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The mountains of Andorra have some magical little creatures that you don’t see very often. But in the Menairons forest there are clues for us to find them. Do you dare to look for them?   The Menairons Forest in La Massana This is a very easy hiking route to be done with children together with their families. The Menairons Forest is located near the village of Pal, in the parish of La Massana. It is an outdoor family activity that allows children to interact with nature. Following the instructions in the guide booklet that you can obtain from the tourist offices, the kids will help the little goblins to carry out their tasks. The route can be done at any time of the year, but you should be prepared for the weather. The play elements and surprises along the way are made by local artists and craftsmen with nature-friendly materials. The “maraculla” itineraries These unique itineraries are short and easily accessible circular paths. They are designed so that the youngest members of the family can get into the world of hiking and get close to nature with their families. Along the way they will find games and educational elements for them to have fun and develop their imagination while learning to respect nature. Apart from the Menairons Forest, there are three other “macarulla” circuits: in Canillo, Encamp and Escaldes. As in the first family route described above, the pieces have been created by local artists and craftsmen using noble materials such as wood, stone and iron. The trails can be discovered with the help of guides available at the tourist offices. At the end you can download a diploma that certifies the children as “macarulla”. If you like hiking routes, Andorra offers a multitude of itineraries. From family routes such as the Menairons forest to itineraries that require a higher level. At the Hotel del Tarter we will be happy to help you plan a mountain excursion when you make your reservation.

Andorra has a wide range of cultural and sporting events in the open air for you to have fun and enjoy what you like best. We have selected for you the most important ones so that you can plan your getaway this summer. Outdoor sports If there is one thing that makes Andorra stand out, it is the large number of mountain-related competitions organised every summer. – The Andorra Multisport Festival Between the last weekend in June and the first weekend in July, this event is made up of 5 races, including foot races, mountain biking, road cycling and even an ironman. – The Skyrace Comapedrosa The Skyrace Comapedrosa is a high mountain footrace that is very popular with trail running enthusiasts, where participants climb the highest peak in the Principality: Comapedrosa. The 15th edition will be held on 22 July, starting from Arinsal (La Massana). – The Multisegur Volta als Ports of Andorra On 23 July the country’s oldest cycle touring race is held with 5 routes of different distances, starting from La Massana and finishing at the Parc Central in Andorra la Vella. – The Vallnord Mountain Bike World Cup One more year the Bike Park of Pal hosts a new edition of the UCI Mountain Bike Series. On this occasion, it will take place from 22 to 27 August. – La Vuelta a España On 28 August, one of the great road cycling competitions returns to Andorra, which will be the end of the third stage and the beginning of the fourth. What is guaranteed is that we will once again see the greatest riders climbing Andorra’s most emblematic mountain passes. You can consult the calendar of sporting events here. Nights are getting longer! Good temperatures and longer days invite you to go out, have an ice cream on a terrace or attend open-air concerts. Andorra also has a good range of events on offer. – Jazz Andorra Escaldes-Engordany From 29 June to 6 July Escaldes organises its annual jazz festival, with street performances, concerts and other activities with internationally renowned groups and soloists. – FESTA, the new Cirque du Soleil show In July the Canadian company will present a new show that you can only see in Andorra to celebrate 10 years of collaboration with the country. The acrobatics, rhythm and great scenery will make you relive the magic of Cirque du Soleil. – Nights at the museums In summer, Andorra’s museums organise very special tours, with dramatised visits, small concerts and themed routes. – Popular festivities Whenever you come, there’s sure to be a town or local celebration that you can join in. Start the season by celebrating the night of San Juan in Andorra and join in the tradition of going out into the streets to watch the fallaires burn and turn large wheels of fire (the fallas). In the end these fallas are used to light the bonfires that will burn during the shortest night of the year. If you still don’t know our traditions, this is the ideal occasion, as we open on the weekend of San Juan. Book your room here. And you know the best thing? You will sleep soundly, because we are in the Pyrenees where the nights are cooler and the temperatures are more pleasant.

Grandvalira is the ideal ski resort for families. It offers a wide variety of options for the little ones to learn to ski or improve their technique. On the slopes you’ll find several themed circuits created especially for children up to the age of 12, where they’ll have fun while perfecting their skiing skills. In this article we tell you what they are like and where you can find them to liven up your skiing days with your children. Grandvalira’s themed circuits There are 4 different circuits spread throughout all the areas of the resort. They are themed circuits, with obstacles and different routes where children up to 12 years of age can ski. There is no extra cost, they are included in the price of the ski pass. The Bababoom Circus Located in the El Tarter sector, this is the closest circuit to the hotel. It is a 500-metre space inspired by the world of the circus, made up of various tests and obstacles. It is designed for children to ski with a monitor (service with charge) or an adult. Throughout the course, as the child passes through the obstacles, he/she will hear the noise of the circus animals. The Mon(t) Magic The family park in the Canillo sector is decorated with characters from the legends of Andorra. It has a themed track specially designed for children between 3 and 8 years old, with three different areas: initiation, progression and high level. It also offers other children’s activities, a restaurant where you can wait for your children while they have a great time, the Grandvalira zip line and the Magic Gliss (two activities you can enjoy as a family when they finish skiing). Yokai Circuit This is the children’s circuit in the Soldeu sector. It has a total length of 646 metres and is inspired by the capercaillie, an animal native to the Pyrenees. It can be reached from the Espiolets area, via the Esparver and Ós slopes. The Kids Forest These circuits are located in Encamp, Grau Roig and Pas de la Casa. They are ideal areas for the little ones to put on skis in their first days. There are 3 levels divided by age from 3 to 11 years old and are identified by characters in the shape of animals. Enjoy a few days in the snow with your family, discover the different children’s circuits of Grandvalira and rest in the hotel of El Tarter. Book your room with ski pass here.

This year surprise dad with a spring break to celebrate Father’s Day. Check out the best family plans for March in Andorra. Igloo building in Grandvalira You’ll discover the secrets behind building with snow blocks. You’ll have an hour and a half to transform the snow into an igloo in the Grau Roig sector of Grandvalira. You don’t need a ski pass to do this activity, but you do need to book in advance. You can hire the service alone or with a package of activities that includes a cross-country skiing baptism, archery, a snowshoeing route and a snowmobile excursion. Naturland’s Forest line The new proposal in the Sant Julià adventure park is a zip line in the Rabassa forest with curves 7 metres above the ground and 500 metres long. It is suitable for children from 6 years old. It is located at 1,600 metres above sea level in Naturland and you can combine it with other activities such as Tobotronc, cross-country skiing, Airtrekk or snowshoeing. This is certainly an ideal proposal for the whole family to enjoy the snow and nature in a different way. Find the Tamarros of Andorra Do you know the magical beings that live in Andorra and protect our forests and mountains? There are at least 7 hidden portals, one in each parish of the country, and they are activated with a stone. To find them you will have to follow the clues that you will be given at the tourist office with all the information. The routes are easy to access and can be done at your own pace with children. Start with the Tamarro de Canillo, which is the closest to the hotel, and continue with the one in Encamp. If you don’t discover them all on this visit, you can always come back on other occasions 😉. Which family activity sounds best to you? What is certain is that after a day of excitement, you will need to rest and celebrate Father’s Day with a good dinner at the Hotel del Tarter. Are you up for it?

Andorra is the ideal Easter destination for couples. Enjoy the last long weekend of the season together! In Grandvalira you’ll find the best conditions for snow sports and activities surrounded by incredible natural landscapes. When the ski resorts close, there is still a wide range of leisure activities for all tastes. In this article we only give you a few ideas, but we’re sure you can think of many more… Keep on skiing! Extend your ski day in Pas de la Casa on Grandvalira’s only night slope. La Solana has a ski lift and lights up every Thursday and Saturday from 17h to 20h. To have access, you can do it with your day pass or the multi-day pass at Grandvalira Resorts. The Sunset Park Henrik Harlaut is the only snowpark in Andorra that opens in the afternoon from 16h to 21h, from Tuesday to Sunday. So, freeride lovers can continue to enjoy the snow when the rest of the facilities have already closed. A duo massage in an “adults only” spa If there is one après-ski activity you can’t miss in Andorra, it’s thermalism. On this occasion we suggest you surprise your partner with a massage for two at Inúu, the Caldea spa for over 16s. During the massage you will enjoy the same sensations at the same time, thanks to a duo massage in which the masseurs perform the treatment in complete synchronisation. Complete the experience with the entrance to Inúu, Caldea’s thermal spa for adults, which also includes access to the Thermoludic and Origins. Walk together through the indoor thermal water lagoons and try the water beds in front of the mountains. You can watch the sunset from the outdoor terraces and the outdoor lagoons and relax in the saunas and hammams. Not to be missed! Night-time activities in the snow If you can ski at night, you can also enjoy activities such as a high altitude dinner, but you’ll have to earn it first! But you’ll love it because the restaurant can be reached by snowshoeing or snowmobiling, an experience not to be missed for the most foodie couples! As we said at the beginning, these are just a few ideas, but the options are endless. Can we help you?

Get away from it all and enjoy an unforgettable weekend. It’s time to pack your suitcase and enjoy a romantic getaway, alone, at your own pace. If you like skiing, there’s no better place than Grandvalira. You will enjoy more than 200 km of slopes and many more ways to have fun in the snow. Undoubtedly the best way to disconnect and recharge your batteries. Ski in Grandvalira and enjoy the snow in couple! Who doesn’t want to spend a wonderful skiing holiday in Grandvalira? From beginners to expert skiers, the resort has slopes adapted to all levels that will delight snow lovers. You can access the resort easily from El Tarter and from here you can go to the seven sectors of Grandvalira which are connected to each other. Enjoy nature, fresh air and snow as a couple, as long as your body can take it! A stop to get your strength back Midday is a good time to take a break and have a drink. Take the opportunity to recover with a good snack or try the varied gastronomy offered by Grandvalira’s restaurants. And if it’s a clear day, it’s best to do it on a terrace to enjoy the benefits of the sun (always with protection, of course 😉). Snow activities for two If you don’t ski, there are plenty of alternatives to enjoy the snow. We suggest an excursion on snowshoes through the forests of Andorra. Walks in the snow that will make you discover magnificent snowy forests. If you prefer a bit of action, opt for an outing on a snowmobile, a great plan for the more adventurous. Whether you choose one activity or the other, you can do them both from the activity centre in the Grau Roig sector. The fun continues in après-ski When the slopes close, there is still a good part of the day to spend doing what you like best… or why not: trying out new activities. Shopping and spa Of course you can go shopping in the shopping centres in Escaldes and Andorra la Vella as well as in Pas de la Casa. You can also relax in the thermal waters of Caldea. Snow activities Or you can continue skiing until 8 pm on the La Solana / Tubs del Pas de la Casa piste, open from Thursday to Saturday. If you want to have a few laughs, go down a whole slope on a sledge in Soldeu. High altitude dinners and fun And if you like to combine snow with gastronomy, don’t miss the high altitude dinners. You will be able to get to the restaurant on the slopes by going up under the moonlight and the stars on a snowmobile, snowshoes or snowshoes. The prize is a good mountain dinner. Of course, being in El Tarter, you can’t leave without visiting L’Abarset, the most famous après-ski leisure centre in Andorra, where you can go for a drink, attend a live music session and have dinner as well. Book the suite End the day in our attic suite, ideal to crown a perfect day of emotions. It is our most exclusive room, where we offer you the maximum comfort. It has different spaces, in which you will find a living room with a TV, a computer room, a bedroom with a king size bed and a bathroom with a hydro-massage bath. Everything is prepared for you to have a good night’s sleep. And the next morning you can start the day with a good breakfast. Skiing in Grandvalira is also one of the best ways to enjoy an unforgettable getaway. Book our tailor-made offer with ski pass and hotel night.

In March, we will once again experience the atmosphere of the major sporting events at close quarters. El Tarter, where we are, and Soldeu are the Grandvalira sectors where the men’s and women’s Alpine skiing World Cup Finals will be held. The competition will take place very close to the hotel, so read on to find out everything we know. Competition programme The first days of the Championships will be focused on El Tarter, specifically on the Àliga slope, where we will be able to see the fastest skiers competing in the speed trials. On 13 and 14 March, the training sessions will take place. And on 15 and 16 March, the DH and Supergiant races will take place. The Mixed Team Parallel will be held on 17 March at 12:00 and the public bib draw will take place at 19:00. Please note that this event will take place at L’Abarset, the most fashionable après-ski centre in Andorra, which is also located in El Tarter, just a few metres from the hotel. On 18 and 19 March, the trials will move to the Avet de Sodeu slope, just 5 minutes by car from the hotel. Here the most technical slalom and giant slalom races will be held. The World Cup Village will be open on both days from 10am to 7pm. And on the last day at 13h the prize-giving ceremony will take place. The World Cup slopes We have a luxury stage to watch the World Cup finals. – Àliga slope, el Tarter sector With a length of 2.7 kilometres, 60 metres wide and a gradient of 751 metres, where runners can reach speeds of up to 120 km/hour. It is the track closest to the hotel. – Avet slope, Soldeu sector The technical disciplines are held on the Avet piste in Soldeu, with guaranteed snow quality thanks to its northeast orientation. The route of the giant slalom has a drop of 416 metres and that of the giant slalom, 210m. The end of the slope takes place on a 14,000 square metre footbridge, built for the first World Cup Finals held in 2019, which connects it with the village of Soldeu. New goals for Grandvalira After these World Cup Finals, the resort has its sights set on being chosen to host the 2029 Alpine skiing championships. In May we will know if the International Ski Federation has chosen Andorra’s candidature. Hurry up and book your room so as not to miss anything. Tickets for the World Cup finals in Grandvalira can be bought here. .

The last days of the Christmas holidays will end with the first long weekend of the year: the Spanish Three Kings long weekend. For us, it is, without a doubt, the perfect time to come skiing in Andorra. The best gift for the Epiphany long weekend If you are one of those who take advantage of any excuse to ski, start the year in style and treat yourself to our offer with hotel and ski pass for the Epiphany long weekend. It includes: * 2 nights in a 3* hotel, at the foot of the slopes in the El Tarter sector. *Half board: breakfast and dinner. *2 consecutive days of ski pass to Grandvalira. If you have more days available, choose the tailor-made ski offer and we will prepare a package to your liking. Make the most of these free days to improve your technique with group or individual lessons or to introduce your children to skiing. Do you need more ideas for the Epiphany long weekend? In Grandvalira there are endless snow activities to do as a couple, have fun with friends or with the family. Here is an example in this article. El Belén gigante de Canillo If you are one of those who take advantage of any excuse to ski, start the year in style and treat yourself to our offer with hotel and ski pass for the Epiphany long weekend. It includes: * 2 nights in a 3* hotel, at the foot of the slopes in the El Tarter sector. *Half board: breakfast and dinner. *2 consecutive days of ski pass to Grandvalira. If you have more days available, choose the tailor-made ski offer and we will prepare a package to your liking. Make the most of these free days to improve your technique with group or individual lessons or to introduce your children to skiing. Do you need more ideas for the Epiphany long weekend? In Grandvalira there are endless snow activities to do as a couple, have fun with friends or with the family. Here is an example in this article. Give yourself the best present and make the most of the festivities until the last day: come and ski in Andorra over the Epiphany weekend.

December is the most special month of the year. Because of the celebrations and getting together with our loved ones around a table. But it can also be a very busy time because of the preparations, the dinners, shopping for presents… Ufff… It seems quite a lot. So, to make sure you are fully energized, we suggest a getaway with the best plans to get you ready for this time of year. Mountain hotel and Caldea admission ticket There is no better way to get ready before the holidays than spending a few hours in Andorra’s thermal spa and sleeping in a unique setting at the foot of Grandvalira. The three-hour entrance to the Thermoludic will do you good! Start with the thermal waters of the indoor lagoon and its whirlpools. Then tone up with the temperature changes in the indoromantic baths. Continue to take a break in the sauna and hammam and finish in the panoramic lagoon admiring the sunset. When you’ve finished, you’ll feel like coming back up to the hotel in Tarter to get into bed and enjoy a good night’s sleep. And in the morning: a full breakfast to start the day with all the energy in the world! Book the 3* hotel offer with 3 hours entrance to Caldea. High altitude dinner on the slopes The ski resorts are open from 9 am to 5.30 pm, but there are some proposals that start after the ski lifts have closed. One of the most delicious are the mountain dinners in the restaurants located on the ski slopes. As well as enjoying a delicious dinner in a mountain restaurant, you can enjoy a night excursion under the moonlight on snowshoes or snowmobiles, so it’s a double experience! And if the sky is clear, you’ll be able to observe the stars from a unique spot with hardly any light pollution. In Andorra the sales start earlier! Another plan you won’t be able to resist: an afternoon of shopping in Andorra’s most popular shopping streets. Remember that the sales in Andorra start earlier than in Spain or France. They usually start the Friday before Christmas, so it’s a good opportunity to buy the last Christmas presents. Depending on when you come, you’ll find various Christmas markets scattered around the country where you can buy Christmas decorations. Or the traditional Christmas market held every year in the capital, where you’ll find local artisans and local food products such as cold meats, honey, jams, fine wines and chocolate, among others. Ideal for taking home a souvenir of Andorra! Have you already thought about how you will spend the last weekends of the year?