way to break away from routine and take a break to recharge your batteries. That’s why we suggest you come to Andorra for an autumn getaway at the Hotel del Tarter and make the most of it with the best activities. Hotel del Tarter, at the foot of the Grandvalira slopes Although they are now closed, we enjoy a very good location, also for staying in September and October because we are away from the hustle and bustle of the centre. For those of you who are looking for peace and quiet, this is the perfect place to enjoy the silence of the mountains in autumn and wake up after a good night’s sleep surrounded by this magnificent landscape. Get a head start and make your first purchases for the skiing season Make the most of October to prepare for the winter season and buy your ski equipment. The new products have already started to arrive and you will be able to see the new trends in sports shops and specialised shops. You can also take a look at the sportswear outlets. Autumn getaway at the adventure parks This year, the adventure parks are still open on weekends until 12 October. So if you haven’t already done so this summer, you can come to Grandvalira’s Mon(t) Magic, Vallnord’s Mountain Park or Naturland. You can visit a different park every day ?. Cultural activities in Andorra Did you know that Andorra is the second country with the most museums per square metre in the world, behind only the Vatican City? There are museums of all kinds: ethnographic museum houses, near the hotel there is a motorbike museum, there is also a car museum, a collector’s museum, a miniature museum, etc. You’re sure to find the one you like best! To experience all these adventures during the Pilar long weekend, all you have to do is book your room at the Hotel del Tarter.

By now you probably know that Andorra has a new viewpoint that opened last July in Ordino-Arcalís. If you’re thinking of coming for your summer holidays, don’t miss this new spot where you can enjoy breathtaking views. We will tell you all about its curiosities. It is located on a peak Specifically on the Peyreguils peak at an altitude of 2,701 metres. From this point you can admire the Tristaina lakes from a bird’s eye view. As well as the other peaks, and thanks to its geographical location, you can also see the Auzat Valley in France and the Pica d’Estats in Catalan territory. As well as the entire Ordino-Arcalís valley. It is a clock that marks solar time It is a suspended circular metal structure with a diameter of 25 metres. It has a circular walkway 1.25 metres wide so you can walk along it and enjoy the magnificent views. In the middle, you will see a 27-metre-high mast that marks the time on the metal structure. The solar mountain of Arcalís The Arcalís peak is one of the mountains that crowns this valley and can be seen from the Tristaina viewpoint. It has the particularity that it is home to a unique natural phenomenon: once a year, every 7 August at 7:37 a.m., you can see how the sun passes through a hole in the mountain. How to get to the Tristaina viewpoint? It is very simple. You have to go to Ordino Arcalís resort, in the other valley. Take the Tristaina cable car that will take you from the Hortell to the La Coma restaurant, where you will take the Creussans chairlift to almost the foot of the peak. The journeys take 5 and 15 minutes respectively. Finally, you will have to climb up to the viewpoint along an uncomplicated mountain path, which you will walk along for about 15 minutes. The walk and the views until you reach the viewpoint are worth it. This summer you have one more reason to come to Andorra, we’ll be waiting for you!

Choose the mountains for your summer holidays this month: you won’t regret it. On the contrary, once you try it, you’ll want to come back every year. Here are 5 immediate benefits that the mountains have on your wellbeing to convince you. 1. Holidays in the mountains = total switch-off Leaving your usual place of residence guarantees you an immediate change of mind, so you start to slow down, stop and enjoy your surroundings. Contact with nature makes you notice things that are different from your everyday life, such as the flora and fauna around you, and is a good reason to relax. 2. You will discover new landscapes Andorra has more than 100 lakes, countless mountain hiking trails and 3 natural parks (Vall del Madriu-Perafita-Claror, Comapedrosa and Sorteny) to discover a unique natural environment. You can even go hiking in the only natural area declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. As you climb a peak, a lake or go on a mountain route, you’ll discover new places. 3. You’ll get in shape without even realising it. The setting makes it easy for you to choose the activities you like best in Andorra. There are countless mountain excursions of different levels, even for young children. If you are a cycling enthusiast, you can ride along one of the cycle touring routes or climb a mythical mountain pass, the scene of the Tour or the Tour of Spain. If you like climbing and via ferrata routes, you can also enjoy them in Andorra. If you choose a mountain holiday, you’ll have a great time and you’ll be physically active in the fresh air. 4. Outdoor activities with the whole family In summer the ski resorts become adventure parks where you can enjoy with your children with activities for young and old. Near the hotel there is the Mon(t) Magic, in the Canillo sector of Grandvalira, in Vallnord you will find the Mountain Park and the Bike Park with 29 mountain bike circuits and in Sant Julià there is Naturlandia with its Tobotronc. You have so much to choose from that no member of the family will be bored. 5. You’ll sleep better! In the mountains the temperatures are more pleasant. During the day you will be able to enjoy the sun and the good weather, and at night you will sleep better without being overwhelmed by the typical heat of these summer days. And one advantage of summer nights in the mountains is that you can see the stars in the sky. Doesn’t that sound nice? If we have convinced you of the benefits of spending your holidays in the mountains, don’t hesitate to book with us to make the most of your days off.

Keep on living a summer of outdoor thrills! If in the last post we told you about a plan that included Caldea and a hotel, in this one you’ll find more activities in Andorra to continue enjoying the mountains with the whole family. Choose a date from July to the beginning of September and come on a holiday full of experiences with your family in places where you’ll have guaranteed fun surrounded by nature. Discover what awaits you very close to the hotel Grandvalira has already kicked off the summer season with a lot of proposals. At Mon(t) Magic in Canillo, you will find an outdoor activity centre for all ages. It is the ideal destination to spend the day on the zip line or on the Magic Gliss nature slide with a 3D experience. You can also get closer to nature with the Fornatura discovery circuit or the new mountain orienteering escape room. Get to know Andorra through its adventure parks Naturlandia is another adventure park that combines outdoor activities with nature. It is located in Sant Julià, in the south of the country. Its most famous attraction is the Tobotronc, the longest nature toboggan run in the world at 5.3 kilometres long. But there are also buggies, an aerial ropes course, and more activities combined with hiking trails. Bikes are a must in summer Vallnord is famous for its BikePark, where there are 29 different circuits for all types of mountain biking and 1 circuit for electric bikes, so you can enjoy your favourite sport. In addition, you can also enjoy its Mountain Park with more activities in Andorra for adults and children: rope circuits in the air, zip lines… and don’t miss its electric car karting! This summer is the perfect time for adventures The different nature parks in Andorra are waiting for you with different activities for the whole family. You’ll spend a day of fun breathing fresh air. What’s more, all the parks have restaurants so you can have something to eat or drink without having to go out to look for a place to do so. Ideal for you to keep the fun going all day long. And after a day of excitement, it’s time to rest in a comfortable room in our hotel. Is this the perfect plan or not?

Here are some ideas for you to make the most of this summer by combining your getaway to the mountains with the bubbles at the Caldea spa. You’ll have a great time with your partner, with friends or with the whole family. So that you have everything at hand, we propose you an offer of entrance to Caldea and night with breakfast at the hotel in Tarter, located at the foot of Grandvalira. And look what you will be able to do! Entrance to Caldea On your mountain getaway, set aside some time for Caldea. This summer, you’ll find plenty of surprises in the spa – you’ll even be able to fly over the river! If it’s been more than a year since you’ve been here, you still haven’t tried the new panoramic lagoon that opened last year. Located outside the Thermoludic, it is ideal to admire the 360º views and take a good thermal bath. In addition, the shows are back to animate the thermal spa with LUNNA of acrobatics with aerial fabrics. You can watch it at 12 noon in the morning or in the evening at 9.40 pm (from 17/07/21) accompanied by live music by the artist Javi Lin and his electronic violin. In the afternoon, there is also entertainment in the outdoor lagoon of the Thermoludic, as they set up a Pool Bar, where you can enjoy a drink (non-alcoholic) from 17h to 20h. The hotel and Caldea offer includes a 3-hour entrance to the Thermoludic Centre, morning, afternoon or evening. Sleeping in the mountains Can you imagine waking up, looking out the window and the first thing you see are the mountains surrounding the hotel? We are located at the foot of the ski slopes of El Tarter. In winter you can go out with your boots on and in summer we are very well located for trekking and taking advantage of the family activities in Grandvalida, in the sector of Canillo or the Golf de Soldeu. The hotel and Caldea offer also includes breakfast, super complete to start the day with your batteries recharged. And after a day full of activities, you’ll sleep like a log in one of our rooms. We propose you an infallible plan to come to the hotel in Tarter and combine all the outdoor nature activities with the entrance to Caldea. Are you up for it?

We give you ideas for discovering 3 lakes in Andorra in an accessible way and with the whole family. Will you join us? Art and nature at Engolasters Lake If you’ve been to Andorra, you’ve probably already visited or heard about this lake. It is very easy to access and the route is very pleasant. Once you park your car, all you have to do is go down to the shore and walk around it. This summer, you’ll also come across the international art biennial: Land’art, which means that as you walk around you’ll see sculptures and other works of art that decorate the landscape. Walk along the lake, but also along the Les Pardines path. It’s an easy 3 km walk that leads to Els Cortals de Encamp, an ideal place to work up an appetite. So take the opportunity to eat in one of the restaurants near the lake. The Pessons lakes Near the hotel is the route to these lakes. All you have to do is get to the car park in the Grau Roig sector of Grandvalira and start walking. Up to the first lake the route is easy and you reach the refuge where you can stop for lunch or a drink. Depending on your level, you can reach the other lakes and end up at the Pessons pass, from where you can enjoy impressive views of all the lakes. If you are an experienced mountaineer and are used to this type of route, we recommend it. The Tristaina Lakes in the other valley To get to these lakes you will have to go towards Arcalís. This route is perhaps one of the best known in the country. It is made up of three lakes: Primer, Mig (in the middle) and Més Amunt (higher up). You will enjoy an accessible route at an altitude of 2,3000 metres and you will be able to admire Andorra’s most emblematic nature at close quarters. Some recommendations for going to the mountains Although the routes are easy to access, we recommend that you go prepared. Take suitable footwear and a thin waterproof jacket, as the weather can change abruptly in the mountains. Remember to bring a bottle of water to cool off from the high temperatures, a cap and sun cream to protect you from the sun. If you are going to go hiking in the mountains, be well informed before you start your route. Make the most of the summer by discovering these three lakes in Andorra that you’re going to love. You can also book a hotel with us to be much closer to nature.

We recently updated you on all the cycling competitions and events related to two wheels that will take place this summer in Andorra, but there’s more! This year, mountain races are also back and we’ll be back to enjoy what we love most: nature and the great outdoors. Discover them all here: The Spartan Race: the obstacle course race above all others This year’s mountain race calendar kicks off with the Spartan Race, which will be held in the parish of Encamp on 12 June. The competition is divided into 6 races of different difficulties and distances, in which everyone from beginners to more experienced runners can take part. Are you up for it? The new one: the Trail 100 Andorra-Pyrénées June brings one of the Trail Running races which is a real challenge for trail running enthusiasts. The start and finish will be in the village of Ordino and there will be 3 different routes of 125 km, 55 km or 25 km. Finally, there is also a 7.5 km mountain circuit for beginners and families, so that everyone can take part. Ironman also comes to Andorra On 4 July, one of the toughest and most physically (and mentally) demanding races will take place. The swim will take place in the Engolasters Lake: take note that it is the highest place that has hosted a race of this type. The cycling route will be 190 km long, from the lake to Sant Julià, passing through Coll de la Gallina and Coll de la Peguera, two mythical mountain passes. Finally, the runners will reach Andorra la Vella where the 21 km foot race will take place. A real challenge! The Skyrace Comapedrosa: reaching the roof of Andorra The long-awaited race to crown the highest peak in the Principality: Comapedrosa at an altitude of 2,942 metres is back for another year. Last year, like all the other competitions, it had to be cancelled, so this summer it is back with even more enthusiasm. Whether you are an experienced runner or you prefer to go to the mountains on your own, this summer you will be able to enjoy nature again. Find out our best offers here!

We have good news: from the 22nd of June we will be open for bookings at the Hotel del Tarter to enjoy the mountains and nature once again. What’s more, this summer is going to be special because you’ll be able to thrill and vibrate once again with live music at the Andorra Mountain Music A live music festival We give you the first good excuse to make a getaway to Andorra. Every Saturday from 26 June to 31 July you will be able to enjoy a different open-air concert, with artists of the size of Armin Van Buuren and David Guetta, who will be the headliners. Here is the schedule for this summer’s most important music event in Andorra. – On 26 June, Armin Van Buuren will be performing a live concert with his greatest hits. – Mónica Naranjo will be singing at the festival on the 3rd of July, presenting her more intimate reportorio accompanied by a piano. – On Saturday the 10th of July it’s Bob Sinclar’s turn, with whom you will dance and sing to the rhythm of the French DJ’s most famous tracks. – Don Diablo, an icon of dance music, will be present at Andorra Mountain on 17th July. – The penultimate concert will be given by DJ Snakeon the 24th of July.  [Update: CONCERT CANCELLED]. – And David Guetta will close Andorra Mountain Music on Saturday the 31st of July. Enjoy open-air concerts again For such an exceptional festival with such great artists, an even more incredible venue has been chosen. The Andorra Mountain Festival will take place near the hotel, specifically in Soldeu, at an altitude of 1,800 metres, in the open air and surrounded by nature and mountains. The performances will start at 21h, but as in any good festival, they will start to warm up from 18h, with more live music and restaurant areas. And of course, with all the health and safety measures to avoid Covid-19. You can check them here. At the Hotel del Tarter we want you to enjoy yourself again. That’s why we have prepared a great offer with the admission to the Andorra Mountain Music and a 3* hotel night. This summer you will be thrilled again.?