Huge ski area and a brilliant place to learn to ski Beginners and Intermediates are both well catered for
Not So Good For...
Experts & Advanced skiers probably will be bored easily There is a lot of traffic in the village There's not a lot of resort charm
Getting There
Encamp Travel
By Air Travelling to Encamp by Air? Head to ..
Perpignan Airport
Girona Airport
Tolousse Airport
By Train stayed tuned - more info to come on trains
By Car To get driving directions to the resort go to either the AA Website or the Michelin Route Planner website www.viamichelin.com or www.theaa.com
About The Resort..
Encamp Skiing
Encamp is linked directly to the Grau Roig skiing fields (Pas de la Casa, Gran Roug, Soldeu, El Tarter, and Encamp) Pas de La Casa , which in turn links up to Soldeu and El Tarter. It is a very relaxed resort and is ideally suited to families especially those on a budget. Beginners and intermediates will enjoy themselves in Encamp.
Encamp itself is at the end of the GrandValira and you will have to take the gondola home at the end of the day.
Resort Restaurants
Restaurants Encamp
Solanelles One of the resorts top restaurants located on the top floor of Solanelles. - we love it from the slippers offered on arrival to the panoramic view. Sample local dishes. T.+376 759 008
Nightlife..
Encamp Nightlife & Encamp Bars
Shuusski
Camp Bar - check out the dance music and young atmosphere Menta - located in the basement of the Borda Vell restaurant. - 80's pop & rock Motors Pub - good for a quiet drink
Hotel Univers - has a disco Hotel D'Encamp - has a disco
Other Activities
Encamp Winter Activities
Museum Visiting - head to Cal Cristo - a traditional Andorran house decorated in original 19th century furniture. National Automobile Museum With the oldest car dating back to 1898 this is a great museum for car enthusiasts Avda. Copr ncep Episcopal, 64, Tel. +376 832 266. Open from 9.30am to 1.30pm and from 3pm to 6.30pm. Sundays and Bank Holidays, mornings only. Mondays, closed. Entrance fee 2.40euros
Sant Roma de Les Bons - a Romanesque temple built in 1164
Encamp Sports Complex - gym, heated pool, sauna and various courts for sports. Open from Monday to Friday, from 7am to 11pm (pool until 10pm). Weekends from 9am to 8pm. General entrance fee, 7 euros. Tel. +376 832 830.
Accommodation
Encamp Hotels and Accommodation
Aparthotel Encamp
Alparthotel La Solana
Aparthotel Shusski - 100m from Funicamp cable car.
Encamp Hotels
Hotel Comtes de Foix Hotel D'Encamp - satellite TV, internet access, ensuite bathrooms. A disco Hotel Guillem - good location at the centre of Encamp. Jacuzzi, fireplaces, heated pool & restaurant Hotel Montecarlo Hotel Oros Hotel Univers - good location at the centre of Encamp. Ensuite bathrooms, restaurants, disco, Sat TV - close to the Funicamp
Ski Holidays Encamp
There are a number of UK Tour operators who you use to book your accommodation in Encamp.
Airtours
Ardmore
Crystal ski holidays
Directski.com
First Choice - ski holidays
Inghams
Neilson
Ski McNeill
Ski Wild
Skitracer and Thomson ski holidays
About The Mountain
Skiing Encamp
The local slopes are on the open mountains 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.
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.
Snowboarders
3 Freestyle parks: - El Tarter (advanced) - Pas de la Casa (beginner to intermediate) - Grau Roig (intermediate) 2 permanent boardercross: - Soldeu - Pas de la Casa
Ski Grandvalira
From 1700m to 2640m 193km downhill slopes 18 green 38 blue 32 red 22 black 5 snow kindergartens 64 lifts can cater for 96,600 skiers/hour 35% snow cannon coverage
Mountain Restuarants
Encamp 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: 75 9015) which as table service, great views and decent food. Try the meat specialities!
Roc de les Bruixes (T: 89 0696) - up there at 2000m this is a hut that also offers a Friday and Saturday dinner seating. You need to access it by the Canillo gondola and then 100m walk along a torchlit track.
Ski Schools
Encamp Ski Schools
There are a number of ski schools in the Grandvalira. Grandvalira booking centre: + 376 89 18 00 Funicamp School: + 376 834 721 Canillo School: +376 890 691 Tarter School: +376 890 641 / +376890 644 Soldeu School: +376 753 191 Grau School: +376 872 920 / +376 872 927 Escola Pas School: +376 871 920
Weather
Encamp Snow
What is the weather like in the ski resort of Encamp?
Grandvalira is the name given to the two Pyrenees resort areas Pas de la Casa-Grau Roig and Soldeu El Tarter combined. The Grandvalira ski area is the largest in the Iberian peninsula. In total there are 193km of runs. 3 freestyle areas, 40 mountain restaurants and 67 lifts. There are 6 resorts in the Grand Valira area Pas de la Casa, Gran Roug, Soldeau, El Tarter, Canillo and Encamp
Shopping
Encamp Shopping
Cuir Meli-PIel - shop for leather clothes, goods, fur & leather Supermarket Ecler - food, wines and spirits Gala perfumery - perfumery
You'll find a good selection of patisseries in ENcamp.
Granja Casal Fleca in Plaza del Consell - pastries Granja Xocolati - pastries, waffles
Ski & Snowboard Hire Shop
Ski Hire Encamp & Snowboard Hire Encamp
We recommend you go to Shuski shop for ski hire and snowboard rental located at number 83 Avingurda Pincep Frances in Encamp
If you book online here at Snowbrainer 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 money.
Rent skis, rent snowboards online.
It's what we call a No Brainer with Snowbrainer, so Book now!
Top 5 Books To Read
Ski Books, Snowboard Books and Ski Holiday Information Books
Looking for some information before you go on holiday or looking for a book to read when you are there. Here's some books we recommend. They're worth a read before you head off on your winter holiday or they can make great presents for skiers and snowboarders.
Top 5 Things To Take
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
Solanelles
Shuusski 
Museum Visiting - head to 
Aparthotel Encamp
Cuir Meli-PIel - shop for leather clothes, goods, fur & leather
