General report for Andorran Ski Resorts

Thursday 23st February 2012

 

The heavy snow last week has left the ski areas in wonderful condition with some lovely soft snow off piste.

Fantastic skiing yesterday in the sun. It was cold overnight, the sun is already up and the forecast is for a sunny week getting warmer as the week progresses.

Roads are all open.


Ski Car Hire - minimum fuss, maximum experience!

Europe boasts hundreds of outstanding ski resorts and with some of the best in the world why stick to just one? Hire a car and test your skills on different pistes. Hire a car in Andorra and beat the crowds this ski holiday. Forget about queuing for the bus or squeezing onto a train, Andorra Traveller car hire will help you get to your resort and out on the slopes before the train even leaves the station.


Need a ski rack? We can arrange that for you. Need enough storage for a family of five? We can offer you that. Whatever you need for your car hire this ski holiday in Andorra you'll find it here at the Andorra Traveller.



Why hire a car?

  • Best way to access different ski slopes
  • No long queues for the ski bus
  • Get the best value from your lift pass
  • Drive the scenic route on beautiful mountain roads at your leisure
  • Follow the snow & tour from one resort to the other
  • Get off the beaten track - if you're brave enough
  • More flexibility over flight times/dates than your standard charter package
  • A better way to travel for long weekend ski breaks

Driving Distances & Approximate Times

  • Barcelona airport to Soldeu -  125 miles and roughly 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Toulouse airport to Soldeu - 105 miles and roughly 2 hours 15 minutes

Take the Ski Train

Why go by Ski Train

  • it's comfortable and relaxing - Do you want to spend hours queuing in airports and waiting for the transfer bus? Compare the journey times door-to-door and you’ll find a daytime train can be almost as quick as flying. The difference is that it's far more relaxing, comfortable and fun.
  • It's Scenic - Train carriages are spacious, with ever-changing scenery. Watch the flat terrain of Kent and Northern France whiz past, giving way to lakes and mountains. You can enjoy lunch in Paris on the way, and some trains have restaurant cars with affordable freshly-prepared meals.
  • It's less hassle - Check-in time for Eurostar is just 30 minutes. Some trains to the Alps are direct with no stops. Many require a change in Paris, easily negotiated by Metro, on foot or by taxi. You can even pre-book a taxi to meet you on the platform at Gare du Nord.
  • Two extra days on the slopes - By travelling overnight and sleeping in a couchette or a two-bed compartment, you’ll reach your resort in the morning for the first of two extra days skiing. Leave your bags at your hotel or chalet, get changed and you're ready to ski.
  • Family Friendly - Children love train journeys. Toddlers have space to stretch their legs, while older children will amuse themselves for hours, reading, watching DVDs or playing games. Under-4s travel free on all trains, and under-11s get generous discounts.
  • No baggage fees - Many airlines charge extra for checked bags - and additional fees to carry skis and snowboards. Some also charge extra to book seats together. On the train there are no such fees, and there is plenty of room to store your bags.
  • And....It's better for the planet - All travel has a price in terms of harmful emissions, but if you take the train rather than fly to a ski resort you can slash your carbon footprint by up to 90%.

    Carbon emissions for a one-way journey:

    By train: 16.86kg CO2 per person
    By plane: 95.17kg CO2 per person
    By car: 253.84kg CO2per car
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On-board

Couchettes are basic bunks, each with a clean pillow and (on French night trains) a special lightweight sleeping-bag, a welcome change from the normal sheet and blanket.  Second class couchettes have 6 bunks per compartment (upper, middle and lower on each side of the compartment), first class couchettes have 4 bunks (upper and lower each side).  There are washrooms and toilets at the end of the corridor.

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