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Summer is the perfect moment to discover all the nature and mountains of Andorra. And what’s better than doing it with your family? At El Tarter hotel, we introduce you Canillo’s Family Park, where you will have fun altogether. Summer in Andorra Our Little country, located in the heart of the Pyrenees, has 468km2 and is famous for its ski slopes during winter. But when the snow starts to melt, you can find a lot of kilometers of nature to discover. You can participate in a lot of activities for all the tastes and ages, and assist to big events like the Tour de France, shows from the prestigious Cirque du Soleil, or world cups of motorized sports. That’s why Andorra in summer, is another story. Mon(t) Magic, the Family Park In Canillo, a fun area called Mon(t) Magic awaits you. In this zone of the Forn of Canillo, from the end of July to the beggining of September, you will find adapted areas to practices a lot of activities, resto r discover nature. You will be able to spend all the day at the Family Park since there are restaurants. It’s the perfect place to enjoy Andorra with your family. A lot of activities to discover At the Family Park, there are different areas where you can do a lot of activities. For example, you will find a kid’s area, for children between 3 and 13 years old., with slides, minigolf and trampolines among others. In the lake, you will be able to stroll with a canoe, our if you prefer to do it on the land, with a pony. For the most adventurous, you will dispose of a zone of archery, or you can do arapahoe, a scooter pulled by dogs. And you can even experience the sensation of speed leaping in the largest zip-line of the Pyrenees, which goes from the Planells del Forn to the paths of legends of Mon(t) Magic. And if what you want is to know the flora and fauna of Andorra, don’t miss the tour of Fornatura. Guided by a shepherd and its dog, you will learn everything about the forest of the country playing pedagogical games. Come discover the nature and all the activities that you will find at the Family park of Canillo this summer

For the 12 year in a row, Grandvalira organices the Total Fight Masters of Freestyle in its snowpark at the Tarter sector. Discover with El Tarter Hotel why this is one of the most important dates of the freestyle world. One of the most important competitions The Total Fight Masters of Freestyle, for snowboard and freeski, is a crucial event for the competition and the world rankings. This year, the competition has became a part of the máximum quality category in slopestyle, granting the arrival of the best riders of the snowboard world. For the freeski, the Total Fight is a part of the AFP(Professional freeskierd association) World Cup, the most important championship of this modality. The perfect field From march 24th to 26, for the snowboard, and from march 31st to april 2nd, for the freeski, the competition will take place at the Snowpark of the tarter sector in Grandvalira. This slope of 1,4km can be used during all the season and has different áreas according to the rider level: iniciation, progress and experts. But the slope will be adaptated for the Total Fight to become a very fluid and technic slopestyle circuit, so the riders can demonstrate their best tricks. The best riders This year, the Total Fight will bring to Andorra the best riders of the freestyle world. We will meet again the two champions of the last edition, the German Seppe SMITS at snowboard and the norvegian Oystein BRAATEn at freeski. The latter is the current championof the Red Bull Plaustreets and fixed the first World record in Flip-to-Flop Rail. We will also have great candidates like Billy MORGAN, the England representant at the 2014 Sochi Olympic games in snowboard and third classificated, in february 2016, at the Oslo Xgames in the Big Air category. The best competitions, slopes and riders will be present at the Grandvalira Total Fight Masters of Freestyle 2016. Don’t miss it!

For the 6th year in a row, comes the Skiers Cup America vs Europe, one of the most emblematic events on the ski world. Starting from January 30th and February 4th, the best freeriders and freestylers of the world will be reunited.   An intercontinental battle The Skiers Cup confronts, since 5 years ago, the best professionals of ski of America and Europe, to check who has the best skiers. At the moment, the scores are closed with 3 “Ski boots” for Europe and 2 for America. This year, Americans have the chance to get back in and equal the Europeans, or give them for the 4th time the victory.   Two strong teams America will appear with a team formed by great skiers like Grant Howard, Parker White or Logan Pehota, and will be leaded by Sage Cattagriga-Alosa, a crossover style Pioneer. Europe will have to fight against them with a team under the commands of Richar Permin, famous for competing with all of his strength, and will have skiers like Fabio Studer, Bene Mayr or Markus Eder.   The perfect slopes Even if the Big Mountain race awaits the confirmation of its location, the Backcountry slopestyle race will take place on the Cubil highest peak, one of the highest points of Grandvalira’s slopes. This peak situated in Encamp on the Tarter sector, is oriented towards the north, a position which gives it the best condition to have the most abundant and perfect snow to extreme freeriding. We are all ready for what looks like one of the most intense competitions of the season. Will you miss it?

Spend the carnival holidays with your family surrounded by snow and with the different experiences that Andorra offers you!   Together or separated February is one of the best months to sky because of the snow quality. And there is no better place to enjoy it tan Grandvalira, Europe’s biggest skiable domain. On the Tarter sector, you can go altogether on the slopes or if you prefer, kids can enjoy the infantile circuit or even stay at the kindergarten for kids between 1 and 4 years old, while adults enjoy the slopes or decide if they want to freestyle on the Tarter snow park.   More than ski But it’s not just snow and ski. A few minutes from the Tarter, there is the Palau de Gel, with an Olympic ice rink of 1800m2. For the not-so-young, you can also choose to drive a kart on the ice or even do a Laser Ice Combat. If what you prefer is to rest after skiing during the morning, you can also visit museums, hike or enjoy Romanic art in Andorra.   Very practical One of the main inconveniences we can think of while we prepare everything to ski is the transport. The Hotel El Tarter is situated in the foothills of the slopes, at just 100m from the entrance to the Grandvalira slopes, furthermore, we have a room for families up to 5 people with different separated rooms but connected between them so you can stay together and comfortably sleep in your own space at the same time. And to finish a day full of emotions, you can find typical Andorran dishes or international dishes in our restaurant.   Don’t think about it anymore and book now your stay for unforgettable holidays!

     The winter season and snow are here! We have been waiting for so long to enjoy skiing and all snow activities in Andorra. The day to put your skis on has finally arrived, and nothing can better than startig the season in hotel for the first weekend of December .   If you haven’t already, inaugurate the season now The last week Grandvalira started the season with quite good snow conditions thanks to the first snowfalls of the year in the whole country. Don’t think anymore and come to welcome the winter season in Andorra. If you are not a skier, you can also enjoy numerous snow activities like mushing, snowshoes excursions, tubbing, snowmobile promenade,… Ski lover or snow activities fan, in Andorra you will not be bored! Enjoy these first snow days with us One more time, we are present and we open our doors this weekend to inaugurate this season in the best way. Stay in our hotel and enjoy our privileged situation: in front of the Tarter sector of Grandvalira. From your room’s window, look at the ski slopes and the cable car that are waiting for you. No car and no queues, you have just to take a good breakfast, to prepare your ski equipment, and to enjoy an intensive day in the slopes!     Do you know what to do the first December weekend? So, you just have to book your getaway! Take a look at our winter offers, and choose what suits you best! We are waiting for you!

    This year, adults and children can enjoy skiing all together! Enjoy skiing in family in a fun way, and discover the different snow activities that are waiting for you in Grandvalira.   Bababoom Circus Children’s Circuit Discover the magic of the circus with your kids to make them have fun while they improve their technical and balance thanks to the obstacles course of the Tarter sector circuit. A free activity available up to 12 years old offering the possibility to be accompanied by an adult, which allows you to ski with your children in a different and good way. A magic and adapted circuit, that children will remember and will want to repeat once again! Mushing, unparalleled activity Live new experiences with your children! Can you imagine to travel through snowy woods and to contemplate spectacular landscapes on a sled? Don’t let people tell you! With mushing you will enjoy with your family a ride with sled dogs, and you will discover the beauty of the Andorran nature. Have a good time with your family in the tubbing Mattresses and snow! The perfect duet to slide on the natural toboggan of the slopes! Have a good time in family, and think only in having fun. Holidays are made for that!   The opening of Grandvalira, the biggest ski resort of the Pyrenees, quickly approaches! Book your days, plan your family activities, and be ready to have fun!

     Every year Grandvalira works hard at the end of the ski season to offer to its customers, one year later, more news and services. This year, with international events, access improvements, expansion of the Snowpark and technology innovation, the referent station in the southern Europe will surprise you much more than ever! Grandvalira, a World Cup station After the success in 2012, once more time Andorra will host the Feminine Alpine Ski World Cup in February 2016, the 27th and 28th. And this time the race will take place in the Aliga slope in Tarter, in front of our hotel. An opportunity to experience in first person one of the most important events of the season! Don’t let miss out the occasion to assist to a World Cup where the best international skiers in the world will be present. The Tarter sector innovates In the improvements of the principal access of the station, Grandvalira has created a new service building where actually the Tarter lift was. Lockers, ski school area and various locals in a modern and surprising architecture will be able from November, 28th the day of the opening station. The Tarter Snowpark will be expanded Renovations and expansions, this year one of the protagonists of this season will be the Tarter Snowpark with the largest modules and jump line in the Pyrenees! Freestyler or spectator, come to see these jumps and extreme figures which will leave you breathless! Technology innovation, expansion of Wi-Fi networks, improvements in the ski school areas,… Grandvalira presents you a wide range of news this year to make you enjoy the biggest ski resort of the Pyrenees more than ever! If you want have an idea of what was the last World Cup in Grandvalira like, take a look on the video of the Feminine Alpine Ski World Cup 2012!

     Once again, Grandvalira will be the venue of a renowned sportive event in the world. As it did in 2012, the ski station will held the Feminine Alpine Skiing World Cup in February 2016, 27th and 28th.   The World Cup Live Enthusiastic public, festive atmosphere, snowy time, privileged environment and skiers who are ready to do anything to win! Don’t miss the most important event of this winter in Grandvalira, which will take place in the famous slope Àliga in Tarter, where a lot of competitions took place. Feel adrenaline in your body while you follow live the downhills of the best feminine skiers in the world like Lindsey Vonn, Lara Gut and Tina Maze.   Enjoy these moments with us! The privileged situation of Hotel del Tarter allows you to access at the Àliga slope quickly, because it is situated just in front of our windows. You won’t find a best place to enjoy the Feminine Alpine Skiing World Cup.   Feminine Alpine Skiing World Cup program February 27, 2016 10:30am Supergiant women February 28, 2016 10:30am Supercombined and supergiant women 1:30pm Supercombined women   Grandvalira, a ski resort that we love Grandvalira ski station has demonstrated it capacities to organize international events, that is why it has just been chosen to host the Finals of the Alpine Skiing World Cup in 2019! Discover what it is to experience a World Cup in live, Do not let others tell you!

      Andorra is charming! And even personalities like Elton John want to come in Andorra to perform their show. As a matter of fact, he will be in our country for his last world tour before his retirement! The noted British singer-songwriter will perform with his band in Andorra la Vella sport complex in July, the next 18th at 7pm, after 50 years of trajectory and 4.000 concerts. An exclusive event because Andorra will be the country number 100 where Elton John will play. This will be the first and the last time that the country will host this rock star who is saying goodbye to the scenes during the tour. If you love rock and classics of 70’s and 80’s, Andorra is waiting for you in July. Enjoy a legendary concert and stay a few days in our hotel to discover numerous mountain activities that we propose to you!       A country surrounded by mountains, a rock star and a multitude of summer activities. Do you need something else to visit us?