Ski resort in Canillo, Andorra
Grandvalira
The largest ski resort in the Pyrenees, linking seven sectors from Encamp to Pas de la Casa in Andorra.
Grandvalira snow forecast at 2,640 m (top lift)
Out of season.
Forecasts for Grandvalira pause outside the snow season and start again in October. The lifts usually run from early December to early April. The snow record below shows when it usually snows here.
Grandvalira snow forecast at 1,710 m (village)
Out of season.
Forecasts for Grandvalira pause outside the snow season and start again in October. The lifts usually run from early December to early April. The snow record below shows when it usually snows here.
Where is Grandvalira?
- Parish
- Canillo
- Country
- Andorra
- Mountains
- Pyrenees
- Village
- 1,710 m
- Top lift
- 2,640 m
- Vertical
- 930 m
- Pistes
- 215 km
- Season
- Early December to Early April
- Airports
- Andorra–La Seu d'Urgell (LEU), Barcelona–El Prat (BCN), Toulouse (TLS)
- Pass
- Ikon Pass
- Website
- www.grandvalira.com
About Grandvalira
Grandvalira was formed from the merger of the Pas de la Casa–Grau Roig and Soldeu–El Tarter ski areas. It has seven sectors, connected by slopes and lifts: Encamp, Canillo, El Tarter, Soldeu, Peretol, Grau Roig and Pas de la Casa.
The Funicamp lift climbs from Encamp to the slopes. Grandvalira hosted the FIS Alpine World Cup Finals in 2019 and 2023.
When does it snow in Grandvalira?
In Grandvalira, snow falls on about 13 days in March in a typical year, the snowiest month. Snow is regular from October to May.
| January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 days | 10 days | 13 days | 9 days | 7 days | 1 days | 0 days | <1 days | 2 days | 3 days | 10 days | 10 days |
Average days each month with at least 1 cm of snowfall at mid-mountain, 2016–2025. Calculated from ERA5 reanalysis data.
Snow in Grandvalira month by month
Averages for 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain, from ERA5 reanalysis data.
| Month | Snow days | Share of the year's snow | Low to high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11 | 16% | −7 to −1 °C (19 to 30 °F) |
| February | 10 | 12% | −6 to 1 °C (21 to 34 °F) |
| March | 13 | 16% | −5 to 1 °C (23 to 34 °F) |
| April | 9 | 11% | −3 to 3 °C (27 to 37 °F) |
| May | 7 | 8% | 0 to 8 °C (32 to 46 °F) |
| June | 1 | 1% | 6 to 14 °C (43 to 57 °F) |
| July | 0 | 0% | 8 to 17 °C (46 to 63 °F) |
| August | <1 | 0% | 8 to 17 °C (46 to 63 °F) |
| September | 2 | 2% | 5 to 13 °C (41 to 55 °F) |
| October | 3 | 4% | 2 to 10 °C (36 to 50 °F) |
| November | 10 | 13% | −4 to 3 °C (25 to 37 °F) |
| December | 10 | 17% | −5 to 2 °C (23 to 36 °F) |
Snow in Grandvalira in October
In October, Grandvalira gets snow on about 3 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 4% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from 2 to 10 °C (36 to 50 °F).
Snow in Grandvalira in November
In November, Grandvalira gets snow on about 10 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 13% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −4 to 3 °C (25 to 37 °F).
Snow in Grandvalira in December
In December, Grandvalira gets snow on about 10 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 17% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −5 to 2 °C (23 to 36 °F).
Snow in Grandvalira in January
In January, Grandvalira gets snow on about 11 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 16% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −7 to −1 °C (19 to 30 °F).
Snow in Grandvalira in February
In February, Grandvalira gets snow on about 10 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 12% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −6 to 1 °C (21 to 34 °F).
Snow in Grandvalira in March
In March, Grandvalira gets snow on about 13 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 16% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −5 to 1 °C (23 to 34 °F).
Snow in Grandvalira in April
In April, Grandvalira gets snow on about 9 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 11% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −3 to 3 °C (27 to 37 °F).
Snow in Grandvalira in May
In May, Grandvalira gets snow on about 7 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 8% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from 0 to 8 °C (32 to 46 °F).
Which winters were snowiest in Grandvalira?
Of the last ten winters in Grandvalira, 2017/18 was the snowiest, about 60% above the ten-year average at mid-mountain. The leanest was 2022/23, about 32% below average. The biggest single day of snowfall in the record was 10 December 2021.
| Winter | Compared with average | |
|---|---|---|
| 2016/17 | 93% of average | |
| 2017/18 | 160% of average | |
| 2018/19 | 93% of average | |
| 2019/20 | 93% of average | |
| 2020/21 | 89% of average | |
| 2021/22 | 112% of average | |
| 2022/23 | 68% of average | |
| 2023/24 | 88% of average | |
| 2024/25 | 75% of average | |
| 2025/26 | 128% of average |
Winters are compared with each other rather than given in centimetres. The ERA5 record is reliable on which winters were big and which were lean, but it underestimates absolute snowfall in the mountains, so the resort's own measured totals are the ones to trust for amounts.
Questions about snow in Grandvalira
Does Grandvalira have snow at Christmas?
Grandvalira had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Christmas Day in 9 of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 20 to 26 December in 7 of those years.
Does Grandvalira have snow at New Year?
Grandvalira had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on New Year's Day in 9 of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 27 December to 2 January in 5 of those years.
Does Grandvalira have snow in mid-February?
Grandvalira had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on 15 February in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 10 to 20 February in 8 of those years.
Does Grandvalira have snow at Easter?
Grandvalira had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Easter Sunday in 9 of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during Good Friday to Easter Monday in 6 of those years.
How many days a year does it snow in Grandvalira?
It snows on about 76 days a year in Grandvalira at mid-mountain, counting days with at least 1 cm of snowfall, averaged over 2016 to 2025. March has the most, about 13 days.
What is the snowiest month in Grandvalira?
December is the snowiest month in Grandvalira, bringing about 17% of the year's snowfall at mid-mountain, based on ERA5 reanalysis data for 2016 to 2025. March has the most snowy days, about 13.
Which recent winter was the snowiest in Grandvalira?
Of the last ten winters in Grandvalira, 2017/18 was the snowiest, about 60% above the ten-year average. The leanest was 2022/23, about 32% below average.
How cold does Grandvalira get in winter?
January is the coldest month in Grandvalira at mid-mountain, with average daily lows of −7 °C (19 °F) and highs of −1 °C (30 °F).
How high is Grandvalira?
The village or lowest lift at Grandvalira is at 1,710 m (5,600 ft) and the top lift is at 2,640 m (8,700 ft), a vertical drop of 930 m (3,100 ft).
When does the ski season start in Grandvalira?
The lifts at Grandvalira usually open in early December and close in early April. Exact dates change each year with the snow, so check the resort's own website before you book.
Snow forecasts near Grandvalira
Sources: Grandvalira skiable kilometres, Grandvalira Andorra airport guide, Skiresort.info, Wikipedia (Catalan), Grandvalira opening times