Hi there
I am new to snowboarding.
I have booked a holiday to pas de la casa - Andorra in on January 24th -31st 2015 with my husband.
Can anyone tell me generally what the snowfall is like there and at that time ?
Has anyone one been there ? which are the best bits, good places to go out for apres ski ? any good food ?
thanks !!
:mrgreen:
PAS DE LA CASA ANDORRA SNOWFALL JANUARY / FEB
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Absolutely agreed, Brucie. One particular poster repeatedly says "go high". And yet, if I look at my ski statistics, I get much more skiing at a low/modest height resorts. In Zermatt, Cervinia, Saasfee, Whistler, plus so many other high resorts, I have lost days and days of skiing, due to severe mountain conditions.
There are exceptions, where the high areas are really interior, I recall getting off a lift at 13050ft in A-basin, Colorado. That area loses little to climatic conditions.
However, in Europe, I have lost far, far fewer ski days in medium level alpine resorts compared with "go high" areas.
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Brucie
reply to 'PAS DE LA CASA ANDORRA SNOWFALL JANUARY / FEB' posted Oct-2014
Pas is a good fun town. I winter in Soldeu, just over the hill. The sking/boarding from Pas is excellent and there are loads of pretty good, reasonable restaurants right on the slopes at Pas. We regularly ski over and L'Husky is one of our favourites. Pichet de vin rouge and a substantial main course usually comes to about 15E per head.
Last couple of years have had epic snow conditions from early December, so you should be ok for snow. Snow making is also extensive in the area should there be any problems in that respect.
You will have a great time I'm sure. See you in L'Husky for lunch maybe!
Last couple of years have had epic snow conditions from early December, so you should be ok for snow. Snow making is also extensive in the area should there be any problems in that respect.
You will have a great time I'm sure. See you in L'Husky for lunch maybe!
"Better to remain reticent and have people think one is an idiot, than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt"
Carojarvis
reply to 'PAS DE LA CASA ANDORRA SNOWFALL JANUARY / FEB' posted Oct-2014
Hi Brucie
That sounds great .
Thanks for your advice !
Indeed hope to be good enough at boarding to travel
Around a bit !
: )
That sounds great .
Thanks for your advice !
Indeed hope to be good enough at boarding to travel
Around a bit !
: )
Ian Wickham
reply to 'PAS DE LA CASA ANDORRA SNOWFALL JANUARY / FEB' posted Oct-2014
The pyrenees are a very underrated place to ski .... always worth a visit :thumbup:
Brucie
reply to 'PAS DE LA CASA ANDORRA SNOWFALL JANUARY / FEB' posted Oct-2014
A hidden gem Wickers.
But not according to some people for whom high alpine resorts are the only places worth skiing.
But not according to some people for whom high alpine resorts are the only places worth skiing.
"Better to remain reticent and have people think one is an idiot, than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt"
Dave Mac
reply to 'PAS DE LA CASA ANDORRA SNOWFALL JANUARY / FEB' posted Oct-2014
Brucie wrote:A hidden gem Wickers.
But not according to some people for whom high alpine resorts are the only places worth skiing.
Absolutely agreed, Brucie. One particular poster repeatedly says "go high". And yet, if I look at my ski statistics, I get much more skiing at a low/modest height resorts. In Zermatt, Cervinia, Saasfee, Whistler, plus so many other high resorts, I have lost days and days of skiing, due to severe mountain conditions.
There are exceptions, where the high areas are really interior, I recall getting off a lift at 13050ft in A-basin, Colorado. That area loses little to climatic conditions.
However, in Europe, I have lost far, far fewer ski days in medium level alpine resorts compared with "go high" areas.
Melbatb
reply to 'PAS DE LA CASA ANDORRA SNOWFALL JANUARY / FEB' posted Oct-2014
We love Andorra - the ski area is fabulous. Here's hoping there is early snow this year as we are hoping for a quick weekend in mid December!
I totally agree about the Pyrenees being underrated! But I may be biased as we live only 90m away :) We never tire of skiing in Soldeu and have had some of our best powder days there!
I totally agree about the Pyrenees being underrated! But I may be biased as we live only 90m away :) We never tire of skiing in Soldeu and have had some of our best powder days there!
Brucie
reply to 'PAS DE LA CASA ANDORRA SNOWFALL JANUARY / FEB' posted Oct-2014
Shsshh Melbatb. Don't want the hordes to spoil our little secret!
"Better to remain reticent and have people think one is an idiot, than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt"
Topic last updated on 30-October-2014 at 16:42