Pas de la Casa · Grau Roig
High altitude and reliable snow. Pas de la Casa has the liveliest atmosphere; Grau Roig, on the other side of the pass, is more sheltered and family-friendly.
Lessons in Pas de la CasaPrivate ski lessons in Grandvalira — the largest ski area in the Pyrenees
Grandvalira is the biggest ski area in the Pyrenees: over 200 km of pistes and six connected sectors. I teach across the whole area with bookings of half a day or a full day, in English, and I know the links well enough to keep you skiing rather than queueing.
Book a lesson in Grandvalira
The biggest ski area in the Pyrenees
Grandvalira's sectors and which one suits you
Over 200 km of pistes and six connected sectors. Depending on your level and where you're staying, we work in one or another.
Soldeu · El Tarter
The heart of the ski area, with tree-lined pistes that are ideal for technique and families. Host of World Cup finals. My usual meeting points.
Lessons in SoldeuCanillo · Encamp
Easy access by gondola (the Funicamp from Encamp) and a quiet area in Canillo, with good facilities for beginners.
Where we meet
Where I teach within Grandvalira
My usual meeting points are Soldeu and El Tarter: they have the best access and the most space to work on technique without the crowds. Lessons in Soldeu are especially good for polishing technique on long, varied pistes, and El Tarter has pleasant tree-lined stretches for families and anyone wanting more shelter.
That said, we go wherever makes most sense for you: if you're staying in Pas de la Casa, we meet there; if you want technique, we head towards Soldeu. We agree it when you book, based on your level and your goals.
Your instructor
A private instructor across Grandvalira
As my base is Ordino Arcalís, travelling to Grandvalira requires bookings of half a day (4 hours) or a full day. In exchange you get an instructor dedicated exclusively to you or your group, who knows the ski area and plans the day so you don't waste it going round in circles.
For advanced skiers, Grandvalira has demanding black runs and untracked snow inside the controlled area: that's covered on the advanced lessons and freeride pages. If you're travelling with children, have a look at kids' lessons and family lessons.
Price
Ski lesson prices in Grandvalira
Prices by session length: half day (4 hours) from €220 and full day (6 hours) from €380. The 2-hour lesson (from €120) is only available at my base, Ordino Arcalís.
The price is per lesson, for up to 6 people of the same level, so in a group the cost each drops a lot. Lift passes and equipment hire are extra.
How to book
Book your lesson in Grandvalira
Tell me your dates, where you're staying and everyone's level, and I'll organise the day around you.
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Message me
Dates, number of people, levels and whether there are children.
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I confirm within 24 h
Availability and the exact meeting point.
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We meet on the snow
No queues and no group allocation.
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Lesson and feedback
At the end, what we improved and the next step.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions about lessons in Grandvalira
Do I need a minimum booking for lessons in Grandvalira?
Yes. My base is Ordino Arcalís, so to travel to Grandvalira I need bookings of half a day (4 hours) or a full day. The shorter 2-hour lesson is only available at Ordino Arcalís.
In a lesson, do we ski all of Grandvalira or just one sector?
It depends on the length and your level. In a half day we usually focus on one or two connected sectors so we don't waste time travelling; a full day gives us time to cover more of the ski area. I know the links, so I plan the route to make the most of the lesson rather than to rack up kilometres.
Which sector is best: Pas de la Casa, Soldeu or El Tarter?
Pas de la Casa wins on altitude and reliable snow, with a lively atmosphere. Soldeu and El Tarter are the heart of the ski area, with tree-lined pistes that are ideal for technique and families, and they're my usual meeting points. Depending on whether you want high snow, atmosphere or sheltered technique work, I'll suggest one or the other.
Where do we meet in Grandvalira?
Most often in Soldeu or El Tarter, for their good access and space, but if you're staying in Pas de la Casa or Encamp we meet there. When you book on WhatsApp I'll confirm the exact meeting point for the sector we choose.
Does the Grandvalira lift pass cover every sector?
The general Grandvalira pass gives access to the whole connected ski area, so you can move between sectors on the same pass. There are also sector and single-day passes; if you're not sure which suits your dates, I'll advise you before you buy.
Is Pas de la Casa good for beginners?
Yes, it has wide beginner areas and, being high up, usually good snow even when the season is struggling lower down. The one caveat is that it's the highest and most exposed sector: if the day brings strong wind, it's sometimes better to drop to a more sheltered sector such as Grau Roig or Soldeu — something we decide on the day.
Do you teach in English in Grandvalira?
Yes. Lessons are in English — or Spanish or Catalan — and the language is confirmed when you book, which the big ski schools can't always guarantee.