Andorra, a tiny state in the Pyrenees, has some very good ski resorts, and as an added bonus Andorra is tax free.
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Andorra is located in the Pyrenees mountain range, between France and Spain, and takes up just 450 sq km. Though it is tiny, Andorra contains some of the most dramatic scenery and the best skiing in the Pyrenees. In total Andorra has almost 300 kilometers of ski slopes, spreading over 174 pistes and 4 resorts. The ski season begins around December and lasts through March, although many resorts prolong the season well into spring with snowmaking machines. Andorra ski resorts have relatively gentle ski slopes and are ideal for less experienced skiers as well as families. Expert skiers in Andorra should challenge themselves on the regions black runs and explore the off-piste in the woods and forests.
Pal/Arinsal ski resort is north of the capital, La Vella, and is well suited to beginners or lower intermediate skiers. The two small villages of Pal and Arinsal both offer a range of budget accommodation. The Soldeu/El Tarter resort is one of the most popular resorts in the area. It caters mainly to beginners and early intermediates, and the ski school at Soldeu is one of the most highly rated in Europe. Ordino/Arcalis is located in a scenic protected area on the southern slopes of the Pyrenees, in the northwestern region of Andorra. The ski resort has high quality of snow, plus an extended season due to its location. The village of Ordino has a range of hotels. Pas de la Casa/Grau Roig ski resort aims to offer winter package holidays to young people on a tight budget. One hundred kilometers of pistes covering the linked areas of Grau Roig and Soldeu make this the largest ski area in the Pyrenees. The resort is most popular with snowboarders, as the slopes are perfect for cruising.
The only way into Andorra is by road and the major routes include the CG1 from Spain and the CG2 from France. The nearest airports are in Barcelona and Girona in Spain, and Toulouse in France. It takes around 3 hours by car from any of these airports to get to Andorra. Buses also go to Andorra from many cities in Spain and France.
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