El Tarter is a ski resort in the Pyrenees range, in Canillo, Andorra 🇦🇩. The ski area stretches over 215 km of runs between 1,710 m and 2,640 m, served by 74 lifts. Day lift pass €69 per adult.
* Price per adult for 1 day, public high-season rate. Reduced rates (online purchase, outside school holidays, families, children, seniors) are generally offered by the resort.
ℹ️ These figures refer to the Grandvalira ski area, shared by several resorts: kilometres of runs, number of runs, lifts and lift pass are common to all of them. The values shown here and on the pages of neighbouring resorts therefore refer to the same ski area and the same lift pass: they are not added together.
The 215 km, 74 lifts and lift pass shown are those of the whole Grandvalira ski area, shared by its six sectors (Pas de la Casa, Grau Roig, Soldeu, El Tarter, Canillo and Encamp). El Tarter, at 1,710 m, is the lowest starting point of the Grandvalira ski area, just downhill from Soldeu, whose sector it shares. Quieter than its neighbour, it attracts families, with direct access to the lifts. Off-piste enthusiasts finish the guided routes that start from the Pic d'Encampadana there.
- Lowest access point in the area (1,710 m)
- Neighbour of Soldeu, quieter atmosphere
- Guided off-piste routes
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
El Tarter's 215 km of runs make for a fine offer for all profiles: large enough not to go round in circles for a week, yet compact enough to find your favourite sectors easily. The 74 lifts let you link descents without long queues. El Tarter's family reputation is well earned: dedicated beginner areas, a well-run childcare service, well-groomed green runs and a friendly atmosphere at the foot of the lifts. It is one of the most reassuring resorts in the Pyrenees for laying the foundations of skiing with children. With a summit at 2,640 m and a village at 1,710 m, El Tarter's snow reliability is generally dependable from January to the end of March. A few exceptionally mild winters can cause strains early in the season, but the situation recovers quickly once serious snowfalls arrive. A stay in El Tarter is clearly on the expensive side: €69 for a day lift pass, plus accommodation and mountain restaurants that are among the most expensive in the Alps. It is the price of excellence, but it is worth being aware of it before you set off. In short: El Tarter lives up to its promises. A Pyrenees resort that will suit the majority of profiles without disappointing.
🏔️ Grandvalira
Grandvalira is the largest ski area in the Pyrenees: 215 km of runs between 1710 and 2,640 m, linking from east to west Pas de la Casa, on the French border, Grau Roig, Soldeu and El Tarter, while Canillo and Encamp are reached by gondola from the valley. The area hosted the Alpine Skiing World Cup finals in 2019 on the Avet run at Soldeu. Each sector has its own personality, from the lively, technical Pas de la Casa to the more family-friendly El Tarter, and Andorra adds its own perks: plenty of accommodation and duty-free shops.
The other resorts in the area
Source: Open-Meteo.com · Data updated in real time
Above 2,000 m, snow is generally guaranteed from mid-December to late March. Real-time data: Open-Meteo (weather model). Monthly averages: estimates based on the resort's historical data.
