Mountain skiing in Andorra
Ski mountaineering can also be enjoyed in Grandvalira. As an alternative to alpine skiing, you'll find various itineraries in all sectors during resort opening hours. If you prefer, we have qualified mountain guides with whom you can discover Andorra's wildest landscapes.
Mountain Pass
The Mountain Pass season pass makes it possible to access the trails set up for these sports and to use certain lifts, with one ascent and one descent per day and lift.
- At Ordino Arcalís, the Tristaina gondola.
- At Pal Arinsal, the La Massana gondola, Els Orriols gondola in Arinsal, Arinsal-Pal cable car, La Tossa ski lift and the Pla de la Cot conveyor belt.
- At Grandvalira, these lifts are the Canillo gondola, the El Tarter gondola, the Soldeu gondola, the Els Pioners gondola (Pas de la Casa), the Funicamp, the Montmalús surface lift and the Xavi chairlift.
The Mountain Pass also includes first-aid service and transfer to the resort’s medical centre in case of accidents on the trails and slopes set up for these sports.
All season Mountain Pass include an invitation to the Grandvalira Resorts. Please request it on your My GrandSki account.
The pass also provides access to resort lifts operating during the 2023 summer months.
Grandvalira Mountain Guides
Sectors Pas de la Casa, Grau Roig, Encamp
Grandvalira continues to support the only qualified mountain guide centre in Andorra that lies within the skiable area.
Visitors wishing to take a different approach to discovering the landscapes of the Grandvalira region and Andorra in general can undergo an introduction within the skiable area or go on more daring excursions aimed at scaling several iconic mountain peaks on skis.
Grandvalira Mountain Guides
Prices 2022 - 2023
| GMG | DESCRIPTION | LEVEL | DURATION | RATE |
| HALF-DAY EXCURSION | Cross-country ski excursion in the Grandvalira resort (Montmalús, Pessons, Pas de la Casa area) | Medium | 4 h | €157,50 |
| “The 2900 m” EXCURSION | Cross-country ski excursion with the aim of reaching 2900 m-high summits (Serrera, Estanyó, various crossings…) | Medium-advanced | 6 h | €220,50 |
| DAY EXCURSION | Do you see yourself reaching the highest summit in Andorra by cross-country skiing? Includes an optional transfer or meeting at the base of the route. | Advanced | 8 h | €273 |
| SAFETY BLOCK | Perfect your abilities by applying rope techniques for channels, ice picks, crampons etc., always accompanied by qualified mountain guides. Cross-country skiing equipment and crampons NOT INCLUDED. | Advanced | 4 h | €262,50 |
- Groups of 1 to 6 people with the same level of skiing.
- Bookings directly at the ski school or by email to bookingpasgrau@grandvalira.com
Adventure Center
2022-2023 Season
| GRANDVALIRA ADVENTURE CENTER | DURATION | PEOPLE | SECTOR | PRICE | BUY |
| Freeride / Freetouring | 4 h | 1 to 6 | Soldeu/Tarter/Canillo | €210,00 | Direct sales at school |
| Freeride / Freetouring | 6 h | 1 to 6 | Soldeu/Tarter/Canillo | €315,00 | Direct sales at school |
| Skimo Ski Resort - INITIATION | 3 h | 1 to 6 | Soldeu/Tarter/Canillo | €157,50 | ONLINE |
| Skimo MOUNTAIN RESORT outside the ski resort | 4-6 h | 4 to 6 | Canillo (outside the ski resort) | €315,00 | Direct sales at school |
Freeride / Freetouring - In the Ski Resort
- Ski session with guide and learning within the new freeride and freetouring spaces of the ski area, knowledge of safety techniques, interpretation of the snow coat, climbing technique with seal skins and discovery of the best corners with the best snow.
- Material included: Wide skis and safety equipment (Dva, Shovel, probe, backpack).
- Direct sale at the school.
- Daily departures, per instructor.
Skimo INITIATION - Ski Resort
- First contact with mountain skiing, learning the climbing technique, conversions, sliding, tracing, progression material, safety equipment and personal equipment.
- Itineraries marked to the ski area and freetouring áreas.
- Daily departures, per instructor.
Skimo MOUNTAIN SESION - Outside Ski Resort
- Departure of mountain skiing through the valleys of Incles or Ransol, learning the techniques of progression in undrawn terrain, safety practices, all snow descent technique, interpretation of the snow cover and preparation of a crossing.
- Safety equipment included (DVA, Shovel, probe and backpack).
- Environment: Vall de Incles and Coma de Ransol, Tossa de Incles, La Cabaneta, Tossa de Juclar, Coma de Varilles, Pico de Ransol, Pico del Estaño Muerto, La Serrera, Pico del Estanyo.
- Daily departures, per instructor.
Ski mountaineering: itineraries and opening hours
Grandvalira Grau Roig / Pas de la Casa
Itineraries during daytime, from 7 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.
- Initiation level circuit: Peretol
- Intermediate circuit: Moretó, Pessons, Montmalús, Isards, Llac de Cubil and Cortals.
- Advanced circuit: Circ Envalira and variant Pic Blanc
Itineraries after resort opening hours, from 17.30 h to 20.00 h*
- Advanced circuit: Directa and Pas de la Casa
Grandvalira Soldeu / El Tarter
Itineraries after resort opening hours, from 17.30 h to 22.00 h*
- El Tarter → Gall de Bosc → Soldeu → Bosc Fosc → Os → Duc → Cap de Llosada. Slope.
- Soldeu → Bosc Fosc → Os → Duc → Cap de Llosada.Slope.
* From 10 pm to 7 am, it is not allowed to practice mountain skiing on the slopes of the ski resort.
