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In two weeks you’ll be skiing at Grandvalira resorts. Have you got everything ready? We explain the most important details of the new 2022-23 season so you can start getting ready.   The unique Fortait of Grandvalira Resorts The most talked-about new feature of this season, which starts on 2 December, is undoubtedly the creation of the single ski pass: the Andorra Pass, which allows you to enjoy all the resorts in the country. With the season or multi-day ski pass you have access to the 303 skiable kilometres and 215 slopes of Grandvalira, Pal-Arinsal and Ordino Arcalís. The Nord Pass Vallnord ski pass The Vallnord ski pass is also available to enjoy the resorts of Pal Arinsal and Ordino Arcalís, also with the season and multi-day ski pass options. Take note that from 4 days onwards, you can spend one day skiing in the Grandvalira sectors. Family activities in the snow Grandvalira is still committed to snow activities in general and to family skiing with ski schools and themed circuits for the little ones. The Family Park Mon(t) Magic in Canillo, which also reopens its doors on 2 December with the rest of the facilities, offers a wide range of proposals for having a great time and learning to ski. The park is located in the Canillo sector and is accessed from the Canillo cable car, just 10 minutes from the hotel. It has three children’s ski areas: beginners, progression and advanced level and the longest themed slope in Southern Europe, the ideal place for children from 3 to 8 years old to have a great time learning to ski! In 2023, the Alpine Ski World Cup will be back! Once again this year, Grandvalira’s sports events calendar has a full line-up of the best sporting events. Make a note of the dates: – From 13 to 19 March: men’s and women’s finals of the Alpine skiing World Cup. The Avet de Soldeu and Àliga del Tarter slopes are the venue, and for the second time in the history of Grandvalira they will host a competition of this magnitude. In addition, the resort is still preparing to be one of the candidates for the 2029 Alpine skiing world championships. – From 29th to 30th March: finals of the Speed Skiing World Cup The resort is already an expert in hosting this speed final on the Riberal piste in the Grau Roig sector. A spectacular event in which skiers can reach speeds of over 240km/h. The world speed records are currently held by Valentina Greggio and Ivan Origone with 247.083 km/h and 254.958 km/h respectively. Will you come and discover all the novelties of Grandvalira? Book our hotel and ski pass offers in Grandvalira and discover them in person.

December is coming up. And with it we reopen the doors of the Hotel del Tarter on the 5th December, after the autumn break. So, get ready to spend a few days of fun in the snow with us at the foot of the Grandvalira slopes.   The slopes open on the 2nd of December Weather permitting, you’ll be able to spend the entire December long weekend skiing. As you know, our location is unbeatable: at the foot of the slopes in the Tarter sector. Ideal for getting to the slopes quickly and not missing a single minute of snow. As a new feature for the 2022/23 season, Grandvalira Resorts has introduced the single ski pass, after incorporating the Pal Arinsal resort into its management, as it did with Ordino Arcalís. So this winter, with the Grandvalira multi-day ski pass, from two days you can also ski in Pal Arinsal and Ordino Arcalís. Snow activities in Grandvalira In winter, you can ski every day or combine skiing with other experiences. In Grandvalira you will find a wide range of proposals to experience the mountain and the snow in a different way, available in all its sectors. Discover the snowshoeing and ski mountaineering circuits, or take a ride through the forests of Andorra on a dog sledge or snowmobile. The most fashionable après-ski Andorra offers a host of activities to keep you having fun when you take off your ski boots. From shopping, to a varied cultural offer, discovering the local gastronomy or ending the day in a spa. In the El Tarter sector, where the hotel is located, you will find the most famous après-ski centre in Andorra: l’Abarset. Recently renovated, it has expanded its facilities. It is now a two-storey space with an outdoor terrace offering gastronomy all day long and where après-ski starts with music sessions once the ski slopes close. In a month we will be back with you to make the most of this new ski season. To whet your appetite, don’t miss our hotel offers with Grandvalira.

If you’re in Andorra this autumn from the 4th to the 20th of November, you can’t miss the Andorra Shopping Festival. The shopping areas of Andorra and Escaldes are filled with discounts, shows and entertainment from Friday to Sunday to enjoy the shopping festival.   Music and live shows A number of live musical performances are scheduled in different locations. One of them is the old quarter of the capital, which becomes an open-air stage where you can also enjoy a drink in one of its bars. The central Plaça Coprínceps in Escaldes-Engordany will also host some of the concerts and is ideal for a stop while you go shopping. The main streets will host travelling shows during the three weekends of the Andorra Shopping Festival, an activity to enjoy with the whole family! Animation in the museums As in previous editions, art is one of the backbones of the Andorra Shopping Festival. The Carmen Thyssen Museum, the CAEE, the Motorcycle Museum, the Electricity Museum, Casa Cristo and the Columba space will host the performance “De ferro i fang”, a play with music and dance created by the Andorra National Stage Foundation. Admission is free, but advance booking is required, as seating is limited. If you have not visited these museums in Andorra yet, this is a good opportunity to do so. Activities for children There’s room for everyone at the shopping festival! The youngest members of the family are in luck because they will enjoy super fun activities and workshops just for them. Children, accompanied by their families, will be able to attend the musical Cinderella and Coco, musical shows that will make them sing and dance. They will also be able to take part in craft workshops where they can test their creativity while learning at the same time. Gastronomy at a high level Along with the shopping festival come the famous autumn gastronomic days. Andorra’s restaurants present a menu based on a common local ingredient. A large number of establishments throughout the country are taking part, and as a new feature this year, they are offering a tapa as a way of sampling their menu. The Andorra Shopping Festival is here once again this year to liven up the November shopping weekends. You can consult the full programme of the event here.  

Ski mountaineering has become an essential activity for snow sports enthusiasts. It’s a good alternative for enjoying winter skiing, nature and landscapes. If you’re not yet familiar with ski touring, we encourage you to try it on the circuits available in Grandvalira.   The Mountain Pass To go ski mountaineering in Andorra you need a different ski pass from the Alpine ski pass. This is the Mountain Pass, which allows you to use the specific circuits for this discipline in Grandvalira, Pal Arinsal, Ordino Arcalís and Naturland. Like the traditional ski pass, you can buy it for a single day or for the whole season. In this case, the Mountain Pass is common to all resorts and is also valid for the snowshoe circuits. It also includes the use of some lifts in each ski resort for one ascent and one descent per day. Ski mountaineering circuits There are a total of 27 specific circuits for ski mountaineering and snowshoeing in all the resorts. Grandvalira has 9 areas. Near the hotel, in the El Tarter sector, you will find a circuit where you can practise this modality. The opening hours are the same as the slopes, but there are some circuits where you can go ski mountaineering at night (from 5.30 pm to 10 pm) or early in the morning before the slopes open (from 7 am to 9 am). Benefits of ski mountaineering As we said at the beginning, ski mountaineering is a sport that is gaining more and more followers every day. Although it is more demanding than alpine skiing and you have to have a certain level of skiing, you can also get started and enjoy snow sports in a different way. It is a very complete physical activity ideal for keeping fit during the winter. The fact of practising it in the open air surrounded by incredible landscapes will increase your sense of wellbeing and you will be put to the test with some climbs that are harder than others. The circuits set up in the resorts will allow you to do it safely. So start preparing now. In less than two months we’ll be back with everything you need to welcome you at the hotel.

Did you know that there are 20 museums in Andorra? After the Vatican, it is the country with the most museums per square metre. One of them is the Carmen Thyssen Museum, where you can admire pieces of art from her private collection and which offers a different temporary exhibition every year. Until the 8th of January 2023 you can discover Made in Paris: the generation of Matisse, Lagar and Foujita, which exhibits the works of international artists who imbibed the Paris of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.   An afternoon at the museum The Carmen Thyssen Museum is divided into different blocks representing the most representative schools of the period from the end of the 19th to the beginning of the 20th century, with the peculiarity that they follow the lines of the Parisian metro. You can admire works by the artists who give their name to the exhibition and others such as Thomas Hart Benton, Francisco Bores, Hermen Anglada Camarasa and Baltasar Lobo, who were inspired by the artistic currents of the French capital to create their works of art. In addition, music will accompany the exhibition with performances by French pianists from the mid-20th century. On this occasion, your visit to the Thyssen Museum will make you feel like you are in the Paris of the Belle Époque. The Carmen Thyssen Andorra Museum It is located in Escaldes-Engrodany, next to the parish church, on the ground floor of an emblematic building: the Valira guesthouse. It was one of the oldest hotels in Andorra, founded in the 1930s by the monks of Montserrat, who promoted the benefits of the town’s thermal waters. The building is protected as a representative example of granite architecture. It currently houses dwellings and cannot be visited, with the exception of the Carmen Thyssen Museum. After this visit, continue to enjoy the mountain scenery near the hotel, which is a true work of art 😉

September doesn’t have to be the end of the holidays! It’s true that it’s when summer ends and autumn begins, but there’s still time to enjoy a getaway before getting back to the routine. 💪 We suggest the best plan to make the most of your days off.   The Tibetan bridge, also in autumn Until the end of November you can visit the new footbridge that crosses the Vall del Riu in Canillo, which was inaugurated this summer. If you don’t know it yet, it’s the perfect excuse to plan a getaway in September and come and discover its views. It is the ideal place to admire the landscape and see how autumn is beginning to tinge nature with orange and ochre tones. The entrance ticket to the Tibetan bridge also includes a shuttle from the village of Canillo or from the Roc del Quer viewpoint (which you can also visit on the same day). Book your ticket to the Tibetan bridge + Roc del Quer + transport on their website and get ready to enjoy the views. A gastronomic route through Andorra Delight yourself with the flavours of international, local or market cuisine… offered by the country’s different restaurants. And the best thing is: with options to suit all budgets! When the temperatures drop and autumn comes, in Andorra it’s the season for stews, mushroom dishes and game meats. Make the most of your getaway to try Andorran cuisine! A restful sleep in our suite To end this getaway, we suggest you end the day in our most exclusive room: our attic suite. It has a king-size bed and a hydro-massage bathtub, ideal for a comfortable rest after a day of emotions touring Andorra. It also has magnificent views of the Grandvalira ski slopes. This year, say goodbye to the high temperatures with a getaway for two and make the most of September.

The long weekend in August is approaching and if you still don’t know what to do, here are a few ideas to make the most of it. Combine two activities that go hand in hand in Andorra: mountains and shopping. Read on and discover three routes to do with the family and suggestions for shopping in Andorra. Mountain hikes near the hotel The Tarter hotel is very well located for hiking and enjoying places of great beauty. We suggest an excursion for each day of the long weekend of 15 August. – Incles Valley Very close, between El Tarter and Canillo, you have to visit the Vall d’Incles. It is the starting point for many mountain routes, which can take you to the Cabana Sorda lake, the Siscaró lakes or the Juclà lakes. In order to preserve the valley, in summer, road access is not allowed. If you don’t want to go on foot, you will have to take a little train available from 10 am to 6 pm (you can buy a ticket at the information booth in the valley). – Primer de Pessons Lake Another excursion you will love is the one to the Pessons lakes. It starts at the Cubil car park in the Grau Roig sector of Grandvalira. Reaching the first lake is relatively easy and the climb takes an hour through a forest that will allow you to observe the local flora and fauna. – Cóms de Jan cottage in Ransol One last excursion that we recommend you do on foot is to the Cabana de Cóms de Jan hut at an altitude of 2215 metres. To start it, you will have to go by car to Coma de Ransol and from there follow the indications of the route, which is accessible and of medium level. It will take you about 1 hour to get there, and next to the refuge you will find a fountain to refresh yourself after the walk. And remember, before hiking in the mountains, you should check the weather conditions and equip yourself properly. Shopping in Andorra Summer sales are on! Sales start at the end of June and last until 5 September.  You’ll find shops selling almost all products: clothing, perfumery and cosmetics, electronics, computers, car and motorbike accessories… everything you need, and at a much lower price because the equivalent of English VAT (IGI in Andorra) is much lower here (only 4.5%). In addition, for the long weekend of 15 August, the fashion shops are already starting to receive items for the new season, so you can discover the new trends at the best price. Visit the main shopping areas of the capital and Escaldes-Engordany, the large supermarkets, shopping centres and outlets, or change of scenery and go up to Pas de la Casa for a day. In summer, most shops are usually open until 9 p.m., and between shops you can stop for a drink in a bar or café. The long weekend is just around the corner so don’t miss out and book a room for your Mountain&Shopping getaway this summer.

Looking for an irresistible plan for this summer? Don’t miss Caldea’s new show: Storm, with a night in our mountain hotel located close to nature. Entrance to Caldea with show Surely when you come to Andorra one of your must-visits is Caldea. If so, you should know that in August, a new acrobatics show will be premiering on the inner lagoon. It’s called Storm and it combines impressive pirouettes with canvases, live music, strobe lights and water games. You’ll have a great time! Storm takes place twice a day, once at 11.40am and once at 9.40pm, so you can choose what time you want to go. From the hotel we take care of everything, as we have an offer that includes: – Hotel night in a double room. – Breakfast, – Entrance for 3 hours to Caldea Thermoludic. Enjoy the thermal waters of Caldea as a couple or with friends with the 3-hour entrance to the largest spa in the centre: the Thermoludic, The Thermoludic’s panoramic lagoon The 3-hour ticket gives you access to the thermal spa areas where you can have fun and combine it with other activities in Andorra.  Take a bath in the indoor lagoon of the Thermoludic, go through its jets, waterfalls or whirlpool baths, then go to the outdoor lagoon without getting out of the water and enjoy its vertical jacuzzi and central geyser. As you are already outside, take the opportunity to go to the panoramic lagoon which is the newest of Caldea, inaugurated last summer. Enjoy its bubbles, the jacuzzi and the 360º views while you fly over the river thanks to its transparent bottom. Then go back inside and use the reactivation area, the sauna and the Turkish bath and finish in the indoroman baths to tone up with the contrast of temperatures. Relax and unwind The hotel is situated at an altitude of almost 1,800 metres, where the nights are more pleasant and the air is fresh all summer long. When you enter the hotel El Tarter you are transported to a traditional mountain accommodation, made with noble materials such as wood and stone. The double rooms are spacious, with a terrace or attic with views of the Grandvalira ski slopes. Now in summer, when you wake up in the morning, the first thing you will see is the green of the mountain slopes. The Caldea show starts on 6 August and lasts until 27 August. Make the most of it and book the hotel offer with Caldea now. Are you coming?

This summer you’ll be surprised by a new activity in Andorra: the Tibetan bridge in Canillo. Located in the heart of nature, it is just a short distance from the Roc del Quer, one of the most visited places in the Principality. The new summer attraction: the Tibetan bridge of Canillo The Tibetan Bridge of Canillo crosses over the Vall del Riu, located in the middle of nature, flying over it for 158 metres. It is at an altitude of 1875 metres on the Armiana side and 1884 metres on the Coll de Cauba. At 603 metres long, it is the second longest Tibetan bridge in the world with the same characteristics. The footbridge, which is minimalist, is 1 metre wide, weighs 200 tonnes and the passage is one-way. It can accommodate 60 people simultaneously. It was inaugurated on Tuesday 7 June and this first season will be open until 30 November, from 10am to 7pm. Next year, a platform for extreme sports, such as bungee jumping, is planned. How to get to the Tibetan Bridge of the Vall del Riu The Tibetan bridge is in Canillo, about 10 minutes by car from the hotel on the road to Montaup. Access to the bridge is payable and can be bought in a pack with the Roc del Quer, which is very close to the footbridge. The ticket also includes public transport from the centre of Canillo or from Roc del Quer’s parking. Also note that if you want to take advantage of the Roc del Quer viewpoint, from this year onwards it will also be paying (at least in the summer and autumn months). The price of the pack with the Tibetan bridge, the Roc del Quer and the bus is 14€. To access it is necessary to book and buy the ticket in advance through their website: www.ponttibetacanillo.com. The Tibetan bridge of the Vall del Riu in Canillo promises to be the new big attraction of the summer. Book a room at the Hotel del Tarter and enjoy your summer in Andorra in the heart of nature.

Experience the magic of Cirque du Soleil in Andorra with a ticket to the show and a night’s stay in a hotel.   A show only for Andorra Cirque du Soleil returns with a unique show in Europe that you can only see in Andorra. MŪV combines acrobatic performances, aerial pirouettes with choreographies of modern dance styles accompanied by the greatest musical hits of recent years. The performances will take place from Tuesday to Saturday, from 2 to 30 July, with a special performance on Sunday 31 July. The show starts at 22h, but the venue will open earlier and there will be food and pre-show areas from 21h30. Take note, this year Cirque du Soleil has a new location, in the Prada Casadet car park, opposite the Government building, but still in Andorra la Vella. Getaway with mountain hotel Enjoy a complete getaway to see MŪV with a reserved seat and the night in the hotel in Tarter and breakfast. It’s the best way to experience the magic of Cirque du Soleil this summer, with no rush to get home at the end of the show. Our offer includes: – Reserved ticket with numbered seat. – Night in a 3* hotel. – Breakfast. Book Cirque du Soleil with hotel. Combine the Cirque du Soleil with other activities Make the most of your trip to Andorra to do nature activities in Andorra. Discover its natural parks on hiking trails, have fun in the adventure parks or simply stroll along the main roads in the centre. The temperatures are ideal for enjoying the great outdoors. Although Cirque du Soleil returns to Andorra on 2 July, we opened the hotel doors on 24 June looking forward to spending another summer of nature, mountains and fresh air with you. We are waiting for you!