SKI (02) - GRAND VALIRA - ANDORRA
SKI - ANDORRA
Grandvalira està situada al Nord del Principat d'Andorra, a la zona de la frontera amb França. L'espai que ocupa pertany a dues de les set parròquies andorranes - Encamp i Canillo- i té 6 accessos diferents a pistes, tots al llarg de la Ctra General 2 coneguda com Ctra. de França. Remuntant la vall del riu Valira d'Orient - riu que dóna nom a l'estació - es va arribant respectivament als accessos d'Encamp, Canillo, El Tarter, Soldeu, Grau Roig i Pas de la Casa.
Grandvalira is located at the North of the Andorran Principality, along the border with France. The area it covers belongs to two of the seven Andorran parishes - Encamp and Canillo -- and has six points of access to the resort, all of these along the Carretera General 2 also known as the road to France. Climbing the Valira d'Orient river valley -- that gives the resort it's name -- you'll arrive in turn at the Encamp, Canillo, El Tarter, Soldeu, Grau Roig and Pas de la Casa access points.
Grandvalira est située au nord de la Principauté d'Andorre, dans la zone frontalière avec la France. La station appartient à deux des sept paroisses andorranes -- Encamp et Canillo -- et elle dispose de 6 accès différents aux pistes, tous situés le long de la route nationale 2, plus connue comme la Route de France. Si on remonte par la vallée de la rivière Valira d'Orient -- rivière qui donne son nom à la station -- on arrive respectivement aux accès d'Encamp, Canillo, El Tarter, Soldeu, Grau Roig et Pas de la Casa.
Granvalira está situado no Norte do Principado de Andorra, na zona da fronteira com França. O espaço que ocupa pertence a duas das sete regiões andorranas -- Encamp e Canillo -- e tem 6 acessos diferentes às pistas de esqui ao longo da estrada general 2 conhecida como a estrada de França. Subindo o vale do rio Valira d´Orient, rio que dá nome à estação, chega-se respectivamente aos acessos de Encamp, Canillo, El Tarter, Soldeu, Grau Roig e Pas de la Casa.
Grandvalira está situada al Norte del Principado de Andorra, en la zona de la frontera con Francia. El espacio que ocupa pertenece a dos de las siete parroquias andorranas - Encamp y Canillo- y tiene 6 accesos diferentes a pistas, todos a lo largo de la Ctra. General 2, conocida como Ctra. de Francia. Remontando el valle del río Valira de Oriente -río que da nombre a la estación- se llega, y por este orden, a los accesos de Encamp, Canillo, El Tarter, Soldeu, Grau Roig y Pas de la Casa.
L'estany de Juclar (Canillo,Andorra)
vistes de l'estany de Juclar, Canillo(Andorra) 2299m.
Andorra Travel Guide - A Joyful Moments To Remember
Andorra Travel Guide - A Joyful Moments To Remember
Andorra is a small, mountainous country in the Pyrenees mountains between France and Spain. For 715 years (1278 to 1994), Andorrans lived under a unique co-principality ruled by the French chief of state and the Spanish Bishop of Urgell. This system was modified in 1993, with the titular heads of state retained but the government transformed into a parliamentary democracy.
Andorra has alpine, continental and oceanic climates, depending on altitude. Its higher elevation means there is, on average, more snow in winter and it is slightly cooler in summer. The diversity of landmarks, the different orientation of the valleys and the irregularity relief typical of the Mediterranean climates make the country have a great diversity of microclimates that hinder the general dominance of the high mountain climate.
There are 8 main bus lines ('linies') and all of them pass through Andorra La Vella. The fare is anything from €1.20 to two or three euros depending on how far you are going. Drivers will provide change. For the towns nearest to Andorra La Vella, the service is very regular, and as frequent as every 10 minutes during the day. If you are traveling to outlying rural places like Canolic, there are only 2 or 3 buses per day.
Andorra's official language is Catalan; however, Spanish is the dominant language of communication among people of different linguistic backgrounds. French is widely spoken, especially in Pas de la Casa. Portuguese is the native language of 13% of the population. English is widely spoken by those involved in the tourism industry.
Andorra's huge ski resorts with their family-friendly slopes are probably the main reason for Andorra's popularity among tourists, but the country has other things to offer. In terms of landmarks and culture, the many churches and shrines are a main sight. The famous statue of Our Lady of Meritxell was destroyed in a 1972 fire, but a nice replica is still on display. In the country's capital, Andorra la Vella, you'll find the Romanesque Església de Sant Esteve, located in the old part of town and therefore a perfect stop during a city walk. Just 2 kilometres out of town, the church of Santa Coloma d'Andorra is even older, as it dates back to the 9th century.
Most of these resorts were once small mountain villages which have grown in recent years because of the skiing industry. The resorts have all joined together so that your ski pass covers neighboring areas. As a result, there are two large alpine skiing areas known as Vallnord and Grandvalira. Vallnord covers Arcalis and the Arinsal-Pal ski area. Despite the considerable distance between Arcalis and Arinsal-Pal, the two ski areas have been connected by cable car in recent years. The Arisnal-Pal ski area is directly accessible from La Massana the middle of the town. 93km (58 mi) of pistes.
Cities of Andorra :
Andorra la Vella - Capital of Andorra
Santa Coloma -South of Andorra La Vella towards the border with Spain
Sant Julia de Loria -South of Santa Coloma towards the border with Spain
Escaldes-Engordany -This is really an eastern suburb parish of Andorra La Vella
Encamp - Parish to the NE of Andorra La Vella between Engordany and Canillo on the road to France
La Massana -- small town and parish about 5 miles north of Andorra La Vella. You can access Arinsal - Pal ski area from it directly
Ordino - Northernmost and least populated parish but almost the largest
Canillo - Northeasternmost parish on the main road and border to France
Arinsal - Small village in the north west
A lot to see in Andorra such as :
Grandvalira
VallnordComa Pedrosa
Arinsal and Pal Ski Area
Casa de la Vall
Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley
Ordino Arcalís estación de esquí
Estanys de Tristaina
Lake Engolasters
Església de Sant Esteve
Parc Natural de la Vall de Sorteny
Sant Joan de Caselles Church
Casa d'Areny-Plandolit
Our Lady of Meritxell
Grandvalira Sector Soldeu
Mirador Roc Del Quer
Grandvalira Estació de Ski Grau Roig
The nobility of time - Salvador Dali
Casamanya
SkiAndorra
Vallnord Bikepark
National Automobile Museum
Museu de la Miniatura
Museo Casa Rull
Church of Santa Coloma d'Andorra
Refuge de L'Illia
Carmen Thyssen Museum of Andorra
Puente de Paris
Casa Cristo
Museu del Tabac Antiga Fàbrica Reig
Sant Miquel Engolasters
Montmalús
Pic de l'Estanyó
Col d'Ordino
Refuge de Juclar
Pic dels Pessons
Llacs de Tristaina
Farga Rossell
Pont de la Margineda
Passeig del Rec del Solà
Andorra is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting Andorra . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Andorra
Join us for more :
SKI (01) - GRAND VALIRA - ANDORRA
SKI - ANDORRA
Grandvalira is located at the North of the Andorran Principality, along the border with France. The area it covers belongs to two of the seven Andorran parishes - Encamp and Canillo -- and has six points of access to the resort, all of these along the Carretera General 2 also known as the road to France. Climbing the Valira d'Orient river valley -- that gives the resort it's name -- you'll arrive in turn at the Encamp, Canillo, El Tarter, Soldeu, Grau Roig and Pas de la Casa access points.
Grandvalira està situada al Nord del Principat d'Andorra, a la zona de la frontera amb França. L'espai que ocupa pertany a dues de les set parròquies andorranes - Encamp i Canillo- i té 6 accessos diferents a pistes, tots al llarg de la Ctra General 2 coneguda com Ctra. de França. Remuntant la vall del riu Valira d'Orient - riu que dóna nom a l'estació - es va arribant respectivament als accessos d'Encamp, Canillo, El Tarter, Soldeu, Grau Roig i Pas de la Casa.
Grandvalira est située au nord de la Principauté d'Andorre, dans la zone frontalière avec la France. La station appartient à deux des sept paroisses andorranes -- Encamp et Canillo -- et elle dispose de 6 accès différents aux pistes, tous situés le long de la route nationale 2, plus connue comme la Route de France. Si on remonte par la vallée de la rivière Valira d'Orient -- rivière qui donne son nom à la station -- on arrive respectivement aux accès d'Encamp, Canillo, El Tarter, Soldeu, Grau Roig et Pas de la Casa.
Granvalira está situado no Norte do Principado de Andorra, na zona da fronteira com França. O espaço que ocupa pertence a duas das sete regiões andorranas -- Encamp e Canillo -- e tem 6 acessos diferentes às pistas de esqui ao longo da estrada general 2 conhecida como a estrada de França. Subindo o vale do rio Valira d´Orient, rio que dá nome à estação, chega-se respectivamente aos acessos de Encamp, Canillo, El Tarter, Soldeu, Grau Roig e Pas de la Casa.
Grandvalira está situada al Norte del Principado de Andorra, en la zona de la frontera con Francia. El espacio que ocupa pertenece a dos de las siete parroquias andorranas - Encamp y Canillo- y tiene 6 accesos diferentes a pistas, todos a lo largo de la Ctra. General 2, conocida como Ctra. de Francia. Remontando el valle del río Valira de Oriente -río que da nombre a la estación- se llega, y por este orden, a los accesos de Encamp, Canillo, El Tarter, Soldeu, Grau Roig y Pas de la Casa.
Pont d'Escaldes-Engordany
The Gran Valira River flows under a stone bridge in the parish of Escaldes-Engordany, Andorra.
Os de Civís in the Pyrenees, Andorra
Os de Civís is a village in the central Pyrenees mountains in the province of Lleida, Spain, and is located to the west of Andorra, near the villages of Aixàs and Bixessarri. Civís is the nearest Spanish village. It is the most populated village in the municipality (Les Valls de Valira).
Os de Civís is very close to the Spain--Andorra border, and is unique in being the only Spanish village that can be reached by vehicle only by going through Andorra. It has a number of medieval buildings including a Romanesque church.
Ruta del Ferro - Ordino (Andorra)
Droneando sobre l'Estany d'Engolasters. (Andorra, 1600 mts) ????
Santa Creu dels Ollers, Catalunya
Esglesiola vora la carretera que va de Sant Llorenç de Morunys a La Coma, poc abans d'arribar al càmping.