Ski and Snowboard schools in Andorra

If you have already read our ski guide for beginners, you will already know how important it is to take some proper ski or snowboard lessons before hitting the slopes. We have said it before and we'll say it again, in order to learn to ski or snowboard, it is essential to take some ski lessons, since ski schools in Andorra offer specialized programs with qualified instructors.

A very common mistake that beginner skiers make is to believe that they can spend a morning on the beginner slopes and that will be enough to explore the ski resort. Another mistake is to think that you can learn to ski from one of your friends or relatives. Learning to ski from the best professionals means you will learn to ski faster and more efficiently, but also in a safer way and to prevent possible injuries.

But not only beginners can benefit from ski lessons! They 're also great for refreshing your knowledge if you haven't been on the slopes in a while and can help you take your ski skills to the next level. Ski and snowboard schools offer courses that adapt to your needs and knowledge, either by taking private or group lessons .

We from Esquiades.com, are convinced that Andorra is the ideal place for your next holiday to the snow. and, thanks to its excellent infrastructure of services, it's also the place to learn to ski and improve your skills on the snow,

What ski lessons can you book in Andorra?

Broadly speaking, ski and snowboard courses are divided into four categories: ski lessons for beginners, group ski lessons, private ski lessons and specialization lessons .

All lessons are suitable for both adults and children (from 6 years in the case of collective lessons and from 2 years in the case of private lessons). In addition, you will find specialized areas for children, such as nurseries or snow gardens, where the little ones can have their first contact with the snow and learn to ski in complete safety.

Next, we are going to explain what each of them consists of so that you can choose the course that best suits you and your needs:

Ski lessons for beginners in Andorra

As its name indicates, these are lessons for those who have just started in the sport and want to learn to ski safely and accompanied by the best professionals. The courses are always group lessons, so you will not be alone and you will be able to meet other skiers with whom to share your learning. Beginner lessons are only held in the Soldeu or El Tarter ski areas.

Group Ski Lessons in Andorra

Group lessons are a great option to consolidate the basic concepts of skiing and improve technique correctly. To guarantee the proper functioning of the group, the first day there will be a small level test and the particitrousers will be divided into groups.

This way you can take lessons with other people who have a similar level. If you, or one of your companions, is starting to ski, or you already have some basic notions, you can sign up for these lessons and thus learn the technique correctly or refresh basic concepts already acquired. Group lessons are offered in different languages. Whenever possible, the school will deliver the course in the relevant languages.

Private ski lessons in Andorra

Private ski lessons are ideal for those who want to improve their knowledge significantly in the shortest possible time , since you will have personalized instructions that promote faster learning.

The private instructor who will teach you everything you need to know about this discipline. Whether you have no experience or you are an expert, preparing a personalized training plan depending on your needs and knowledge. In addition, it will also take you to the most hidden corners of the ski resort.

Specialization ski lessons in Andorra 

On the one hand, you will find the Top Class, an ideal complement for those who have more experience and seek to improve your technique thanks to the advice of the qualified teacher that will be assigned to you. In addition, they will be in charge of showing you corners and secrets of the ski slopes that would be difficult to discover on your own.

On the other hand, for the more adventurous, Grandvalira offers Freeride Ski Lessons, an ideal complement for those who want to have an off- slope experience, thanks to the advice of the qualified teacher assigned to you.

Ski and snowboard schools in Grandvalira 

If you have read our guide to skiing for beginners in Grandvalira , you will know that the largest ski resort in the Pyrenees is the ideal place to learn to ski or snowboard, since in addition to having a large number of slopes suitable for beginners, It has a ski school whose more than 700 qualified instructors give ski lessons in the different ski areas of the ski area. Let's see what types of ski and snowboard lessons you can find in each of them:

Ski and snowboard lessons in Pas de la Casa

In Pas de la Casa, you can sign up for ski lessons, whether private or collective, both for children and adults. It is also possible to go to snowboarding lessons for adults, although not for children, since these are only available in Soldeu, El Tarter and Canillo.

Lessons start at 10 am. , so it is very important to arrive at the resort on time and show up 30 minutes before the start of lessons at the ski school . Each class is 3 hours long and starts on Monday for the 3, 12, and 9 a.m. courses , and on Saturdays for the 6 a.m. courses . At the ski resort's ticket offices they will provide you with the service tickets so that you can present them to the school.

In addition, in Pas de la Casa, children between the ages of 3 and 11 can participate in the Kids program, an individualized course for both skiing and snowboarding with activities in the snow, in themed areas.  The program begins at 10 am. on the first day of your ski pass and consists of 3 hours of private lessons (from 10 am. to 1 pm) plus food and games until 4:30 p.m.

On the other hand, you can also book Top Class lessons in Pas de la Casa, either in the ski or snowboard modality. The activity will take place from 9 am to 1 pm on the first day of skiing and is 4 hours long.  

Finally, in Pas de la Casta Private Freeride Lessons are also available, either in the ski or snowboard modality, which take place between 10 am. and 2 pm. on the first day of your ski pass and that have a duration of 2 and 3 hours .

Ski and snowboard lessons in Grau Roig

In Grau Roig, you can sign up for ski lessons , whether private or collective, both for children and adults. It is also possible to take snowboarding lessons for adults , although not for children, since these are only available in Soldeu, El Tarter and Canillo.

Lessons start at 10 am. , so it is very important to arrive at the resort on time and show up 30 minutes before the start of lessons at the ski school . Each class is 3 hours long and starts on Monday for the 3, 12, and 9 a.m. courses , and on Saturdays for the 6 a.m. courses . At the ski resort's ticket offices they will provide you with the service tickets so that you can present them to the school.

In addition, in Grau Roig , children between the ages of 3 and 11 can participate in the Kids program , an individualized course for both skiing and snowboarding with activities in the snow, in themed areas.   The program begins at 10 am. on the first day of skiing and consists of 3 hours of private lessons (from 10 am. to 1 pm) plus food and games until 4:30 p.m.

On the other hand, you can also book Top Class ski lessons in Grau Roig , whether in the ski or snowboard mode. The activity will take place from 9 am to 1 pm on the first day of your ski pass and is 4 hours long.

Finally, in Grau Roig there are also Private Freeride Lessons available, either in the ski or snowboard modality, which take place between 10 am. and 2 pm. on the first day of skiing and have a duration of 2 and 3 hours .

Ski and snowboard lessons in Encamp

In Encamp, you can sign up for ski lessons, whether private or collective, both for children and adults . It is also possible to take snowboarding lessons for adults, although not for children, since these are only available in Soldeu, El Tarter and Canillo.

Lessons start at 10 am. , so it is very important to arrive at the resort on time and show up 30 minutes before the start of lessons at the ski school . Each class is 3 hours long and starts on Monday for the 3, 12, and 9 a.m. courses , and on Saturdays for the 6 a.m. courses. At the ski resort's ticket offices they will provide you with the service tickets so that you can present them to the school.

In addition, in Encamp , children between the ages of 3 and 11 can participate in the Kids program, an individualized course for both skiing and snowboarding with activities in the snow, in themed areas.   The program begins at 10 am. on the first day of skiing and consists of 3 hours of private lessons (from 10 am. to 1 pm) plus food and games until 4:30 p.m.

On the other hand, you can also book Top Class ski lessons in Encamp, either in the ski or snowboard modality. The activity will take place from 9 am to 1 pm on the first day of your ski pass and are 4 hours long. 

Finally, in Encamp there are also Private Freeride Lessons available, either in the ski or snowboard modality, which take place between 10 am. and 2 pm. on the first day of skiing and are 2 and 3 hours long. 

Ski and snowboard lessons in Soldeu

In Soldeu, you can sign up for ski lessons , whether private or collective, both for children and adults . Soldeu is also the ideal place to take your collective ski lessons for beginners . It is also possible to take snowboard lessons for adults and children.

Lessons start at 10 am. , so it is very important to arrive at the resort on time and show up 30 minutes before the start of lessons at the ski school . Each class is 3 hours long and starts on Monday for the 3, 12, and 9 a.m. courses , and on Saturdays for the 6 a.m. courses . At the ski resort's ticket offices they will provide you with the service tickets so that you can present them to the school.

In Soldeu , the little ones have spaces specially dedicated to them. In the Snow Garden , children from 3 to 5 years old will receive introductory lessons to snow in a fun and entertaining way in spaces specifically dedicated to them. This service includes reception in the morning + 2 hours/ day of childcare for the afternoon with indoor activities.

Furthermore, in Soldeu , children between the ages of 3 and 11 can participate in the Kids program , an individualized course for both skiing and snowboarding with activities in the snow, in themed areas.   The program begins at 10 am. on the first day of your ski pass and consists of 3 hours of private lessons (from 10 am. to 1 pm) plus lunch and indoor activities until 4:00 p.m.

On the other hand, you can also book Top Class ski lessons in Soldeu , either in the ski or snowboard modality. The activity will take place from 9 am to 1 pm on the first day of skiing and are 4 hours long. 

Lastly, in Soldeu Private Freeride Lessons are also available, either in the ski or snowboard modality, which take place between 10 am. and 2 pm. on the first day of your ski pass and have a duration of 2 and 3 hours .

Ski and snowboard lessons in Canillo

In Canillo, you can sign up for ski lessons, whether private or collective, both for children and adults. It is also possible to take snowboarding lessons for adults and children.

Lessons start at 10 am. , so it is very important to arrive at the resort on time and show up 30 minutes before the start of lessons at the ski school. Each lesson is 3 hours long and starts on Monday for the 3, 12, and 9 a.m. courses , and on Saturdays for the 6 a.m. courses . At the ski resort's ticket offices they will provide you with the service tickets so that you can present them to the school.

In Canillo, the little ones have spaces specially dedicated to them. In the Snow Garden , children from 3 to 5 years old will receive introductory lessons to snow in an entertaining and fun way in spaces specifically dedicated to them. This service includes reception in the morning + 2 hours/ day of childcare for the afternoon with indoor activities.

In addition, in Canillo, children between the ages of 3 and 11 can participate in the Kids program , an individualized course for both skiing and snowboarding with activities in the snow, in themed areas.   The program begins at 10 am. on the first dayof skiing and consists of 3 hours of private lessons (from 10 am. to 1 pm) plus lunch and indoor activities until 4:00 p.m.

On the other hand, you can also book Top Class ski lessons in Canillo, either in the ski or snowboard modality. The activity will take place from 9 am to 1 pm on the first day of skiing and is 4 hours long.

Lastly, in Canillo Private Freeride Lessons are also available, either in the ski or snowboard modality, which take place between 10 am. and 2 pm. on the first day of your ski pass and have a duration of 2 and 3 hours.

Ski and snowboard lessons in El Tarter

At El Tarter, you can sign up for ski lessons, whether private or collective, both for children and adults . El Tarter is also the ideal place to carry out your group ski lessons for beginners . It is also possible to take snowboarding lessons for adults and children.

Lessons start at 10 am. , so it is very important to arrive at the resort on time and show up 30 minutes before the start of lessons at the ski school. Each class is 3 hours long and starts on Monday for the 3, 12, and 9 a.m. courses , and on Saturdays for the 6 a.m. courses. At the ski resort's ticket offices they will provide you with the service tickets so that you can present them to the school.

In El Tarter, the little ones have spaces specially dedicated to them. In the Snow Garden , children from 3 to 5 years old will receive introductory lessons to snow in an entertaining and fun way in spaces specifically dedicated to them. This service includes reception in the morning + 2 hours/ day of childcare for the afternoon with indoor activities.

In addition, in El Tarter, children between the ages of 3 and 11 can participate in the Kids program , an individualized course for both skiing and snowboarding with activities in the snow, in themed areas.   The program begins at 10 am. on the first day of skiing and consists of 3 hours of private lessons (from 10 am. to 1 pm) plus lunch and indoor activities until 4:00 p.m.

On the other hand, you can also book Top Class ski lessons in El Tarter, either in the ski or snowboard modality. The activity will take place from 9 am to 1 pm on the first day of your ski pass and is 4 hours long.  

Finally, in El Tarter Private Freeride Lessons are also available, either in the ski or snowboard modality, which take place between 10 am. and 2 pm. on the first day of skiing and have a duration of 2 and 3 hours .

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Ski and snowboard schools in Vallnord Pal-Arinsal

As we told you in our ski guide in Vallnord Pal-Arinsal , the second largest ski area in Andorra is ideal for learning to ski , thanks to its soft and wooded mountains. The slopes are very wide, which makes the descents more enjoyable. The Vallnord ski school has more than two hundred qualified instructors who teach lessons according to the modalities and level of the skiers.

Ski and snowboard lessons in Pal

At Pal you can sign up for Ski lessons of all levels , whether private or collective, both for children and adults . It is also possible to take snowboarding lessons for adults.

Lessons start at 10 am. , so it is very important to arrive at the resort on time and show up 30 minutes before the start of lessons at the ski school . Each class is 3 hours long and starts on Monday for the 3, 12, and 9 a.m. courses , and on Saturdays for the 6 a.m. courses . At the ski resort's ticket offices they will provide you with the service tickets so that you can present them to the school.

In Pal, children between the ages of 3 and 11 can participate in the Kids program, an individualized course for both skiing and snowboarding with activities in the snow, in themed areas.   The program starts at 10 am. on the first day of your ski pass and consists of 3 hours of private lessons (from 10 am. to 1 pm) plus lunch and activities and games in the snow until 4:00 p.m. the afternoon .

On the other hand, you can also book Top Class ski lessons in Pal, either in the ski or snowboard modality. The activity will take place from 9 am to 1 pm on the first day of skiing and is 4 hours long.

Ski and snowboard lessons in Arinsal

In Arinsal you can sign up for ski lessons of all levels, whether private or collective, both for children and adults . It is also possible to take snowboarding lessons for adults.

Lessons start at 10 am. , so it is very important to arrive at the resort on time and show up 30 minutes before the start of lessons at the ski school . Each class is 3 hours long and starts on Monday for the 3, 12, and 9 a.m. courses , and on Saturdays for the 6 a.m. courses . At the ski resort's ticket offices they will provide you with the service tickets so that you can present them to the school.

In Arinsal, children between the ages of 3 and 11 can participate in the Kids program, an individualized course for both skiing and snowboarding with activities in the snow, in themed areas.  The program starts at 10 am. on the first day of your ski pass and consists of 3 hours of private lessons (from 10 am. to 1 pm) plus lunch and activities and games in the snow until 4:00 p.m. the afternoon .

On the other hand, you can also book Top Class ski lessons in Arinsal, whether in the ski or snowboard modality. The activity will take place from 9 am to 1 pm on the first dayof skiing and is 4 hours long.

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Ski and snowboard schools in Ordino-Arcalís

Ordino Arcalís is a very versatile ski resort. It has spaces for all levels and offers a wide variety of areas to practice different types of skiing and snowboarding, as it has slopes for all levels. It has 9 green slopes and 6 blue ones for skiers who have just started in the white sport. It is important to underline that Ordino Arcalís is home to the longest ski slope for beginners in the Pyrenees, the Megaverde .

The ski resort offers a calm and familiar atmosphere. Apart from the fact that half of its ski slopes are for beginners, the resort has a space specially designed for skiing with children: the Family Park . This area offers three themed tours with children's characters, where the little ones can have a great time.

In Ordino-Arcalís you can sign up for ski lessons of all levels , whether private or collective, both for children and adults . It is also possible to take snowboarding lessons for adults.

Lessons start at 10 am. , so it is very important to arrive at the resort on time and show up 30 minutes before the start of lessons at the ski school . Each class is 3 hours long and starts on Monday for the 3, 12, and 9 a.m. courses , and on Saturdays for the 6 a.m. courses . At the ski resort's ticket offices they will provide you with the service tickets so that you can present them to the school.

On the other hand, you can also book Top Class ski lessons in Ordino-Arcalís, either in the ski or snowboard mode. The activity will take place from 9 am to 1 pm on the first day of skiing and is 4 hours long.

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How to book your ski lessons in Andorra 

On Esquiades.com we know the importance of receiving ski or snowboard lessons to learn to ski, reinforce your knowledge or improve your skills on the snow. This is why we make it very easy for you to add the different services of the ski schools to your booking.

Once you have chosen the ski resort that best suits your preferences and have found your favorite hotel, you will arrive at the services screen. You can add a multitude of other services to your booking , including our refund guarantee, the exclusive ski insurance and assistance at the destination, a slope-side lunch tickets and ski equipment rental.

In this same section you can see all the lessons and services offered by the ski school of the ski resort. You can choose the modality that you like the most, adjust the duration and number of people who will participate in the ski lessons.

Below, you will have the option of adding other gastronomic, cultural and relaxation activities, which will allow you to explore Andorra in depth and make the best of your ski holidays in the principality.

As you can see, we make it super easy for you to book your ski and snowboard lessons in advance at ski schools in Andorra, since we know the importance of being in the best hands to learn to ski or improve your knowledge of skis. . Do not hesitate, some ski lessons are great for everyone!

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