Questions about Ski and snowboard school
School for all
- Can I start group lessons any day of the week?
In the Pas de la Casa, Grau Roig, Encamp and Canillo sectors, the three-day, four-day and five-day courses start on Monday, while the two-day courses start on Saturday. In the Soldeu and El Tarter sectors, the three-day, four-day and five-day courses start on Monday and Saturday, while the two-day courses only start on Saturday.
It is not possible to start on another day of the week, except for special departures on 27 December (for 3, 4 or 5 day). - How can I request a quote for private lessons?You can get a quote through our website . Bear in mind that the times shown are those that are available at the school.
- Does the price of the lessons include the pass and equipment hire?
The price of the lessons does not include the pass or the equipment hire. We have offers that combine these options at a cheaper price.
- Where are the schools located? Can I get there by car?All our sectors have a ski school. In the sectors of Canillo, El Tarter, Soldeu and Encamp, these are located in the higher areas of the mountain, so access is by funicular or cable car. In the Grau Roig and Pas de la Casa sectors, they are located at the foot of the slopes.
- Can adults and children have lessons with the same instructor?In order to ensure they learn correctly, we do not recommend that adults and children have the same instructor, as the teaching methods are different.
- What ski level should I choose when booking a lesson?You should choose your ski level in line with the colour of the slopes: beginner if you have never skied before, green/blue if you have skied before, blue/red if you are an accomplished skier, and red/black if you are an expert skier. However, the instructor for the group lessons will always carry out a short test before starting, in order to check participants’ levels. The instructors for private lessons can easily adapt to the level of their clients.
- Is it advisable to book skiing lessons in advance?We recommend booking in advance, especially for certain dates in high season such as Christmas, Epiphany, Carnival and Easter.
Children's Product
- If I book a place at a nursery or my child, are meals included?
Meals are not included. At the nursery in Canillo, El Tarter and Soldeu you can book directly in the school a children’s meal or bring your own food.
At the nursery in Grau Roig you have to bring your own food. In all cases, the nursery staff will be responsible for giving the food to your child. - Does the price of children’s lessons include a pass?
A pass is required for children's services and activities (Nursery, Snow garden, Kids Programme, children’s group lessons). The price of the pass is not included in these services and activities.
- Are children grouped by level? Do they go out onto the slopes?
Children attending the Snow Garden, Kids Program, or children's Collective lessons are grouped according to their skiing ability. Those who have never skied before will stay on the slope reserved exclusively for the ski school. Children who have skied before will go out onto the slopes with an instructor.
- Does Grandvalira have nursery?Grandvalira has nurseries in nearly all of its sectors. The nursery in Grau Roig is for children aged between 1 and 3. The nurseries in Soldeu, Canillo and El Tarter are for children aged between 2 and 5. Additionally, just off the road in El Tarter there is a nursery for babies aged between 4 and 24 months. There are no nursery services in the Pas de la Casa or Encamp sectors.
Adapted Skiing
- Can I have adapted ski lessons?Our ski schools offer the opportunity to learn to ski and can adapt to most types of functional diversity, in order to make the sport accessible to all. Our instructors are highly qualified in the use of adaptive techniques for alpine skiing. We offer lessons at beginner, advanced and competition level. If you are interested in this activity, please complete the following form .
- Are there discounts on passes for people with functional diversity?Yes. You can find information on discounts and the corresponding conditions on our website .
- Can I hire adapted equipment at the resort?We do not have equipment available for hire; however, the equipment is included in the price of the private lessons offered by our schools. If you are interested in this activity or would like further information, please complete the following form .
Of specialization
- Does Grandvalira offer courses to become a ski instructor?
At Grandvalira, we do not offer courses to become a ski instructor. However, the Government of Andorra has a specialized public institution, EFPEM (School for the Training of Sports and Mountain Professions), which provides official training courses to obtain this qualification or others.
Below, you’ll find their direct contact details:
Tel.+376 722 240 / efpem@andorra.ad - Should I only book lessons at the ski school if I am a beginner?
Our ski school is designed for all levels, even advanced skiers who wish to perfect their technique or try a different discipline.
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