Kindergarten – Andorra

Kindergarten – Looking after the younger ones can often make the difference to the holiday so having a safe environment where they can ski or play is essential.  Below is some information on the Kindergartens which should help you make plans, however, please email us for anything specific.

Arinsal – Snow Park**

• The snowpark accepts children from 4 years to 8 years.
• The activity aims to help children discover skiing by playing games in the snow in a special reserved area under the guidance of special qualified instructors.
• The area is designed to ensure the children enjoy their first contact with skiing
• The park is a fun place and is inspired by the adventures of “Pocoyo” who is also found sometimes enjoying the funpark and playing with the children
• Children must be dressed suitably for snow conditions and equipped with all the essentials such as sunglasses/goggles, helmet, gloves, suncream.
• Lunch can be included for an extra fee

Price are as follows for 4 to 8 year olds

• 2 hours from 28€
• 3 hours from 39€
• 15 hours (3 hours per day, 5 days)  from 94.50€
• Lunch from 5.50€ per day
• **service is free when adults book ski school (except lunch)

Arinsal – Baby Club & Baby Sitting Service**

• This service can cater for children from 1 year to 4 years approximately
• The children will be able to play with various toys as well as participate in arts and crafts whilst fully supervised by qualified staff. The children can enjoy the fun and games with “Pocoyo” in the supervised area. Lunch can be included for an extra charge.
• Nappies and baby food must be provided if required.
• Lunch can be provided starting from 3.50€ to 5.50€ per day

Price are as follows

• 2 hours from 26€
• 3 hours from 31€
• 1 day from 44€
• 15 hours (3 hours per day, 5 days) from 94.50€
• 5 full days from 156€
• **service is free when adults book ski school (except lunch)

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact us on info@skiandorraholidays.com

Grandvalira Kindergarten information

Children ages 12 months to 4 years

Grandvalira has four Kindergarten centres which are located in Canillo, El Tarter, Soldeu & Grau Roig.  The Kindergarten at El Tarter, Soldeu and Canillo only accept children from 24 months, children up to this age must go to Grau Roig centre.

The childen will be either playing indoors or outdoors in the snow.  They will not receive ski lessons and lunch is not included,  Nappies are not provided and all children should be suitably dressed to play in the snow.     Prices start from 70.00 euros per day.

Nursery – Soldeu, El Tarter and Canillo (children from 2 – 5 years)

Children will either be inside or playing outside in the snow.   They will not receive ski lessons and the prices do not include food.   They must wear comfortable clothing and bring along change of clothes, nappies and food if required.  Prices below depend on days and season – some are priced at A prices and some at B prices.   Nursery opening hours are 9.30 – 16.30.

Snowgarden Course (children aged 3 to 5)

The snowgarden is an area of pistes designed specifically for the children and equipped with games to help them learn how to slide on real snow.   This is the same in all four Grandvalira centres.

At the end of the course the 3 year old children will be familiar with their ski equipment, be able to move along the flat on 2 skis as well as be able to go down gentle pistes in a controlled manner.

The children aged 4 to 5 will have skied a bit more and be able to enjoy the gentle pistes as well as be a little more independant on the skis.

The children will progress at their own pace and there is no rush to learn, the most important thing is that they enjoy their time on the snow.   At the end of the course, there will be a party as well as a certificate and a gift for each child.

You must provide your own equipment in advance for the children and it’s not possible to rent on the pistes.   All children must be suitably dressed and have the essentials such as a helmet, goggles/sunglasses, hat, gloves, suncream.

Children aged 6 to 11

This service is offered in all the resorts including Pas de la Casa.  There are groups for complete beginners, intermediate and advanced levels.  There will also be a party at the end of the course with a certificate and gift for each child.

IMPORTANT – You must inform the ski school or Kindergarten of any allergies or illness your children have in advance or anything specific you think the ski instructors need to know and it’s a good idea to leave them your mobile number.