Buying Boots and Skis

Hi,

Does anybody know if it is cheaper in Pas de la Casa to buy boots and skis than in the UK?

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In my experience its a bit mixed. I got a great bargin on some really nice boots a couple of years ago but when I was there this year there seemed to be less deals around. I think it%26#39;ll depend on which time of year you%26#39;re going. I found clothing to be more expensive than the UK - but its a captive market so its almost to be expected! Try some of the smaller shops up the side streets and away from the piste for the best deals rather than the main sports shop in the centre of town.

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It definitely is if you buy late in the season.

Hotel Envalira

Hi can any one tell me how to contact this hotel directly as i would like to book again.

thanks

Hotel Envalira.

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This Hotels popular isn%26#39;t it? I was gonna stay here in Feb but they couldn%26#39;t do the first night of our holiday. Gutted. Why is it so good? everyone raves about it. I was booking them through skichalets.co.uk or theholidaygroup.com. You can try ringing the hotel, but they never seem to answer. +376 (0) 855 095

Hotel Els Cims

Is thid place as bad as it seems? it sbaout the only affordable hotel with availability at the moment.

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yeah thats what I%26#39;d like to know too

Paradis Blanc

Hi all,

Anybody stayed in the Paradis Blanc appartements? are they any good? i hear they are next to the slopes... are they also next to the bars? :)

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These apartments are basic but quite adequate. xlnt access to slopes. Pas has many bars and the ground floor of most apartment blocks probably has a bar, club , restaurant and a few shops. Paradis Blanc / Frontera Blanca are no different.

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Yeah I stayed here last year and they are low down the mountain so you dont have to walk far to get to anywhere. Close to the shops, bars, ski lifts, the nursery slope and ski school, and resort Ski Office. If you can get a room with a piste-view you can watch the slopes from your balcony which can be entertaining for obvious reasons. The apartment complex has lots of facilities on-site like ski hire, restaurants, arcade games, pool, bar, hairdressers!, laundarette, and the complex is very clean. Also the staff are friendly. Be warned you have to pay a large cash deposit on arrival for damages cover, and you have to empty your own bins!! Overall I would recommend. If you need any more info about Pas de la Casa let me know and I%26#39;ll try to help!

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Hey Stuffhappens, know anything about getting snowboard lessons in Pas? Any idea what El Cims Hotel is like?

Hen weekend in Newquay

Hi everyone

I am looking to go to Newquay the last weekend of June for my hen weekend and was hoping someone can suggest whats the best area to stay in that is near the beach and near the nightlife! Any sugesstions would be a great help!

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Nowhere in Andorra is near a beach

What to wear?!!!

Have never been skiing before and have got all the gear needed for skiing during the day, but was wondering what I should take to wear at night. We are staying in the Diana Parc wing of the Princessa Parc hotel on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis and were wondering whether it was necessary to dress for dinner, or whether most people still wore casual clothes. Can anybody help with this vital problem!!!

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Casual is the way to go. Jeans, t-shirts etc are what you%26#39;ll find most people wearing in the evening.

Speaking of the evening, Quo Vadis is a good bar if you like it lively (good for watching football as well). Ciscos is a great bar (in a cave) and I%26#39;ve heard good things about the food there. There%26#39;s also a good tapas bar at the top of the village next to the Rocky Mountain.

Don%26#39;t get your hopes up about the food on the slopes, it%26#39;s all pretty poor. The only exception is %26quot;The refuge%26quot; located next to the Arinsal mid-station. It%26#39;s the one to go for, get a table outside, relax, and enjoy the view!

Arinsal is a very laid back resort

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I would agree with Cheshire Boarder, we stayed at the Princessa Parc in Jan 05 and it%26#39;s certainly a very relaxed place. I didn%26#39;t see anyone really dressed up for dinner, jeans are more than acceptable. I%26#39;m pretty sure the Diana Parc shares the restaurant with the Princessa. Casual is pretty much expected throughout the resort so don%26#39;t worry too much about dressing up, if you venture out in the evenings you%26#39;ll probably need your ski jacket anyway due to the temperature. The hotel%26#39;s bar, Bogarts, is a great night though, they have live music nearly every night of the week, and certainly very popular. If you%26#39;ve never skied before you%26#39;ve chosen a great place to start. We%26#39;ll be back in two weeks time for our second visit. Good luck.

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I would agree with Cheshire Boarder, we stayed at the Princessa Parc in Jan 05 and it%26#39;s certainly a very relaxed place. I didn%26#39;t see anyone really dressed up for dinner, jeans are more than acceptable. I%26#39;m pretty sure the Diana Parc shares the restaurant with the Princessa. Casual is pretty much expected throughout the resort so don%26#39;t worry too much about dressing up, if you venture out in the evenings you%26#39;ll probably need your ski jacket anyway due to the temperature. The hotel%26#39;s bar, Bogarts, is a great night though, they have live music nearly every night of the week, and certainly very popular. If you%26#39;ve never skied before you%26#39;ve chosen a great place to start. We%26#39;ll be back in two weeks time for our second visit. Good luck.

Accommodation in Soldeu - recommendations?

Can anyone recommend a hotel or apartment for a group of 9, ideally in Soldeu? We%26#39;re all about 30-35 age bracket. Looking at Feb 12th to 17th but several places seem fully booked and/or v expensive.

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I have been to Soldeu several times. The Sport and Piolets are good and are in the Centre of the Town but have become expensive. The Euro Esqui is excellent and a good deal cheaper. It%26#39;s between Soldeu and El Tarter, about 1k from Soldeu but the Hotel runs a mini bus in the Evenings. we%26#39;re going back to this Hotel next week.

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I have been to Soldeu several times. The Sport and Poilets are good and are in the Centre of the Town but have become expensive. The Euro Esqui is excellent and a good deal cheaper. It%26#39;s between Soldeu and El Tarter, about 1k from Soldeu but the Hotel runs a mini bus in the Evenings. we%26#39;re going back to this Hotel next week.

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Thanks...

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12 -17 Feb is half term so Soldeu will be seething and prices at a max. Also almost certainly %26#39;full%26#39; so probably lucky to get anything at such short notice. Sorry.

Different week would be my advice if you have any choice in the matter,

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We have just returned from a week in Soldeu staying at the Soldeu-Maistre. We were a group of 10 and it was perfect as there was a buffet evening meal so everyone had choice. The staff were ultra helpful and the cleanliness was next to godliness! And the bar was cheap if you wanted a quiet night in! It is about a 3 min walk from the gondola and right in the centre of Soldeu so perfect for nights out. Highly recommend for a group.

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try nordic in el tarter. its ski in and out and full of brits

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Hotel Nordic Is absolutely AMAZING! we were staying in Hotel Xalet and my friends In the Nordic and I have to say Xalet looks like something that you would find on the bottom of your shoe compared with the Nordic. for example the Nordic has a Games room with pool tables, air hockey, a bowling alley and most importantly it%26#39;s own bar. and to top it all off they have a Rolls Royce in the lobby! You can wake up in the morning have a fantastic brekky and step out of the door directly onto the ski lift and be up the mountain in about 7 minutes... TOP NOCH NORDIC!