Andorra Guide

If you are looking for where to go skiing in Andorra you have come to the right place. Please read our guide to Andorra including resorts, hotels and the best apres-ski bars.

Andorra is divided into two main ski areas, Grandvalira and Nord Pass, although they are now all owned by Grandvalira. Below in our Andorra guide you can find information on each resort and a link to more specific information should you want to know about the ski area as well.

Andorra Country Information

Facts on Andorra

Andorra Ski Resorts

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Arinsal & Pal with Arcalis 

Arinsal/La Massana come under the Nord Pass area  (now under ownership of Grandvalira from winter 2023/24) , which includes Pal and Arinsal.

The resort of Arinsal has a good choice of accommodation ranging from luxury spa hotels to very affordable apartments, there is something to suit all budgets.

Arinsal is a firm favourite for families and beginners and the villge offers great Apres ski with the most picturesque landscape.

"Skiing in Arinsal"

 

La Massana

La Massana comes under the Nord pass area which includes Pal, Arinsal and Arcalis.

The resort of La Massana with its relaxed pace and traditional restaurants has a small town feel. You are also close to the capital of Andorra La Vella with its excellent duty free shopping and the famous Caldea Spa. Easy access to both the Arinsal & Pal ski areas.

"Skiing in La Massana"

 

El Tarter

The resorts of Soldeu & El Tarter form part of the Grandvalira ski area with 210km of piste, which also includes Pas de la Casa.

El Tarter is a small resort with a variety of bars and restaurants. There are a few large hotels and many self catering apartments making El Tarter very family friendly.

The two resorts of El Trater and Soldeu sit side by side and have a very impressive selection of good quality accommodation at affordable prices and a lot of the hotels offer after ski relaxation in their wellness centres. The ski areas suit all levels with impressive facilities for the kids, beginners and advanced levels.

"Skiing in El Tarter"

 

Soldeu

The resorts of Soldeu & El Tarter form part of the Grandvalira ski area with 210km of piste, which also includes Pas de la Casa.

Soldeu is a small village with most of the accommodtion centred along the main road close to the gondala. You will find a variety of bars and restaurants for your Apres Ski. 

The two resorts of El Tarter and Soldeu sit side by side and have a very impressive selection of good quality accommodation at affordable prices and a lot of the hotels offer after ski relaxation in their wellness centres. The ski areas suit all levels with impressive facilities for the kids, beginners and advanced levels.

"Skiing in Soldeu"

 

Pas de la Casa

Pas de la Casa comes under the ski area of Grandvalira which consists of 210km of piste that also links this resort to Soldeu and El Tarter.

Pas de la Casa is known to be the livliest ski resort in Andorra. There is plenty of shopping, bars, restaurants and even night clubs.

Popular with younger people, groups nad families with older children. The ski areas suit all levels with impressive facilities for the kids, beginners and advanced levels.

There are a wide range of hotels and apartments to choose from to suit all budgets.

"Skiing in Pas de la Casa"

 

Encamp

Encamp is part of the Grandvalira ski area of 210km of piste ranging from beginner to advanced levels. The six valleys within this area are Soldeu, El Tarter, Pas de la Casa, Grau Roig, Canillo and Encamp.

Encamp is a small town and has a variety of smaller hotels & apartments. You will find the accommodation in Encamp very budget friendly. The cable car in Encamp, called the Funicamp, is the fastest in southern Europe and connects to Grandvalira.

Canillo

Canillo is part of the Grandvalira ski area of 210km of piste ranging from beginner to advanced levels. The six valleys within this area are Soldeu, El Tarter, Pas de la Casa, Grau Roig, Encamp and Canillo.

Canillo is a small town with plenty of shops, restaurants and bars. You will find the accommodation in Canillo very budget friendly. 

Canillo is home to the Palau del Gel which has an ice skating rink and an olympic size pool. The gondola connects to Grandvalira.

 

Andorra Guide - Apres Ski and Bars in Andorra

Arinsal

  • El Cabin -  A very popular apres ski bar and great for a laugh watching videos of you and your friends at ski school that day.
  • El Moli - A very popular apres ski bar to let your hair down and have a few drinks & cocktails.
  • Hunters Bar & Grill - Great pub grub with a lively atmosphere
  • Surf Bar & Grill - Located next to the gondala specializing in Argentinian grilled meat
  • The Derby - Irish pub with live music and lively atmosphere

Arinsal Bars & Restaurants

 

Pas de la Casa​

  • Underground - Listen to resident DJS from Ibiza or relax and listen to a bit of live lounge.
  • Pas 83 - slopeside terrace bar offering drinks and food
  • The Iqos Bar - A great bar for relaxing and enjoying a cocktail or two.
  • Red Lion  - Great for drinks and live sports.
  • CBbC - Bringing Ibiza to Andorra from its music to it's food and drink.
  • Milwaukee - popular bar with great music and atmosphere
  • Billboard Nightclub - a great place to end the evening

Pas de la Casa Bars & Restaurants

 

Soldeu

  • Fat Albert's - A popular apres ski bar for drinking and good music.
  • Bar Code - Relaxing apres ski bar with acoustic live music and mountain views.
  • Aspen - Sports Bar showing daily live sports with live music once a week.
  • The Harp - Great Irish bar in the centre with live music

Soldeu Bars & Restaurants

 

 

Andorra Guide - Eating Out In Andorra

Arinsal

  • El Cabin - Serves traditional British pub food such as a full English breakfast & pizza, pasta and nachos. This is also a very popular apres ski bar and great for a laugh watching videos of you and your friends at ski school that day.
  • Cisco's - This Mexican restaurant is not only known for it's fajitas but it's menu also has ribs, burgers and their famous mango chicken.
  • El Moli - This is the place if you fancy a Sunday roast but also serves food every night such as pies, stews and Thai curries. A very popular apres ski bar to let your hair down and have a few drinks & cocktails.
  • Sushi & Gong - A fairly new Japanese restaurant serving sushi and Japanese cuisine.
  • Deja Vu - Great for steaks, burgers & pizza with a relaxing atmosphere.

 

Pas de la Casa

  • Underground Bar & Grill - Choice of burgers, ribs, steaks & chicken. This lively restaurant & bar also shows all your sports on TV.
  • KSB Altitude - A fantastic steak restaurant set on the slopes, especially good for those with a big appetite.
  • La Familia - A family run restaurant offering seafood and selection of grilled meats.
  • El Marselles - Take in the stunning views whilst enjoying tapas, pizza and steak or the famous raclette and fondue.
  • Melting Pot - Amazing menu offering a selection of dishes from both Europe and Asia.
  • Red Lion  - Great for snacks and live sports.
  • CBbC - Bringing Ibiza to Andorra from its music to its food and drink.

 

Soldeu

  • Fat Albert's - If you like ribs this is the place for you, plus the menu has many more popular dishes and local specialities. Later on it becomes a popular apres ski bar for drinking and good music.
  • Sol I Neu  - Based in the Sport Hotel Hermitage, this traditional restaurant serves impressive local food to match the surroundings with its picturesque views.
  • Borda de I'Horto - From fish to fondue or a great selection of grilled meats, enjoy a good meal in this farmhouse style restaurant.

El Tarter

  • Restaurant Manacor Grill - Steak house with a varied menu
  • Burger Brothers - Serving American style fast food
  • Foc I LLoc - Meiterranian style steakhouse
  • Dylans - la Fondue - A very varied menu serving burgers, pizza, pasta, fondue etc

La Massana

  • Malandra Brassa - Serving meats & traditional mountain food, great reviews
  • Restaurant Andrea - Serving a variety of Mediterranian food 
  • La Capricciosa - An Italien restaurant pizzas & pasta
  • Borda Raubert - Traditional Andorran mountain food

 

 

Andorra Guide - Shopping In Andorra

Andorra La vella

For the very best shopping in Andorra, a visit to the beautiful capital city of Andorra La Vella is a must. 

The shopping district offers everything from exclusive, high-end designer watches, jewellery and fashion through to the more budget-friendly stores that we all know and love. 

Many people travel to Andorra solely for the low tax and duty-free shopping, especially when it comes to the exclusive brands.  Electrical goods, tobacco products, perfumes and cosmetics are also high on the list apart from the obvious ski and snowboarding equipment and clothing. 

It's a good idea to combine the shopping with a trip to the amazing Caldea Spa and maybe finish off in one of the many quality restaurants.

 

Pas de la Casa

Pas de la Casa is a shoppers paradise, due to its location on the French-Andorran border. Pas de la Casa is the first port of call for many bargain hunters looking to take advantage of Andorra's low tax and duty free prices and because of this you will find a multitude of shops and supermarkets offering an array of goods, particularly alcohol and cigarettes at low prices.

There are many perfumeries, jewellery shops and some great clothes stores offering well known brands such as Diesel, Mango, Roxy, Quicksilver and O'Neill to name just a few.

Electrical goods are also popular and in Pas you will  find some large department stores such as Pyrenees or Hiper. For your ski, snowboard and sports gear there is a large a selection of sports shops

Arinsal & Pal Piste Map

Arcalis Piste Map

Grandvalira Piste Map

 

We hope you found this Andorra guide useful. If you have any questions about Andorra we will be happy to answer them.

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