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Ski mountaineering 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.

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Ski touring routes and schedules for Soldeu - El Tarter sectors

Routes during opening hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

  • Canillo circuits: Mainas - Cap de Rep.
  • El Tarter circuits: Obac - Avetar - Collart.
  • Soldeu circuits: Bosc de Soldeu - Solana del bosc and dels Ceps.

Routes outside opening hours from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

  • El Tarter access: Gall de bosc - Soldeu (platform) - Bosc Fosc - Os - Duc - Cap de Llosada.
  • Soldeu access: Platform - Bosc Fosc - Os - Duc - Cap de Llosada.
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Ski touring routes and schedules for Pas de la Casa - Grau Roig - Peretol sectors

Routes during opening hours from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

  • Beginner route: Peretol
  • Intermediate route: Moretó, Pessons, Montmalús, Isards, Llac de Cubil, Cortals.
  • Advanced route: Circ Envalira, Pic Blanc variant.

Routes outside opening hours from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

  • Advanced route: Directa and Pas de la Casa.
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excursiones guiadas montaña

Guided mountain excursions in Andorra

One of the beauties of Andorra is its natural environment throughout the year, although it’s during the winter when the snow serves up a perfect landscape to explore and practice sports that can’t be done at any other time of the year. In Grandvalira, visitors can find Grandvalira Mountain Guides and Adventure Center, two mountain and adventure centres run by expert guides that offer excursions within and outside the ski area, including: introduction to skimo, ski mountaineering outings to  Andorra’s iconic peaks, freetouring for the most intrepid adventurers  and even mountain safety training.

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Map of mountain skiing and snowshoeing

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Related questions

What is ski mountaineering?

It is a discipline that combines skiing with mountaineering. Practitioners use special skins attached to their skis to make their way to the top of the mountain, from where they can enjoy the descent. It requires technical skills and knowledge of safety measures on terrain that lies outside of traditional ski slopes.

Where can ski mountaineering be enjoyed in Andorra?

Andorra, with its impressively mountainous landscape, offers magnificent opportunities for ski mountaineering. Noteworthy areas include the slopes that form part of Grandvalira Resorts, which provide access to challenging and spectacular terrain. Enthusiasts can enjoy thrilling ascents and descents while exploring the natural beauty of this small country in the Pyrenees.

What ski mountaineering options are available in Grandvalira?

Grandvalira is one of Andorra’s foremost destinations for ski mountaineering. It offers a variety of routes and trails for all levels, ranging from beginner to expert. Additionally, the resort organises a number of events and activities for ski mountaineering enthusiasts, offering a complete experience in a spectacular environment.