Hotel Casa Canut, Andorra la Vella

Advantages: cheaper and quieter than the Alps
Disadvantages: long transfer

...Andorra has always been a great resort to learn to ski and board due to both the fantastic ski schools and cheap prices. This has given it a reputation for being a bit cheap and cheerful but over the past couple of years it has been trying to shake this image and go more upmarket. We have visited Andorra 4 times in the winter and once in the summer, and over the past year or two we have seen so much work going on, they are pouring in what seems like unlimited funds it's unbelievable. Which is all good! Andorra la Vella is a shoppers paradise but it is sooo busy traffic wise. Pas de la Casa is the most popular resort but also in my opinion the ugliest (but hey you're not skiing in the town - it has fab pistes!), whereas some of the other resorts are prettier with old stone buildings etc. Arcalis/Pal An undiscovered couple of gems... Read review

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Advantages: close to ski lifts, bars and restaurants
Disadvantages: food can be a bit repetitive

...Not a bad little hotel. Quite small, especially the bar but the rooms were very clean and comfortable and the food was fine. The staff were friendly and helpful. It was very close to the ski lifts (1 minutes walk) and was centrally located for most of the shops and bars. The only downside to the Como Pedrosa is that it is at the top of a steep hill and it can be a real hike back up after a night out, though as there are plenty of bars and restaurants close by this is not too much of a problem. It is within easy reach of the capital Andorra La Vella (20 minutes on bus) though the transfers from Toulouse are quite long at approx 4 - 5 hours. Overall I would stay here again, no problem.... Read review

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Advantages: Good snowfall, half pipe cheap
Disadvantages: very limited runs

...I visited pas de la casa this season. It is considerably cheaper than many other resorts. I usually go to steamboat, colorado, so this season was a big change for me, but the difference in price was also a very big change. Pas de la casa usually has very good snowfall and i think that it was almost as good as the champagne powder at steamboat. Pas de la casa also has a very good half pipe along with a small board park. There is very little piste and in 2 days, i think is possibly to ride both mountains, although the hill is quite good for intermediates Andorra is a small country on the boarder of france and spain. Andorra is also tax free and so everything is considerably cheaper over there.... Read review

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