Grandvalira · Soldeu sector
Group and private lessons, children’s options and the meeting point at the top of the Soldeu gondola – explained by our team, who live in resorts across Andorra and look after guests from our office in Soldeu.
Lift pass? Sorted. Hire? Sorted. Lessons? Sorted.
We pre-book every lesson type online or with our team, and we recommend booking before you travel.
Written and checked by Jackie, James, Liza, Gemma and Iain at Andorra Travel Service · Last updated 3 November 2026 · Sources include Grandvalira’s official lessons pages
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The quick links our guests use most on lesson days.
Choose your lessons
All ski and snowboard lessons in Soldeu are run by Grandvalira, through the Grandvalira Ski & Snowboard School, which also covers the El Tarter and Canillo sectors. We’re Andorra Travel Service, and we’ve been booking lessons in Soldeu for our guests since 2005: we pre-book every lesson type for you, online or with our team, and we recommend booking before you travel.
Group lessons last three hours a day and are organised by age and level, so you learn with people like you – from first-timers to advanced skiers. If you’re a beginner, no one minds if you’ve never clicked into a ski before. Lessons are taught in several languages; instructors place you in the right language group whenever they can, and a private lesson is the surest way to guarantee one.
Ski area figures are from Grandvalira and cover the whole of Grandvalira.
Ski or snowboard, beginner to advanced. Three-hour lessons over three, four or five days, in groups of up to 12.
A single three-hour group lesson for complete beginners from age six, in Soldeu and El Tarter. Ski only, any day.
Two mornings of group lessons on Saturday and Sunday – good for short breaks.
On your first morning you tell the instructor how much you’ve skied, then do a short ski-off so they can place you with skiers of the same level.
Liza’s tip
Morning classes are the first to fill. If you’re coming at New Year, February half-term or Easter, book your group lessons early – the afternoon class is a good second choice, and it leaves the morning free to collect hire and settle in.
Monday is the main start day for weekly group lessons, but you can book to start on any day. There’s also a weekend ski school on Saturday and Sunday.
| Lesson | Start days in Soldeu | Times | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group lessons, three, four or five daysAdults, juniors and children 6–11 | Monday is the main start day; any day can be booked | 10:00–13:00 or 14:00–17:00 | Morning classes book first. If you start on a day other than Monday, you may change instructor during the week. |
| Weekend group lessons, two days | Saturdays | 10:00–13:00 | Saturday and Sunday mornings. |
| First-timer one-day lessonFrom age six, ski only | Any day | Three hours | Morning or afternoon, depending on availability – we’ll confirm when you book. |
| Snow Garden2–5 years | Mondays and Saturdays; two-day courses on Saturdays | Three hours | Half-day beginner sessions can start any day. |
| Kids Program3–11 years | Mondays and Saturdays; two-day courses on Saturdays | 09:30–16:00 | Book the days back to back. |
| Private lessons | Any day | From 09:00; last lesson starts 15:00 | Minimum two hours. |
Adults, juniors and children 6–11
From age six, ski only
2–5 years
3–11 years
Sources: Grandvalira’s lessons, children’s and Snow Garden pages and our Soldeu team, checked 3 November 2026. We’ll confirm your exact start day and time when you book.
Iain’s tip
For a classic Sunday-to-Sunday week, a Monday start works perfectly: arrive, collect your Welcome Pack envelope and hire on Sunday, and you’re on the snow with your group first thing on Monday.
Choose your lessons
Soldeu has an option for every age, from a nursery with no skiing to full-day programmes with lessons, lunch and activities. Children need their own lift pass, and there’s no equipment hire on the slopes, so collect skis, boots and a helmet before the first session.
Grandvalira’s children’s circuit in Soldeu is Yôkai, a 646m themed run with samurai and dragon-arch obstacles, inspired by the grouse that lives in Andorra’s forests.
Nursery
Snow Garden
Kids Program
Children’s group lessons
A bright playroom with art corners, ball pools and games, plus time outside in the snow.
Three hours on a closed, child-friendly area: a two-hour lesson, then games and activities. The youngest start with a snow introduction; four and five-year-olds ski.
A full day with the Yôkai theme in Soldeu, run by instructors, activity leaders and mountain guides.
Three-hour group lessons with children of a similar age and level, over three, four or five days, plus weekend lessons. In Soldeu, children’s group lessons are available for both skiing and snowboarding, and children up to 11 learn in their own groups, away from adults.
Jackie’s tip
If your little one has allergies, pack their lunch for the nursery – there are no special menus, but you’re welcome to bring food. And do check they’re out of nappies before booking the Snow Garden.
Choose your lessons
A private lesson puts the instructor’s attention on you. Choose two, three or four hours for one person or a group of up to six; it works best when everyone is of a similar age and level. Ask us if you’d like a particular instructor and we’ll check when they’re free.
One-to-one, or a small group of up to six
One-to-one, or a small group of up to six
Learn freestyle and have fun in the snowpark
Carving, steeps and bumps with elite English-speaking coaches. Ages six and over, one-to-one or up to four, four or eight hours a day.
Specialist instructors, private changing rooms, a lounge, test skis from different brands, priority restaurant bookings and optional photo and video analysis.
Instructors adapt lessons to most types of disability, with monoskis, dualskis and outriggers. Contact our team and we’ll arrange availability and equipment for you.
From Andorra Travel Service
We pre-book every Grandvalira lesson type – group, private, Top Class, freestyle and all the children’s options – on our website or through our team. Booking before you travel gives you the best choice of days and times, especially at New Year, February half-term and Easter.
Our best-value ski deals are packs: your lift pass, ski or board hire and lessons – or lunch – booked together in one package, ready to collect from our Soldeu office when you arrive.
Book online in Ski Extras: choose Grandvalira, then your lessons and dates.
Every lesson needs a valid day, multi-day or season lift pass. Pedestrian and Mountain passes aren’t accepted, so book a standard Grandvalira lift pass for each person taking lessons, children included.
There’s no equipment hire on the slopes, so book skis or a board, boots and a helmet with us. Your lift passes, hire and lesson vouchers all come together in one Welcome Pack envelope.
Tell us who’s skiing, their ability and how many days, and our team will help you choose the right lessons, passes and hire.
Gemma’s tip
Book your lift pass and lessons together so they’re for the same ski area – and if you’re not sure your pass works for lessons, pop into our office on Plaça del Piol and we’ll check it with you.
On the day
If you’ve booked with us, everything you need is in your Welcome Pack envelope. Here’s how the first morning works – no frantic boot hunt required.
Pick up your lift pass, hire vouchers and lesson vouchers from our Soldeu office on Plaça del Piol – no appointment needed. Your lift pass comes with a password for the mountain Wi-Fi near the ski station buildings. Take a quick photo of your lift pass and hire barcodes; it saves hassle if anything goes missing.
Take your hire vouchers to the shop shown on them. With hire booked through us you can usually collect equipment from 16:00 on arrival day, so you’re ready for the morning.
Ride the Soldeu gondola up to the meeting point. On the first day, we suggest arriving 40 minutes early if you’re checking children into lessons or the Snow Garden as well as yourself, or 30 minutes early if it’s just children or just adults. After that, instructors ask you to be there 10 minutes before each lesson. Hand your lesson voucher to the desk or your instructor when asked.
On the day
The Grandvalira Ski & Snowboard School building, signed Escola d’Esquí, is at the top of the Soldeu gondola, about 100m to the right as you leave the lift station.
James’s tip
Booked a private lesson? Check in at the desk inside first – your instructor meets you at the numbered post outside, not at the group windows.
We’re here, when you’re here
We’ve been based in Andorra since September 2005. Our team live in resorts across Andorra and look after guests from our office on Plaça del Piol in Soldeu, open 09:00–19:00 every day, all year round – no appointment needed, just drop in.
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Quick answers to the questions we’re asked most about lessons. Can’t see yours? Our FAQs page covers bookings, transfers and ski extras.
All ski and snowboard lessons in Soldeu are run by Grandvalira, through the Grandvalira Ski & Snowboard School. Andorra Travel Service pre-books every lesson type on our website or through our team, and we recommend booking before you travel.
The Grandvalira Ski & Snowboard School building, signed Escola d’Esquí, is at the top of the Soldeu gondola, about 100m to the right as you leave the lift station. Group lessons check in at the glass windows, private lessons at the desk inside, and the nursery is next door.
Group lessons last three hours, usually 10:00–13:00. When an afternoon class runs, it’s from 14:00 to 17:00. Weekend lessons run on Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 to 13:00.
Monday is the main start day for weekly group lessons, but you can book to start on any day, subject to availability; if you start on a day other than Monday, you may change instructor during the week. Weekend lessons run on Saturday and Sunday, and one-day lessons for complete beginners can start any day.
Yes. Every lesson and childcare service, including the nursery, needs a valid day, multi-day or season lift pass. Pedestrian and Mountain passes aren’t accepted, so book a standard Grandvalira lift pass for everyone taking lessons.
A Full Ski or Snowboard Pack is usually the best-value way to book group lessons: it includes your Grandvalira lift pass, ski or board hire and group ski or snowboard lessons in one package, ready in your Welcome Pack envelope at our Soldeu office. If you’re not sure it’s right for you, contact our team and we’ll talk you through the options.
On the first day, Andorra Travel Service suggests arriving 40 minutes early if you’re checking children into lessons or the Snow Garden as well as yourself, or 30 minutes early if it’s just children or just adults. For the rest of the week, instructors ask you to arrive 10 minutes before each lesson.
The nursery is for children aged one to four, with no skiing. The Snow Garden is for ages two to five, the full-day Kids Program for ages three to 11, and children’s group lessons for ages six to 11.
The Snow Garden is three hours: a two-hour lesson on a closed area, then games. The Kids Program is a full day from 09:30 to 16:00 with three hours of lessons, lunch and afternoon activities.
Lunch is included in the Kids Program. It isn’t included in the nursery or Snow Garden; you can order a children’s menu at the nursery before 10:30 or bring a packed lunch.
Up to six people can share a private lesson with one instructor. It works best when everyone is of a similar age and level.
You can ask for a particular instructor and we’ll check when they’re free. Group lessons are taught in several languages; for a guaranteed language, book a private lesson.
If you booked with Andorra Travel Service, your lesson vouchers are in your Welcome Pack envelope with your lift pass and hire vouchers. Collect it from our Soldeu office on Plaça del Piol.
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