Andorra and snowboarding

So most likely it is gonna be the snowpark (if it is updated and maintained well...) and no steep offpiste deeppowder turns...( ? )

well you say that - it was closed the entire week we were in andorra and the snow on it was fine. it was due to an event that was upcoming and they didnt want it wrecked. make sure ur timing ur visit when no competitions are planned there

this is the site you want to keep an eye on

http://www.grandvalira.com/freestyle/inicio.asp?idm=4

Thank you for the link, appreciate that. But it Andorra is not that high and not that wide I guess. The differences in altitude and surface are quite equal isn't it? Perhaps I am just mumbling here, but would like to get a clear view on Andorra. Am also looking on youtube.com right now.

RossF wrote:Andorra is sh*t. Sorry I can't be more constructive.

I've been in Andorra for the past three winters seasons and going back for a fourth this year. I really wouldn't say it's shit. That's just the opinion of someone who probably lurves the Alps. I've worked 5 winters now, and been to Canada, USA, France, Austria, Italy and Andorra ... and Andorra definately isn't shit.

Yes, it is different, but Grandvalira is a huge area with excellent terrain parks that are usually well maintained, plus they've got an air bag for practicing jumps.

Vallnord is smaller, but they're re-modelling their freestyle area in Arinsal for 08-09, and if you head over to Arcalis then it's just amazing.

stack72 wrote:if you go there prepare for a lot of walking

Unfortunately it is true that there are quite a few flat bits, but nothing too bad. Vallnord are actually working on reshaping some of their flat bits to make it more friendly to snowboarders!

Anyway ... Andorra - try it, you might like it!

Every season I look at Andorra as a possibility for skiing a week, and then I find myself thinking.....




......nah

I am however a skier and not a boarder, so its probably irrelevent.

To choose an accomodation is ofcourse a personal thing. But has someone experience with campings like 10km - 25km distance from the Andorra slopes? Perhaps this is a litte bit offtopic, if so than I apelogize. Here is a link of the accomodation that I was thinking about to go to: http://www.campingvalledetena.com/ Hopefully there is someone with experience on the campingsite in Andorra as the budget is kinda tiny this time.

snowsteve- I don't love the alps. I have only ever been to the French alps once :!: :!:

I skied Andorra a couple of times and it was great,I think there has been some harsh comments on this one,but then again I know naff all about snowboarding.