Snowshoeing in Pas de La Case: book your hiking route in Andorra!
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Snow activities are reserved not only for skiers and snowboarders and other winter gliding kings in Andorra! Snowshoeing, hiking on the Grau Roig sector, the many snowy trails in the Pyrenean forests are becoming increasingly popular with families, and much more! Whatever your level is, you will enjoy riding rackets in Pas de La Case, or snow is exceptional; the sun is presently more than 300 days a year. ¡ To book your activity and find the best snowshoeing circuit of Pas de La Case for your snow hike, follow the guide!
The possibilities of walking on «snow skates» in the Andorran Pyrenees
How to practice snowshoeing in Pas de La Case?
With or without a guide, you choose the format of your outdoor activity!
To choose the right option, you must first define the conditions where you want to take a walk. Do you want to go hiking alone or prefer the guided hiking format in one of the magnificent circuits equipped in the Andorran Pyrenees for snowshoeing?
The walk with total autonomy
If you leave without a guide, you will need at least a pedestrian pass or a ski pass, depending on where you practice hiking. Renting snowshoes will also be indispensable if you don’t have your own. You will find everything you need at the best price in our shops. We advise you to avoid leaving the marked places, locate your route well in advance, and respect it. Estany de les Abelletes, Le Peretol, or Les lacs de Pessons, there are many snowshoeing routes in Grandvalira, the largest ski area in southern Europe.
The guided circuit is undoubtedly the best option to experience a snowshoe hike in Pas de La Case. Not only can you live 100% of the experience without worrying about anything else, but you will also discover the secrets of the Andorran Pyrenees through an expert from which you can also enjoy wise advice!
The success of snowshoeing in the guided circuits of Pas de La Casa
¡Do not think snowshoeing is only reserved for non-skiers, those who are afraid of slipping, or even people with limited fitness! In Andorra, snowshoes are practiced by all categories of people who love snow! The racket ride in the Pas de La Case makes new fans every year, whether it’s enjoying winter sports without sliding, practicing a family activity, discovering nature at your own pace, or experiencing new sporting leisure!
Guided tours of the Grandvalira ski resort
Already offering three magnificent snowshoeing circuits, Grandvalira offers this year five new supplementary routes to discover the local fauna and flora (Comellar Llarg, les Planells, le Mirador d’Incles, le Gall de Bosc et Espiolet), enjoying the beauty of the snowy landscapes of the Andorran Pyrenees. The snowshoe hike is distributed in three areas of the Grandvalira domain, in Pas, and two neighboring areas: El Tarter (Canillo) and Pas de La Casa - Grau Roig.
About the experience of snow skating in the Andorran Pyrenees
Ski forfait and snow skates
To participate in a guided outing with snowshoes in the sectors Pas de La Case and Pas de La Case - Grau Roig, you won’t need a ski pass. Everything is included in the price of your outdoor activity, even equipment rental. For departures in the El Tarter sector, if you do not already have a ski pass, you will be offered a pedestrian forfeit at the time of booking. However, the price of the activity does not include the optional insurance of 5.90*, which you can take at the time of booking. This exclusive insurance covers all activities in the ski area.
Precautions and equipment
Like all snow leisure activities, in Pas de La Casa snowshoeing is practiced with warm and waterproof clothing, a pair of gloves, and snow boots. As much as what you wear on top does not ultimately matter much, especially when the sun is out, it would be unthinkable to put on snow skates on lambda shoes, even if they are high-top sneakers. To have the best experience, beyond mountain shoes, crea,m and sunglasses can also be very useful.
Le Pas, Grau Roig, or El Tarter: What are the conditions?
To practice the guided activity in the Andorran Pyrenees, it is necessary to be at least 12 years old. Guided outings are offered every day, with a minimum of 2 people, except for guided excursions through the Pas de La Case sector, where guided snowshoe tours are practiced with a minimum of 4 people, and only on Thursdays and Saturdays. Possibly in Grau Roig and Pas de La Case town, snowshoeing at night is also a magnificent opportunity to experience extraordinary moments!
Ready to try the adventure of a snowshoe hiking circuit in Pas de La Case during your stay in Andorra?
Prices and reservations for outdoor activities
Abelletes area for beginners: snowshoe excursions in Pas de La Case
2 hours: 36 euros per person (4 pax mini)
2 hours at night: 55 euros per person (5 pax mini, departure 6 pm)
(Thursday and Saturday exclusively)
Activity and adventure center: El Pas - Grau Roig
2 hours: 36 euros per person (2 pax mini)
3 hours (half day): 79 euros per person (2 pax mini)
5 hours (day): 150 euros per person (2 pax mini)
2 hours at night: 55 euros per person (2 pax min, departure 17, 18, 19 hours)
(In case of "solo" departure, a 50% surcharge will be applied)
Practiced with a guide outside the ski area, the snow shoes activity is offered from two people over 6 years old. The price per person includes the loan of equipment, and ski pass isn’t necessary. Meet at 9 a.m. at the school in the Obac building located in El Tarter with your mountain shoes.
3 hours snowshoe hike on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.:
3 hours (half day): 52.50 euros per person (2 pax mini)
Beyond snowshoeing, there are so many activities to discover in Pas de La Casa! Among the best ways to have a good time in the Principality in winter, we recommend driving a dog sled, Night skiing, Snowmobile, Snowtubing, building an igloo, dining in altitude, or even the Caldea Thermal Centre.