Organising a skiing trip to Andorra doesn’t end with choosing your dates. Accommodation, ski passes, equipment, ski lessons… There are a few decisions you’ll need to make before you arrive, especially if you’re coming during the December bank holiday weekend, the Christmas holidays, Easter or any other peak period.
If you’ve got Grandvalira in mind this winter, here’s a rundown of what you should book before your skiing trip and what you can leave until later.
1. Accommodation and ski passes: the first two bookings
Once you’ve chosen your dates, it’s time to sort out your accommodation and ski passes. These are the first things to consider. The best option is to book a package that includes a hotel and a ski pass in Grandvalira – that way, you’ll be better organised. And it’s usually better value for money too! 
At the Hotel del Tarter, you’ll find ski packages for different lengths of stay.
Before booking, compare what each option includes, the number of nights and the number of days’ skiing. You won’t always need the same package for a weekend as you would for a longer stay.
2. Ski equipment
Hiring your equipment in advance can save you time and allow you to check the available options beforehand. As well as your skis, you’ll need to think about boots, poles and a helmet.
If you’re travelling with children, check the sizes too. Little ones grow quickly, and the kit that fit last season might no longer be suitable for this one.
And a practical tip: check where the hire shop is located in relation to your accommodation and access to the slopes. Picking up and returning the kit is also part of the travel logistics.
3. Ski lessons
If you’re planning to take a ski course, don’t leave it until the last minute. Booking in advance will give you a better chance of securing the day and time you want.
Also check the meeting point for the lessons. Grandvalira is a vast ski area, and knowing where you need to be first thing in the morning will save you from unnecessary journeys.
4. Access to the slopes is also determined when you book your hotel
It’s not the same having to travel by car or public transport as staying right next to one of the ski area’s access points.
The Hotel del Tarter is situated at the foot of Grandvalira, in the sector of the same name, so its location makes organising your skiing much easier.
5. Ski insurance
Before hitting the slopes, it’s a good idea to take out ski insurance to cover you whilst you’re out on the snow.
You can add this when you buy your ski pass. Check what each option includes and sort it out before you travel so you don’t have to worry about it when you arrive in Grandvalira.
6. Après-ski activities
It’s a good idea to plan a few things in advance. Perhaps a restaurant you’d like to try, a visit to Caldea or other snow-based activities.
If you’d rather decide as you go along, make sure to leave some time free. After several hours of skiing, you might find that the best plan for that afternoon is simply to relax. We can help you book your tickets for Caldea from the hotel.
Your checklist before skiing in Grandvalira:
Check that you’ve sorted out the main aspects of a skiing trip to Andorra:
- Accommodation and ski pass.
- Equipment hire, if you need it.
- Ski lessons, if you’re going to book them.
- Insurance and cover for skiing.
- Activities or special bookings for the busiest days.
Organising these points in advance means you’ll arrive in Andorra with a large part of your snow holiday already sorted. And if you’re looking to simplify the two main bookings, check out the Grandvalira hotel and ski pass packages on our website and start planning your next skiing holiday.