Grandvalira

Grandvalira, Andorra

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Grandvalira

Grandvalira links the valleys of Pas de la Casa, Grau Roig, Soldeu, El Tarter, Canillo and Encamp into Andorra’s biggest ski domain. It offers high-altitude skiing to roughly 2,640 m across varied terrain for cruisers, families and freeriders. The resort combines an extensive lift network with dedicated ski schools and park facilities.

 Summary

Grandvalira is a large, connected ski area occupying most of northeastern Andorra, known for long cruisers, accessible beginner zones and off-piste pockets at higher elevations. The domain is split into several sectors — Pas de la Casa–Grau Roig, Soldeu–El Tarter, Canillo and Encamp — served by an extensive lift system.

The resort caters to families, intermediates and park riders with marked nursery slopes, ski schools and dedicated freestyle zones. Winters feature organised events and a broad choice of on-mountain restaurants and services across the main villages.

The ski area of Grandvalira comprises the ski slopes of 5 ski areas, including Canillo, Ordino-Arcalís and Pas de la Casa / Grau Roig.

The ski area includes 5 Ski Resorts with a combined total of 286 marked pistes, served by a total of 66 ski lifts. The appropriate Lift Pass allows you to ski or snowboard in any of the ski areas of Canillo, Encamp, Ordino-Arcalís, Pas de la Casa / Grau Roig and Soldeu / El Tarter.

The ski resort itself is at 1,710m, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 2,640m, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.

 Notable Ski Runs

The longest possible descent in Grandvalira is 8km long and the most difficult run is the 'Avet No Fifteen', which is 2km in length.

Snow and Weather

Grandvalira enjoys reliable snow conditions, with an average snowfall of around 7 meters per season. Snow depths typically range from 70 to 150 cm, so check J2Ski for the latest snow information before your visit.

When will it snow in Grandvalira?

The next notable snow forecast is 2cm, expected on 22 March, with around 18cm forecast over the next 7 days.

See our long-range Snow Forecast for the latest update.

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Ski Area Stats

Skiing

The Grandvalira domain covers roughly 210 km of marked pistes with a top elevation close to 2,640 m and lower bases around the high valleys. The area is made up of linked sectors — Pas de la Casa–Grau Roig in the east, Soldeu–El Tarter in the centre, plus Canillo and Encamp — allowing long linked descents and easy transfers between sectors.

Key pieces of infrastructure include the Funicamp cable-car linking Encamp into the higher terrain and the gondolas serving Soldeu and El Tarter, which give rapid access to high pistes and park areas. Pistes vary from wide high-altitude cruisers and gentle beginner runs to steeper red and black slopes and freeride terrain off the marked runs, especially around Grau Roig and Pas de la Casa. The lift network is designed for efficient movement across the domain, with on-mountain restaurants and service points at major junctions.

There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.

Ski Lessons in Grandvalira

To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Grandvalira Ski Schools and Grandvalira Ski Instructors.

Snowboarding

Snowboarders have dedicated terrain in El Tarter’s snowpark, which hosts features such as jumps, rails and boardercross lines. Pas de la Casa and Grau Roig offer freeride-accessible terrain and steeper off-piste options; groomed cruisers and wide blues also make the resort good for carving and all-mountain riding.

Location and Map

Where is Grandvalira?

This ski resort is in the Andorran Pyrenees in Encamp.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Grandvalira is Toulouse, 130 minutes drive away.

Perpignan, Carcassonne, Barcelona, Lleida-Alguaire and Girona airports are all within three hours drive.

Most visitors fly to Barcelona–El Prat or Toulouse–Blagnac and continue by road transfer or coach into Andorra. From the airports there are regular airport transfer services and car routes into the principality; coaches stop at key resort points such as Andorra la Vella, Pas de la Casa and Soldeu. Once in Andorra the linked sectors are reached by short local drives or resort shuttle services.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The 66 ski lifts are able to uplift 100,700 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Snow Making

Snow-making is available, on 78km of ski runs, with 1008 snow cannons.

Season Dates

When is Grandvalira open?

We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.

Usual opening is late November, and usual closing is Mid April (Occasionally open to early May).

NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.

Talking about Grandvalira

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J2Ski Snow Report - January 22nd 2026

Aprés Ski

After a day on the slopes, unwind at popular spots like 'The Harp' and 'L'Abarset' for drinks and live music. For dining, 'Restaurant El Lodge' offers a cozy atmosphere with delicious cuisine.