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Freeride lessons ski and snowboard

Ski lovers looking for the real thing - descents over ungroomed snow where there’s a challenge around every corner will find the perfect place for freeriding in Grandvalira with its obstacles and jumps against an unbeatable backdrop.

 

Freeride Center 

Those who want to start this fast-paced sport can do so at the Freeride Center of Grandvalira's ski and snowboard school which has instructors with a unique knowledge of the mountain, all the relevant qualifications as mountain guides, as well as the essential equipment for tackling any off-piste excursion while capable of facing any risky situation with all guarantees.

The Freeride Center offers private lessons focused on learning safety techniques, snow science and the use of specific safety equipment (avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe).

Conditions Private Lessons

Price of the lessons

  • The lesson price may vary depending on the chosen time slot.
  • Prices apply to lessons that start at the same time each day.
  • Maximum: 6 people per instructor.

Recommendations

To ensure proper progression, Grandvalira recommends that private bookings for 2 or more people be made for clients of similar age and skill level.

Ski pass required

To access any school service, it is essential to have one of the following valid ski passes for the booked dates:

Note: Pedestrian, beginner and Mountain Passes are not accepted.

Questions related to freeride

What is freeride skiing?

Freeriding is an off-piste type of skiing and snowboarding.

Where can you do freeriding in Andorra?

You can do freeriding in mountain areas, such as the Andorran woods, hillsides or valleys, with slopes and natural obstacles, and powder snow.

How many freeride areas does Grandvalira have?

There are 14 freeride areas in Grandvalira, which are indicated on the resort map.

What is recommended in freeride practice?

Off-piste skiing carries a risk and is the responsibility of the skier. Always choose the off-piste area based on your skill level. At Grandvalira, we recommend undertaking the activity accompanied, using avalanche transceiver systems (AVD), controlling speed, and wearing a helmet.