Grandvalira, Encamp

Grandvalira resort guide

Encamp, Andorra

Pyrenees' largest ski area with 210km of pistes

Grandvalira at a glance

210
Pistes
67
Lifts
2,640m
Top
1,710m
Base
930m
Vertical
LEU
Nearest airport, 26 km
15% beginner50% intermediate35% advanced

Grandvalira is the largest ski area in the Pyrenees, offering extensive terrain, excellent snow conditions, and modern facilities.

Your questions about Grandvalira, answered

How big is Grandvalira?

Grandvalira has 210 pistes served by 67 lifts — the most pistes of the 3 resorts we track in Andorra.

How high is Grandvalira?

The lifts run from 1710m at the base to 2640m at the top, a vertical of 930m. Of the 3 resorts we track in Andorra, that is the highest, with the 2nd biggest vertical.

Is Grandvalira good for beginners or experts?

The pistes at Grandvalira split 15% beginner, 50% intermediate and 35% advanced, against an average of 23% beginner and 27% advanced across the resorts we track in Andorra.

On those numbers it suits intermediates and confident skiers and riders looking for steep terrain.

When is the ski season at Grandvalira?

Over the last ten winters Grandvalira has typically held skiable snow at mid-mountain from around 10 January to 17 March, about 67 days.

February is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 52cm, 43cm of new snow and 2.4 bluebird days.

Month-by-month snow history →

What is the nearest airport to Grandvalira?

The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Pirineus - la Seu d'Urgel (LEU), Spain, 26km away in a straight line. Carcassonne Salvaza (CCF), France is 96km, Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) (PGF), France is 108km, Girona-Costa Brava (GRO), Spain is 120km. Road distances are longer, often much longer in the mountains, and the nearest airport is not always the one with the most flights.

How much is a lift pass at Grandvalira?

A 6-day adult Grandvalira costs €345 for 2025/26, or €58 a day. For value it ranks 1st of the 3 resorts we price in Andorra.

Full lift pass prices and history →

Airports near Grandvalira

Airports with scheduled flights, nearest first. Distances are straight-line; by road they are longer, and in the mountains often much longer.

  • Pirineus - la Seu d'UrgelLEU
    26 km
  • Carcassonne SalvazaCCF
    96 km
  • Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère)PGF
    108 km
  • Girona-Costa BravaGRO
    120 km · major airport

Travel time to Grandvalira

Pick the airport you fly from for an estimate of the journey to the resort.

  • Fly to Pirineus - la Seu d'Urgel (LEU)Quickest
    Flight
    1h 55m · 1,025 km
    Transfer by road
    30m · 35 km
    Total
    ≈ 2h 25m
  • Fly to Carcassonne Salvaza (CCF)
    Flight
    1h 50m · 941 km
    Transfer by road
    2h · 130 km
    Total
    ≈ 3h 50m
  • Fly to Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) (PGF)
    Flight
    1h 55m · 1,003 km
    Transfer by road
    2h 15m · 146 km
    Total
    ≈ 4h 10m

Estimates from straight-line distances, not timetables: flights at typical cruising speed plus taxi and climb, transfers at an average 65 km/h by road. They leave out check-in and baggage time, and mountain roads in snow can take much longer. Check with airlines and transfer companies before booking.

Grandvalira lift pass 2025/26

€3456-day adult Grandvalira · ≈£296

€58 per day · 3.7 km of piste per € · #1 of 3 for value in Andorra

Dynamic pricing — book early for lower prices

81value scoreGreat value
Price history since 2000/01, currency converter & value breakdown

Grandvalira piste map

We publish a piste map only once we have checked it against the lift company's own file, and we do not yet have a verified map for Grandvalira. Most resorts release the new season's map between October and December, so this page will fill in as winter approaches. In the meantime, Grandvalira has 210 pistes and 67 lifts, running from 1,710m to 2,640m.

Why go to Grandvalira

  • Stunning Pyrenean scenery
  • Excellent for all skill levels
  • Great for families
  • Beautiful mountain views
  • Modern lift infrastructure
  • Good value for money

Things to know

  • Can get crowded during peak season
  • Limited nightlife
  • Weather dependent
  • Limited tree skiing
  • Can be windy
  • Limited challenging terrain

Skiing and snowboarding Grandvalira by ability

Beginners

Grandvalira is excellent for beginners! The resort has dedicated beginner areas with gentle slopes, excellent ski schools, and modern lifts.

Intermediates

Perfect for intermediate skiers! Grandvalira offers a great variety of intermediate terrain with well-groomed pistes and modern lifts.

Advanced

Advanced skiers will find some challenging terrain at Grandvalira, but the resort is primarily known for its beginner and intermediate skiing.

Our take on Grandvalira

Food & dining

Après-ski

Price level

Mid-range

Facilities

Official resort website: grandvalira.com

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Distances are straight-line, not by road.