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What's the snow like at the moment -Soldeu?

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 15:31:40 GMT

We are going to be staying in the Nordic hotel next week, can we ski in / ski out at the moment? how are conditions?

Re:What's the snow like at the moment -Soldeu?

Tue, 3 Jan 2012 15:48:03 GMT

This webcam is situated right outside of the Nordic. The 4-man lift is just to the left of this shot, the gondola is 200 metres to the right, and the run emerging around the bend is a routine blue.

Re:What's the snow like at the moment -Soldeu?

Wed, 4 Jan 2012 08:46:07 GMT

Nothing on the trees which suggests no recent snowfall.

Re:What's the snow like at the moment -Soldeu?

Mon, 9 Jan 2012 11:41:33 GMT

Heading there the 22nd anyone there or just back who could report. Rightly pissed off that the rest of Europe seems to be fine, ) Any sages who want to reply with 'well you take yer chances with snowfall!!' a small request .......Dont. I'd just like to hear from someone who's there or been there, or any weather forecasters would be appreciated too !

Re:What's the snow like at the moment -Soldeu?

Mon, 9 Jan 2012 13:16:09 GMT

Its weird that the weather systems have been missing the Pyrenees. I'm heading out to Soldeu for the rest of the season at the end of this month, so am a little bit concerned.

My buddy is instructing out there and reports conditions as, 'not great' at the moment.

I've been out the last two years in early February and it has dumped both times so I'm confident the snow will arrive.

No point in worrying, Que Sera and all that!!

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Re:What's the snow like at the moment -Soldeu?

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:38:40 GMT

Brucie wrote:Its weird that the weather systems have been missing the Pyrenees. I'm heading out to Soldeu for the rest of the season at the end of this month, so am a little bit concerned.

My buddy is instructing out there and reports conditions as, 'not great' at the moment.

I've been out the last two years in early February and it has dumped both times so I'm confident the snow will arrive.

No point in worrying, Que Sera and all that!!

Follow the link below for the best web cams info.

http://andorrawebcams.andorramania.com/mapaandorra.php

Been looking at booking soldeu on 4th march but been holding off . as you say seems all major snow has missed the pyrenees all together, pleant of time yet but no great for those already booked to go. fingers crossed it changes soon. i love the place and would like to go back.

Re:What's the snow like at the moment -Soldeu?

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:04:28 GMT

Sorry to say it, but why oh why do people book Andorra when you've got the risk of exactly these kind of conditions?
I can understand booking a late deal after a heavy dump, but I dont think I'd ever risk making an advanced booking and hoping for the best.
Pick a resort high up in the Alps if you're worried about no snow.

Re:What's the snow like at the moment -Soldeu?

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:50:59 GMT

Tony_H wrote:Sorry to say it, but why oh why do people book Andorra when you've got the risk of exactly these kind of conditions?
I can understand booking a late deal after a heavy dump, but I dont think I'd ever risk making an advanced booking and hoping for the best.
Pick a resort high up in the Alps if you're worried about no snow.

but surely with global warming alot of places are a risk. look at last season. As for andorra i just hope something changes soon.

given the choice where would you book in advance ? since the heavy snow in th alps it seems prices have really stepped up. i for one really cant decide whwere to go.

Re:What's the snow like at the moment -Soldeu?

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:54:44 GMT

matt23 wrote:

Tony_H wrote:Sorry to say it, but why oh why do people book Andorra when you've got the risk of exactly these kind of conditions?
I can understand booking a late deal after a heavy dump, but I dont think I'd ever risk making an advanced booking and hoping for the best.
Pick a resort high up in the Alps if you're worried about no snow.

but surely with global warming alot of places are a risk. look at last season. As for andorra i just hope something changes soon.

given the choice where would you book in advance ? since the heavy snow in th alps it seems prices have really stepped up. i for one really cant decide whwere to go.

Just give it time it will come ... it always does, although nothing much next week :wink:

Re:What's the snow like at the moment -Soldeu?

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:57:25 GMT

Ian Wickham wrote:

matt23 wrote:

Tony_H wrote:Sorry to say it, but why oh why do people book Andorra when you've got the risk of exactly these kind of conditions?
I can understand booking a late deal after a heavy dump, but I dont think I'd ever risk making an advanced booking and hoping for the best.
Pick a resort high up in the Alps if you're worried about no snow.

but surely with global warming alot of places are a risk. look at last season. As for andorra i just hope something changes soon.

given the choice where would you book in advance ? since the heavy snow in th alps it seems prices have really stepped up. i for one really cant decide whwere to go.

Just give it time it will come ... it always does, although nothing much next week :wink:

to be honest im gonna wait till the very last minute if i can. would love there to be a huge dump to help andorra . also i get to make the most of good prices over there.

Re:What's the snow like at the moment -Soldeu?

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:05:13 GMT

matt23 wrote:

Ian Wickham wrote:

matt23 wrote:

Tony_H wrote:Sorry to say it, but why oh why do people book Andorra when you've got the risk of exactly these kind of conditions?
I can understand booking a late deal after a heavy dump, but I dont think I'd ever risk making an advanced booking and hoping for the best.
Pick a resort high up in the Alps if you're worried about no snow.

but surely with global warming alot of places are a risk. look at last season. As for andorra i just hope something changes soon.

given the choice where would you book in advance ? since the heavy snow in th alps it seems prices have really stepped up. i for one really cant decide whwere to go.

Just give it time it will come ... it always does, although nothing much next week :wink:

to be honest im gonna wait till the very last minute if i can. would love there to be a huge dump to help andorra . also i get to make the most of good prices over there.

That is the sensible option, in my opinion :thumbup:

Re:What's the snow like at the moment -Soldeu?

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 09:43:44 GMT

Well i bottled it and got a good deal to les deux alps. aounds like a good resort and high up in the alps cant be a bad call...

Re:What's the snow like at the moment -Soldeu?

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 11:52:12 GMT

matt23 wrote:

Tony_H wrote:Sorry to say it, but why oh why do people book Andorra when you've got the risk of exactly these kind of conditions?
I can understand booking a late deal after a heavy dump, but I dont think I'd ever risk making an advanced booking and hoping for the best.
Pick a resort high up in the Alps if you're worried about no snow.

but surely with global warming alot of places are a risk. look at last season. As for andorra i just hope something changes soon.

given the choice where would you book in advance ? since the heavy snow in th alps it seems prices have really stepped up. i for one really cant decide whwere to go.

I only book in advance when theres a group so we dont run the risk of not getting together. For March 2012 we booked St Anton last July and got a big discount per person. You'l probably get cheaper if you sit it out as a couple, but it was the right place, hotel, deal, flights etc so we booked.

For next weeks trip I booked 2 weeks ago, as the snow was hammering down, and got it half price. ADH.

Moral of this is if you can wait and sit it out, and be flexible, it pays off. If theres a group, shop around and play tour ops and agents off against each other and get the best deal you can.

L2A will be decent Matt.

Personally I never ever look at Andorra as an option for a weeks skiing.

Re:What's the snow like at the moment -Soldeu?

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 18:21:36 GMT

I really like Andorra. I think the Grandvalira is very underated, it is a large ski area and there is plenty of skiing to be had for most abilites. It offers 268 pistes and although people say they are overgraded there are still 47 blacks, 85 reds, 89 blues and 65 greens. Highest piste is 2640m so skiing is assured through out the season. The lowest is 1710.

It is cheaper than France in terms of the initial outlay and also when there because it is a tax haven.

Pas de la Casa is more suited to young party animals, Soldeu is lively but not roudy and El Tarter is for those who like it quiet.

I particularly like Soldeu as a base and I would definitely consider it when booking a ski holiday.

Re:What's the snow like at the moment -Soldeu?

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 09:54:12 GMT

Well I'm in Soldeu right now waiting for my transfer home after a weeks skiin it's bin awesome!! Not much natural snow but with all the snow cannons working overtime! we Havnt had chance to get down all the runs, it's bin great loved it deffinetly comin here again!!