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La Massana |
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Head to Vallnord ski area 63 km (4 green, 16 x blue, 5 x black, 16 x red) |
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La Massana Tourist OfficeCheck out the Andorra tourist website.
T: 00376 73 70 00 |
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Good for beginners and intermediates
Not crowded
Low prices and duty free shops. |
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La Massana Travel | By Air
Toulouse 190km 3.5 hours transfer
Barcelona 200km 3.5 hours transfer
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think again if you insist go to AA website to plan your journet |
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| About The Resort.. |
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La Massana La Masanna is possibly the nicest town in Andorra, it is well placed for access to the Vallnord ski areas of Pal and Arinsal via a ski lift.
There are a number of restaurants and bars and the nightlife is relaxed. La Massana sits in the northwest of Andorra. Both the town and the parish are called La Massana - the parish has an area of 65km² and borders Ordino, Encamp, Escaldes-Engordany and Andorra La Vella. There four lakes, Forcats, Montmantell, Negre Lake an Les Truites.
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Restaurants La Massana Abba Suite
L'Eulari
La Borda de l Avi - located 5 minutes walk from the top of the Pal Sector cable car. Good local dishes
La Borda Xica
Moli dels Fanals - good restaurant with local specialitites and affordable wines
Restaurant Can Pere - Chinese, French, Indian and British dishes
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La Massana Nightlife and Bars Relaxed |
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Activities in Massana The Vallnord ski area offers a lot more than just skiing and snowboarding
Ski Bike - rent a 'skibike' to head down the slopes
Jump - head to the pall sector. Adults and Children attached to giant rubberbands
Mini Snow Bikes - good one for kids, located near the beginners and nursery area in the Pal Sector
Amphibious Vehicle - 8 wheeled and with permanent traction head over all terrain.
Snow Bikes for adults
Snow Shoes
Helicopter Fllights
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La Massana Hotels and Accommodation
Hotels La MassanaWe recommend staying at Hotel Magic Esqui. (Magic Ski La Massana Hotel)
Avenue del Ravell, 1
La Massana T: +376) 734 900
There is 84 rooms in this attractive 5 story hotel. All rooms include internet access and there is a fitness centre with Turkish baths, sun beds, jacuzzis and saunas. Car parking available along with ski lockers. It's also very handy to the lifts.
Abba Xalet Suites Hotel
comfortable and in a good setting - middle of the road hotel
Hotel Palarine
Abba xalet Suites Hotel
St Gothards
Font Hotel - three and half star hotel
Rutlan Xalet de Muntanya - good location under the ski lift.
La Massana Holidays
Direct Ski offer ski and snowboard holidays to many ski resorts in Europe and America; including La Massana in Andorra. Direct Ski offer budget self catering holidays through to luxury 5***** hotel resorts. You can book directly online at Direct Ski. Tel: 0800-358 0448 of +353 1 433 6202
Neilson Ski offer package ski holidays to a number of resorts including La Massana - visit Neilson Ski Holidays here. |
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 La Massana Ski
If you are staying in La Massana town then the nearest ski resorts are Arinsal and Pal which make up the Vallnord Ski Area
See the resorts of Arinsal and Pal to learn more about the mountain area and find out where is good to ski & snowboard. |
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 Mountain Restaurants in Vallnord
Three new restaurants opened in 2008/09 season
the Borda de Pal
the Borda de Arinsal
B Raco la Coma de Arcalis
Mostly self service, try Panoramix for the sun terrace. The Snow Bar on the terrace of the Panoramix has been changed into a 'Creperie y Gaufrerie'
In the Pal sector try "Chiringuito" outside the Planell zone - offers a variety of dishes based around chicken
And believe it or not you will find Chinese, Mexican, Italian all on the hillside! |
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 La Massana Ski Schools
Arinsal Ski School 00376 73 70 29
Pal Ski School - 00376 737 008 |
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Taxis La MassanaNeed to get around the local area? Want to explore further afield or just need to pre-book a transfer?Taxi Association de Taxistas de Andorra - T: 00376 86 3000 www.vallnord.com 00376 73 7000 |
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Nearby Ski Resorts to La MassanaArinsal & Pal are both nearby to La Massana. Pal and La Massana link by a gondola. |
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Family Activities La Massana - Vallnord Ski Area Mini Snow Bikes - good one for kids, located near the beginners and nursery area in the Pal Sector
Amphibious Vehicle - 8 wheeled and with permanent traction head over all terrain. This is a great fun event for the whole family.
Jump - head to the Pal sector. Adults and Children attached to giant rubberbands
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La Massana Ski Rental & La Massana Snowboard Rental
We recommend you go to Esports Rossell for ski rental and snowboard hire located at Route Principale 34 Av. Ravell in La Massana Looking for ski hire and snowboard hire in La Massana ? Here at snowbrainer we work with Esports Rossell ski rental shos 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!
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La Massana Ski Hire Shop Location
1) Esports Rossell - Avd Ravell 340
Ski Hire Shops opening times
Esports Rossell - Daily 09:00 - 20:00
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| 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. |
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Ski Hire Gear - what can I expect?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 * | Easy to manage skis designed for beginners and intermediates. Offering skis suitable for on slopes and Women's models | | 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)
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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)
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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. |
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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
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The Cost of Ski HireThere 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 ClothingUnfortunately 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! It's what we call a No Brainer!
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 Easy to use Piste Maps & Ski Trails
Looking for high detailed piste maps for your GPS? Snowranger sells affordable quality digital maps that are great for any ski or snowboard trip. For those of you who’ve ever wondered which run gets you back to France from the Swiss side of Portes du Soleil or you’re racing the clock to get back from a Courchevel lunch to Val Thorens before the lifts shut this is invaluable kit. No more wrestling wet paper maps with frozen fingers! There are over 500 ski resorts piste maps in Europe and North America available.
Go to Snow-Forecast Snowranger
 Film your Mates Jumps, Tricks & Shameful Ski / Snowboard Moments.
We love the JAMCAM – it’s a head camera that allows you to capture your days skiing or snowboarding on the mountain. You can rent or buy the kit so for more details head to www.jam-cam.tv If you take the JAMCAM rental service in resort they include a host to record your day. The alternative is to rent before you leave, taking the equipment to the ski resort of your choice and posting back on your return. Gift vouchers are available via the website offering an unusual Christmas or Birthday present for your ski & snowboard mad friends.
 What's an easy way to carry skis?
Well we found the ‘THE HANDLE’ . This nifty little device allows you to carry your skis around without causing major injury to yourself and other members of the public. It’s incredibly easy to use – no Velcro just a click buckle. It’s also light and small enough to put in your pocket. www.ski-walker.com
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La Massana |
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