The Principality of Andorra has two main sources of replenishment of the state treasury: 1) duty-free trade and 2) ski tourism. And if the first flourishes all year round, then the second - only from December to May. But the ski resorts of Andorra at this time bring huge income. Indeed, almost 80% of the territory of the dwarf state is lifts, slopes, hotels. This whole ski structure is not only not inferior, but to a certain extent even surpasses the famous Alpine resorts.
There are only five valleys in the principality, where skiers, snowboarders, and luge lovers ride. Three of them are connected by one system of ski lifts, saddle lifts and rope lifts. These are Ordino, Soldeu and Pas de la Casa. The other two - Arinal and Pal - are removed from the others, but there is also a single ski pass"Five Valleys" Therefore, no matter which Andorran ski resorts you choose, experts recommend buying this single ticket. You won’t be able to ride all the tracks in one day, but during the week you can try your hand at many.
The ski resorts of Andorra are two hundred and eighty kilometers of slopes of varying degrees of difficulty.
This is also one hundred and fifty lifts combined into one system. Their total capacity is 140,000 people per hour. Naturally, all trails are protected by fences, avalanche protection, marked, distances and signs. Each station has ski schools for both adults and children, both for beginners and for those who wish to improve their level. Each resort has its own kindergartens, where you can enroll your baby in order to conquer the slopes with a clear conscience. Restaurants, equipment and ammunition rentals, sports shops will allow you not to lack anything.
How do ski resorts in Andorra outperform Alpine ones? You will not feel isolated in a secluded valley lost in the snow. Half an hour by bus - and you are already in the capital of a dwarf state. Andorra La Vella is surrounded on all sides by peaks of two and a half thousand meters in height. In addition to dizzying shopping, you can relax in the hot thermal springs of the Caldea Spa. If you do not have enough adrenaline on ordinary tracks, you can try your hand at virgin lands - heliski. Delivers to skiing placeshelicopter. Descent is allowed only in good weather and accompanied by an experienced lifeguard instructor.
The slopes of the Pyrenees in this state abound with red and blue pistes, but there are also green (4) and black ones, for aces (5). The best ski resorts in Andorra, according to experts, are located in the capital, Soldeu and Ordino. These slopes are protected from penetrating winds, and the climate in the state is very mild. Usually there are about 300 sunny days a year. If you are confident skiing, you can try to choose Arinal as a place of rest. The height difference at this resort is a thousand meters. Recently, a cable car was built here, delivering tourists to the very peak, from where stunning views of the shining Pyrenees open, which Andorra is rightly proud of. Ski resorts, photos of which adorn the posters of numerous travel agencies, have their own specifics. Canillo, Escaldes, Ordino, La Massana - each one is different and offers its guests unique entertainment.
