Grau Roig GrandValira: The Hidden Gem of Andorra
Grau Roig is one of the most spectacular sectors of GrandValira, the largest ski resort in the Pyrenees: 215 km of slopes across the area and elevations up to 2,640 m. It is the only sector without a village, and you can ski straight from the car park.
Grau Roig Key Facts
- Location: Encamp, Andorra
- Part of: GrandValira (215 km total)
- Altitude: 2.100m - 2.640m
- Grau Roig Slopes: 35 (4 green, 12 blue, 13 red and 6 black)
- Connection: Pas de la Casa, Encamp and Peretol
- Level: Ideal for intermediate and advanced skiers
Why Choose Grau Roig
✅ High altitude
- Base elevation: 2.100m (higher than many resorts)
- Peak elevation: 2.640m
- 2026/27 season: 4 December to 4 April (snow permitting)
✅ Less Crowded than Soldeu
- Quieter atmosphere
- Shorter lift queues
- Ideal for skiing without stress
- Perfect for families
✅ Spectacular Slopes
- Long and varied descents
- Impressive views
- Frequent powder snow
- Freeride areas and 3 marked ski touring circuits
Prepare Your Day at Grau Roig
Make the most of Grau Roig with CaranvaSports:
- 📦 Pick-up: at the shop, no queues
- ✅ Online booking: In 2 minutes
⛷️ Book Your Equipment for Grau Roig
Grau Roig Slopes
Distribution by Level
- 🟢 Green: 4 slopes (beginners)
- 🔵 Blue: 12 slopes (intermediate)
- 🔴 Red: 13 slopes (advanced)
- ⚫ Black: 6 slopes (expert)
Featured Slopes
⚫ Grau Roig Black Slope
- For expert skiers
- Steep pitch
- Frequent powder snow
🔵 Panoramic Blue Slopes
- Perfect for intermediates
- Valley views
- Long and comfortable descents
Lifts at Grau Roig
- Chairlifts: Cubil, Les Antenes, Coma Blanca, Pic Blanc, Llac del Cubil and Xavi
- Drag lifts: Clot, Coma III, Llac del Cubil, Montmalús, Moretó, Pessons and Valira, plus a carpet lift in the snow garden
- No gondola: you ski straight from the car park
- Links: to Pas de la Casa, Encamp and Peretol
How to Get to Grau Roig
🚗 By Car
- Access: via the CG-2; from France, the Envalira tunnel leaves you close to the Grau Roig entrance
- Parking: free, open-air (Grau Roig and Cubil)
GrandValira Lift Pass for Grau Roig
The GrandValira lift pass gives you access to:
- ✅ 215 km of slopes (7 sectors)
- ✅ Grau Roig + Soldeu + Pas de la Casa + El Tarter + Canillo + Encamp + Peretol
- ✅ Connection between all sectors
Prices 2026/27
- Adult, 1 day: €69 on our lift pass page. Grandvalira uses dynamic pricing, so prices change with the date
- Junior (12-17): €59 · Child (6-11): €45.50
- Baby (up to 5): free
- Senior: reduced rate from 65; free from 75
💡 Buy online with discount on grandvalira.com
Ski Rental at Grau Roig
With CaranvaSports:
- 🔄 Free exchange: If you're not satisfied
💡 CaranvaSports Tip: Book your equipment online before arriving at Grau Roig.
Best Time to Ski at Grau Roig
❄️ January-February
- Maximum snow
- Frequent powder snow
- All slopes open
- Intense cold
☀️ March (IDEAL)
- Snow + sun
- Pleasant temperatures
- Longer days
- Fewer people than February
🌸 April
- Spring snow
- Mild climate
- Lower prices
Accommodation near Grau Roig
🏨 Hotels at Grau Roig
- Grau Roig Andorra Boutique Hotel & Spa: at the foot of the slopes
- Limited options at Grau Roig itself
🏨 Hotels in Encamp
- More options and prices
🏨 Hotels in Soldeu
- Larger hotel selection
- Après-ski atmosphere
- Connection by ski to Grau Roig
Restaurants at Grau Roig
🍽️ On Slopes
- Grau Roig Restaurant: Base elevation
- Mountain refuges: At altitude
- Andorran and Catalan cuisine
🍴 Specialties
- Trinxat (potato and cabbage purée)
- Escudella (Andorran stew)
- Grilled meats
Activities at Grau Roig
⛷️ Alpine Skiing
35 runs for all levels
🏂 Snowboarding
Sunrise Park Xavi, with beginner and intermediate features
🚶 Snowshoes
Montmalús circuit, guided, from age 12; it starts at the Grau Roig activity centre
Grau Roig vs Other GrandValira Sectors
| Sector | Altitude | Atmosphere | Ideal For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grau Roig | 2.100-2.640m | Quiet | Intermediate/Advanced |
| Soldeu | 1.710-2.560m | Lively | All levels |
| Pas de la Casa | 2.100-2.640m | Party | Young people |
| El Tarter | 1.710-2.560m | Family | Families |
Tips for Skiing at Grau Roig
- 🌅 Arrive early: Best snow conditions
- 🗺️ Download the app: GrandValira for slope map
- ☀️ Sunscreen: SPF 50+ mandatory
- 🎿 Explore connections: Pas de la Casa, Encamp and Peretol
- 🍽️ Book restaurant: In high season
Frequently Asked Questions Grau Roig
Where is Grau Roig?
In Encamp, Andorra. Part of the GrandValira domain with 215 km of slopes.
How many slopes does Grau Roig have?
35 runs of its own (4 green, 12 blue, 13 red and 6 black), plus access to Grandvalira’s 215 km.
Is Grau Roig good for beginners?
It has green slopes, but it's more ideal for intermediate and advanced skiers. El Tarter is better for beginners.
Where to rent skis for Grau Roig?
On CaranvaSports: book online and pick up your equipment at the shop without queuing, with free cancellation up to 24 h before.
What is the altitude of Grau Roig?
About 2,100 m at the base and 2,640 m at the top.
Is Grau Roig connected with other sectors?
Yes, it links to Pas de la Casa, Encamp and Peretol, and through them to the rest of Grandvalira. One lift pass covers the whole area.
Useful Information
- 📍 Location: Encamp, Andorra
- ⛰️ Altitude: 2.100m - 2.640m
- 🎿 Slopes: 35 of its own + 215 km of Grandvalira
- 🎫 Lift Pass: Grandvalira (dynamic pricing; adult €69/day on our page)
- ⛷️ Rental: From 26€/day
Grau Roig is the hidden gem of GrandValira: high altitude, quality snow, less crowded and spectacular slopes. Book your ski equipment and discover one of the best sectors of Andorra.
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