School ski trips to Grandvalira, Andorra

Our school groups stay in El Tarter, a laid back village neighbouring Soldeu at the heart of the Grandvalira ski system in Andorra. Our recommended accommodation is a mile from El Tarter village centre at the three-star Ransol hotel which offers a high standard of accommodation which would cost considerably more in some other destinations. As well as offering excellent skiing, the area has plenty of evening possibilities including the vibrant capital city of La Vella close by. What we like about skiing in the Grandvalira, and Andorra in general, is that the modern resorts are designed to make the whole experience much easier. For example, ski hire, ski school, restaurants and ski lockers are housed around each major lift station meaning that you don’t need to walk far in your ski boots or lug your skis and poles on and off the bus. Every morning all you need to do is get off the coach, travel up the lift, swap your trainers for skis and boots and you are off!

Grandvalira is the ski system that links several villages from Pas de la Casa at one end to En Camp at the other. The whole system is linked by a modern and fast lift system, making Grandvalira a very large, integrated snow space with plenty for your group to explore. Another draw is that the resorts in Grandvalira are surprisingly high which makes for great conditions (Pas de la Casa, for example, is above 2100m). The area is particularly suited to beginners and intermediates due to the great ski schools, wide tree-lined runs and excellent value for money. All the teachers in your group will receive a full area ski pass which covers 220km of piste while students will receive a local valley pass covering 110km of slopes. You also have the option to upgrade to full area passes for the whole group.

Why take your school group skiing to Grandvalira?

• Extensive and high ski area
• Quality accommodation
• Best value for money

All Voyager School Travel ski trips include:

• Free place ratio of 1:8 for coach trips or 1:10 for air groups
• 6-day local ski pass, 6-day ski, boot and helmet hire
• 4 hours of ski lessons per day over 6 days
• Full board and lodging
• Dedicated Voyager School Rep to support your group throughout your stay
• Full programme of free evening entertainment at your accommodation
• Your choice of return travel - coach travel, with ferry crossing, applicable tolls and taxes included, or return flights and overseas transfers
• 24 hour emergency back-up service
• Comprehensive travel insurance including ski breakage
• Snow guarantee – if all lifts are closed, we’ll take you to the nearest resort so that you can still ski
• Discounted rates for group leaders bringing their family on the trip

Please note that ski activities are subject to change according to adverse weather conditions & operational requirements.

Extras to budget for:

• Meals on journeys
• School to airport transfers (if required)
• Visa charges, collective passports
• Extended lift passes (if applicable)
• Supplements for small parties, single rooms and additional adults

Snowboarding instructor ratios are lower and so a supplement of £50 per person is payable for snowboard groups. Snowboarding groups can only be accepted in exact groups of 8 of the same ability.