Wednesday, August 26, 2009

sorts Andorra




Soldeu - El Tarter








Soldeu - El Tarter - the most famous ski resort. From the capital it is
separated by 19 km. Two village this resort - Soldeu (1800 m), and El
Tarter (1710 m) - are at a distance of 3 km apart and connected by
cableway system, allowing ski slopes and trails form one large space.
Soldeu - small and very picturesque mountain village. Its main buildings
stretched along a single street, where there is everything to superb
leisure: hotels, shops, cozy restaurants. Ski station - near.





Trails



Soldeu - El Tarter - a popular holiday destination skiers.



From December to April on the slopes of this resort are guaranteed a
steady snow and sunny weather.



Vertical drop is 850 m (1710 - 2560 m). The total length of trails - 90
km. Half of them passes through the forest, so the ski trails are very
picturesque. Considered the most beautiful slopes in the valley Envamera.
Here trails of varying degrees of difficulty.



For beginners - a broad gentle slopes on the plateau, for intermediates
- many hills, and professionals enjoy skiing on virgin snow and steep
slopes with Ennampodana peak (2491 m).



This is a place known for a very handsome 8-kilometer descent to the
road surrounded by pine trees from the top of the mountain to Soldeu. Home
pride of the resort - a park for snowboarders with a half-pipe and a zone
for jumping.



Apres-ski and night life



On Mount - 2 restaurants, 3 cafe-bar. In the neighboring town of
Canillo is a popular sport center "Ice Palace". Lift system is connected
with the region Canillo Soldeu-El Tarter. Ice Palace is located in the
small town of Canillo, 5 km from the ski station, which offers indoor ice
rink and swimming pool, solarium, sauna, a cozy restaurant, gym,
billiards. And in the evening here starts the most popular disco in
Andorra.










Pal-Arinsal








Pal-Arinsal is located in the western part of Andorra, in La Massana, 9
km from the capital, near the border of Spain. Distinctive feature of the
resort - perfect preparation routes, magnificent landscape, moderate
elevation changes. The resort consists of 2 ski bases - Pal and Arinsal,
connected by a lift.





Trails



The resort is designed for skiers of primary and secondary levels. The
main skiing area at an altitude of 2050 - 2640 m. Most of the hotels are
located near the lifts.



Arinsal is located at an altitude of 1550-2560 m. It is the descent
with the largest difference in altitude in Andorra - 1010 m. The lift
station 4 blocks, 8 rope and 1 children's ski lift, 28 km of tracks. There
are many steep spacious runs for experienced skiers. New users will find
the hills gradually increasing complexity. Trails are on the slopes of
ravines, which runs between the tops Peak Alt de la Kara (2573m) and Pic
Negre (2572 m), drop to 1950 m, where the base itself Arinsal. For
snowboarders there are fan park, halfpipe.




Distinctive feature of the resort Pal is the perfect preparation of
slopes. Here the largest number of snow guns per kilometer of descent.



Pal offers 35 km of slopes at an altitude of 1780-2358 meters altitude
difference of 578 m. Here are 5 of lifting blocks, 5 chair lifts and 2
children. The length of the trails for snowboarding - 24 km.



Apres-ski and night life



5 restaurants, 6 bars. But many believe that in the La Massana in the
evening after the ski still fun.










Pas de la Casa - Grau-Rouge








Pas de la Casa - Grau-Rouge - the mountain resort in the Pyrenees, the
first ski resort of Andorra. It is located near the French border.





Trails



In the Pas de la Casa - Grau-Rouge - 55 ski runs the length of slopes
of up to 100 km. 93 km trails laid at a height from 2050 to 2640 m,
vertical drop is 590 m. Four snowy valley at an altitude of 2000 m is very
convenient for skiing. Imagination with a variety of slopes, well-groomed
slopes and excellent snow cover guarantees excellent skiing.



Here are the most difficult trails in Andorra. Trails located in the
upper valley of Pas de la Casa, are known for their complexity and sudden
drops in altitude, lower - at the foot of the mountain - they are more
gentle and good for intermediate skiers. For lovers of riding in the
forests recommend picturesque valley slopes Grau Rouge. There is also
downhill.



Due to the wide space and scattered skiers speed skating is not
dangerous. Queues at lifts do not happen. Ticket to lift Grau Rouge
entitles free use of city bus to the station.



To ride in this town, you can settle in the Pas de la Casa, and can -
in Encamp, Canillo and Escaldes. From there, easy to reach by lift
Funikamp. Park for snowboarders, a stadium for the slalom.



Apres-ski and night life



On the mountain there are 4 restaurants and 3 bars, which will help you
have a good rest after skiing. The magnificent panorama of Paz de la Casa
opens from the restaurant Quantity Blank, located at an altitude of 2600
m. There are a lot of British pubs. You can enjoy your time in a snowy
park.



Sports



Guests will have a Pas de la Casa sports center. The resort has its own
ice rink.










Ordino-Arkalis










Ordino-Arkalis - farthest from the center of the ski area. It is
situated 22 km from the capital. Builders of the young, which opened in
1982, the resort tried to follow the present: on their plan, new buildings
and technical facilities in no way should affect the beauty of the
landscape, and most importantly - on the environment. Thus, the local
elevators allow optimal use of mountain slopes. Most hotels, offices and
institutions, where you can spend time apres-ski, located downstairs in
the valley.





Trails



Ordino - Arkalis - this is the most diverse on the slopes of the
resort, which occupies a huge area. The advantage of the region - expanses
of virgin slopes and excellent conditions for snowboarding. Hotels are
located mainly in the valleys. From Ordino to the ski lifts there is a bus
station (15 minutes), free for those who have a ticket for the lift.



Slopes near Ordino-Arkalis facing north-east and north-west, which
provides excellent quality of snow.



Arkalis - mountain peaks 2,776 m. Lines are laid at a height of 1940 -
2620 m, vertical drop is 680 m. There are routes of different categories,
but mainly - the average complexity. 6 of them - green, 8 blue, 9 red, 2
black and 1 for the slalom. The ski lifts - 13, 1 of them-telekabina. This
resort is very good skiing all season. Salt of the resort - great snow
park with half-pipe chimney.



Apres-ski and night life



7 bars and restaurants, house for picnics. Advise to visit the Center
for the Study of nature with its permanent exhibition and the natural park
Sortel.



Sports


The resort has 2 sports complex - Ordino multisport center
with pool, tennis courts, squash courts, sauna, solarium and Ordino sports
center with swimming pool, playground for a game of squash, bowling,
weightlifting room, sauna.





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