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Encamp |
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Altitude of Encamp is 1300m |
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193km of runs in total area, (advanced 23, Intermediate 37, Beginners 40) |
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There are 63 lifts in the Grandvalira and nearby areas |
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Encamp Tourist Infomation
T: 890 5000 |
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Huge ski area and a brilliant place to learn to ski
Beginners and Intermediates are both well catered for |
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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
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Encamp Travel
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By Air
Travelling to Encamp by Air? Head to ..
Perpignan Airport
Girona Airport
Tolousse Airport |
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By Train
stayed tuned - more info to come on trains
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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
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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. |
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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
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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
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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.
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Encamp Hotels and Accommodation
 Aparthotel Encamp
Alparthotel La Solana Aparthotel Shusski - 100m from Funicamp cable car.
Encamp HotelsHotel 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 EncampThere 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 |
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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
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 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. |
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Encamp Ski SchoolsThere 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
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Encamp Snow
What is the weather like in the ski resort of Encamp? |
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Encamp Taxis Association de Taxi de Andorra - 00376 863 000 |
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Resorts near Encamp
Grandvalira AndorraGrandvalira 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 |
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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
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Encamp Ski Hire and Snowboard Rental
Ski Hire Encamp
Looking for ski equipment in Encamp? Here at snowbrainer we work with Shuski rental 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!
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Encamp Ski Hire Shop Location
1) Shuski - located at number 83 Avingurda Pincep Frances in Encamp
Ski Hire Shops opening times
Shuski Daily 8:30 to 19:00 hours
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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
| Platinum * | Top of the range skis current and last seasons top models. Offering a variety of Slope, All Mountain, freestyle & Women's ski models | | 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
| Platinum * | top of the range boards | | 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 Shuski in Encamp. 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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