Tour Location
El Tarter, Andorra
Hotel Del Clos
Location Description:
- Nearest lift: 350m to El Tarter 4-person chair
- Equipment hire shop: 300m (by the lifts)
- Tuition meeting point: 350m at the top of the lifts (Grandvalira Ski School)
- Resort centre: 300m
- Soldeu resort: 3km
About the resort
El Tarter is part of the massive 210km Grandvalira ski area. The snow conditions are good throughout the season (obviously warmer in spring) but you'll often see amazing snow in Andorra when the rest of Europe is struggling. It's also home to one of the best ski schools in Europe. They'll transform nervous beginners into confident improvers in no time. The speedy and advanced can also choose from a range of classes and clinics to push their skills to the limit.
- El Tarter is a laid-back mountain town. Après is low-key with a few bars to choose from. L'Abarset bar straight off the slopes is lively until about 8pm, or head to the hotel's own bar to carry on the party feel.
- Area size: 210km
- Linked resorts: Pas de la Casa, Encamp, Soldeu, Peretol, Grau Roig and Canillo
- Resort altitude: 1800m
- Skiing altitude: 1710m to 2640m
- Number of runs: 138
- Range of pistes: 9% green, 41% blue, 36% red, 14% black
- Lifts: 4 magic carpets, 6 rope tows, 27 drags, 26 chairs, 3 gondolas and 2 cable cars
- Night skiing: No
- Cross country trails: 30km
- Snowmaking: 65% of runs covered
- Resort bus: Yes
Local Fees and Taxes
Local tourist taxes are payable by you when you check out of Hotel Del Clos. The charge is €1.61 per person per night.
What the hotel has to offer:
- 53 bedrooms
- Bar and restaurant
- Large sun-terrace off the bar
- Lounge area with comfy sofas
- Games room with pool table
- Free Wi-Fi in the public areas
- Treatment room for sports and beauty therapies
- Kids clubs
- Pre-bookable private nanny service available on request
- Heated equipment storage
- Daily housekeeping with towels provided
Families and Kids
Andorra is a brilliant option for families with free child lift passes for under 12s with each adult lift pass. Plus, your children will be well catered for, with our childcare and crèches taking care of kids from 4 months to 12 years old. For skiing kids, the hotel offers a ski school drop-off and pick-up service, ensuring they're happy and settled. There's also evening care available on 3 evenings a week.
The hotel facilities include a games and TV room for all ages to spend some time with their newfound friends. When conditions are right, there's a snow garden for younger guests to get creative and build up an appetite before high tea at 5pm. The chefs cook up dedicated kids' menus, with all the firm favourites to make sure they're well fed. You can also borrow our snow buggies and sledges for when you want to head out and explore the resort as a family.
For the youngest guests, there is a 24-hour baby room, plus UK standard cots and highchairs - just let the hotel know at the time of booking if you'd like a cot in your room. A private nanny service is available if you would prefer to have individual care for your little ones.
Rooms
All the rooms at the Del Clos are spacious with big, deep mattresses, flatscreen TVs and ensuite bathrooms with hairdryers - so there's no need to pack your own. Most rooms have impressive views out to the mountains. Some also have a balcony or terrace to add to the experience, and you'll find luxurious TEMPLESPA toiletries in each bathroom.
Twin or double rooms, and triple rooms for 2 to 3 people - Twin, double and triple rooms, some with a balcony or terrace. Rooms for sole use are available.
Quad rooms for 2 to 4 people - These large rooms have twin beds and built-in wooden bunk beds suitable for adults or children, separated from the main bedroom by a partition. Most rooms have a balcony or terrace. One of the rooms has 2 bedrooms, another has twin beds, while the other has bunk beds in a small room off the hallway. There is also a large terrace offering mountain views.
Dining
Our half-board basis is designed for skiers and boarders. Breakfast is an extensive affair with cooked and continental options every day. Your daily afternoon tea of freshly baked cakes and biscuits will be waiting for you when you come in from the slopes. Your 7 evening meals consist of 3 regionally inspired dishes followed by fresh coffee. You can also buy drinks to accompany your meal from the bar.
Spa and wellness area
A large range of treatments are offered in our wellness area, such as sports, deep tissue and hot stone massage, Indian head massage and beauty treatments using TEMPLESPA products.