Andorra is among the world’s smallest nations. This tiny Pyrenean principality lies on the border between France and Spain, and it’s often overlooked by those seeking to book a holiday.
But, if you’re planning to go skiing, this might be a mistake; Andorra ski holidays are often hugely impressive and worthwhile. Let’s take a look at why.
Family-friendly Ski Resorts and Gentle Terrain
If you’re new to this pastime, and you’re taking the family, then a gentle introduction might be exactly what’s called for. Some of Andorra’s best resorts are those that cater to families. Grandvalira and Vallnord Pal Arinsal stand out, thanks to a wealth of forgiving blue and green runs. If you don’t yet have the chops necessary to deal with the high-altitude resorts of the Alps, Andorra might be exactly the place to go.
Great Value for Money
Many of those more prestigious Alpine resorts tend to come with a higher price tag to match. This extra cost is felt in a variety of areas, from your lift passes to your accommodation to your food and drink. Perhaps most importantly, you’ll pay a lot less for a ski school in Andorra, too – and this can make it easier to get your skiing journey off to a winning start.
Dedicated Childcare, Ski Schools, and Kids’ Ski Areas
It isn’t just the cost of ski schools that we should be concerned with, but also their quality. The skiing education you’ll get here is impressive, whether you’re learning with a group or a private instructor. You might also get very small children up to speed with the help of themed circuits, and childcare facilities. English is widely spoken, so you’ll never feel adrift.
Plethora of Choices for Mixed-Ability Families
What if you’re travelling with a group comprising skiers of varying levels of skill and experience? The good news is that you can accommodate the newcomers without holding back the experts. You might split up during the day so that the more advanced skiers can explore further up the mountain, before coming together later on to allow everyone to enjoy apres-ski in one another’s company.
The resorts are fairly close together, which often makes it easy to travel from one to the next. You’ll also find plenty of local airports, which makes it straightforward to travel directly from the UK. Just make sure that you’ve booked your transfers well in advance.
