Andorra is, without a doubt, an irresistible destination for winter sports lovers, especially for fans of alpine skiing and its other modalities. The Principality is considered one of the places with the best snow quality in the Pyrenees, allowing the country's resorts to open their doors from November to the end of April, maintaining the quality of the snow in excellent conditions. However, it is in February when the best conditions for skiing are met, since low temperatures are constant throughout the month, precipitation is usually more common than in the rest of the season and the days become shorter little by little. longer.
In short, with so many incentives, February presents itself as a unique opportunity to have fun and have a great time skiing with family or friends in Andorra. And if alpine skiing is not your preferred style, don't worry, because in Andorra you will find a large number of routes for fans of skimo, cross-country skiing, giving yourself a unique heliski experience or even enjoying the best international competitions of ski that will meet in Andorra during these dates.
Reserve a few days for this month of February, because it comes with many proposals!
Special White Week in February
For some time now, many Spanish communities and schools have taken advantage of these days to celebrate their White Week. This week normally coincides with the last week of February and sometimes the first week of March. It is a great opportunity to spend some great days skiing with friends and teachers without the typical crowds of the weekend or holiday periods. During the week, oddly enough, the resorts are almost empty. Can you imagine being able to ski in the best snow conditions without having to wait at the lifts, restaurants, shops...? Believe it! This is possible during the school White Week.
For Carnival, ski for free in Andorra
The song already says it: “Carnival, Carnival, Carnival, I love you.” And we're sure you'll want it too, since on these dates the resorts occasionally reward skiers with free ski passes for being dressed from head to toe. So keep an eye on the networks and maybe you'll be able to ski in February, totally free. And if you are not that lucky, you should know that going skiing in Andorra this month, coinciding with Carnival, is an excellent plan for a family getaway, where the little ones can enjoy the snow, skiing and good weather. atmosphere that there is always in the Principality on these dates. Carnival in Andorra
Skimo, cross-country skiing or heliskiing? A month of February full of experiences.
One more reason to visit Andorra this month of February is because it is a perfect time to practice any type of skiing. Wherever you go, you will find snow everywhere. So if you are a fan of skimo or mountain skiing, Andorra is your destination, where you can go on excursions to places of incredible beauty and of course skiing, a lot! For this reason, we recommend that you take note of the sectors of Grau Roig and El Pas de la Casa, in Grandvalira, as well as Naturlandia, as they have a large number of routes to practice skimo and cross-country skiing with itineraries suitable for all levels. However, for the most daring, this month of February is also a good opportunity to practice the most extreme skiing. If you are a lover of off-piste skiing, in Andorra you can make your lifelong dream come true with heliskiing, flying over the mountain peaks with a helicopter and skiing down their slopes, surrounded by a purely wild environment. Can you imagine it?
Grandvalira and Vallnord, venues for international ski competitions
However, thanks to the good reputation that the two resorts have acquired, not only have some of their sectors been expanded to accommodate a greater number of skiers, but the FIS (International Ski Federation) itself has awarded the fields snow on several occasions with the celebration of the most prestigious international ski competitions in the world. The most recent, hosting the Alpine Ski World Cup Final in 2019. In this sense, and after the success achieved in the organization and impact of the event, other international ski competitions have also been held in previous seasons. One of them, the Vallnord Free Ride World Tour, which was held from February 24 to March 4, 2021, is considered one of the most spectacular events on the calendar, where the best riders in the world gathered, in the categories of men's and women's skiing and snowboarding. Depending on the year, you may coincide with other major international events held in Andorra such as: Mountain Ski World Cup, Free Ride Wold Tour Junior or the World Cup of kilometer.