El Tarter: Snowpark and Àliga slope

The Snowpark, competitions and the Àliga slope give El Tarter a distinctive winter sports profile. If you’re looking for accommodation for your ski holiday, these features offer concrete points to consider when choosing where to stay.

Winter sports in El Tarter

The El Tarter Snowpark has the longest line of modules in the Pyrenees and one of the longest in Europe. The length of the module line is one of the park’s defining features. This gives you a specific point of reference to consider when including snowparks in your plans for a winter stay.

El Tarter also hosts several high-profile competitions. This adds a connection to competitive sport to its leisure appeal.

The Àliga slope also shapes the area’s sporting profile: it received FIS approval as a downhill course in 2013 and is one of Grandvalira’s best-known slopes. Together, the Snowpark, competitions and Àliga slope offer different points to consider when deciding which winter sports matter most to you during your stay.

Nature and activities in the wider destination of Canillo

The wider destination of Canillo also offers nature-related features that provide a different perspective on the region. Two ecotourism routes in the parish of Canillo are led by qualified professionals. They run through the Incles Valley and the Ransol Valley, also known as Coma de Ransol. Black pines and junipers grow in Coma de Ransol. The ground layer includes heather, abarset and blueberries; bàlec grows in sunny spots. Alpine flowers include gentian, Pyrenean lily, yarrow and yellow bedstraw.

Wild boar, roe deer, chamois, stone martens, hares and marmots live in Coma de Ransol, among other species. You cannot count on spotting any particular animal during a visit. The plant life and animal species listed nevertheless offer specific examples of the natural features that make Canillo distinctive.

The wider destination of Canillo also includes the Pont Tibetà de Canillo in the Vall del Riu. It lies at an altitude of more than 1,875 metres, is one metre wide and reaches up to 158 metres above the ground.

For a summer activity with children, the Family Park in the Canillo sector offers mini golf for ages three and up and a free outdoor play area for children aged four to eleven. These activities are seasonal; check the current summer opening schedule before visiting.

Culture and history in Canillo

The wider destination of Canillo also has plenty to offer culture lovers. The Romanesque bell tower of Sant Serni de Canillo was remodelled in the 17th century. It is 27 metres high and towers over the old town of Canillo. The former sanctuary of Meritxell now houses a permanent exhibition on the history and veneration of Meritxell, the patron saint of Andorra; the sanctuary also organises guided tours.

The Canillo Motorcycle Museum displays 150 motorcycle models from well-known brands across 700 square metres and illustrates the evolution of the motorcycle from 1896 to 2013. Another cultural stop is Espai Galobardes: the 300-square-metre gallery is located in the Canillo cable car building. A total of 524 works by Francesc Galobardes are due to be stored and exhibited there; the gallery is also intended to host exhibitions by other artists and showcase cultural expressions from Andorra and abroad.

Find accommodation for your stay in El Tarter

When looking for a ski hotel in El Tarter, you can use the local winter sports attractions as a guide: are you most interested in the Snowpark, the competitions or the Àliga slope? The additional nature and cultural attractions are part of the wider destination of Canillo. Compare the options in El Tarter during the booking process and match your priorities with the details provided by each property.

Discover more destinations: Meritxell, Soldeu, Ransol, Grau Roig, Canillo, L'aldosa De La Massana.

Go to the wider travel overview: Canillo parish.