Considered one of the best ski resorts in Andorra, Soldeu is located in the heart of the Pyrenees in Andorra's largest ski area, Grandvalira. This lesser-known ski resort offers a lively village atmosphere, great value and excellent skiing, making it a perfect choice for your next ski holiday in Europe!
Skiing in Soldeu and Grandvalira
The captivating ski resort of Soldeu sits in the centre of Grandvalira's 6 ski sectors at an altitude of 1,800m. Accessing over 200km of pistes, it's one of the most popular resorts in the Pyrenees! The Grandvalira ski area is renowned for stunning natural beauty, advanced infrastructure, and great skiing for a family ski holiday in the Pyrenees. With 66% of the ski area of Grandvalira covered by snow making facilities, conditions are reliably good, giving the resort the longest ski season in the Pyrenees. It is easy to see why Soldeu is quickly becoming a top luxury ski resort in Europe, competing with many of the big-name resorts in the Alps.
Grandvalira's ski area offers a huge range of skiing for all abilities. There are 75 ski lifts and 137 pistes, reaching a top altitude of 2,640m. You'll find wide cruisy blue runs, treelined pistes and plenty of high terrain pistes for intermediate and advanced skiers. Confident skiers can test themselves on the Avet slope; the most intimidating black run in the luxury ski resort of Soldeu, or challenge themselves at the Snowpark and World Cup piste in neighbouring El Tarter.
The Perfect Ski Resort for Families
Family ski holidays in Grandvalira are well catered for in Soldeu. There's a local ski school with an excellent reputation, nursery slopes for complete beginners, and themed pistes for little ones to explore. Non-skiing activities in Soldeu will also keep visitors entertained. In Soldeu ski resort and El Tarter snowtubing, tobogganing, dog sledding and snowshoeing are all possibilities, while two luxury hotels in Soldeu provide pools and spas for public use. For a thrilling experience Soldeu offers panoramic helicopter tours, and the neighbouring Grandvalira ski resorts include snowmobile, zip line and night skiing experiences.
Where to Eat and Drink
The ski resort of Soldeu embodies a welcoming and down to earth vibe, being one of the most popular resorts in Andorra. Everything in the luxury ski resort of Soldeu is within an easy walking distance; from one end of the resort to the other is roughly 10 minutes. Restaurants in Soldeu offer a wide selection of both international and Catalonian cuisine. On a luxury ski holiday in Grandvalira the Michelin restaurant Ibaya is top of the list! There are a great range of mountain terraces to enjoy whilst you are skiing in Grandvalira too, a favourite being the Petroni Terrace, serving gourmet dishes and hot tapas!
When it comes to après-ski in Soldeu, there is plenty to test out! Soak up the sunshine at IQOS terrace in the Soldeu sector and enjoy the buzzing atmosphere. Alternatively, just a stone's throw away in El Tarter, is L'abarset, perhaps the best place for après-ski in Grandvalira.
Luxury Chalets and Ski Accommodation in Soldeu
If you are looking for a luxury ski holiday in the Pyrenees that delivers on excellent skiing, a great atmosphere and family fun then you can't choose better than a ski holiday to Grandvalira. Choose Soldeu for your next ski holiday in Andorra and explore this beautiful and expansive ski area whilst staying in one of the best resorts in the Pyrenees. Luxury accommodation in Soldeu will guarantee you feel right at home from the moment you arrive!
