Andorra Freeride Trip 🇦🇩
Exploring the Pyrenees
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Overview
We return to what we love most with a new adventure in the Pyrenees mountains. Our goal is to enjoy the big and exotic descents in one of the smallest, but extremely interesting, countries in Europe while at the same time visit the great celebration of the Freeride World Tour in Ordino-Arcalís and of course relish tapas & sangrias.
First stop of our journey is Barcelona, a city full of life, history and culture, with strong contrasts, beautiful images and local markets that vary in character.
From there we will head north towards the Principality of Andorra where we will spend most of our days exploring this small country at the heart of the Pyrenees. With an average altitude of 2000 meters, it is known for its snow cover conditions but also its terrain, offering 305 kilometers of ski routes with 123 lifts!
Highlights
Activities
The main goal of our trip is to practice skiing and enjoy the unique mountainous Mediterranean terrain. During the skiing days, there will be an avalanche control and handling seminar, guided freeride descents and a mountaineering ski & splitboard excursion by WayOut Adventures. This trip is implemented as part of the Freeride World tour Academy Greece action plan, which provides certified training, aiming to educate in ski safety and specialized techniques. This type of expertise is essential for all riders.
- Attend the Freeride World Tour that will take place during our trip
- 6 days of skiing in the 3 biggest ski centers in the country, Ordino Arcalis, Grandvalira & Pal Arinsal
- 2 full days in sunny Barcelona
- Theoretical and practical practice on freeride & snow safety techniques
Optional experiences
- Ski touring & split boarding with a local guide and accommodation in a mountain lodge
- Heliski on remote slopes of the Pyrenees
Itinerary
4/2: Departure from Athens and arrival in Barcelona. Transfer to Andorra and check-in at the hotel.
5-10/2: In the following (6) days we will discover Andorra and visit the country's 3 ski resorts. Freeride World Tour will be taking place during our stay, so we will have the opportunity to see the global freeride scene up close, enjoying breathtaking sizes and speeds.
10/2: Skiing and return to Barcelona.
11-12/2: Accommodation Barcelona, its culture and living.
12/2: Return to Athens.
Local Information
Andorra: This small state became independent in 1278 with its full title being 'Principality of the Valleys of Andorra' and is located between Spain and France. It is only 40 kilometers long, has 80 thousand permanent residents and is considered one of the exotic ski destinations along the standards of the Alps, maintaining its special character.
Travel documents: Andorra does not belong to the European Union or the Schengen Treaty, but EU citizens may travel with their identity card.
Currency: Euro
Time: GTM+1
Language: the international language is Catalan, but the majority also speak Spanish, French and English.
Climate: The temperature for the period and the areas we will visit will range from -10 to 13 degrees Celsius.
General
Program Manager/FWT Academy Greece Advisor
Yannis Kotileas
Ski Instructor, alumni of TEFAA Athens, Member of ISIA, Canadian Skin Instructors Alliance & Canadian Ski Guide Alliance
Trip participants get a 10% discount on Freeride World Tour Academy Greece programs for the 2023 season.
A prerequisite is that participants can comfortably descend a red piste with their boots parallel and have previous experience in off-piste descents (unspoiled snow). Corresponding criteria should also be met by snowboarders with continuous turns and comfortable toe side – hill side movement, in various terrains.
Pricing includes:
- Air tickets Athens - Barcelona - Athens
- Accommodation in a hotel in Andorra (4*) with breakfast, swimming pool and SPA
- Ski resort cards | 6 days
- Accommodation in a hotel in Barcelona
- Group transfers / 9 seater Van for our transportation
- Attendant and Ski Guide from WayOut Adventures
Not included:
- Anything not mentioned above
Equipment
- Pants and Jacket for skiing
- Helmet
- Backpack 20-30 ltrs
- Sunglasses - storm mask
- Thermos for hot drinks
- Sunblock
- Gloves (and a spare pair)
- Sports shoes and socks
- Winter boots or snow boots
- Warm jacket for afternoon walks
- Personal items
Recommended / Optional equipment
- Camera and action cam
- Headlamp
- Avalanche safety equipment (shovel, transceiver, finder rod)
Baggage information about our flight. Equipment included in the flight:
- 1 ski/snowboard bag up to 2 meters long
- 1 bag with boots
- 1 helmet
- Total of 21 kg
- One suitcase with clothes total of 21 kg
- One cabin luggage. 55x40x23cm (including handles and wheels)
Payments
Reservations have ended and the trip is sold out. The final payment must be made by January 5th, 2023. If you made you reservation prior to December 2nd, 2022, you are entitled to our Early bird offer. Purchases are made via bank deposit to the details below.
Piraeus Bank
Name: WAYOUT ADVENTURES
Account No: 6409-128567-167
IBAN: GR64017 1409000 6409 128567 167
Reason for deposit: Full name, Andorra Freeride Trip
Reservation
Early bird until December 2nd - cost 1990€ - advance 690€
From December 3rd to December 20th cost 2160€ - advance payment 860€
Full Payment by January 5th - 1300€
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