Visitor reviews for Grandvalira-Soldeu

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• January 05, 2009
  andrew from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  Went to Soldeu last March
  When I set off from the house the snow was already falling; turned out 8cm had fallen at Manchester airport; delays.
  Anyway finally got to Toulouse and a 3 hour transfer.
  30 cm was set to fall on our first day and it did
  Thanks snow-forecast.com
  Skiing on our first day was immense fresh powder on piste and off as the piste basher had no chance to get out.
  Anyway this snow kept on falling and was persistent all week.
  Food in the town was good but the bus network was poor.
  I stayed in the hotel Austria which had nice food and was nice and clean.
  I shall be back to Soldeu for sure.

• February 25, 2008
  Mike from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  Just returned from a weeks Snowboarding in Soldeu, 17th-24th Feb 2008. What can I say. Lovely place if you like summer holidays!!!! Regularly over 13 degrees, reached over 16 on the 15th. NO snow seen, conditions were the worst I've experienced in 7 years of boarding with dangerous frozen ice on packed blue runs followed by slushy and worn red runs. Can't see how the snow's going to last the season. The conditions meant that thawing snow was freezing up over night causing very nasty parts to many of the blue runs, so much so that the coach home was packed with injuries from sprains to broken bones.
  Can't really fault the resort as it's a nice place, especially if you're staying in the Sport Village. It's just that the temp was too damn hot!!!

• January 29, 2008
  Gill Perrin from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  29/01/08 Just returned from a weeks skiing in Soldeu. Very lucky. An excellent week and plenty of sunshine, however, really lacking fresh snow and everyone praying to the snow God's for a new fall.
  Most runs open but getting compact and tricky. El Tarter was very popular and lots of people heading over most days.

• February 21, 2007
  janet singleton from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  We had a fantastic time in Soldeu as first time skiers. The resort is beautiful,friendly and clean. We cannot praise the ski instructors enough for their tuition, patience and care of our young children. More snow is needed to complete Andorra as an excellent ski resort. However, there was plenty of snow for us as we are not yet off-piste skiers!. Great lift system and ski and boot hire people very helpful. We had a lovely time. Andorra is not a second class resort but a great place to learn to ski and take the children.

• January 29, 2007
  David Elvin from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  I've just come back from my second visit to Soldeu. We were very fortunate with the weather, we had snow fall on Monday night and then a small amount on Thursday. The slopes were still very icy in places but it did help no-end. A lot of the runs still have grass coming through the snow, and some still suffer with a lot of rocks on them. The resort however is now opening up more with the aid of the snow cannons. In all we had a brilliant time and will be going back next year.

• January 22, 2007
  samski from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  I agree with Craigs comment. The skiing was a bit sketchy when I went over Christmas but don't let this put you off. This ski area on the whole is awesome and I particularly like the El Tarter region. You've just got to catch one of the monthly dumps of snow that have been badly missed this season. P.S: Hoel Euro Esqui is very comfortable with a great private bus service.

• January 07, 2007
  craig pygall from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  Just returned from our third visit to Andorra and all areas desperately need snow. Runs are icy with patches of grass and rocks coming through - inspired myself and my husband to wear crash hats! Better conditions at Soldeu than Pas de la Casa but may not hold out much longer. The Grand Valira team are working hard to keep the resort open....Lets hope it snows soon!
  Crazy frog party x 4

• December 21, 2006
  Simon from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  Having been to Soldeu for four years running and approaching my fifth with an ever increasing party size (30 plus),it's a great experience for the beginner, intermediate and advanced skier and boarder. A family and frendly resort for all those wanting to experience skiing / boarding for the first time or the addictive 2nd, 3rd , 4th year etc. Once you have been, you will want to go again!!! You won't get bored you will get addicted!!
  Worst thing about holiday is the transfer 3 1/2 hours, having said that it's worth it. Plenty of atmosphere if you want it or just a chill in the hotel bar. We stopped in the Nordic Hotel in El Tarter and took the short ride on the free bus to Soldeu centre where there is numerous bars with happy hours!! Skiing was from our doorstep this is a great feature of the hotel as skis / boards only had to be carried a matter of yards. Look forward more and more each year.

• November 20, 2006
  Ryan and Vicky from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  Me and my partner went to Soldeu in January this year (06), and I can honestly say that this is a truly fantastic resort. We stayed in the Sport Village, and out of all of the hotels I have stayed in all over the world this is certainly as good as the best. The food in the SV is plenty and of a very good standard, the rooms are maintained to an extremely high quality and the general feel of the hotel is very very good. If you are heading to any one of the Sport Hotels, do not and I say again NOT miss the Sport Spa complex as this is an absolute must. Waterfalls, all kind of rooms, everything that you could want. The resort itself is very good, with a great, reliable lift system, a good variety of slopes and a fantastic boarding school. The bars are very good, especially Fat Alberts. Have yourself a brilliant time in a truely fantastic place.

• April 05, 2006
  annette from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  Just returned from another fabulous week in Soldeu.(Sport Hotel) Weather and snow as usual were fantastic. Each year we expect to have less snow than the year before but we get pleasantly surprised every time. Weve been going for ten years and yes the resort is growing but so are the facilities. Ive skied France Austria Italy Switzerland but give me Andorra every time. Great value for money and very friendly. Roll on next year

• February 23, 2006
  DAVID CRAYFORD from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  I have just returned from Andorra and I can say I enjoyed every minute of it. The hotel I stayed in was superb and I will be booking up to go next year. The snow conditions were excellent and the piste was kept in good condition. There is only one bad thing to say about the whole area and that is that I will have to wait a whole year before I go back.

• January 30, 2006
  phil from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  The skiing is well described elsewhere, although there are shallow areas where poling or "skating" are required. Tiring for skiers, a total pain for boarders.
  However, I am surprised that everyone rates eating out as "cheap" in Andorra and I wonder if these comments are out of date. It's about the same as the UK, which isn't cheap in my view, although it may be compared to other European ski resorts. On mountain is more expensive and a light cooked lunch can cost as much as an evening meal.
  Also, I think the increased publicity and constant building works are making the resort busier. Last year the same week was queue free - this year there were times with longish queues. I think the last five years in Andorra will have been the glory days and that the next five will see it ape the Alps, becoming busy and expensive. Shame because it really is an intermediate paradise otherwise.
  I can only compare the ski school with Mammoth USA, but of 3 instructors only 1 we felt was very good, the other 2 being just OK.

• November 17, 2005
  Jerry Smithston from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  A fantastic holiday, and a wonderfull ski resort! We stayed in a magnificent apartment by the Piolets Park Spa Hotel, the apartment i think was called El Clos, we found it on the holiday-rentals.com website. Very easy and simple! Thoroughly recommended, looking forward for the next visit! the resort was out of this world, beats all resorts in France, having been an advandced skier, i have tried them all. 100% reccomended !!!!!

• November 28, 2004
  Ken Kingston from IRELAND
  

  I have skied in Soldeu on 3 occasions and each visit is better than the last. The resort is consistantly being improved and the ski school is undoubted the best I have ever come across. If you want to learn to ski or improve your technique there really is no where better.
  Certainly the amount of skiing available to advance skiers is more limited that some of the French and Swiss resorts but don't be fooled into thinking that it is all nursery slopes and green runs, anyone who had skied the Cabriolet run will know what I'm talking about!
  The resort is great fun with excellant apres ski (try Fat Alberts) and very reasonable restaurants.
  My only main gripe with Soldeu is the transfer from either Toulouse or Barcelona, 3.5 hrs is a bit of a pain but then one can't have everything.
  I'm heading back and will be there from Jan 9th for a week and I can't wait.
  See you on the slopes (or Fat Alberts!)
  Regards Ken.

• February 18, 2004
  annette from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  having first visited soldeu el tarter last year we have since skied in Colorado and Austria. The ski bug has got our family and we have just booked a great cheap deal in March staying at the Sporthotel in soldeu. Although we know that this is not the liveliest of the resorts it has everything we need. Good cheap restaurants and a few late night bars for our guys who are all in their 20s. Pas de la Casa is of course the best area for apres ski and indeed more challenging skiing so both resorts being accessible on the same pass is a great bonus that we are looking forward to. For anyone considering Andorra its great for confidence boosting and fun for off piste. The lifts are very easy to use and the locals friendly. Go....give it a try...for a cheap ski deal it is ideal also the best place to buy designer goods,ski wear etc at greatly reduced prices compared to the u.k.

• November 05, 2003
  Steve Moore from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  Soldeu was the location for our first ever Ski Holiday. We stayed at the brand new EuroSki hotel which has very nice rooms and good facilities including a pool and Jacuzzi etc.
  Soldeu is an excellent choice for beginners as the gentle green runs are perfect for finding your feet before moving on to the steeper blues and reds.The ski school has hundreds of english speaking instructors and is very cheap indeed.
  The lifts system was very extensive and efficient and the weather was wonderful with lovely sunshine and picture postcard snow. Its not the liveliest of places and is more suited to families and couples.
  Eating out is rediculously cheap and enjoyable.

  Overall Soldeu is a very enjoyable ski resort, The only limitation may be the lack of challenge for very advanced Skiers.

  Steve