Extracurricular Ski Pass in Andorra
2023-2024 Season Pass
Sale of extracurricular, university and companion ski passes from 27 October 2023 to 31 January 2024. All season passes will be valid during the 2024 summer season and will grant you access to the ski lifts as well as the Pal Arinsal Bike Park. Here we explain how you can purchase these passes.
| Type of ski pass | Prices |
|---|---|
| Extracurricular ski pass | 146,85 € |
| University ski pass | 224,15 € |
| Companion ski pass for residents of Andorra under 65 | 213,10 € |
| Companion ski pass for residents of Andorra over 65 | 84,33 € |
| Companion ski pass for residents of Andorra under 70 | 66 € |
These passes are subsidised by the Government of Andorra’s Ministry of the Interior.
SKI PASSES CONDITIONS
Extracurricular ski pass for residents of Andorra: Intended for non-university students under the age of 20 (born between 2004 and 2017) and non-university students under the age of 18 (born in 2006 or later). Residents of Andorra who are under 18 years of age and who are not in school, as well as those who have received schooling abroad who are residents in Andorra and are under 20 years of age must first request authorisation for the ski pass from the Government of Andorra through the website www.educacio.ad. Once confirmation has been received by e-mail (within 2 working days), they can then purchase a ski pass on the Grandvalira Resorts website.
University ski pass for residents of Andorra: Intended for those over 18 years of age as of 1 January 2024 (born before 1 January 2006) and under 25 years of age (born after 1 January 1999) who can prove that they are registered on an official higher education programme.
These individuals must first request authorisation for the ski pass from the Government of Andorra through the website www.educacio.ad. Once confirmation has been received by e-mail (within 2 working days), they can then purchase a ski pass on the Grandvalira Resorts website.
Companion ski pass for residents of Andorra under 65: Intended for those over 18 years of age as of 1 January 2024 and under the age of 65 (born after 1 January 1959) and designated by the school management in accordance with the School Ski Regulations and the ski day model chosen by the centre. These individuals must first request authorisation for the ski pass from the Government of Andorra and can then purchase a ski pass on the Grandvalira Resorts website.
Companion ski pass for residents of Andorra over 65: Intended for those over 65 as of 1 January 2024 (born before 1 January 1959) and under 70 (born after 1 January 1954) and designated by the school management in accordance with the School Ski Regulations and the ski day model chosen by the centre. These individuals must first request authorisation for the ski pass from the Government of Andorra and can then purchase a ski pass on the Grandvalira Resorts website.
Companion ski pass for residents of Andorra over 70: Intended for those over 70 as of 1 January 2024 (born before 1 January 1954) and under 75 (born after 1 January 1949) and designated by the school management in accordance with the School Ski Regulations and the ski day model chosen by the centre. These individuals must first request authorisation for the ski pass from the Government of Andorra and can then purchase a ski pass on the Grandvalira Resorts website.
SALES CONDITIONS
Where can I buy and collect these ski passes?
The passes can be purchased through the online platform temporada.grandvaliraresorts.com. They can also be purchased in person and picked up at the Grandvalira Resorts stand located at the shopping centre at Illa Carlemany, Av. Carlemany, 68 in Escaldes-Engordany and at the ticket offices at the ski resorts in Grandvalira, Pal Arinsal and Ordino Arcalís, when they open for the day.
Please note: This season, extracurricular ski pass digital cards from the previous season cannot be topped up, as these are no longer valid. Only those who are already registered in the Grandvalira Resorts systems or who hold a season pass for Grandvalira, Pal Arinsal or Ordino Arcalís in the last two seasons can top their cards up.
How do I purchase a pass online?
- Go to temporada.grandvaliraresorts.com
- If the student is of legal age, they can register using their own information.
- If purchasing for a minor, complete the registration with the details of one of the parents or legal guardians.
- Go to the ‘Add skiers’ section and fill in the form with the child’s details. You must upload a current photo of the child.
- Your Andorran registration number will be requested, which will be used to validate the authorisation from the Government of Andorra.
- If the data is correct, you will be able to access the corresponding product, which can then be selected and added to your cart.
- In the next step, you will need to have a copy of the CASS card to hand, as you will have to upload it as an attached document.
- Next, if during previous seasons the bearer has been the holder of a Grandvalira Resorts ski pass, you will have the option to top it up. Otherwise, this option will not appear.
- The last screen will be the payment options and the purchase confirmation, which you will receive by email and will have to present when collecting your ski pass.
Payment in instalments available for online purchases
When it comes to online purchases, and as long as the sale takes place before 10 December 2023, payments in instalments may be accepted. At the time of purchase, 40% of the total amount must be paid, and the remaining 60% will be divided into two instalments that will be paid on 8 January and 8 February 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What should I do if the subsidised price is not applied on the website?
Contact the Education department directly at https://www.educacio.ad/esqui-escolar and validate that the request has been received correctly and that your data is correct.
- What steps should I complete before purchasing my ski pass?
Only students not enrolled at a university under the age of 20 can directly access the Grandvalira Resorts website to purchase the ski pass. Other students must first make a request to the Government of Andorra. Until the corresponding agreement is received, it will not be possible to buy the ski pass at a reduced price.
- I’ve sent my request to the Government, but I haven’t received an approval.
Check that you meet the requirements to apply for the subsidy. If you do, contact the Education department again and validate that your data has been received correctly.
- What happens if I lose my season pass?
You will need to request a new one at the resort ticket office and pay €20.
If the loss occurred during the school ski day, the new pass will be free of charge upon prior authorisation from the Grandvalira Resorts Season Pass department.
- What happens if my ski pass is revoked due to fraudulent use?
In case of fraudulent use, the ski pass will be withdrawn permanently and will not be returned under any circumstances. The school student, university student and/or companion will have to buy the season pass again at the corresponding price without Government subsidy.