Rules for visiting Grandvalira
What is allowed and what is not at the resort and around it: camping, motorhomes, ski touring, dogs, drones and fires. Each rule links to the official source it comes from.
⛺ Camping and bivouac
- ProhibitedIn the P2 Prat de la Costa car park (Soldeu-El Tarter), the only one open to motorhomes, it is forbidden to pitch tents, put out an awning or tables, or use it as a campsite.Source: skiandorra.ad
🚐 Motorhomes and caravans
- With conditionsSoldeu-El Tarter: only in P2 Prat de la Costa, 48 h maximum. Grau Roig/Pas de la Casa: only in the yellow motorhome zone, from 7:00 to 23:00. In winter, vehicles may not be left in the car parks outside operating hours.Source: skiandorra.ad
- ProhibitedIn Andorra it is forbidden to spend the night in a motorhome, caravan or camper van outside campsites and authorised areas (Tourist Accommodation Act). Fine of 600 €, or 300 € if paid on the spot; if unpaid, the vehicle is immobilised.Source: alto.ad
🎿 Ski touring and snowshoes on the slopes
- With conditionsA lift pass (Mountain Pass) is required, and only on marked routes. Soldeu-El Tarter: from 9:00 to 17:00, and from 17:00 to 22:00 on the night slope. Pas de la Casa-Grau Roig: from 7:00 to 17:30, and from 17:30 to 20:00 only on the Directa. Forbidden during the PIDA (avalanche control).Source: grandvalira.com
🐕 Dogs
- ProhibitedIn winter, dogs and other animals are not allowed in regulated areas, ski touring routes or the sledge run, except accredited guide, assistance and therapy dogs. Animals may not be left in SAETDE car parks.Source: skiandorra.ad
🔥 Fires and barbecues
- ProhibitedLighting fires on the ground is forbidden in the P2 Prat de la Costa motorhome car park (Soldeu-El Tarter).Source: skiandorra.ad
🛷 Sledging
- With conditionsOnly in the designated areas. You go up on the conveyor belt, never on foot along the slope, and you may not walk on the belt. Going down with plastic bags, cardboard or similar objects and entering with animals is forbidden.Source: skiandorra.ad
📋 Other rules
- With conditionsIn Pas de la Casa-Grau Roig a lift pass is required for snowshoeing and for pedestrians using the lifts. Anyone who does not use services or enter regulated areas does not need one. Pedestrians and snowshoers may not use the ski touring routes.Source: skiandorra.ad
Frequently asked questions
- Can you camp or bivouac at Grandvalira?
- Prohibited. In the P2 Prat de la Costa car park (Soldeu-El Tarter), the only one open to motorhomes, it is forbidden to pitch tents, put out an awning or tables, or use it as a campsite.
- Can you sleep in a motorhome at Grandvalira?
- With conditions. Soldeu-El Tarter: only in P2 Prat de la Costa, 48 h maximum. Grau Roig/Pas de la Casa: only in the yellow motorhome zone, from 7:00 to 23:00. In winter, vehicles may not be left in the car parks outside operating hours. Prohibited. In Andorra it is forbidden to spend the night in a motorhome, caravan or camper van outside campsites and authorised areas (Tourist Accommodation Act). Fine of 600 €, or 300 € if paid on the spot; if unpaid, the vehicle is immobilised.
- Can you skin up the slopes at Grandvalira?
- With conditions. A lift pass (Mountain Pass) is required, and only on marked routes. Soldeu-El Tarter: from 9:00 to 17:00, and from 17:00 to 22:00 on the night slope. Pas de la Casa-Grau Roig: from 7:00 to 17:30, and from 17:30 to 20:00 only on the Directa. Forbidden during the PIDA (avalanche control).
- Can you bring a dog to Grandvalira?
- Prohibited. In winter, dogs and other animals are not allowed in regulated areas, ski touring routes or the sledge run, except accredited guide, assistance and therapy dogs. Animals may not be left in SAETDE car parks.
- Can you light a fire or barbecue at Grandvalira?
- Prohibited. Lighting fires on the ground is forbidden in the P2 Prat de la Costa motorhome car park (Soldeu-El Tarter).
- Where can you go sledging at Grandvalira?
- With conditions. Only in the designated areas. You go up on the conveyor belt, never on foot along the slope, and you may not walk on the belt. Going down with plastic bags, cardboard or similar objects and entering with animals is forbidden.
Before you go
Rules collected on 11 October 2026 and reviewed every month. Rules change and may have exceptions: if in doubt, follow the protected area, the local council or the resort. Translated from Spanish; some sources may be in another language.