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Soldeu, Andorra

Introduction

Soldeu - El Tarter is the largest area within the Grandvalira, which has 193 Km of pistes serviced by 64 modern lifts, 3 terrain parks, 1 half pipe, 2 permanent boardercross tracks and 4 off-piste routes accessed by a piste-groomer tow service.

The newly installed lifts are fast and efficient, resulting in minimal queuing and short uplift time. The terrain opened up by these lifts also means that there is plenty of accessible off-piste for all levels, with some great tree runs around the Soldeu and Canillo area.

Snow conditions have been exceptional over the past few winters, often surpassing those of the Alpine resorts at certain times of year. You won’t experience the depth of snow that falls elsewhere, but it tops up frequently and the slopes are maintained in fantastic condition by the groomers who prepare 100% of the slopes every night.

There are snowboard school centres in each of the sectors but Soldeu is well known for its many native English speaking instructors qualified to teach snowboarders up to a high standard. Many snowboard school clients return to the resort year after year due to the good quality of the lessons

New for season

2006/7: The old Soldeu chairlift is being replaced with a spanking 6-seater.

Resort Statistics

Resort Type:  Alpine
Winter: Nov to April
Summer: None

Lifts

Total Lifts: 32
Cable cars: 2
Chair lifts: 13
Drag lifts: 12
Other lifts: 5 Magic Carpets
Max people per hour: 38,100
Board Leashes required: Yes

Mountain

Total pistes/trails: 52
Total ride area: 92km
Longest run: 5miles (8km)

Top lift: 2560m
Vertical drop: 850m
First lift: 1800m

Piste suitability

Green runs: 20%
Red runs: 60%
Black runs: 20%

Lift Passes

Lift Passes:  Day pass 38 euros
6 Days 186
Season 776 euros
Lift times:8.30am to 4.00pm

Snowfall

Artificial snowmaking coverage: 36%

Facilities

Night Riding: :  No

Heliboarding: :  Not available
Snowmobiles: Not available

Further information

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