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About The Resort..
El Tarter Ski Resort
El Tarter along with Pas de La Casa, Soldeu, Canillo and Encamp are all part of the Grand Valira. All the mountains are linked making it one of the largest ski areas in Europe. Low prices, good ski schools an exceptional nightlife make it a place the Brits love. El Tarter itself is a little spread out with no real centre. You will also find El Tarter has slightly less nightlife than other places in Andorra.
Resort Restaurants
El Tarter Ski Resort Restaurants
Gall de Bosc A La Carte Restaurant. Great views through the large glass facade
XiriCrepes Gall de Bosc in a hurry to get back to the ski slopes? Quick Meals
Nightlife..
El Tarter Bars & Nightlife
Arthurs El Tarter
Vintage Club by Arthur's Tel. +376 852 100, open from Monday to Thursday, from 10pm to 3am; Fridays and Saturdays, from 8.30pm to 4am
The Stone Bar English Pub in the basement of Alba Hotel. - Often has live music
Dylans (formerly Mosquit) T. +376 852 553. Cocktail bar and disco
Other Activities
El Tarter Andorra
Adventure Activity Centre in Gran Rois has over 100 activities.
Visit the Sant Baromeu 17th Century Church in Soldeu Bowling,
Ice skating,
Go Karting,
Curling Shopping - duty free, drinking
Accommodation
El Tarter Hotels
Euro Esqui - 736 6666
Hotel de Clos 851 500 is highly recommended
Hotel Nardia - 739 500 - includes a two lane bowling alley
Nordic Hotel El Tarter is a favourite for the British and is used by Thomsonski, Crystal, Direct Ski and First Choice holidays to name a few
Ski Holiday El Tarter
Directski.com offer ski and snowboard holidays to resorts in Europe and America including El Tarter in Andorra. Directski offer budget self catering holidays to 5 star luxury hotels.You can book directly online at www.directski.com or contact them at sales@directski.comTel: 0800-358 0448 or +353 1 433 6202 First Choice the large UK tour operator offer ski holidays in a number of resorts including El Tarter in Andorra. VisitFirst Choice Ski website
About The Mountain
Ski El Tarter
The local slopes are on the open mountains are perfect for skiing and snowboarding above the woods and there is a brand new gondola. Most of the time you can ski back down to the village at the end of the day. There are lots of areas for beginners and the mountain links into the other resorts of the Gran Valira. Much investment has been made to link these fields. Maybe limited excitement for advanced skiers but intermediates will enjoy a varied day.
Snowboarders - there is a good park sponsored by Nike AGC which should keep all boarders happy. It consists of 3 great kickers with smaller side kicks. Perfectly shaped to boot! There is a 120m half pipe, a selection of rails and a big wall ride. A 1/4 pipe and gigantic spine ad to the pleasures. Look out for Jamie Phillips and Tyler Chorlton the British Pro Snowboarder who is often seen in the park. ps - they are both quite useful!
Beginners There is some great terrain for beginners to start and then develop their skiing and kids will love the disney run at the top of the El Tarter Gondola.
The local Ticket office and information desk for El Tarter is (+376) 890 532 The El Tarter sector has two ski-pass sales offices. One is located next to El Tarter s cable car access. The other is in the group of buildings that El Tarter's chairlift passes through.
El Tarter Video Love this film - it won the Vans Film Awards 2009 El Tarter Andorra
Mountain Restuarants
El Tarter Mountain Restaurants
Take your sandwiches!!! Ok so you have to eat and lets start with the good point. You notice I didn't say points - well prices are cheap. At the top of the gondolas we tend to meet food of various standards with queues to match.
Last time we at Snowbrainer went we liked the Llac des Pessons (T: 759015) which as table service, great views and decent food. Try the meat specialities.
Espress'oh Pi del Migdia terrace with views
Espress'oh! Riba Escorxada Hot & cold drinks, pastries, sandwiches
Fun Food Riba Escorxada Views of the ACG Snowpark EL Tarter - so grab a table on the terrace and enjoy the live entertainment
Pi del Migd Lots of charm, Swiss Chalet style with fireplace, and slippers provided. A la Carte and advanced bookings advised Tel. +376 890 635
Riba Escorxada Trattoria-Pizzeria located at 2,100m at the Planell of Riba Escorxada as you leave the new 10 seater gondola
Ski Schools
El Tarter Ski School
El Tarter 00376 890 641 Ski School - Soldeu 00376 89 05 91 or 00376 89 06 15
Skiing in the Grandvalira. There are 6 resorts in the Grandvalira Circuit area Pas de la Casa, Soldeau,El Tarter, Canillo and Encamp.
Shopping
Shopping El Tarter
Caves Manacor
Tel. +376 852 472 Large shop stocked with cheeses, regional foods, delicatessen products and wines
France Still perfumery
Nordic Hotel - has a shop selling T-shirts and local crafts.
Top 5 Family Activities
Family Activities El Tarter
Dog Sledding Helicopter Flight Parapent Flight
Top 5 Runs
Ski & Snowboard Hire Shop
El Tarter Ski Hire & Snowboard Rental
Here at Snowbrainer, for convenience we recommend that you get you ski hire and snowboard rental online - it's a No Brainer!
We recommend you hire your skis and snowboards at Ski Calbo located at Route Principale in El Tarter
If you book online here at snowbrainer.com you'll make big savings on the resort RRP. It's so easy and convenient, you book online then collect in resort and it saves you time and
El Tarter Ski Hire and Snowboard Rental
Ski Hire El Tarter Looking to rent ski equipment in El Tarter ? Here at snowbrainer we work with Ski Calbo shop in the resort. Rent in advance with Snowbrainer and your ski rental will be waiting for you in the shop on your arrival. Save time and money - Book Here Now!
El Tarter Ski Hire Shop Location
1) Ski Calbo -located in Route Principale
Ski Hire Shops opening times
Ski Calbo Opening Hours - Daily 09:00 - 18:00
How to Hire Ski Gear? It's simple. Snowbrainer has a three step booking system. Step 1) choose your country, resort and shop. Step 2) choose your equipment Step 3) register and check out
You'll receive an instant Equipment Voucher via e-mail. (best viewed in HTML on your e-mail setting) Print out the Voucher and take it to the shop.
What to expect from your ski hire gear. Snowbrainer works with over 700 ski rental shops in 11 countries. The range of equipment stocked from shop to shop changes. Large shops in the most popular resorts tend to stock the largest range of ski rental equipment. They may have 5 or 6 ski models in each category whereas smaller shops may be limited to only a couple. Snowbrainer gives you an indication of the type of equipment to expect within a category.
Skis - a breakdown per category of ski equipment rental
Gold *
top of the range skis for intermediate to advanced skiers
Silver
Easy to manage skis designed for beginners and intermediates. Offering skis suitable for on slopes and Women's models
Bronze
budget skis in their 3rd year of use
Snowblades /Miniskis
Snowblade for fun! (and those feeling lazy... until you realise they don't glide so well and hitting a flat straight means physical exertion by walking.)
* Offer in this category : This category allows customers to change the equipment 3 times during the course of the week (from Monday to Thursday) subject to availability at the shop (this offer is limited to 1 per day)
Snowboards - a breakdown per category of snowboard equipment rental
Gold *
a range of on and offpiste models
Silver
entry level snowboard for beginners
* Offer in this category : This category allows customers to change the equipment 3 times during the course of the week (from Monday to Thursday) subject to availability at the shop (this offer is limited to 1 per day)
Child Ski Hire
Champion
young skiers 6 to 11 years inclusive (up to 145 cm in height) For all levels including high quality skis, twin-tips. equipment up to 3 years old
Aspire
skis for children 6 to 11 years under 145 cm in height. equipment up to 3 years old
Minikids
skis suitable for very young children up to and including 5 years.
Child Snowboard Hire
Champion
Snowboards suitable for beginner and intermediate level kids
Ski Helmet Hire It is recommended that all adults and children wear helmets
The Cost of Ski Hire There are quite a few factors that change the cost of ski hire. Certain times of the season are more expensive than others. If you are looking for the cheapest ski hire then booking outside school holiday periods usually makes the price cheaper. By booking online at Snowbrainer we'll give you a discount bringing the price of your ski hire down. We publish the Recommended Retail Price on our site so you know not only how much discount you get off your ski hire but also how much you would pay if you walked into the shop and paid full price.
Ski Hire Clothing Unfortunately we do not hire ski wear.
We recommend hiring your skis and snowboards at one of the four ski rental shops mentioned above in Chamonix . If you book online here at Snowbrainer you can make big savings up to 45% on the recommended retail price for all your winter equipment. Your equipment will be waiting for you in the shop on your arrival. Save time and money - Book Here Now!
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Reviews
I would like to just say how cheap Soldeau / El Tarter is. Great value for money, excellent ski schools and we were also lucky enough to get enough snow. Your Ski Calbo shop was first rate with excellent knowledgeable staff. Thank you. Look forward to going back to Andorra for Xmas next year.
By matty o. on 04/01/2010 09:16:16
The ski hire shop Ski Calbo was excellent and looked after my 2 daughters very well. Will definitely use your service again in El Tarter
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El Tarter along with Pas de La Casa, Soldeu, Canillo and Encamp are all part of the Grand Valira. All the mountains are linked making it one of the largest ski areas in Europe. Low prices, good ski schools an exceptional nightlife make it a place the Brits love. El Tarter itself is a little spread out with no real centre. You will also find El Tarter has slightly less nightlife than other places in Andorra.
Gall de Bosc
Arthurs El Tarter
Adventure Activity Centre in Gran Rois has over 100 activities.
Euro Esqui 
The local slopes are on the open mountains are perfect for 
Beginners 
Caves Manacor 
Dog Sledding
