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We have good news! On July 18th we’ll be by your side again. So you just have to think about your vacation in Andorra, we’ll take care of the rest. We open with total security applying new measures to prevent Covid transmission. We’ll tell you more about it here. Our main concern: our customers and staff We apply minimum social distancing measures to avoid crowding within the common areas. In addition, the use of the mask is mandatory for the staff attending the public but also for the rest. Likewise, they will receive the necessary PPE adapted to each job. For our guests, too, they are mandatory inside the hotel, in all common areas and in the restaurant until they are seated at the table. Inside the rooms, of course, they are not mandatory while you are alone with your family. On the other hand, the restaurant menus will disappear, by law, and will be available online by downloading a QR. Cleaning and disinfection measures To prevent the spread of Covid-19, we have increased the cleaning of the common areas, the rooms and all the areas of the hotel. We have intensified the disinfection of the objects of greater contact such as door handles, railings, switches, doors, remote controls… We also use more effective viricide products to disinfect. We have adopted these measures following the recommendations of the Andorran Ministry of Health and we will revise them according to the evolution of the pandemic. Enjoy the mountains and the fresh air In Andorra you will enjoy many activities without crowds in the open air with complete peace of mind as all places have adapted new measures and protocols to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Our situation is unbeatable in the middle of Grandvalira station. Nearby you can enjoy easy access to the Inclés Valley, the Canillo Family Park with the whole family and the Soldeu Golf Course, the highest in Europe. This summer don’t stay at home and enjoy a well-deserved holiday in the mountains of Andorra. We open our doors again with total security and we hope to see you very soon. Book now!

During these days we have been informing you about the advantages of coming on holiday to Andorra in summer. To take advantage of the mountain and the more pleasant temperatures and because it is a safe destination against the coronavirus. But there is more! We are already talking about the possibility of opening some tourist attractions in July. Keep on reading, we will tell you everything we know. Summer outdoor activities At the moment the idea is to open El Mon(t) Magic, an adventure park with lots of activities to do with the whole family and the Golf in Soldeu, the highest in Europe. They are located in Grandvalira very close to the hotel. And if your passion is mountain biking, you can probably enjoy it at the Pal Bike Park, in Vallnord station. At the moment, we do not know the timetables or the type of activities that will be available. But what we do know is the safety measures to prevent the spread of covd19. Surely the capacity will be limited to respect the safety distance, from 1.5 to 2 metres. Chairlifts and gondolas for access to the activities will only be used by a maximum of two people and they will be disinfected after each use. Activities for all tastes Caldea will be a point of interest that you will surely not miss this summer. Its thermal waters and the rest of the facilities could reopen their doors to enjoy bathing after this period of obligatory stop. As well as the Palau de Gel de Canillo which is also working to be able to open in complete safety. We will also open the doors of the hotel, very soon we will let you know the date. So keep an eye on all our news to be the first to book ? See you soon!

Now that you’re an expert in making cookies, you’ve fit yourself in with Instagram Live, and you’ve seen the whole catalogue of streaming platform series, it’s time to start thinking about the holidays. How about some fresh air? It’s the best plan to completely “de-confine” yourself when you can return to sightseeing. Here are three reasons why Andorra will be the ideal destination for your holidays as soon as the quarantine is over and we can travel again. 1) You will experience nature for yourself. Here you will enjoy the mountains very closely and without filters. You will breathe pure air again, while you are filled with the scents of the mountain. Do you remember the smell of freshly wet grass? Looking at the stars at night so close that you feel like you can touch them… and in the morning, waking up to the sound of the birds. Did you know that 90% of our country is covered with forests, lakes and meadows? Which means that only 10% of the territory is built land. You can spend hours and hours enjoying nature in its purest state, and you will never get tired of discovering new hidden corners. And many of them are easily accessible so you can go with the whole family. 2) A safe country without crowds In Andorra, it will be easy for you to escape from the big crowds. During confinement, transport has been reduced to 80%. We are a small country with fewer citizens than we would find in a large city, but this does not mean that we have not been able to protect ourselves from the pandemic. On the contrary, as a result of good management by local authorities, it has been possible to stop contagion in time and not to overwhelm the health system at any time. Furthermore, Andorra will be one of the first countries in the world to carry out an antibody test on the entire population in order to find out about the exposure and penetration of the disease. 3) Andorra as a domestic destination In this regard, the country has begun negotiations with neighbouring countries so that when movements within national territories are allowed, the Principality will be considered as one more area of this countries. This would be ideal to welcome back tourists from the local area. In the case of Spain, the country would be treated as a domestic destination and in the case of France, people leaving and re-entering their country would avoid going through quarantine again. We would love this to happen very soon because we are looking forward to seeing you and sharing with you the wonders that nature has to offer. #thetimeisnear

The health measures introduced worldwide as a result of the Coronavirus last March have forced us to change our lives completely. We now have to adapt to a new reality by staying at home and in many cases postponing or cancelling our plans. In spite of this, we still like to think that this summer we will go out and travel again. Exceptional measures because of the Coronavirus in Andorra Like any other country in the world, Andorra has implemented health and safety measures to stop the spread of Covid-19. Since 14 March, we have been living under obligatory confinement in our homes and we are only allowed to go out to buy basic products. From this date, the only businesses open are those that offer food, pharmacies or gas stations, and the activities that can be done from home with teleworking. But all other shops, service companies, leisure, restaurants and hotels are closed, having finished the ski season a month earlier, as a preventive measure. Also the kindergartens, schools and institutes have been closed and the school year has been followed online from home. Thanks to these measures, it has been possible to reduce the number of infections from this pandemic and not to saturate the hospital or the ICU. The good prospects have meant that since 15 April, new measures have been decreed to exempt people from confinement so that they can go out for walks and physical activity outside. In order to avoid crowding and new transmissions of coronavirus, a series of rules have been established that must be complied with. It is only possible to go out on alternate days, for a maximum of one hour and 2 kilometres from the home. There are certain areas of the day when you can go for a run or walk, or go for a walk or shopping. Other times of the day are reserved exclusively for vulnerable people and people over 70 years of age. In addition, as of Monday 20 April, other businesses have reopened their doors applying the first phase of the economic opening. This summer, after the quarantine, you deserve a holiday in Andorra Now that people are starting to talk about reopening businesses and going out, and temperatures are starting to rise, you are going to be looking forward to making plans for your summer vacation, aren’t you? Moreover, the latest news from the European Union today is optimistic, as the borders could start to open up from 15 May. Andorra is the perfect place to go on holiday after the obligatory confinement, to completely change the atmosphere and have the opportunity to breathe the pure mountain air. Without forgetting how close it is and that you can move around with your own car. Apart from being a nearby destination to enjoy with the whole family, it is ideal if you want to escape from the typical summer crowds. It is a quiet place with pleasant temperatures: warm during the day and cool nights that will allow you to sleep soundly. If you like the contact with nature, you will be able to enjoy incredible natural places without having to go to the high mountains. You will find lakes, valleys and nature trails of very easy access, where you can go for a walk and even with small children. Perhaps life will change after this stage, but what the landscapes and natural spots that Andorra offers in summer will remain unchanged. Right now, you still have to stay at home, but after this situation you deserve a well-deserved holiday in Andorra to disconnect and recharge your energy. Are you in?

The best Easter plans are waiting for you in Andorra. Discover all the snow activities that we suggest and choose your best option, they will not leave you indifferent! Family fun and much more. Sign up for a family outing to discover new corners in the ski resorts, alternatives to the ski slopes. You have several ways to make a trip in the mountains with snow. Share a mushing ride with your children: the dog sledge and if you dare you can even drive it with the help of the instructor. Get on a snowmobile and as well as enjoying the landscape you will also be enjoying the speed on the snow. The resorts also offer tours to do on snowshoes or ski mountaineering. It is the best way to get close to the best mountain landscapes within your reach. Choose your favourite! For the more adventure lovers If you are one of those who like to be among the first to arrive at the ski slopes, Grandvalira offers you the possibility of skiing when the resort is not yet open. The first snow activity takes place from 8 am to 9 am at the Tarter, so don’t miss out on this experience! And if you’re also a bike lover, don’t miss the SnowTrike and ski on adapted bikes on snow in Vallnord, you’ll love it! If you are more of a slowlife Find many other proposals to enjoy the Holy Week in Andorra. Like spending an afternoon relaxing in the thermal centre of Caldea and combining it with a dinner in a typical boathouse. Enjoy the excellent Andorran gastronomy, stews and grilled meat. The Easter holidays are a good occasion to enjoy the snow and to take advantage to make the last descents in tracks of the season. Are you going to miss it?

It’s competition time! The Total Masters of Freestyle and the Kilometre World Cup are coming back, which are already a classic in Andorra. After being the host of the Alpine Skiing World Cup Finals in 2019, Grandvalira is consolidated as a big event destination where you can experience the best competitions on the spot. Great moments await you. Grandvalira Total Fight Time to see the best riders in the world in action at the most important competition in southern Europe: the Masters of Freestyle Total Fight in Grandvalira. Snowboarding will take place from 26th to 28th March and freeskiing from 2nd to 4th April. Two weekends full of adrenaline and a good show in the Snow Park of Tarter. In addition, the awards ceremony and the end of the party, will be in L’Abarset, the trendy place of après-ski, located next to the hotel. You can’t miss the pirouettes and acrobatics of the freestyle champions. Speed Skiing World Cup Finals The fastest competition in the world of skiing also has a place in Grandvalira. El Riberal slope in the Grau Roig sector has hosted the Kilometre Launched World Cup (KL) for over eight years. From 1 to 4 April you will have the opportunity to see how the fastest skiers launch themselves on this track, which has over 900 metres of track and a 74% slope. In 2017, Switzerland’s Philippe May broke all records, reaching almost 200 km per hour. Will they break a new record again in 2020? If you want to have a first-hand experience of a new world record or the most amazing board stunts, just book here.

If you want to escape from the conventional proposals and live a different Valentine’s Day, you are in the right place. Here are three fun and original plans in Andorra that you can do as a couple on Valentine’s Day. Ideal plan for two: skiing, gastronomy and après-ski Of course the first plan that comes to mind in winter and in Andorra: is skiing. During the day, make the most of the ski pass in Grandvalira by skiing in all its sectors. To eat, choose the restaurant you like best from its varied gastronomic offer. And when the slopes close, the fun continues right next to the hotel, in the more than popular Abarset. Don’t miss our ski pass offer to Grandvalira with hotel at the foot of the slopes. With this plan the fun is guaranteed. Relaxation and thermal waters in couple Bathing in the hot springs of Caldea is always a pleasure. You can choose between different spas, but for Valentine’s Day we propose you: Inúu. This is a spa only for adults and its entrance is the most complete of all: it includes other areas such as the Termolúdico or the Orígenes spa. Besides, you can combine the access with a relaxing duo massage. What does it sound good for? Adventure park also in winter In Naturlandia you will enjoy a number of activities related to snow without leaving the place. It is an adventure park where you will have fun like children from morning to afternoon. Among the activities on offer you can go on a snowmobile excursion, ski mountaineering or snowshoeing, archery, airtrekk or the zip line, among others. Not forgetting the Tobotronc, the longest nature slide in Europe. You can’t miss the feeling of climbing up the middle of the forest between trees. If you love these plans as much as we do, don’t hesitate to book your hotel night on our website. Otherwise, we can book it for you at the reception. And if you have a better plan for Valentine’s Day, we’ll find it for you too.

Après-ski is also lived on the slopes once they have closed. The excitement increases because you don’t always have the opportunity to visit a ski resort when there is no one left. Activities in Andorra that you can do alone, with your partner, with the whole family or with friends. Can you imagine skiing at night? Or watching the sun go down on the white mountains? Keep reading and discover everything we propose so that you can get the most out of the winter. High altitude dinners You can repeat as many times as you like since all the stations in the country offer the possibility of dining in a typical borda which is not accessible by car. Whether you go up on mountain skis, snowshoes, dog sledding or in a retrak, you will enjoy a beautiful night out in the moonlight. The reward is the dinner and it is usually typical mountain with fondue or raclette, sausages and grilled meat depending on the restaurant – ideal to recover your strength! If you haven’t tried it yet this season you can’t miss it. Fun activities Go back to enjoying yourself like a child in the snow. How long has it been since you’ve been on a sled? One of the novelties presented by Grandvalira this year is the Snake Gliss. An activity suitable for young and old from 3 years old. Get ready to live a fun experience with the whole family by sliding down the ski slopes on an articulated sled train driven by a monitor. There is no doubt that laughs are guaranteed! Another little-known activity offered by the resort is the Groomer Ride. You will go with a driver on a snowplow in the co-pilot’s seat and watch the process of preparing the tracks closely so that they are in perfect condition for skiing the next day. And of course, you will enjoy a beautiful excursion in the solitude of the ski area as the sun sets. You only have to wait for the ski slopes to close and head for the Soldeu sector (5 minutes drive from the hotel). Skiing after hours Have you ever done any night skiing? Another reason to come to Andorra. On the Solana night slope in the Pas sector of the Casa de Grandvalira on Thursdays and Saturdays from 5 pm to 8 pm you will experience the sensation of skiing at night at your own pace and with very few people around you. Moreover, you will not have to pay extra for this activity as it is included in the price of any ski pass. Lovers of freestyle can also practice their acrobatics until nine o’clock at night in the Sunset Park located in the Peretol. Nowadays there are many ways to have fun in the snow whether you ski or not or want to try other activities. From the reception of the hotel we will be happy to inform you and make the reservation for you. Don’t miss out on our offer of a hotel with ski pass in Grandvalira.

Did you know that the winter sales in Andorra start today? Yes, as you read it, until March the 1st you will be able to get the best bargains in fashion garments, footwear, accessories or the latest in technology and much more. Here you are some ideas for the best shopping. Take the opportunity to buy last-minute gifts These are all advantages, as the winter sales in Andorra are one week ahead of Christmas and also ahead of the Three Wise Men. It will be great to buy last-minute gifts with discounts! But also, to get a complete outfit from head to toe by the end of the year. Take the opportunity to walk through the country’s commercial axes, now decorated with lights and decorations typical of this time of year. And why not… give yourself a whim by searching among the best offers and promotions of articles of great brands. Does it make sense a shopping getaway? Since the discount campaign lasts almost all winter, you have the perfect excuse to give you a weekend getaway and break with the routine. Combine shopping with a day of skiing or snowboarding in Grandvalira. Prepare the equipment, or better yet buy it in Andorra at a good price in specialized stores and sport outlets and don’t miss the opportunity to try it on slopes the same day. Sound good? You’re sure to come up with more great plans to combine with a good afternoon of après-ski shopping. Now that you know how to make the most of the winter sales in Andorra, all you need to do is book your accommodation for the nights you need. We offer you our hotel with ski pass in Grandvalira so that you have the complete package. Don’t hesitate any more, and give yourself a snow break and shopping this Christmas. We know you’ve been good ?

We already know all the news from Grandvalira for the new season. We tell you all everything so that you can start preparing the season! New tracks Ordino-Arcalís, which already joined the resort last year, is also included in any of the Grandvalira (one-day, multi-day or seasonal) ski passes. A new access to tracks is opened from Peretol. This new sector is located in Bordes de Envalira between Soldeu and Grau Roig. In total 5 new tracks have been created throughout the station that are distributed in Grau Roig, Soldeu and Peretol. New Infrastructures Pla de les Pedres’ chair lift has been prolonged to decongest the area of the Cubil in Grau Roig. It will become the longest in Andorra. A debutant zone has also been enabled on the platform that flies over the river in the Soldeu sector. The platform, which was created to host the first Alpine skiing world cup finals that took place in Andorra last year, will have 450 parking spaces on the lower levels. And finally, the 3 snow parks of Grandvalira, including the Tarter, will also improve their infrastructure. New activities Children can start snowboarding at the age of 3 from this season in the snow schools of Soldeu, El Tarter and Canillo. In addition, snowmobiles are also incorporated in Grau Roig’s. In the ski schools, kids do not only learn to ski but also become familiar with all kinds of snow activities. The new Peretol sector will also incorporate a mountain ski circuit, totally free like the others. We will enjoy a new attraction in Soldeu: the snake-gliss. An activity to enjoy with the family when the skiing day ends, since it is only available when closing tracks. In this activity you can slide all over the track on sledges with driver. Don’t stop trying it! More news These days we have also known that the FIS has chosen the Avet track in Soldeu and the Àliga track in the Tarter, to host again the finals of the World Cup in alpine skiing. Those are the news that Grandvalira announced to present the new 2019-20 season. Surely you want to try them all!