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Hi Guys!
Is Andorra in Soldeu and El Tarter generally good for snow first week in Feb?
We are heading off to Bansko in 2 weeks and can see the snow isnt great.. just doing a bit of research for next years trip in terms of snow!
Thanks
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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It's hard enough to predict the weather for next month, let alone next year!!!  But it's generally got a very good snow record for that time of year, and has a lot of snow cannons so are generally very good at making snow if they're a little thin. I think it's a pretty safe bet.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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I know its way in advance, thanks for the input though, seems they have LOADS of snow at the moment... 
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Andorra is doing very well snow-wise- in fact, the Pyrenees seems to be doing much better than the Alps so far this season.
I went to Andorra a couple of years ago at the start of March and there was plenty of snow.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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I have been to Pas de la Casa three times now and the snow has been great every time. Last year we went end of Jan and will be the same this year, and if anything the snow was too heavy last year. Have a good holiday!!
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Em1986, I'd say failing a nuclear explosion in the area, you'll be fine. The snowmaking in Grandvalira is top notch so even if the real stuff is patchy, almost all of the resort will be open at that time of year.
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February is usually great, and this year is shaping up well having just had another 15-20cm and more forecast for later this week.
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Hi Guys, just coming back to this rather than starting a new thread... has anyone been to Andorra in March? Just read Turnip you have
Thinking of this for next year, snow record looks better in March than Feb from what I have read online as well...
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Hi Em1986, obviously there is no guarantee of anything when it comes to predicting snowfall but you'll be fine going in March - although I'd suggest early March to be sure (I think we went in the first week of March). I remember reading that the Pyrenees tends to get more spring snow than the alps but I'm not sure how true that is. I remember the year we went that they had a huge dump in early April so conditions were better in April than they were in Jan.
But like I say, there's no guaranteeing anything and it could easily be the other way round. The only thing you can do to be certain is to book late.
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That's fab thanks, was thinking the first week in March so that sits perfectly
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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That's right, March is typically the best month for snowfall in the Pyrenees, and of course it tends to be sunnier and warmer then. Best month of the season, in my opinion!
And it's been a great season so far.. let's hope it keeps it up until May!
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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I have posted seperately but thought id ask on here also as to whether anyone has any recommendations on where to stay in Soldeu?
Thinking piolets or piolets park & spa?
Likely to be myself and partner.. his parents and 2 brothers... his parents will spend some time in the hotel so somewhere not just a room... easy walking to get around as they like walking...
For us we just want nice food... and a bed.. !! 
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Piolets is right in the centre and is the older of the two, Piolets Park & Spa is a five minute walk to the centre but newer and more comfortable. Both are good options but I'd probably choose the Park & Spa from those two.
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You know it makes sense.
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Thank you for your reply.. since asking I have been looking at the sport Hotel Village which is coming in only around £300 for two so I am thinking that its worth it possibly? Has anyone stayed there?
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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Sport Village is a lovely hotel - very traditional, wooden inside, right by the gondola, great views of the slopes.
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