Christmas skiing in Andorra

Posted in Andorra information / Ski Tips by Steve Barron on 28/11/2024

What can be better than a guaranteed “White Christmas” whilst skiing down the slopes in the beautiful Pyrenees ?   The Christmas season in Andorra is truly magical.

You will find the resorts and the hotels beautifully decorated throughout for that festive atmosphere.  It really is something special.  The mountains are covered in snow and your general backdrop is what picture postcards are made of.

Many families and couples love to come skiing at christmastime.  The whole atmosphere, with twinkling lights and roaring log fires, hot chocolate and mulled wine lends itself to the perfect idea of festive fun.

Most of the hotels and resorts have special christmas programmes, including gala dinners, and christmas parties to make your time there more enjoyable.   Some of the resorts will have special events, with DJs and live music for those that like to party.  You should ask the reception at your hotel what activities are planned in your resort or close by.

Late December is usually a great time for skiing in Andorra.  The slopes should be covered in snow and your ski and snowboard experience should be everything you were hoping for.  The ski stations work tirelessly to maintain the pistes at optimum levels.  Santa, himself, has been known to fly down those slopes in Andorra on more than one occasion, much to the delight of the children (and adults)  who get to see him.  Apparently, he has even been seen snowboarding down the pistes and has visited the children’s ski school a few times too.  What more could you ask for to make the perfect Christmas for the kids ?

There are a lot of families at this time, so remember to get booked as early as possible if you want ski-school, especially in the mornings, because these are amongst the busiest days in Andorra, especially with children and beginners.

Don’t forget to have a little visit to the capital, Andorra La Vella if you get the chance.  To see the city lit up for Christmas and enjoy a little duty free shopping into the bargain, is the icing on the cake.  You can combine this with a trip to the famous Caldea Spa which is a fantastic experience for young and not-so-young alike.  There are special childrens and adult-only areas, so everyone is welcome.  The public transport in Andorra is reliable and relatively cheap, so it’s definitely worth a ride out if you have the time.

Remember that the festive weeks are high season, so Andorra is alive with families and friends celebrating.  It is important to make sure that you book your accommodation well in advance to avoid disappointment.  Prices can go up quite steeply nearer to the dates, and availability is not always guaranteed.

So, have yourselves a unique and truly magical Christmas time.   Ho Ho Ho!