Grandvalira

The Pyrenees' largest ski domain, with six interconnected sectors, lively après-ski, and excellent value compared to the Alps.

Key Stats

Vertical Drop
950m (3,117ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
2,640m (8,661ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
1,710m (5,610ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
480cm (189in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
138
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
65
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
215 km of pistes
Marked piste length across the lift-linked area

Terrain Breakdown

The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.

Easy
30%
Intermediate
45%
Difficult
25%

Best For

Après-skiBudget

When to go

Average snowpack depth, by month.

Grandvalira's snowpack peaks in December.

deepestJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJun
Snowpack
peaks Dec
Typical season
Nov – Apr

Snow depth: ECA&D, daily station data (1994–2023).

Location

Grandvalira sits high in the eastern Pyrenees of Andorra, the small landlocked principality wedged between France and Spain. Spread across several mountain valleys near the towns of Encamp and Soldeu, it sits well above the tree line in dry, sunny continental terrain.

Getting there

Moderate to reach

Fly into Toulouse (TLS), about 2.5 hours from the resort by road.

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