Poster: A snowHead
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How safe is it to go Andorra middle March? I have the opportunity to meet up with friends in Andorra (Soldeu) from 18/03/06 . Having never been to Andorra I'm worried what the snow conditions will like so relatively late in the season. At the moment the snow seems ok but will it last? Is it worth taking a gamble or should I aim for somewhere more snow-sure since will be my last blast for the season.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Louis, Last year I visited Andorra in April or May. The snow was still lying in the streets of Pas. Oh, and it snowed all the time I was there, very cold. Damn lifts were closed for the season though. I have been in French resorts with a thinner snow base in the nursery areas that were open for business. Can't see you having a problem this winter, they have had plenty of snow.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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IME andorra is suprisingly snow sure, went there a few years ago and it was in great condition (2nd week in march) albeit very slushy in the afternoons (it gets very warm). Certainly in better nick than many of the big name french resorts I've visited since in early jan, and much better than chatel/PdS first week in march last year.
As long as you don't mind it being a bit heavy if it gets warm I think it's a good choice late season, aj xx
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it'll be fine, just take plenty of sunscreen, i might be a bit thin on top but what hair i have offered no protection, had a bright red head for what seemed like weeks! a couple of days in late march when i have been there were just about t-shirt skiing weather. loads of snow up top, slushy on runs down into resort
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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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Nee bother - the season usually ends about 20 April and I think thats mainly becuase its not that cost effective to run all the lifts.
After this date they change the cradles on the Gondola so that mountain bikes can be attached !
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I asked a similar question about La Clusaz on Monday. In mid to late March does it get very soft and hence would one be better served going to a particularly high resort. Possiblly a late accomodation booking once transport is arranged etc?
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Louis, I can let you know how the snow is when I get back from El Tarter on 12 March but as you say looks like very good conditions at the moment and, if Snow-Forecast.com is to be believed, things are still set to get better.
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