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Andorra surpasses its record number of skiers during the Christmas period

Published: Jan. 9, 2026

Grandvalira Resorts have registered very good occupancies during the Christmas holidays with more than 336,000 ski days between December 24 and the day, January 6, slightly surpassing the excellent occupancy of last winter, which was the best Christmas since 2019-2020, so this year's has been the best Christmas in the last six years.

Great snow conditions have been the protagonist thanks to multiple snowfalls and the great work of the terrain teams, which have allowed us to have one of the best skiable offers in recent years at this time. On average, more than 190 skiable km have been opened in Grandvalira during the Christmas period, extraordinary conditions for this stage of the season, with snow thicknesses of up to 80 cm.

Similarly, Ordino Arcalís and Pal Arinsal have operated 100% of the slopes and lifts throughout the holidays, with snow thicknesses of up to 135 cm and 100 cm, respectively, something that had not been seen for years. The marketing director of Grandvalira Resorts, David Ledesma, has pointed out that

"The balance of the Christmas holidays in Andorra's resorts is very positive, not only in terms of occupancy, matching the positive figures we recorded last winter, but especially in terms of snow conditions, which have been quite extraordinary for the time of the season in which we find ourselves".

Record number of skiers

The busiest day in Andorra's domains was December 29 with a total of 34,523 skiers spread among the 3 resorts, a figure that also represents the record number of skiers in a single day since all the country's domains have been under the umbrella of Grandvalira Resorts, that is, since the 2022-2023 season.

By resorts, the days with the highest number of skiers were:

- Grandvalira on December 29 with 25,412 skiers,
- Pal Arinsal on December 29 with 6,088 skiers.
- Ordino Arcalís on December 28 with 3,348 skiers.

The good influx of skiers and snowboarders so far, along with the forecast of bookings for the coming weeks, allow the prospects for January and February are very positive in the resorts of Andorra as Ledesma assures.

"Advance bookings are going at a good pace and mark us good forecasts for the coming weeks, and we hope that the conditions can continue to accompany us."

In this sense, the weather forecasts for the next few days are also favorable and new snowfalls are expected that will contribute to keep the snowpack in splendid conditions and the resorts open 100% with fresh, quality snow.

The traditional Christmas proposals shine once again

The special Christmas activities prepared by the resorts have been very well received once again this year, both by skiers and non-skiers, where the most anticipated have been the torchlight and light drops in Soldeu, Pas de la Casa and, as a novelty, the light drop that Pal Arinsal has also celebrated.

Of course Santa Claus, who has been seen in the Snow Gardens of the resorts, or skiing in Ordino Arcalis, and has been visited by children in the Cabaneta d'Incles de Canillo and in the restaurant Rústic de Pal Arinsal; and the Three Kings who arrived yesterday with a great parade in Pas de la Casa, and surely have left many gifts in the Andorran houses.

The catering establishments have worked at 100% and skiers have shared their musical moments with live DJs in some of the terraces. The ski schools, meanwhile, have also worked at full capacity and have helped thousands of skiers to improve their technique. In this regard, the Top Class service, an exclusive method of the resorts with high-level instructors, 100% personalized attention and premium services such as high-end equipment , video-correction and access to VIP areas, has stood out.

The après-ski consolidates

The different après-ski proposals offered by the resorts are consolidating as a fundamental part of the visit to the snow. A way of extending the days with dinners under the stars, night skiing, music and lots of partying. In this sense, the Wine & Meat by Jean Leon has celebrated the first edition of the Jazz Leon Classic Nights, an elegant evening to enjoy a mountain dinner with a live jazz concert, which was a success.

L'Abarset, meanwhile, has been the undisputed king of Andorran après-ski parties during these holidays. Since the start of the season, the famous El Tarter venue has had a total of 25,000 visitors and among the evenings full of music during the Christmas season it has had great DJs such as Melanie Ribbe, Anthony Godfather, DJ Oliver, Francisco Allendes or Aj Christou. The first Bresh of the season, the "cutest" party in the world, the charity party The Trivute and the second Brunch Electronik of this winter, which brought 2manydjs, Ryan Elliot and Taty Alzate. For the second year, L'Abarset held a big New Year's Eve party, which was sold out and lasted until 4 am with a new absolute success. Likewise, L'Abarset's restaurant has maintained a very high rate of bookings and diners, who have shown great satisfaction with the gastronomic and overall experience.

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