Say goodbye to the ski season in the best way by coming to Andorra to ski in April!
April is the month that ends the ski season. In Andorra, the stations usually close the weekend after Easter. Among the advantages of skiing in April we find: mild temperatures, comfortable ski days, lower prices and end-of-season activities on the slopes, après-ski and in area clubs.
The end of the ski season in Andorra
As in the month of March, the temperatures are more pleasant and the ski days take place in summer environments that, combined with the activity of skiing itself, fill the body with a special energy. This same energy is also breathed in the après-ski parties and at night in the different venues and areas of the Principality of Andorra.
The end of the season is also accompanied by lower prices in terms of hotel reservations, a determining factor in opting for this month to come skiing.
If the season has developed normally, the snow conditions are usually good, allowing skiing on all the resort's slopes and off-pistes. Unless we coincide with a recent snowfall, the snow is usually in the state of spring snow. This snow is characterized by transforming a lot during the day, going from hard snow in the morning to spring snow or even water at the end of the day.
We already discussed in the March article the different characteristics of this snow and the best way to take advantage of it and enjoy the day of skiing. In April, you can also participate in one of the spontaneous (and group) descents that are carried out in swimsuits, as well as test your skills by “skiing” directly on the water. And the high temperatures favor the appearance of small lagoons in specific areas of the stations. And you may wonder, how did this “activity” come about? Well, very simple! What at first was a foolhardy move by a local skier who wanted to have fun in a different way has ended up becoming a regular activity in many resorts as the season closes. Thus, there are many skiers who take advantage of the last days of skiing to enjoy these fun descents, which often end in artificial or natural “water pools.”
In April, skied a thousand
"In April it rains a lot". True, no one doubts it. But if you are at an altitude of 2,000 meters or more and you encounter a small influx of cold air, this water falls in the form of snow. That's what usually happens in ski resorts during this time. Luckily, they tend to be episodes of snow that occur during the night or spontaneously, allowing, during the day, to enjoy the sun and a good thickness of freshly fallen snow.
It would not be the first time that we even encountered significant snowfall once the season ended and all the stations closed. It is then time for mountain skiing, the modality that allows you to ascend with seal skins and descend freely anywhere, extending the season for a while longer.
Sales and great opportunities on ski equipment
Finally, it is worth mentioning the discount opportunities that you will find in April in the different stores in Andorra. April is an ideal month for purchasing ski or snowboard equipment at very low prices. If you are thinking of renewing your equipment or need new material and cannot bear the exorbitant prices at the beginning of the season, at the end of the season the stores sell off the remaining material with discounts that, in most cases, exceed 50%.
Yes indeed! You should be alert and keep track of the product you need while waiting for the promotion because the best opportunities fly by!
Finally, if you need more reasons to decide to come to Andorra to ski in April, express your doubts in a comment or through the contact form and we will be happy to respond. Otherwise, we hope you have a good summer and we look forward to seeing you next season.